Admission to IIT Gandhinagar is strictly determined by the JEE Advanced cutoff. Candidates participating in the JoSAA counselling process must meet the closing ranks to secure a seat. In the previous 2025 admission cycle, B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) was the most competitive specialization with a closing rank of 2,020 for General category candidates.


 

Factors Determining IIT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2026


 

  • Exam Difficulty Level: Harder entrance papers typically lower the overall cutoff requirement.
  • Applicant Volume: High demand for core technical branches drives up the closing ranks.
  • Seat Matrix Availability: Limited seats across General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories heavily dictate the category-wise closing margins.
  • Previous Year Trends: Historical demand heavily dictates current year opening and closing patterns.


 

IIT Gandhinagar Category-wise Cutoff (2025)


 

IIT Gandhinagar General Category Cutoff


 

For the General category, B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) was the most competitive course, recording a closing rank of 2,020. Detailed requirements are listed below:


 

Program / Specialization Closing Rank
B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence) 2,236
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) 9,276
B.Tech (Civil Engineering) 10,796
B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 2,020
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) 3,931
B.Tech (Integrated Circuit Design & Technology) 4,652
B.Tech (Material Science Engineering) 11,066
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) 6,904



 

IIT Gandhinagar EWS Category Cutoff


 

For the EWS category, B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) was the most competitive course, recording a closing rank of 308. Detailed requirements are listed below:


 

Program / Specialization Closing Rank
B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence) 344
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) 1,531
B.Tech (Civil Engineering) 1,688
B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 308
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) 728
B.Tech (Integrated Circuit Design & Technology) 661
B.Tech (Material Science Engineering) 1,929
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) 1,209



 

IIT Gandhinagar OBC Category Cutoff


 

For the OBC category, B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) was the most competitive course, recording a closing rank of 805. Detailed requirements are listed below:


 

Program / Specialization Closing Rank
B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence) 1,140
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) 3,681
B.Tech (Civil Engineering) 4,296
B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 805
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) 1,973
B.Tech (Integrated Circuit Design & Technology) 2,245
B.Tech (Material Science Engineering) 4,914
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) 3,099



 

IIT Gandhinagar SC Category Cutoff


 

For the SC category, B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) was the most competitive course, recording a closing rank of 428. Detailed requirements are listed below:


 

Program / Specialization Closing Rank
B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence) 740
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) 2,436
B.Tech (Civil Engineering) 2,498
B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 428
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) 1,288
B.Tech (Integrated Circuit Design & Technology) 1,364
B.Tech (Material Science Engineering) 2,858
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) 1,927



 

IIT Gandhinagar ST Category Cutoff


 

For the ST category, B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) was the most competitive course, recording a closing rank of 178. Detailed requirements are listed below:


 

Program / Specialization Closing Rank
B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence) 295
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) 1,089
B.Tech (Civil Engineering) 565
B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 178
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) 634
B.Tech (Integrated Circuit Design & Technology) 742
B.Tech (Material Science Engineering) 1,357
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) 754



 

IIT Gandhinagar Cutoff Trends: 2024 vs 2025


 

Program / Specialization 2024 Rank 2025 Rank Trend
B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 1,708 2,020 Less Competitive
B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence) 2,309 2,236 More Competitive
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) 4,055 3,931 More Competitive
B.Tech (Integrated Circuit Design & Technology) 4,349 4,652 Less Competitive
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) 7,422 6,904 More Competitive
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) 8,269 9,276 Less Competitive
B.Tech (Civil Engineering) 10,234 10,796 Less Competitive
B.Tech (Material Science Engineering) 11,298 11,066 More Competitive



 

IIT Gandhinagar Expected Cutoff 2026 (Safe Score)


 

Program / Specialization Expected 2026 Rank
B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 1,919 - 2,121
B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence) 2,125 - 2,347
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) 3,735 - 4,127
B.Tech (Integrated Circuit Design & Technology) 4,420 - 4,884
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) 6,559 - 7,249
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) 8,813 - 9,739
B.Tech (Civil Engineering) 10,257 - 11,335
B.Tech (Material Science Engineering) 10,513 - 11,619



 

IIT Gandhinagar vs Top Institutes: Cutoff Comparison


 

Institute Name Specialization Closing Rank (General)
**IIT Gandhinagar** B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) **2,020**
IIT Indore B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 1,775
IIT Ropar B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 2,512
IIT BHU B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 1,489
IIT Jodhpur B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 2,918



 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


 

Ques. What is the cutoff for B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) at IIT Gandhinagar?

Ans. In the latest admission cycle, the closing rank for B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) was 2,020 for General category candidates.


 

Ques. Which branch is the most accessible at IIT Gandhinagar?

Ans. Based on seat allotment data, **B.Tech (Material Science Engineering)** recorded the most accessible closing rank of 11,066.


 

Ques. What is a safe score/rank for IIT Gandhinagar admission in 2026?

Ans. Candidates should target a rank between 11,066 and 2,020 depending on their category and chosen program.