Admission to IIT Ropar 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 2,512 for General category candidates.


 

Factors Determining IIT Ropar 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 Ropar Category-wise Cutoff (2025)


 

IIT Ropar General Category Cutoff


 

For the General category, B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) was the most competitive course, recording a closing rank of 2,512. Detailed requirements are listed below:


 

Program / Specialization Closing Rank
B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering) 3,500
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) 10,655
B.Tech (Civil Engineering) 12,488
B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 2,512
B.Tech (Digital Agriculture) 14,480
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) 6,311
B.Tech (Engineering Physics) 9,576
B.Tech (Mathematics and Computing) 3,954
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) 9,115
B.Tech (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering) 13,777



 

IIT Ropar EWS Category Cutoff


 

For the EWS category, B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) was the most competitive course, recording a closing rank of 444. Detailed requirements are listed below:


 

Program / Specialization Closing Rank
B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering) 516
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) 1,718
B.Tech (Civil Engineering) 1,997
B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 444
B.Tech (Digital Agriculture) 2,369
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) 1,078
B.Tech (Engineering Physics) 1,829
B.Tech (Mathematics and Computing) 658
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) 1,421
B.Tech (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering) 2,050



 

IIT Ropar OBC Category Cutoff


 

For the OBC category, B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) was the most competitive course, recording a closing rank of 1,253. Detailed requirements are listed below:


 

Program / Specialization Closing Rank
B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering) 1,609
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) 3,942
B.Tech (Civil Engineering) 4,439
B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 1,253
B.Tech (Digital Agriculture) 5,699
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) 2,859
B.Tech (Engineering Physics) 4,553
B.Tech (Mathematics and Computing) 1,983
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) 3,835
B.Tech (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering) 5,192



 

IIT Ropar SC Category Cutoff


 

For the SC category, B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) was the most competitive course, recording a closing rank of 591. Detailed requirements are listed below:


 

Program / Specialization Closing Rank
B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering) 1,071
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) 2,537
B.Tech (Civil Engineering) 2,437
B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 591
B.Tech (Digital Agriculture) 3,415
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) 1,709
B.Tech (Engineering Physics) 2,508
B.Tech (Mathematics and Computing) 1,360
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) 2,239
B.Tech (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering) 2,945



 

IIT Ropar ST Category Cutoff


 

For the ST category, B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) was the most competitive course, recording a closing rank of 352. Detailed requirements are listed below:


 

Program / Specialization Closing Rank
B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering) 453
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) 1,241
B.Tech (Civil Engineering) 1,040
B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 352
B.Tech (Digital Agriculture) 1,433
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) 887
B.Tech (Engineering Physics) 1,415
B.Tech (Mathematics and Computing) 783
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) 1,104
B.Tech (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering) 1,352



 

IIT Ropar Cutoff Trends: 2024 vs 2025


 

Program / Specialization 2024 Rank 2025 Rank Trend
B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 2,379 2,512 Less Competitive
B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering) 2,656 3,500 Less Competitive
B.Tech (Mathematics and Computing) 3,518 3,954 Less Competitive
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) 5,528 6,311 Less Competitive
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) 8,636 9,115 Less Competitive
B.Tech (Engineering Physics) 9,142 9,576 Less Competitive
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) 10,097 10,655 Less Competitive
B.Tech (Civil Engineering) 11,365 12,488 Less Competitive
B.Tech (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering) 13,009 13,777 Less Competitive



 

IIT Ropar Expected Cutoff 2026 (Safe Score)


 

Program / Specialization Expected 2026 Rank
B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 2,387 - 2,637
B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering) 3,325 - 3,675
B.Tech (Mathematics and Computing) 3,757 - 4,151
B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) 5,996 - 6,626
B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) 8,660 - 9,570
B.Tech (Engineering Physics) 9,098 - 10,054
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) 10,123 - 11,187
B.Tech (Civil Engineering) 11,864 - 13,112
B.Tech (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering) 13,089 - 14,465
B.Tech (Digital Agriculture) 13,756 - 15,204



 

IIT Ropar vs Top Institutes: Cutoff Comparison


 

Institute Name Specialization Closing Rank (General)
**IIT Ropar** B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) **2,512**
IIT Jodhpur B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 2,918
IIT Gandhinagar B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 2,020
IIT Mandi B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 3,123
IIT Indore B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) 1,775



 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


 

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

Ans. In the latest admission cycle, the closing rank for B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) was 2,512 for General category candidates.


 

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

Ans. Based on seat allotment data, **B.Tech (Digital Agriculture)** recorded the most accessible closing rank of 14,480.


 

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

Ans. Candidates should target a rank between 14,480 and 2,512 depending on their category and chosen program.