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

In JoSAA 2025, there are 20 IITs offering Electrical Engineering under the EWS (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 113 (most competitive) to 1,759 (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 20 IIT Electrical Engineering Programs Ranked by EWS Closing Rank — JoSAA 2025

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
⚡ IIT Bombay
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 102
51 113 Elite → 2.6%
2
⚡ IIT Delhi
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 104
89 141 Elite ↑ +9.6%
3
⚡ IIT Madras
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 110
68 198 Elite ↓ −11.2%
4
⚡ IIT Kanpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 109
149 234 Elite ↑ +9.7%
5
⚡ IIT Kharagpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 106
230 333 Elite → 4.6%
6
⚡ IIT Hyderabad
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 107
207 343 Elite ↑ +11.4%
7
⚡ IIT Roorkee
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 113
258 349 Elite ↑ +9.4%
8
⚡ IIT (BHU) Varanasi
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 116
351 574 Elite → 5.0%
9
⚡ IIT Indore
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 105
438 609 Elite ↑ +18.2%
10
⚡ IIT Gandhinagar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 111
640 722 Competitive ↑ +14.3%
11
⚡ IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 114
823 980 Competitive ↑ +12.6%
12
⚡ IIT Jodhpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 108
765 1,019 Competitive ↑ +11.3%
13
⚡ IIT Ropar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 115
735 1,036 Competitive ↓ −12.0%
14
⚡ IIT Mandi
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 103
973 1,090 Competitive ↑ +8.3%
15
⚡ IIT Bhubaneswar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 101
958 1,121 Competitive ↑ +11.1%
16
⚡ IIT Goa
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 119
1,169 1,241 Accessible ↑ +24.1%
17
⚡ IIT Tirupati
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 121
1,048 1,289 Accessible ↑ +8.3%
18
⚡ IIT Palakkad
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 120
1,475 1,489 Accessible → 0.6%
19
⚡ IIT Bhilai
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 118
1,324 1,620 Accessible → 1.7%
20
⚡ IIT Jammu
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 122
1,709 1,759 Accessible → 0.8%

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Which IITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Electrical Engineering EWS Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite IITs (Closing Rank Below 661)

Closing ranks: 113 – 609

These elite IITs — IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, and IIT Kanpur and others — offer Electrical Engineering (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks at or below 661. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Madras shows 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 Hyderabad IIT Roorkee IIT (BHU) Varanasi IIT Indore
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive IITs (Closing Rank 662–1,210)

Closing ranks: 722 – 1,121

The competitive bracket for Electrical Engineering (EWS, Gender-Neutral) spans IITs including IIT Gandhinagar, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, IIT Jodhpur, and IIT Ropar and others. Candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks in the 662–1,210 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. IIT Gandhinagar and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Ropar shows an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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

Tier 3 — Accessible IITs (Closing Rank Above 1,211)

Closing ranks: 1,241 – 1,759

These IITs — IIT Goa, IIT Tirupati, IIT Palakkad, and IIT Bhilai and others — offer Electrical Engineering (EWS, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks above 1,211. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Electrical Engineering. IIT Goa and IIT Tirupati are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

IIT Goa IIT Tirupati IIT Palakkad IIT Bhilai 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) EWS closing rank for Electrical Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 1,759 in Round 6. IIT Bhilai was close at approximately 1,620.

With a EWS rank of ~851, IIT Gandhinagar Electrical Engineering (R6 closing: 722) is your primary borderline target. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (R6 closing: 980) 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 Electrical 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 EWS 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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