The expected JEE Advanced 2026 closing rank for IIT Madras CSE is around 130–145 for the Open category, based on the closing rank of 134 recorded in JoSAA 2025 and a consistent upward trend over recent years.
IIT Madras Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is one of India’s most competitive B.Tech programmes, accessible only to students in roughly the top 150 CRL ranks each year. The official JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff for IIT Madras CSE will be released through JoSAA 2026 counselling, expected to begin in late June 2026. Until then, students can use category-wise opening and closing ranks from previous JoSAA sessions to gauge admission chances and finalise their JoSAA preference order.
- IIT Madras CSE seats are allotted during JoSAA 2026 counselling, expected in June–July 2026.
- The Open category closing rank has ranged between 121 (2023) and 134 (2025) over the last three years.
- OBC-NCL students needed an OBC category rank of around 54 to secure a seat in JoSAA 2025.
- SC closing rank was 125 in 2025; ST closing rank was 52 (both in category-specific ranks).
- JEE Advanced 2026 result is expected in June 2026, after which JoSAA rounds begin immediately.
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Expected JEE Advanced 2026 Cutoff for IIT Madras CSE
The expected cutoffs below are forecasts based on 2023–2025 JoSAA closing rank trends. Official figures will be published round-by-round during JoSAA 2026 counselling. Use these ranges to decide whether to include IIT Madras CSE in your JoSAA preference list.
| Category | Expected Opening Rank (2026) | Expected Closing Rank (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Open (CRL) | 60–70 | 130–145 |
| Open-PwD | 1–3 | 8–12 |
| EWS | 8–12 | 17–22 |
| OBC-NCL | 24–30 | 50–62 |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | 1–3 | 4–6 |
| SC | 60–72 | 118–132 |
| SC-PwD | 1–2 | 4–7 |
| ST | 24–30 | 48–57 |
Ranks for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD sub-categories are category-specific ranks, not CRL. Compare your category rank — not your CRL — against these figures.
Previous Year Cutoff Trend for IIT Madras CSE (2023–2025)
JoSAA Round 6 (final round) data over the past three years shows a gradual upward trend in IIT Madras CSE closing ranks for the Open category. Even as the closing rank has inched higher, IIT Madras CSE remains consistently among the most competitive CSE programmes across all IITs.
Open Category (CRL) Trend — IIT Madras CSE
| Year | Opening Rank (Round 6) | Closing Rank (Round 6) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | 134 |
| 2024 | 58 | 128 |
| 2023 | 52 | 121 |
Category-Wise Cutoff — JoSAA 2025 Final Round (IIT Madras CSE)
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 65 | 134 |
| Open-PwD | 1 | 8 |
| EWS | 9 | 19 |
| OBC-NCL | 26 | 54 |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | 1 | 3 |
| SC | 67 | 125 |
| SC-PwD | 1 | 5 |
| ST | 27 | 52 |
Category-Wise Cutoff — JoSAA 2024 Final Round (IIT Madras CSE)
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 58 | 128 |
| EWS | 8 | 17 |
| OBC-NCL | 22 | 49 |
| SC | 55 | 118 |
| ST | 22 | 46 |
Factors Affecting JEE Advanced 2026 IIT Madras CSE Cutoff
Several variables can push the 2026 cutoff above or below the forecast range. Students should weigh these alongside historical data when deciding whether to include IIT Madras CSE in their JoSAA preference list:
- Number of qualified students: A larger pool of high-ranking students increases competition, making the closing rank tighter (lower CRL required).
- Paper difficulty: A tougher JEE Advanced 2026 paper compresses score distribution, typically resulting in a slightly relaxed closing rank compared to an easier year.
- Seat intake: IIT Madras CSE typically offers around 80–90 B.Tech seats including supernumerary seats for female students. Any change in the seat matrix directly shifts the cutoff.
- Female supernumerary seats: Additional seats reserved for women affect how many seats are available in each sub-category pool, which can alter category closing ranks slightly.
- Upgrade behaviour in JoSAA rounds: Students who decline upgrades free up seats in later rounds, often easing the Round 6 closing rank compared to Round 1 of the same year.
- Demand for newer branches: If top-ranked students increasingly prefer AI, Data Science, or interdisciplinary programmes over core CSE, the CSE closing rank may ease marginally from the upward trend.
How to Check JEE Advanced 2026 Cutoff for IIT Madras CSE
The official JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff for IIT Madras CSE will be available on the JoSAA portal after each counselling round. Follow these steps to access it:
- Visit josaa.nic.in once JoSAA 2026 opens (expected late June 2026).
- Click "Opening and Closing Ranks" from the navigation menu.
- Select Institute Type: IITs.
- Select Institute: Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
- Select Academic Program: Computer Science and Engineering.
- Choose the round number (Round 1 to Round 6) and the year 2026.
- The opening and closing ranks for each category will display. Compare the closing rank for your category against your JEE Advanced 2026 rank to assess your admission chances.
The Round 6 closing rank is the final cutoff for that year and is the most reliable figure to use when tracking trends across years.
JEE Advanced 2026 IIT Madras CSE Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected closing rank for IIT Madras CSE in JEE Advanced 2026 for the Open category?
Ans. Based on the 2023–2025 JoSAA trend, the expected closing rank for IIT Madras CSE in the Open (CRL) category is around 130–145 in JEE Advanced 2026. This is a forecast; the official figure will be published during JoSAA 2026 counselling rounds.
Ques. What OBC-NCL rank is needed for IIT Madras CSE in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. In JoSAA 2025, the OBC-NCL closing rank for IIT Madras CSE was 54 (OBC category rank). For 2026, students in the OBC-NCL category are expected to need an OBC rank of approximately 50–62 to secure a seat, based on the recent trend.
Ques. Are IIT Madras CSE cutoff ranks expressed in CRL or category-specific rank?
Ans. Opening and closing ranks for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and EWS categories are expressed in their respective category-specific ranks, not CRL. Only the Open category uses CRL. An SC closing rank of 125 means ranked 125th among all SC-qualified JEE Advanced students — not 125th overall in the merit list.
Ques. When will the official JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff for IIT Madras CSE be released?
Ans. The official cutoff will be released through JoSAA 2026 counselling, which typically begins in late June 2026 after the JEE Advanced result. Cutoffs are published after each allocation round; the Round 6 closing rank is the final cutoff for the year.
Ques. Has the IIT Madras CSE cutoff been increasing or decreasing over the years?
Ans. The Open category closing rank has shown a gradual upward trend — from 121 in 2023 to 128 in 2024 to 134 in 2025. While this means marginally more CRL ranks qualify each year, IIT Madras CSE remains among the most competitive programmes across all IITs.
Ques. How many B.Tech CSE seats does IIT Madras offer?
Ans. IIT Madras B.Tech CSE typically offers around 80–90 seats including supernumerary seats for female students. The exact seat matrix for 2026 will be published on the JoSAA portal before counselling begins.
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