The UCEED 2026 Cut-off for OBC-NCL and EWS is 75.37, released by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Whereas UCEED 2026 cut-off for general candidates is 83.75, and 41.86 for the SC/ST and PwD. OBC-NCL/EWS Candidates get a 10% downward relaxation in qualifying marks, as per the government norms.
- The formula for calculating the qualifying marks for OBC-NCL/EWS is general cutoff * 0.9.
- The expected UCEED 2026 final cut-off rank for OBC-NCL in IIT Bombay is 4-14, and 15-30 in IIT Delhi.
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UCEED 2026 Part A cut-offs
The final cut-off as per the mean and standard deviation released by IIT Bombay is 83.75 for the general, 75.37 for OBC-NCL/EWS and 41.86 for SC/ST/PwD.
| Category | Calculation | Final Cut-off (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 70.86 (mean) + [25.77 (standard deviation)/ 2] | 83.75 |
| OBC-NCL/ EWS | 83.75 (general cutoff) * 0.9 | 75.37 |
| SC/ST/PwD | 83.75 (general cutoff) * 0.5 | 41.86 |
The mean (average) score for this year was 70.86, reflecting strong competition and a standard deviation of 25.77 shows that the marks were widely spread out.
Source: uceed.iitb.ac.in/2026/
UCEED 2026 Expected Final Cut-off ranks for OBC-NCL Candidates
The UCEED 2026 Expected Final Cut-off ranks for OBC-NCL are ranging from 4 - 130 across various IIT campuses.
- The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay has the highest expected final rank for OBC-NCL/EWS i.e. 4-14.
- IITDM Jabalpur has the lowest expected final rank i.e. 80 -130.
UCEED 2026 Expected Final Cut-off Ranks for OBC-NCL are as follows:
| Institute | Expected final ranks |
|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 4 - 14 |
| IIT Delhi | 15 - 30 |
| IIT Guwahati | 25 - 55 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 25 - 45 |
| IIT Roorkee | 45 - 60 |
| IIT Indore | 50 - 65 |
| IITDM Jabalpur | 80 - 130 |
UCEED 2026 Expected Final Cut-off ranks for EWS Candidates
The UCEED 2026 Expected Final Cut-off ranks for EWS are ranging from 1 - 40 across various IIT campuses.
- The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay has the highest expected final rank for EWS i.e. 1 - 5.
- IITDM Jabalpur has the lowest expected final rank i.e. 20 - 40.
UCEED 2026 Expected Final Cut-off Ranks for EWS are as follows:
| Institute | Expected final ranks |
|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 1 - 5 |
| IIT Delhi | 8 - 16 |
| IIT Guwahati | 7 - 22 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 10 -20 |
| IIT Roorkee | 15 - 20 |
| IIT Indore | 20 - 25 |
| IITDM Jabalpur | 20 - 40 |
UCEED 2026 Expected final ranks vs 2025 (OBC-NCL)
The UCEED 2026 expected final ranks for OBC-NCL as compared to 2025 final ranks, shows a slight shift across major IITs indicating competition with minor fluctuations.
- IIT Bombay is expected to have a downward shift from opening rank 5 (2025) to 4 (2026), indicating increased competition.
- IIT Delhi seems to be more flexible in UCEED 2026 for OBC-NCL candidates with rank shifts from 16 - 28 to 15 - 30.
- For other IITs, such IIT Guwahati, Hyderabad and Jabalpur, the expected final ranks show upward shifts making it easier to get admission for OBC-NCL Candidates.
| Institute | Expected Final Ranks (2026) | Previous year final ranks (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 4 - 14 | 5 - 13 |
| IIT Delhi | 15 - 30 | 16 - 28 |
| IIT Guwahati | 25 - 55 | 22 - 50 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 25 - 45 | 24 - 44 |
| IITDM Jabalpur | 80 - 130 | 63 - 104 |
UCEED 2026 Expected final ranks vs 2025 (EWS)
The UCEED 2026 expected final ranks for EWS shows shifts across major IITs indicating competition with major fluctuations as compared to 2025 final ranks.
- IIT Bombay is expected to have an upward shift in closing rank from 4 (2025) to 5(2026) indicating more flexibility in admissions for EWS Candidates, but remains the most competitive across all IITs.
- IIT Delhi seems to be more competitive in UCEED 2026 for candidates with rank shifts from 9 - 15 (2025) to 8 - 16 (2026).
