JoSAA Round 1 IIT CSE Cutoff 2026: Opening & Closing Ranks for All 23 IITs
JoSAA Round 1 for 2026 has revealed the highly competitive Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) cutoffs across all 23 IITs, with top institutes admitting only the highest-ranked JEE Advanced qualifiers. The released opening and closing ranks provide crucial insights for candidates planning their strategies for subsequent counselling rounds.
The Round 1 of JoSAA 2026 counselling has provided a clear picture of the competition for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) seats across the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). As expected, CSE remained the most preferred B.Tech programme among JEE Advanced qualifiers, with several top IITs admitting only candidates ranked within the top few hundred positions nationwide.
The Round 1 Opening and Closing Rank (OR-CR) data released by JoSAA allows students to understand the competition at each IIT and compare admission trends across institutes. While established IITs often attract the highest-ranked candidates, newer IITs also noticed strong demand for CSE programmes.
Understanding Opening and Closing Ranks
In JoSAA counselling, the opening rank highlights the highest rank at which admission was offered in a particular programme, while the closing rank represents the last rank that secured a seat in that programme during the specific round. These figures provide useful insights for candidates evaluating their chances in the remaining counselling rounds.
JoSAA Round 1 IIT CSE Cutoff 2026: Opening & Closing Ranks
| Institute | Academic Program Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 1 | 65 | |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 35 | 123 | |
| Indian Institute of Technology Madras | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 67 | 149 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 32 | 276 | |
| Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 217 | 509 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 277 | 582 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 339 | 647 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 588 | 810 |
| Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 819 | 1436 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Indore | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 1186 | 1639 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 1248 | 2144 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Ropar | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 1768 | 2907 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Patna | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 2184 | 3303 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 2536 | 3392 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Mandi | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 2532 | 3609 |
| Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 1655 | 3994 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 3022 | 4582 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 2879 | 5342 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Goa | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4323 | 6448 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4760 | 6556 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Jammu | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4505 | 6738 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 5380 | 7426 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 5879 | 7981 |
Expected Trends for Next JoSAA Counselling Rounds
The Round 1 cutoff sets the initial benchmark and may shift slightly in further rounds as candidates upgrade, withdraw, or accept allotted seats. As the demand for computer science is so high and seats are limited, experts expect the cutoffs at top IITs to barely move.
Students participating in Round 2 and later rounds should use the current OR-CR data as a reference during choice filling and planning realistic admission options. Those who are close to the existing closing ranks may still have a chance of securing a seat through upward movement in the counselling process.
With the release of the first-round cutoffs, candidates now have better understanding of the rank required for admission to CSE across all 23 IITs, helping them make informed decisions during the remaining stages of JoSAA 2026 counselling.
Himani Chopra is an education content professional at Jagran New Media with over 3.5 years of experience in creating student-focused content on higher education. She specializes in covering management, engineering, law, and medical colleges, delivering informative articles, rankings, lists, and quizzes that help students make informed academic decisions. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature and combines strong research skills with a passion for simplifying complex education-related topics. In her leisure time, she enjoys watching movies and listening to music.
