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

In JoSAA 2025, there are 16 IITs offering Chemical Engineering under the ST (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) quota. Their closing ranks range from 640 (most competitive) to 1,926 (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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Last Closing Rank

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All 16 IIT Chemical Engineering Programs Ranked by ST Closing Rank — JoSAA 2025

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
⚡ IIT Madras
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 110
631 640 Elite ↑ +28.5%
2
⚡ IIT Bombay
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 102
523 649 Elite ↑ +12.5%
3
⚡ IIT Delhi
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 104
786 786 Elite ↓ −30.1%
4
⚡ IIT Hyderabad
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 107
1,039 1,039 Elite ↑ +21.8%
5
⚡ IIT Kanpur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 109
1,188 1,256 Competitive ↓ −18.3%
6
⚡ IIT Roorkee
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 113
1,185 1,287 Competitive ↑ +16.0%
7
⚡ IIT Kharagpur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 106
1,306 1,372 Competitive ↓ −46.3%
8
⚡ IIT Gandhinagar
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 111
1,391 1,391 Competitive → 1.1%
9
⚡ IIT Guwahati
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 117
1,462 1,462 Competitive ↓ −59.6%
10
⚡ IIT Indore
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 105
1,518 1,518 Accessible ↑ +7.6%
11
⚡ IIT (BHU) Varanasi
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 116
1,516 1,607 Accessible ↑ +10.8%
12
⚡ IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 114
1,687 1,687 Accessible ↓ −11.5%
13
⚡ IIT Jodhpur
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 108
1,713 1,713 Accessible
14
⚡ IIT Patna
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 112
1,759 1,759 Accessible → 2.2%
15
⚡ IIT Ropar
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 115
1,774 1,774 Accessible → 4.2%
16
⚡ IIT Jammu
↳ Chemical Engineering
JoSAA 122
1,926 1,926 Accessible

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

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite IITs (Closing Rank Below 1,068)

Closing ranks: 640 – 1,039

These elite IITs — IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IIT Hyderabad — offer Chemical Engineering (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) accessible only to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks at or below 1,068. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. IIT Madras and IIT Bombay 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 Madras IIT Bombay IIT Delhi IIT Hyderabad
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive IITs (Closing Rank 1,069–1,497)

Closing ranks: 1,256 – 1,462

The competitive bracket for Chemical Engineering (ST, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) spans IITs including IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Gandhinagar and others. Candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks in the 1,069–1,497 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. IIT Roorkee is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Kanpur and IIT Kharagpur and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Kanpur IIT Roorkee IIT Kharagpur IIT Gandhinagar IIT Guwahati
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible IITs (Closing Rank Above 1,498)

Closing ranks: 1,518 – 1,926

These IITs — IIT Indore, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, and IIT Jodhpur and others — offer Chemical Engineering (ST, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks above 1,498. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Chemical Engineering. IIT Indore and IIT (BHU) Varanasi are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad shows an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Indore IIT (BHU) Varanasi IIT (ISM) Dhanbad IIT Jodhpur IIT Patna IIT Ropar IIT Jammu

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

IIT Jammu had the highest (most accessible) ST closing rank for Chemical Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 1,926 in Round 6. IIT Ropar was close at approximately 1,774.

With a ST rank of ~1,426, IIT Gandhinagar Chemical Engineering (R6 closing: 1,391) is your primary borderline target. IIT Guwahati (R6 closing: 1,462) 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 ST 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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