Computer Science & Software Engineering Cutoff — All IITs OPEN 2026

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

In JoSAA 2026, there are 23 IITs offering Computer Science & Software Engineering under the OPEN (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 67 (most competitive) to 8,886 (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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Top Opening Rank

8886

Last Closing Rank

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

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#	Institute	State	Type	Opening	Closing (R6)	Tier	YoY Trend
1	⚡ IIT Bombay ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 102	Maharashtra	AI · IIT	1	67	Elite	→ 1.5%
2	⚡ IIT Delhi ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 104	Delhi	AI · IIT	35	128	Elite	→ 1.6%
3	⚡ IIT Madras ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 110	Tamil Nadu	AI · IIT	74	151	Elite	↑ +11.7%
4	⚡ IIT Kanpur ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 109	Uttar Pradesh	AI · IIT	32	283	Elite	→ 4.4%
5	⚡ IIT Kharagpur ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 106	West Bengal	AI · IIT	217	509	Elite	↓ −11.9%
6	⚡ IIT Roorkee ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 113	Uttarakhand	AI · IIT	363	587	Elite	→ 4.5%
7	⚡ IIT Hyderabad ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 107	Telangana	AI · IIT	339	680	Elite	→ 2.0%
8	⚡ IIT Guwahati ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 117	Assam	AI · IIT	588	822	Elite	↓ −11.7%
9	⚡ IIT (BHU) Varanasi ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 116	Uttar Pradesh	AI · IIT	853	1,439	Elite	→ 1.1%
10	⚡ IIT Indore ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 105	Madhya Pradesh	AI · IIT	1,186	1,676	Elite	→ 0.7%
11	⚡ IIT Gandhinagar ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 111	Gujarat	AI · IIT	1,248	2,315	Elite	↓ −22.3%
12	⚡ IIT Ropar ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 115	Punjab	AI · IIT	1,768	3,214	Competitive	↓ −34.3%
13	⚡ IIT Patna ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 112	Bihar	AI · IIT	2,184	3,635	Competitive	↓ −12.7%
14	⚡ IIT Jodhpur ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 108	Rajasthan	AI · IIT	2,536	3,755	Competitive	↓ −31.3%
15	⚡ IIT Mandi ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 103	Himachal Pradesh	AI · IIT	2,532	3,762	Competitive	↓ −21.6%
16	⚡ IIT (ISM) Dhanbad ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 114	Jharkhand	AI · IIT	2,309	4,167	Competitive	↓ −23.4%
17	⚡ IIT Bhubaneswar ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 101	Odisha	AI · IIT	3,022	4,899	Competitive	↓ −26.8%
18	⚡ IIT Tirupati ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 121	Andhra Pradesh	AI · IIT	2,879	6,030	Accessible	↓ −24.2%
19	⚡ IIT Goa ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 119	Goa	AI · IIT	4,323	7,024	Accessible	↓ −19.5%
20	⚡ IIT Jammu ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 122	Jammu & Kashmir	AI · IIT	4,505	7,218	Accessible	↓ −20.5%
21	⚡ IIT Palakkad ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 120	Kerala	AI · IIT	4,760	7,625	Accessible	↓ −31.2%
22	⚡ IIT Dharwad ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 123	Karnataka	AI · IIT	5,380	8,332	Accessible	↓ −29.4%
23	⚡ IIT Bhilai ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 118	Chhattisgarh	AI · IIT	6,201	8,886	Accessible	↓ −35.7%

Which IITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Computer Science & Software Engineering OPEN Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite IITs (Closing Rank Below 3,006)

Closing ranks: 67 – 2,315

These elite IITs — IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, and IIT Kanpur and others — offer Computer Science & Software Engineering (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks at or below 3,006. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. IIT Madras is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Kharagpur and IIT Guwahati and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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

Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive IITs (Closing Rank 3,007–5,946)

Closing ranks: 3,214 – 4,899

The competitive bracket for Computer Science & Software Engineering (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) spans IITs including IIT Ropar, IIT Patna, IIT Jodhpur, and IIT Mandi and others. Candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks in the 3,007–5,946 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. Notably, IIT Ropar and IIT Patna and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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

Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible IITs (Closing Rank Above 5,947)

Closing ranks: 6,030 – 8,886

These IITs — IIT Tirupati, IIT Goa, IIT Jammu, and IIT Palakkad and others — offer Computer Science & Software Engineering (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks above 5,947. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Computer Science & Software Engineering. Notably, IIT Tirupati and IIT Goa and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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

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

OPEN Computer Science & Software Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 67 • Maharashtra • IIT • Elite Tier

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

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

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Which IITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Computer Science & Software Engineering OPEN Tier Analysis

Tier 1 — Elite IITs (Closing Rank Below 3,006)

Tier 2 — Competitive IITs (Closing Rank 3,007–5,946)

Tier 3 — Accessible IITs (Closing Rank Above 5,947)

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

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