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Computer Science & Software Engineering Cutoff Across All IITs — OBC-NCL (Gender-Neutral) | JoSAA 2026 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2026, there are 23 IITs offering Computer Science & Software Engineering under the OBC-NCL (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 62 (most competitive) to 2,815 (most accessible). This page ranks every programme by 2026 closing rank, overlays year-over-year trend data (2025–2026), and groups them by competitive tier.

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All 23 IIT Computer Science & Software Engineering Programs Ranked by OBC-NCL Closing Rank — JoSAA 2026

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
⚡ IIT Bombay
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 102
12 62 Elite ↓ −14.8%
2
⚡ IIT Madras
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 110
35 96 Elite ↓ −10.3%
3
⚡ IIT Delhi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 104
53 108 Elite ↓ −18.7%
4
⚡ IIT Kanpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 109
97 158 Elite ↓ −11.3%
5
⚡ IIT Kharagpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 106
159 258 Elite ↓ −21.7%
6
⚡ IIT Hyderabad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 107
183 299 Elite → 2.8%
7
⚡ IIT Roorkee
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 113
178 312 Elite ↓ −24.3%
8
⚡ IIT Guwahati
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 117
315 392 Elite ↓ −19.5%
9
⚡ IIT (BHU) Varanasi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 116
394 601 Elite ↓ −16.5%
10
⚡ IIT Indore
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 105
469 713 Elite ↓ −22.7%
11
⚡ IIT Gandhinagar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 111
718 986 Competitive ↓ −24.2%
12
⚡ IIT Ropar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 115
868 1,220 Competitive → 1.1%
13
⚡ IIT Patna
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 112
919 1,258 Competitive → 4.1%
14
⚡ IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 114
987 1,334 Competitive ↓ −7.6%
15
⚡ IIT Mandi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 103
1,131 1,434 Competitive → 0.5%
16
⚡ IIT Jodhpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 108
971 1,536 Competitive ↓ −11.1%
17
⚡ IIT Bhubaneswar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 101
1,242 1,551 Competitive ↓ −5.5%
18
⚡ IIT Tirupati
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 121
1,567 1,971 Accessible → 2.6%
19
⚡ IIT Goa
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 119
1,768 2,234 Accessible → 2.7%
20
⚡ IIT Palakkad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 120
2,007 2,432 Accessible ↓ −6.1%
21
⚡ IIT Jammu
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 122
1,745 2,662 Accessible → 2.7%
22
⚡ IIT Dharwad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 123
2,264 2,782 Accessible ↓ −8.8%
23
⚡ IIT Bhilai
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 118
2,256 2,815 Accessible → 2.9%

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Which IITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Computer Science & Software Engineering OBC-NCL Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite IITs (Closing Rank Below 979)

Closing ranks: 62 – 713

These elite IITs — IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, and IIT Kanpur and others — offer Computer Science & Software Engineering (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks at or below 979. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. Notably, IIT Bombay and IIT Madras and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Bombay IIT Madras IIT Delhi IIT Kanpur IIT Kharagpur IIT Hyderabad IIT Roorkee IIT Guwahati IIT (BHU) Varanasi IIT Indore
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive IITs (Closing Rank 980–1,897)

Closing ranks: 986 – 1,551

The competitive bracket for Computer Science & Software Engineering (OBC-NCL, Gender-Neutral) spans IITs including IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Ropar, IIT Patna, and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and others. Candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks in the 980–1,897 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. Notably, IIT Gandhinagar and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Gandhinagar IIT Ropar IIT Patna IIT (ISM) Dhanbad IIT Mandi IIT Jodhpur IIT Bhubaneswar
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible IITs (Closing Rank Above 1,898)

Closing ranks: 1,971 – 2,815

These IITs — IIT Tirupati, IIT Goa, IIT Palakkad, and IIT Jammu and others — offer Computer Science & Software Engineering (OBC-NCL, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks above 1,898. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Computer Science & Software Engineering. Notably, IIT Palakkad and IIT Dharwad show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Tirupati IIT Goa IIT Palakkad IIT Jammu IIT Dharwad IIT Bhilai

Which IITs Are Becoming Harder — or Easier — to Get Into? Year-over-Year (2025–2026)

Detailed College Profiles

For complete historical cutoff data, seat matrices, placement records, and campus information, visit the dedicated profiles:

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Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 62 • Maharashtra • IIT • Elite Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 96 • Tamil Nadu • IIT • Elite Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 108 • Delhi • IIT • Elite Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 158 • Uttar Pradesh • IIT • Elite Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 258 • West Bengal • IIT • Elite Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 299 • Telangana • IIT • Elite Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 312 • Uttarakhand • IIT • Elite Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 392 • Assam • IIT • Elite Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 601 • Uttar Pradesh • IIT • Elite Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Indore
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 713 • Madhya Pradesh • IIT • Elite Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 986 • Gujarat • IIT • Competitive Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 1,220 • Punjab • IIT • Competitive Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Patna
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 1,258 • Bihar • IIT • Competitive Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 1,334 • Jharkhand • IIT • Competitive Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 1,434 • Himachal Pradesh • IIT • Competitive Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 1,536 • Rajasthan • IIT • Competitive Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 1,551 • Odisha • IIT • Competitive Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 1,971 • Andhra Pradesh • IIT • Accessible Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Goa
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 2,234 • Goa • IIT • Accessible Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 2,432 • Kerala • IIT • Accessible Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 2,662 • Jammu & Kashmir • IIT • Accessible Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 2,782 • Karnataka • IIT • Accessible Tier
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Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai
OBC-NCL Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 2,815 • Chhattisgarh • IIT • Accessible Tier
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Frequently Asked Questions

IIT Bhilai had the highest (most accessible) OBC-NCL closing rank for Computer Science & Software Engineering in JoSAA 2026, at 2,815 in Round 5. IIT Dharwad was close at approximately 2,782.

With a OBC-NCL rank of ~1,220, IIT Ropar Computer Science & Software Engineering (R5 closing: 1,220) is your primary borderline target. IIT Patna (R5 closing: 1,258) 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 Computer Science & Software 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 OBC-NCL 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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