The UCEED 2026 result for the BDes programme has been released by IIT Bombay on the official website uceed.iitb.ac.in. Candidates will be able to check their results using their registered login ID and password once the portal becomes accessible.
With the release of the UCEED 2026 results, the option to download Part-A responses has now been disabled. The Result will include Part A Marks, Part B Marks, Total Score, AIR and the qualifying Status.
The UCEED 2026 scorecard will be released on March 10, 2026, following the announcement of the results.
- For IIT Bombay, the expected cutoff rank will be around 5-14, depending on the category.
- The previous year cutoff for IIT Delhi was 15-35, which is supposed to be around 15-40 in 2026 (expected 185-205 marks)
- IIT Hyderabad 2025 cutoff was 18-52, and it is expected to show a small shift and can be around 20-65 rank.
- The previous cutoff rank for Roorkee was 80-110, which is expected to be around 80-110 for the open category in 2026.
In this article, we will discuss the expected UCEED Cutoff 2026 for various top IITs along with other information.
Also Read:
- UCEED Result 2026: Check release date, How to Check, Scorecard at uceed.iitb.ac.in
- UCEED Cutoff 2026 (Out)- Check Part A Cutoff (Mean & Standard Deviation) and Category-wise Cutoff Marks
- Expected Opening and Closing Ranks for Top IITs in UCEED 2026
Key Summary
- IIT Bombay cutoff remained stable in the last few years, which was 1-14th rank.
- Compared to the 2024 and 2025 trends, the 2026 cutoff is not expected to rise significantly, and the closing rank may be shifted a little.
- The competitiveness order is expected to remain almost the same - IIT Bombay > IIT Delhi > IIT Hyderabad > IIT Guwahati > IIT Roorkee > IIT Indore > IITDM Jabalpur.
UCEED 2026 Expected Cutoff: IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay is expected to remain the most competitive institute for UCEED 2026. Here is the expected cutoff for UCEED 2026 for IIT Bombay on the basis of the previous year's cutoff trend and experts' prediction.
- The Expected AIR for the Open category will be around 1-15 or 200-230+ marks, while OBC candidates can get admission with a rank of 1- 5.
- SC and ST candidates are expected to get admission with ranks 1-7 and 1-5.
| Category | Expected Final Rank | Expected Closing Marks (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Open (All India) | 1-15 | 200-230+ |
| EWS | 1-5 | 205-225 |
| OBC-NCL | 4-14 | 190-210 |
| SC | 1-7 | 180-200 |
| ST | 1-5 | 175-195 |
UCEED 2026 Expected Cutoff: IIT Delhi
IIT Delhi is expected to remain the second most competitive institute after IIT Bombay in UCEED 2026. The institute attracts top rankers, and its closing rank can be 40-50 in the Open category.
- To get admission in IIT Delhi, open category candidates usually need to secure top 40 ranks and around 190+ marks.
- SC and ST candidates can get admission at top 10 to 12 closing ranks.
| Category | Expected Final Rank | Expected Closing Marks (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Open (All India) | 15-40 | 185-205 |
| EWS | 8-16 | 190-205 |
| OBC-NCL | 15-30 | 175-195 |
| SC | 8-12 | 170-185 |
| ST | 7-10 | 165-180 |
Read More: UCEED 2026 Cutoff for IIT Delhi: Category-Wise Ranks
Ques. When was UCEED 2026 conducted and when was the cutoff released?
Ans. UCEED 2026 was held on January 18, 2026 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM), and the Part-A qualifying cutoff was officially released on February 5, 2026.
UCEED 2026 Expected Cutoff: IIT Guwahati
Here is the expected rank and marks range for IIT Guwahati UCEED 2026 as per previous years' trends.
- The expected rank range for the General category can be around 20-90 rank and for OBC it can be 25-55.
- For SC, it can be 10-28, and ST can have a 4-9 cutoff rank.
| Category | Expected Final Rank | Expected Closing Marks (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Open (All India) | 20-90 | 165-190 |
| EWS | 7-22 | 175-195 |
| OBC-NCL | 25-55 | 160-180 |
| SC | 10-28 | 150-170 |
| ST | 4-9 | 155-175 |
UCEED 2026 Expected Cutoff: IIT Hyderabad
- The expected cutoff marks for IIT Hyderabad for the open category are expected to be 20-65 or 170-195 approx marks.
- SC candidates can have the expected rank of around 5-20, while for the ST category, it can be 8-12.
| Category | Expected Final Rank | Expected Closing Marks (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Open (All India) | 20-65 | 170-195 |
| EWS | 10-20 | 180-195 |
| OBC-NCL | 25-45 | 165-180 |
| SC | 5-20 | 165-180 |
| ST | 8-12 | 150-170 |
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UCEED 2026 Expected Cutoff: IIT Roorkee
IIT Roorkee is expected to remain moderately competitive among UCEED institutes in 2026, with 110 expected closing rank for general.
- General candidates are required to score 80-100 ranks to get admission in IIT Roorkee, while EWS candidates need 15-20 ranks.
- OBC cutoff mark is expected to be 160-175 (45-60 rank) while SC and ST candidates must secure 25- 35 and 9-13 rank.
| Category | Expected Final Rank | Expected Closing Marks (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Open (All India) | 80-110 | 150-165 |
| EWS | 15-20 | 175-190 |
| OBC-NCL | 45-60 | 160-175 |
| SC | 25-35 | 145-160 |
| ST | 9-13 | 150-170 |
Check: UCEED 2026 Cutoff vs 2025: Has It Increased Due to Exam Difficulty?
UCEED 2026 Expected Cutoff: IIT Indore
- IIT Indore is a moderately competitive IIT for general candidates and a 20-25 rank for EWS candidates.
