Chemical Engineering Cutoff Across All IITs — OPEN (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) | JoSAA 2025 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2025, there are 19 IITs offering Chemical Engineering under the OPEN (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) quota. Their closing ranks range from 5,968 (most competitive) to 25,332 (most accessible). This page ranks every programme by 2025 closing rank, overlays year-over-year trend data (2024–2025), and groups them by competitive tier.

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All 19 IIT Chemical Engineering Programs Ranked by OPEN Closing Rank — JoSAA 2025

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
⚡ IIT Delhi
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 104
5,287 5,968 Elite ↓ −17.9%
2
⚡ IIT Bombay
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 102
4,813 5,969 Elite ↑ +10.2%
3
⚡ IIT Madras
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 110
3,252 7,546 Elite ↑ +16.8%
4
⚡ IIT Kanpur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 109
7,856 8,902 Elite ↑ +6.6%
5
⚡ IIT Roorkee
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 113
7,632 10,445 Elite → 4.5%
6
⚡ IIT Kharagpur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 106
7,574 11,160 Elite → 4.2%
7
⚡ IIT Hyderabad
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 107
10,003 11,174 Elite ↑ +6.1%
8
⚡ IIT Guwahati
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 117
10,815 12,175 Elite → 3.0%
9
⚡ IIT Gandhinagar
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 111
13,566 14,377 Competitive ↑ +9.0%
10
⚡ IIT Indore
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 105
12,689 15,214 Competitive ↑ +7.1%
11
⚡ IIT (BHU) Varanasi
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 116
12,041 16,039 Competitive → 0.9%
12
⚡ IIT Ropar
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 115
16,373 16,450 Competitive → 4.5%
13
⚡ IIT Jodhpur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 108
17,872 18,153 Competitive ↑ +7.7%
14
⚡ IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 114
18,816 19,839 Accessible → 2.1%
15
⚡ IIT Tirupati
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 121
16,255 20,391 Accessible → 3.4%
16
⚡ IIT Patna
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 112
18,983 21,227 Accessible → 3.5%
17
⚡ IIT Jammu
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 122
22,069 22,711 Accessible → 4.4%
18
⚡ IIT Dharwad
↳ Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
JoSAA 123
21,394 24,718 Accessible → 0.9%
19
⚡ IIT Mandi
↳ BS in Chemical Sciences
JoSAA 103
25,305 25,332 Accessible ↓ −6.9%

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Which IITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Chemical Engineering OPEN Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite IITs (Closing Rank Below 12,422)

Closing ranks: 5,968 – 12,175

These elite IITs — IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, and IIT Kanpur and others — offer Chemical Engineering (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) accessible only to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks at or below 12,422. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. IIT Bombay and IIT Madras and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Delhi shows an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Delhi IIT Bombay IIT Madras IIT Kanpur IIT Roorkee IIT Kharagpur IIT Hyderabad IIT Guwahati
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive IITs (Closing Rank 12,423–18,877)

Closing ranks: 14,377 – 18,153

The competitive bracket for Chemical Engineering (OPEN, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) spans IITs including IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Indore, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, and IIT Ropar and others. Candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks in the 12,423–18,877 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. IIT Gandhinagar and IIT Indore and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

IIT Gandhinagar IIT Indore IIT (BHU) Varanasi IIT Ropar IIT Jodhpur
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible IITs (Closing Rank Above 18,878)

Closing ranks: 19,839 – 25,332

These IITs — IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, IIT Tirupati, IIT Patna, and IIT Jammu and others — offer Chemical Engineering (OPEN, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks above 18,878. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Chemical Engineering. Notably, IIT Mandi shows an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad IIT Tirupati IIT Patna IIT Jammu IIT Dharwad IIT Mandi

Which IITs Are Becoming Harder — or Easier — to Get Into? Year-over-Year (2024–2025)

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Frequently Asked Questions

IIT Mandi had the highest (most accessible) OPEN closing rank for Chemical Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 25,332 in Round 6. IIT Dharwad was close at approximately 24,718.

With a OPEN rank of ~15,214, IIT Indore Chemical Engineering (R6 closing: 15,214) is your primary borderline target. IIT (BHU) Varanasi (R6 closing: 16,039) represents a slightly safer option. Both should be included in your choice list, ordered by campus preference.

This is one of the most common JoSAA choice-filling dilemmas. IITs generally carry stronger brand value and alumni networks, but top NITs have comparable placement records in Chemical Engineering. The correct answer depends on your specific rank, target companies, and geographic preference — factors that justcutoffs.com's expert system weighs systematically.

A very small gap between opening and closing rank typically indicates a limited number of OPEN seats — often just 1–2 for that specific category. When only one seat is allotted, the single candidate's rank appears as both the opening and closing rank. Always verify seat availability alongside rank data before finalising your JoSAA choice list.

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