Chemical Engineering Cutoff Across All IITs — OPEN (Gender-Neutral) | JoSAA 2025 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2025, there are 19 IITs offering Chemical Engineering under the OPEN (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 2,423 (most competitive) to 16,317 (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 Bombay
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 102
601 2,423 Elite → 4.8%
2
⚡ IIT Delhi
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 104
1,904 2,462 Elite ↓ −10.9%
3
⚡ IIT Madras
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 110
1,922 3,804 Elite → 4.2%
4
⚡ IIT Kanpur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 109
2,464 4,047 Elite → 0.8%
5
⚡ IIT Roorkee
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 113
3,428 4,594 Elite → 2.0%
6
⚡ IIT Kharagpur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 106
4,314 4,823 Elite → 0.5%
7
⚡ IIT Guwahati
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 117
4,289 5,253 Elite → 2.1%
8
⚡ IIT Hyderabad
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 107
4,432 5,480 Elite → 4.8%
9
⚡ IIT (BHU) Varanasi
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 116
5,739 7,586 Competitive → 2.2%
10
⚡ IIT Indore
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 105
5,794 7,826 Competitive → 1.1%
11
⚡ IIT Gandhinagar
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 111
6,852 8,033 Competitive → 2.9%
12
⚡ IIT Ropar
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 115
8,305 9,594 Competitive → 5.0%
13
⚡ IIT Jodhpur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 108
8,543 10,547 Competitive → 4.4%
14
⚡ IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 114
8,263 10,791 Competitive ↑ +5.3%
15
⚡ IIT Patna
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 112
10,452 11,968 Accessible → 4.4%
16
⚡ IIT Tirupati
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 121
11,551 14,186 Accessible → 1.1%
17
⚡ IIT Dharwad
↳ Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
JoSAA 123
11,549 15,010 Accessible → 4.6%
18
⚡ IIT Jammu
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 122
12,991 15,054 Accessible → 0.0%
19
⚡ IIT Mandi
↳ BS in Chemical Sciences
JoSAA 103
13,425 16,317 Accessible → 0.7%

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

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite IITs (Closing Rank Below 7,054)

Closing ranks: 2,423 – 5,480

These elite IITs — IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, and IIT Kanpur and others — offer Chemical Engineering (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks at or below 7,054. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. Notably, IIT Delhi shows an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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

Tier 2 — Competitive IITs (Closing Rank 7,055–11,685)

Closing ranks: 7,586 – 10,791

The competitive bracket for Chemical Engineering (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) spans IITs including IIT (BHU) Varanasi, IIT Indore, IIT Gandhinagar, and IIT Ropar and others. Candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks in the 7,055–11,685 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

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

Tier 3 — Accessible IITs (Closing Rank Above 11,686)

Closing ranks: 11,968 – 16,317

These IITs — IIT Patna, IIT Tirupati, IIT Dharwad, and IIT Jammu and others — offer Chemical Engineering (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks above 11,686. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Chemical Engineering.

IIT Patna IIT Tirupati IIT Dharwad IIT Jammu IIT Mandi

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Frequently Asked Questions

IIT Mandi had the highest (most accessible) OPEN closing rank for Chemical Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 16,317 in Round 6. IIT Jammu was close at approximately 15,054.

With a OPEN rank of ~7,826, IIT Indore Chemical Engineering (R6 closing: 7,826) is your primary borderline target. IIT Gandhinagar (R6 closing: 8,033) 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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