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In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIT Roorkee (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Advanced rank 587. The last programme to close was Chemical Sciences (5 yr, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree)) at rank 12,132.
Check my chancesAbout IIT Roorkee
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) is an Indian Institute of Technology in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, established in 1847. IIT Roorkee is ranked 6 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking. Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Advanced ranks in JoSAA counselling. In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Advanced rank 587 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
- JoSAA group
- IITs
- Location
- Roorkee, Uttarakhand
- Established
- 1847
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 6 (2025) · 6 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Advanced rank, JoSAA
- JoSAA programmes
- 19 in 2026
- Official website
- iitr.ac.in
IIT Roorkee General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: All India quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 587 | 2,034 | 363 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 847 | 2,574 | 614 |
| Mathematics & Computing5 yr · Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | 1,529 | 4,596 | 964 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,541 | 3,926 | 865 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,269 | 5,415 | 1,591 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,251 | 10,238 | 2,748 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,453 | 11,201 | 2,763 |
| Energy Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,418 | 7,804 | 4,584 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,572 | 11,584 | 4,237 |
| Production and Industrial Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,903 | 13,361 | 5,025 |
| Economics5 yr · Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | 5,957 | 10,271 | 4,478 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,765 | 16,077 | 5,403 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,977 | 14,458 | 6,582 |
| Biosciences and Bioengineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,735 | 16,586 | 6,980 |
| Physics5 yr · Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | 9,749 | 16,001 | 6,788 |
| Geophysical Technology5 yr · Integrated Master of Technology | 9,779 | 17,838 | 8,272 |
| Geological Technology5 yr · Integrated Master of Technology | 11,560 | 19,186 | 9,793 |
| Chemical Sciences5 yr · Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | 12,132 | 19,547 | 9,076 |
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture · Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) rank | 19,389 | 24,216 | 13,547 |
How IIT Roorkee cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2026: Round 1 vs Round 5
Closing ranks usually rise (open up) in later rounds as candidates upgrade or withdraw. All India quota, General (OPEN), gender-neutral seats.
| Programme | Round 1 | Round 5 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 582 | 587 | +5 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 825 | 847 | +22 |
| Mathematics & Computing5 yr · Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | 1,514 | 1,529 | +15 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,531 | 1,541 | +10 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 2,163 | 2,269 | +106 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,181 | 4,251 | +70 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 3,992 | 4,453 | +461 |
| Energy Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,807 | 5,418 | +611 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,999 | 5,572 | +573 |
| Production and Industrial Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,760 | 5,903 | +143 |
| Economics5 yr · Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | 5,525 | 5,957 | +432 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,155 | 7,765 | +610 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,414 | 7,977 | +563 |
| Biosciences and Bioengineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,131 | 8,735 | +604 |
| Physics5 yr · Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | 8,939 | 9,749 | +810 |
| Geophysical Technology5 yr · Integrated Master of Technology | 9,622 | 9,779 | +157 |
| Geological Technology5 yr · Integrated Master of Technology | 10,848 | 11,560 | +712 |
| Chemical Sciences5 yr · Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | 11,091 | 12,132 | +1,041 |
| Architecture5 yr · Bachelor of Architecture | 18,684 | 19,389 | +705 |
IIT Roorkee closing rank trend 2024–2026 (General (OPEN), final round)
Lower closing rank means more competitive. A rising number means the programme became easier to get.
| Programme | Quota | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture5 yr, Bachelor of Architecture | AI | 19,885 | 17,665 | 19,389 |
| Biosciences and Bioengineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 7,286 | 8,159 | 8,735 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 4,689 | 4,816 | 5,572 |
| Chemical Sciences5 yr, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | AI | 11,647 | 11,130 | 12,132 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 6,293 | 6,870 | 7,765 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 481 | 592 | 587 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 680 | 845 | 847 |
| Economics5 yr, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | AI | 5,312 | 5,938 | 5,957 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,033 | 2,091 | 2,269 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 1,424 | 1,486 | 1,541 |
| Energy Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 4,818 | 4,761 | 5,418 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 3,951 | 4,544 | 4,251 |
| Geological Technology5 yr, Integrated Master of Technology | AI | 9,977 | 10,016 | 11,560 |
| Geophysical Technology5 yr, Integrated Master of Technology | AI | 9,210 | 8,870 | 9,779 |
| Mathematics & Computing5 yr, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | AI | 1,512 | 1,513 | 1,529 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 3,672 | 3,897 | 4,453 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 7,051 | 7,341 | 7,977 |
| Physics5 yr, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree) | AI | 9,079 | 10,171 | 9,749 |
| Production and Industrial Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 5,365 | 5,820 | 5,903 |
How to reach IIT Roorkee and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), about 45 km
- Main railway station: Roorkee, about 3 km
- City: Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the campus; road distance is usually longer.
Reporting day and stay: parents usually need one or two nights near the campus during document verification and reporting, so book early because rooms near the campus fill up during JoSAA reporting weeks. Hostel allotment, hostel fees and mess charges for new students are published by the institute on its official website; check the latest fee notice before paying.
FAQs: IIT Roorkee cutoff
What is the IIT Roorkee cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 587 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 12,132 for Chemical Sciences (5 yr, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree)). These are JEE Advanced CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIT Roorkee?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Roorkee closed at JEE Advanced rank 587 (General (OPEN), All India quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2026. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Which exam rank is used for admission to IIT Roorkee?
IIT Roorkee admits through JEE Advanced ranks via JoSAA. You must qualify JEE Advanced; the closing ranks on this page are JEE Advanced CRL or category ranks.
What is the NIRF ranking of IIT Roorkee?
IIT Roorkee is placed at rank 6 in NIRF 2025 and rank 6 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is IIT Roorkee and how do I reach it?
IIT Roorkee is in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), about 45 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Roorkee, about 3 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.