JEE Advanced 2026 Cutoff for IIT Bombay CSE: Category-Wise Closing Ranks

JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff for IIT Bombay CSE is expected at a General category (CRL) closing rank of 64 to 70, based on JoSAA final-round data from 2023 to 2025. JoSAA 2026 is currently in progress and the official 2026 cutoff will be available once all rounds conclude in late July 2026.

IIT Bombay’s B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering programme is the most competitive seat in JEE Advanced counselling. With JoSAA 2026 underway and final allotment expected by July 25, 2026, knowing closing rank trends by category helps you plan remaining rounds and set realistic expectations.

• JEE Advanced 2026 was held on May 17, 2026; results were declared on June 1, 2026.
• General category (CRL) closing rank for IIT Bombay CSE has ranged from 66 to 68 over the last three cycles.
• OBC-NCL category closing rank ranged from 50 to 58 within the OBC-NCL merit list from 2023 to 2025.
• SC category closing rank ranged from 27 to 31 within the SC merit list in 2023 to 2025.
• All 2026 figures are expected and based on 2023 to 2025 JoSAA data.

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IIT Bombay CSE Cutoff 2026 Overview

The JEE Advanced cutoff for IIT Bombay CSE is the closing rank from the final round of JoSAA counselling. For General category students this is the CRL rank. For reserved categories it is the rank within that category’s separate merit list. A lower closing rank number means a more competitive seat. IIT Bombay CSE records the lowest closing rank among all IIT B.Tech programmes every year without exception.

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Expected JEE Advanced 2026 Cutoff for IIT Bombay CSE

The table below lists expected 2026 cutoffs for IIT Bombay CSE by category based on JoSAA 2023 to 2025 final-round closing ranks. For reserved categories the closing rank is within that category’s merit list not the overall CRL. These are projections only and will be confirmed after JoSAA 2026 seat allotment concludes.

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IIT Bombay CSE JoSAA Closing Ranks: 2023 to 2025

The table below shows official JoSAA final-round closing ranks for IIT Bombay B.Tech CSE across three cycles. For General seats ranks are CRL ranks. For all reserved categories ranks are within each category’s separate merit list.

The General category closing rank has stayed in a tight band of 66 to 68 across three consecutive cycles reflecting extreme and stable competition. Female supernumerary seats at IIT Bombay CSE extend access to General category female students with CRL ranks in the 291 to 400 range through the gender-inclusion policy seats available separately from the standard pool.

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Category-Wise Closing Rank Analysis

Each reservation category has a separate merit list in JoSAA. Closing ranks below are within the relevant merit list not the overall CRL. Here is what the historical data shows for each group:

General (CRL): Only students ranked 68 or better in the JEE Advanced Common Rank List have secured IIT Bombay CSE in the last three years. For JEE Advanced 2026 a CRL rank under 65 puts you in a strong position. The closing rank has barely moved across cycles confirming the unchanging intensity of competition for this seat.

OBC-NCL: OBC-NCL category closing ranks ranged from 50 to 58 within the OBC-NCL merit list from 2023 to 2025. If your OBC-NCL category rank is within 55 you have a realistic chance at IIT Bombay CSE based on recent trends. Year-to-year variation reflects how many top OBC-NCL students upgraded to other seats in later JoSAA rounds.

EWS: EWS closing ranks were highly stable at 20 to 23 within the EWS merit list across three cycles. EWS students ranked within 25 in their category list have historically secured this programme. The predictability here reflects a small and consistent pool of seats and students.

SC: SC closing ranks ranged from 27 to 31 within the SC merit list from 2023 to 2025. SC students ranked within 32 in their merit list are well-placed for IIT Bombay CSE in JEE Advanced 2026 based on this trend.

ST: ST closing ranks were 19 in both 2024 and 2025 within the ST merit list. ST students ranked within 22 in their category list have a realistic chance based on this data.

Female Supernumerary: Female students are eligible for supernumerary seats at IIT Bombay CSE under the gender-inclusion policy. Historical JoSAA data shows General category female students with CRL ranks up to approximately 291 to 400 have secured seats through this quota. Female students should include IIT Bombay CSE in their preference list if their rank falls in this range.

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Factors That Affect IIT Bombay CSE Cutoff

Several variables can shift the IIT Bombay CSE closing rank from one cycle to the next:

• JEE Advanced paper difficulty: A tougher paper narrows score differences at the very top and can cause minor shifts in rank boundaries. An easier paper compresses competition around a higher score band.
• Pool of top-ranked students: A larger group of students scoring in the top 100 CRL intensifies competition for the limited General category seats at IIT Bombay CSE.
• Seat intake changes: Any increase or decrease in the number of CSE seats at IIT Bombay directly shifts the closing rank. Additional seats raise the closing rank number making the programme slightly more accessible.
• JoSAA upgrades and withdrawals: Students who upgrade to different choices in later JoSAA rounds vacate seats allowing students with higher rank numbers to receive allotment and pushing the final closing rank upward.
• Female supernumerary seat count: The number of supernumerary seats for female students can vary each cycle and directly affects the female closing rank range.