Electrical Engineering Cutoff Across All IITs — OBC-NCL (Gender-Neutral) | JoSAA 2026 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2026, there are 20 IITs offering Electrical Engineering under the OBC-NCL (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 281 (most competitive) to 4,369 (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 20 IIT Electrical 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
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 102
106 281 Elite ↑ +17.1%
2
⚡ IIT Madras
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 110
144 377 Elite → 4.1%
3
⚡ IIT Delhi
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 104
325 425 Elite → 4.9%
4
⚡ IIT Kanpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 109
431 693 Elite → 3.8%
5
⚡ IIT Hyderabad
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 107
404 894 Elite ↑ +10.2%
6
⚡ IIT Kharagpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 106
734 946 Elite ↓ −8.9%
7
⚡ IIT Roorkee
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 113
763 1,027 Elite ↓ −5.7%
8
⚡ IIT Indore
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 105
817 1,522 Elite ↑ +5.5%
9
⚡ IIT (BHU) Varanasi
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 116
1,197 1,529 Elite → 4.1%
10
⚡ IIT Gandhinagar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 111
1,515 1,938 Competitive → 1.7%
11
⚡ IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 114
2,174 2,743 Competitive → 3.5%
12
⚡ IIT Ropar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 115
1,907 2,807 Competitive → 1.6%
13
⚡ IIT Bhubaneswar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 101
2,394 2,970 Competitive ↑ +7.1%
14
⚡ IIT Jodhpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 108
2,098 2,983 Competitive → 0.4%
15
⚡ IIT Mandi
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 103
2,182 3,005 Competitive ↑ +6.1%
16
⚡ IIT Tirupati
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 121
2,493 3,354 Accessible → 2.5%
17
⚡ IIT Palakkad
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 120
2,882 3,699 Accessible → 1.9%
18
⚡ IIT Goa
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 119
3,256 3,804 Accessible → 5.0%
19
⚡ IIT Jammu
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 122
3,423 4,048 Accessible → 1.5%
20
⚡ IIT Bhilai
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 118
3,608 4,369 Accessible ↓ −10.9%

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Which IITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Electrical Engineering OBC-NCL Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite IITs (Closing Rank Below 1,643)

Closing ranks: 281 – 1,529

These elite IITs — IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, and IIT Kanpur and others — offer Electrical Engineering (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks at or below 1,643. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. IIT Bombay and IIT Hyderabad and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Kharagpur and IIT Roorkee show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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

Tier 2 — Competitive IITs (Closing Rank 1,644–3,006)

Closing ranks: 1,938 – 3,005

The competitive bracket for Electrical Engineering (OBC-NCL, Gender-Neutral) spans IITs including IIT Gandhinagar, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, IIT Ropar, and IIT Bhubaneswar and others. Candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks in the 1,644–3,006 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. IIT Bhubaneswar and IIT Mandi are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

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

Tier 3 — Accessible IITs (Closing Rank Above 3,007)

Closing ranks: 3,354 – 4,369

These IITs — IIT Tirupati, IIT Palakkad, IIT Goa, and IIT Jammu and others — offer Electrical Engineering (OBC-NCL, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks above 3,007. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Electrical Engineering. Notably, IIT Bhilai shows an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Tirupati IIT Palakkad IIT Goa IIT Jammu IIT Bhilai

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

IIT Bhilai had the highest (most accessible) OBC-NCL closing rank for Electrical Engineering in JoSAA 2026, at 4,369 in Round 5. IIT Jammu was close at approximately 4,048.

With a OBC-NCL rank of ~2,340, IIT Gandhinagar Electrical Engineering (R5 closing: 1,938) is your primary borderline target. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (R5 closing: 2,743) 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 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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