Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIT Ropar (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Advanced rank 3,214. The last programme to close was Digital Agriculture (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 15,356.
Check my chancesAbout IIT Ropar
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) is an Indian Institute of Technology in Rupnagar, Punjab, established in 2008. IIT Ropar is ranked 32 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 3,214 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
- JoSAA group
- IITs
- Location
- Rupnagar, Punjab
- Established
- 2008
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 32 (2025) · 22 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Advanced rank, JoSAA
- JoSAA programmes
- 12 in 2026
- Official website
- iitrpr.ac.in
IIT Ropar 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 | 3,214 | 6,869 | 1,768 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,719 | 7,849 | 3,421 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,749 | 9,229 | 3,001 |
| Electrical Engineering (Integrated Circuit Design and Technology)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,083 | 10,634 | 4,096 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,599 | 13,280 | 4,932 |
| Engineering Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,459 | 16,311 | 4,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,069 | 18,830 | 8,085 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,879 | 20,238 | 8,590 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,670 | 19,100 | 8,948 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 14,538 | 21,533 | 11,785 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 14,773 | 22,516 | 11,968 |
| Digital Agriculture4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 15,356 | 19,257 | 10,931 |
How IIT Ropar 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 | 2,907 | 3,214 | +307 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,395 | 4,719 | +324 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,399 | 4,749 | +350 |
| Electrical Engineering (Integrated Circuit Design and Technology)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,749 | 5,083 | +334 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,081 | 6,599 | +518 |
| Engineering Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,012 | 8,459 | +1,447 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,920 | 10,069 | +1,149 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,862 | 10,879 | +2,017 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 9,506 | 11,670 | +2,164 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,525 | 14,538 | +2,013 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 12,651 | 14,773 | +2,122 |
| Digital Agriculture4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 13,370 | 15,356 | +1,986 |
IIT Ropar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,656 | 3,500 | 4,719 |
| Chemical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 10,097 | 10,655 | 11,670 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 11,365 | 12,488 | 14,538 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 2,379 | 2,512 | 3,214 |
| Digital Agriculture4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 14,480 | 15,356 |
| Electrical Engineering (Integrated Circuit Design and Technology)4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 5,527 | 5,083 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 5,528 | 6,311 | 6,599 |
| Engineering Physics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 9,142 | 9,576 | 10,879 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 3,518 | 3,954 | 4,749 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 8,636 | 9,115 | 10,069 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 13,009 | 13,777 | 14,773 |
How to reach IIT Ropar and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 45 km
- Main railway station: Rupnagar, about 6 km
- City: Rupnagar, Punjab
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 Ropar cutoff
What is the IIT Ropar cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 3,214 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 15,356 for Digital Agriculture (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Advanced CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIT Ropar?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Ropar closed at JEE Advanced rank 3,214 (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 Ropar?
IIT Ropar 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 Ropar?
IIT Ropar is placed at rank 32 in NIRF 2025 and rank 22 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is IIT Ropar and how do I reach it?
IIT Ropar is in Rupnagar, Punjab. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 45 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Rupnagar, about 6 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.