- SC candidates’ expected rank can be 25-35, and for ST candidates, it can be 10-15.
| Category | Expected Final Rank | Expected Closing Marks (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Open (All India) | 70-130 | 145-165 |
| EWS | 20-25 | 170-185 |
| OBC-NCL | 50-65 | 155-170 |
| SC | 25-35 | 145-160 |
| ST | 10-15 | 150-165 |
Also Check:
- How Many Marks are Required for IIT Bombay UCEED 2026 for General?
- Safe Score for IIT Guwahati UCEED 2026 for General: Check Category-wise Safe Score
UCEED 2026 Expected Cutoff: IIT Jabalpur
Here is the expected cutoff data fir IIT Jabalpur on the basis off previous year's cutoff.
- Candidates who scored below 150 marks can get admission in IIT Jabalpur with an expected rank of 90-200 for the open category.
- SC and ST category candidates can get admission at 30 - 60 ranks.
| Category | Expected Final Rank | Expected Closing Marks (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Open (All India) | 90-200 | 135-155 |
| EWS | 20-40 | 160-175 |
| OBC-NCL | 80-130 | 140-160 |
| SC | 30-60 | 130-150 |
| ST | 15-25 | 135-155 |
Ques. Why do some IITs show wider closing ranks in later rounds?
Ans. In later counselling rounds, candidates may withdraw or upgrade to higher-preference IITs. This causes rank expansion, especially in institutes like IIT Indore, IIT Roorkee, and IITDM Jabalpur.
Reddit Discussion on UCEED 2026 Cutoff
On Reddit, users are discussing the expected UCEED 2026 cutoff for different IITs. A user asked “I'm trying to understand the real score ranges for people who actually made it into an IIT through UCEED.”
In one discussion, candidates mentioned that scores around 170-190 marks were sufficient for competitive ranks in top IITs, while 200+ marks were typically associated with IIT Bombay. Some users also noted that top ranks in recent years crossed 220-230 marks. These real student experiences give a practical idea of how marks translate into ranks beyond official cutoff data.
UCEED 2025 Cutoff for IITs: Round 1
IIT Bombay has remained the most competitive IIT under UCEED, followed by IIT Delhi. Here is the previous year's cutoff for top IITs.
- IIT Bombay cutoff for Round 1 and 5 was stable to rank 1-14 that shows high demand with no downward movement.
- IIT Delhi cutoff in 2025 was 15 - 35 rank, which moved to 14 - 42 rank in round 5.
- IIT Guwahati showed a widening in closing rank from 77 in round 1 to 96 in round 5, which shows a greater noticeable widening, as the closing rank increased from 77 to 96.
| Institute | Opening Rank Round 1 | Closing Rank Round 1 | Opening Rank Round 5 | Closing Rank Round 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 1 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| IIT Delhi | 15 | 35 | 14 | 42 |
| IIT Guwahati | 19 | 77 | 19 | 96 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 18 | 52 | 23 | 61 |
| IIT Indore | 56 | 80 | 67 | 119 |
| IIT Roorkee | 54 | 91 | 87 | 111 |
| IITDM Jabalpur | 78 | 144 | 93 | 267 |
Ques. How does seat availability affect UCEED cutoffs?
Ans. If the total number of seats remains unchanged, the cutoff trend usually stays stable. However, any increase or decrease in seats can directly impact the closing ranks during counselling rounds.
UCEED Cutoff 2024: Category-Wise Rank
The UCEED 2024 category-wise cutoff ranks show the competition level of various IITs. The data shows differences in demand between top-tier institutes like IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi, and comparatively wider closing ranges at IIT Roorkee and IIITDM Jabalpur.
- IIT Bombay has the most competitive rank in all the categories, with 1-14 rank for general, a 1-4 rank for EWS and a 5-14 rank for OBC.
- IIT Delhi also had a similar competitive pattern, closing Open at 23, with narrow ranges in EWS (up to 8) and ST (up to 6).
- IIT Hyderabad and IIT Guwahati showed moderate rank expansion, especially in the Open category, extending up to 55 (Hyderabad) and 75 (Guwahati).
| Category | IIT Bombay | IIT Delhi | IIT Guwahati | IIT Hyderabad | IIT Roorkee | IITDM Jabalpur |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1-14 | 15-23 | 22-75 | 18-55 | 73-94 | 76-147 |
| EWS | 1-4 | 7-8 | 5-15 | 6-13 | 16-18 | 19-26 |
| OBC-NCL | 5-14 | 20-26 | 25-46 | 21-36 | 49-63 | 47-75 |
| SC | 1-5 | 8-10 | 7-22 | 6-15 | 23-25 | 17-38 |
| ST | 1-3 | 5-6 | 4-11 | 7-10 | 14-15 | 12-21 |
UCEED 2026 Seat Matrix for Academic Year 2025-2026
Source: The official website has release the seat matrix for counselling process of UCEED 2026.You can check for Seat Matrix for detailed information
Ques. What is the difference between the Part-A qualifying cutoff and the final admission cutoff?
Ans. The Part-A qualifying cutoff is the minimum score required to be included in the rank list. The final admission cutoff refers to the closing rank at which a particular IIT fills its seats after counselling.
Ques. Is rank more important than marks in UCEED admission?
Ans. Yes, admission is strictly based on All India Rank (AIR), not marks alone. Marks only determine your rank, which is the deciding factor during seat allotment.
Ques. What score range usually corresponds to a rank below 50?
Ans. Based on past trends, scoring approximately 180-200+ marks generally results in a rank under 50, depending on exam difficulty.
Ques. Do category cutoffs vary significantly across IITs?
Ans. Yes, top IITs like IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi have narrow rank ranges across all categories, while other IITs show comparatively broader closing ranks.
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