Electronics & Communication Engineering Cutoff Across All IITs — OPEN (Gender-Neutral) | JoSAA 2025 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2025, there are 15 IITs offering Electronics & Communication Engineering under the OPEN (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 1,407 (most competitive) to 8,542 (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 15 IIT Electronics & Communication Engineering Programs Ranked by OPEN Closing Rank — JoSAA 2025

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
⚡ IIT Roorkee
↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering
JoSAA 113
1,048 1,407 Elite → 1.2%
2
⚡ IIT Kharagpur
↳ Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering
JoSAA 106
419 1,471 Elite → 1.6%
3
⚡ IIT Guwahati
↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering
JoSAA 117
1,413 1,727 Elite → 4.2%
4
⚡ IIT Hyderabad
↳ Electrical Engineering (IC Design and Technology)
JoSAA 107
1,644 1,891 Elite ↑ +11.9%
5
⚡ IIT (BHU) Varanasi
↳ Electronics Engineering
JoSAA 116
1,956 2,526 Elite ↑ +10.6%
6
⚡ IIT Gandhinagar
↳ Integrated Circuit Design & Technology
JoSAA 111
2,295 4,343 Competitive → 0.1%
7
⚡ IIT Delhi
↳ Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
JoSAA 104
3,147 4,992 Competitive → 3.0%
8
⚡ IIT Ropar
↳ Electrical Engineering (Integrated Circuit Design and Technology)
JoSAA 115
4,759 5,526 Competitive
9
⚡ IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering
JoSAA 114
2,795 5,584 Competitive ↑ +6.7%
10
⚡ IIT Bhubaneswar
↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering
JoSAA 101
3,873 5,585 Competitive ↓ −8.3%
11
⚡ IIT Jodhpur
↳ Electronics Engineering
JoSAA 108
4,150 5,637 Competitive
12
⚡ IIT Patna
↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering
JoSAA 112
4,716 5,705 Competitive → 0.5%
13
⚡ IIT Mandi
↳ Microelectronics & VLSI
JoSAA 103
4,593 6,095 Competitive ↑ +8.3%
14
⚡ IIT Dharwad
↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering
JoSAA 123
6,500 8,413 Accessible → 4.1%
15
⚡ IIT Bhilai
↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering
JoSAA 118
7,464 8,542 Accessible ↑ +9.8%

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Which IITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Electronics & Communication Engineering OPEN Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite IITs (Closing Rank Below 3,785)

Closing ranks: 1,407 – 2,526

These elite IITs — IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Guwahati, and IIT Hyderabad and others — offer Electronics & Communication Engineering (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks at or below 3,785. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. IIT Hyderabad and IIT (BHU) Varanasi are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

IIT Roorkee IIT Kharagpur IIT Guwahati IIT Hyderabad IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive IITs (Closing Rank 3,786–6,163)

Closing ranks: 4,343 – 6,095

The competitive bracket for Electronics & Communication Engineering (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) spans IITs including IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Delhi, IIT Ropar, and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and others. Candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks in the 3,786–6,163 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and IIT Mandi are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Bhubaneswar shows an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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

Tier 3 — Accessible IITs (Closing Rank Above 6,164)

Closing ranks: 8,413 – 8,542

These IITs — IIT Dharwad and IIT Bhilai — offer Electronics & Communication Engineering (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks above 6,164. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Electronics & Communication Engineering. IIT Bhilai is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

IIT Dharwad 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 Electronics & Communication Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 8,542 in Round 6. IIT Dharwad was close at approximately 8,413.

With a OPEN rank of ~5,526, IIT Ropar Electronics & Communication Engineering (R6 closing: 5,526) is your primary borderline target. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (R6 closing: 5,584) 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 Electronics & Communication 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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