IIT Bombay Cutoff 2026: Round 1 CSE Closes at AIR 65, Check Branch Wise OR & CR
IIT Bombay's JoSAA 2026 Round 1 cutoffs are out, showing Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) as the most competitive branch, closing at All India Rank (AIR) 65. The data provides insights into admission ranks for various B.Tech and B.Sc programs, with limited shifts expected in highly competitive branches in subsequent rounds.
The JoSAA 2026 Round 1 opening and closing ranks have been released, and the admission for the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) remains as competitive as ever. Among all B.Tech specialisations, Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) emerged as the most preferred branch, closing at All India Rank (AIR) 65 in the Open category. The Round 1 cutoff data provides helpful insights into the rank required for admission across various engineering disciplines at IIT Bombay.
The opening rank shows the rank of the first candidate who secured admission to a specific programme and the closing rank represents the rank of the last candidate allotted a seat in that branch during the counselling round. These ranks help aspirants evaluate their selection chances in subsequent rounds.
IIT Bombay Cutoff 2026: Round 1 Opening & Closing Ranks (Open Category)
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IIT Bombay Round 1 JEE Advanced 2026 cutoffs for Open category shows CSE as the most competitive branch, opening at AIR 1 and closing at 65, followed by Electrical Engineering with closing rank 400.
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Core branches like Mechanical, Chemical, and Civil saw wider closing ranges from 1852 to 4376, while BSc programs like Applied Geophysics and Chemistry closed at 6691 and 7099 respectively.
| Academic Program Name | Seat Type | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OPEN | 1 | 65 |
| Aerospace Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OPEN | 1785 | 2593 |
| Applied Geophysics (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) | OPEN | 5473 | 6691 |
| BS in Mathematics (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) | OPEN | 827 | 1042 |
| Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OPEN | 1893 | 2750 |
| Chemistry (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) | OPEN | 4514 | 7099 |
| Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OPEN | 385 | 4376 |
| Economics (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) | OPEN | 1296 | 2270 |
| Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OPEN | 175 | 400 |
| Electrical Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | OPEN | 420 | 844 |
| Energy Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OPEN | 1858 | 2588 |
| Engineering Physics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OPEN | 496 | 1435 |
| Environmental Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OPEN | 3374 | 4979 |
| Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OPEN | 448 | 834 |
| Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OPEN | 380 | 1852 |
| Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OPEN | 2650 | 3941 |
Factors Influencing Cutoff Ranks
The annual shifts in cutoff ranks are influenced by several factors:
- Number of candidates qualifying JEE Advanced
- Total seats intake in each programme
- Branch demand
- Candidate preferences during JoSAA choice filling
- Exam difficulty level
- Changes in seat matrix or newly introduced specialisations
What Candidates Should Expect in Upcoming Rounds?
Previous cutoffs for highly competitive branches such as CSE and Electrical Engineering noticed very limited shifts across JoSAA rounds. Therefore, candidates with ranks close to the current closing ranks should not expect much relaxation in further rounds. Whereas, slight shifts may occur in branches such as Chemical, Civil, and Aerospace Engineering depending on seat withdrawals and movement of candidates.
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