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

In JoSAA 2025, there are 20 IITs offering Electrical Engineering under the OPEN (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) quota. Their closing ranks range from 1,914 (most competitive) to 20,066 (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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Top Opening Rank
20066
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All 20 IIT Electrical Engineering Programs Ranked by OPEN Closing Rank — JoSAA 2025

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
⚡ IIT Bombay
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 102
779 1,914 Elite ↓ −42.9%
2
⚡ IIT Delhi
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 104
1,617 2,627 Elite ↓ −43.9%
3
⚡ IIT Madras
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 110
958 2,848 Elite ↓ −6.4%
4
⚡ IIT Kanpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 109
2,222 4,142 Elite ↓ −30.8%
5
⚡ IIT Hyderabad
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 107
3,584 4,295 Elite → 1.1%
6
⚡ IIT Kharagpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 106
4,721 5,393 Elite → 3.7%
7
⚡ IIT Roorkee
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 113
4,916 5,696 Elite ↑ +6.8%
8
⚡ IIT (BHU) Varanasi
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 116
6,062 7,906 Elite ↑ +22.3%
9
⚡ IIT Indore
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 105
6,403 8,044 Competitive → 3.1%
10
⚡ IIT Gandhinagar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 111
8,345 9,923 Competitive ↓ −16.8%
11
⚡ IIT Ropar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 115
8,828 13,650 Competitive ↓ −13.4%
12
⚡ IIT Mandi
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 103
11,244 13,750 Competitive ↓ −7.1%
13
⚡ IIT Jodhpur
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 108
9,375 14,408 Accessible ↓ −20.8%
14
⚡ IIT Bhubaneswar
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 101
10,538 14,984 Accessible ↓ −5.7%
15
⚡ IIT Tirupati
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 121
13,602 15,060 Accessible ↓ −21.4%
16
⚡ IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 114
9,081 15,388 Accessible → 4.6%
17
⚡ IIT Goa
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 119
15,816 16,885 Accessible → 2.0%
18
⚡ IIT Jammu
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 122
16,599 17,461 Accessible → 3.9%
19
⚡ IIT Palakkad
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 120
12,743 17,559 Accessible ↓ −17.0%
20
⚡ IIT Bhilai
↳ Electrical Engineering
JoSAA 118
17,806 20,066 Accessible ↓ −12.9%

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

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite IITs (Closing Rank Below 7,964)

Closing ranks: 1,914 – 7,906

These elite IITs — IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, and IIT Kanpur and others — offer Electrical Engineering (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) accessible only to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks at or below 7,964. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. IIT Roorkee and IIT (BHU) Varanasi are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi 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 Hyderabad IIT Kharagpur IIT Roorkee IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive IITs (Closing Rank 7,965–14,015)

Closing ranks: 8,044 – 13,750

The competitive bracket for Electrical Engineering (OPEN, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) spans IITs including IIT Indore, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Ropar, and IIT Mandi. Candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks in the 7,965–14,015 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. Notably, IIT Gandhinagar and IIT Ropar and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Indore IIT Gandhinagar IIT Ropar IIT Mandi
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible IITs (Closing Rank Above 14,016)

Closing ranks: 14,408 – 20,066

These IITs — IIT Jodhpur, IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Tirupati, and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and others — offer Electrical Engineering (OPEN, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks above 14,016. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Electrical Engineering. Notably, IIT Jodhpur and IIT Bhubaneswar and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Jodhpur IIT Bhubaneswar IIT Tirupati IIT (ISM) Dhanbad IIT Goa IIT Jammu IIT Palakkad IIT Bhilai

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

IIT Bhilai had the highest (most accessible) OPEN closing rank for Electrical Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 20,066 in Round 6. IIT Palakkad was close at approximately 17,559.

With a OPEN rank of ~11,786, IIT Gandhinagar Electrical Engineering (R6 closing: 9,923) is your primary borderline target. IIT Ropar (R6 closing: 13,650) 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 OPEN 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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