- For other IITs, such IIT Guwahati, Hyderabad and Jabalpur, the expected final ranks show upward shifts making it easier to get admission for EWS Candidates.
| Institute | Expected Final Ranks (2026) | Previous year final ranks (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 1 - 5 | 1 - 4 |
| IIT Delhi | 8 - 16 | 9 - 15 |
| IIT Guwahati | 7 - 22 | 7 - 21 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 10 -20 | 13 - 19 |
| IITDM Jabalpur | 20 - 40 | 24 - 39 |
UCEED opening and closing ranks for OBC-NCL/EWS (2022 - 2024)
The previous years ranks for UCEED 2026 ranges from 3 - 104 in different campuses for OBC-NCL Category, and 1 - 39 for EWS candidates.
UCEED Previous year opening and closing ranks for OBC-NCL (2022-2024)
- In 2022, the closing rank for IITDM Jabalpur was 65, whereas in 2024 it was 75, indicating an increase in the rank, making it more flexible and accessible.
- For IIT Bombay the closing rank has almost been the same every year, except 2022 in which it was 13.
| Year | IIT Bombay | IIT Delhi | IIT Guwahati | IIT Hyderabad | IITDM Jabalpur |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 - 14 | 20 - 26 | 25 - 46 | 21 - 36 | 47 - 75 |
| 2023 | 4 - 14 | 15 - 20 | 21 - 42 | 17 - 44 | 46 - 68 |
| 2022 | 3 - 13 | 19 - 29 | 14 - 39 | 19 - 29 | 41 - 65 |
UCEED Previous year opening and closing ranks for EWS (2022-2024)
- For EWS Candidates the opening and closing ranks have been relatively close for the past years.
- IIT Bombay had a 3-7 rank range in 2022, and after that it’s been the same for 2023 and 2024 i.e. 1 - 4.
| Year | IIT Bombay | IIT Delhi | IIT Guwahati | IIT Hyderabad | IITDM Jabalpur |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 - 4 | 7 - 8 | 5 -15 | 6 - 13 | 19 - 26 |
| 2023 | 1 - 4 | 6 - 7 | 5 - 12 | 13 - 15 | 16 - 25 |
| 2022 | 3 - 7 | 12 - 14 | 8 - 17 | 15 - 16 | 18 - 27 |
UCEED Previous Year opening and closing ranks for all categories (2022 - 2025)
Based on Previous year data and trends for UCEED:
- IIT Bombay is the most competitive as every year they have the highest rank cut-offs.
- IIT Delhi is the second most competitive with rank usually between 6 - 29, making it slightly more accessible than IIT Bombay.
- IIT Guwahati is moderately competitive as the closing rank has increased from 39 (2022) to 50 (2025) for OBC-NCL, making it more accessible to the students.
- IIT Hyderabad competes closely with IIT Guwahati with opening ranks generally in the 14 - 24.
- IITDM is the least competitive amongst all, making it the safest option.
UCEED 2025 Ranks for all categories
| Institute | Open | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 1 - 14 | 1 - 4 | 5 - 13 | 1 - 7 | 2 - 5 |
| IIT Delhi | 15 - 41 | 9 - 15 | 16 - 28 | 8 - 11 | 8 - 8 |
| IIT Guwahati | 19 - 96 | 7 - 21 | 22 - 50 | 9 - 27 | 1 - 7 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 23 - 61 | 13 - 19 | 24 - 44 | 3 - 19 | 10 - 11 |
| IITDM Jabalpur | 93 - 267 | 24 - 39 | 63 - 104 | 36 - 51 | 14 - 19 |
UCEED 2024 Ranks for all categories
| Institute | Open | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 1 - 14 | 1 - 4 | 5 - 14 | 1 - 5 | 1 - 3 |
| IIT Delhi | 15 - 32 | 7 - 8 | 20 - 26 | 8 - 10 | 5 - 6 |
| IIT Guwahati | 22 - 75 | 5 -15 | 25 - 46 | 7 - 22 | 4 - 11 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 18 - 55 | 6 - 13 | 21 - 36 | 6 - 15 | 7 - 10 |
| IITDM Jabalpur | 76 - 147 | 19 - 26 | 47 - 75 | 17 - 38 | 12 - 21 |
UCEED 2023 Ranks for all categories
| Institute | Open | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 1 - 16 | 1 - 4 | 4 - 14 | 1 - 5 | 1 - 3 |
| IIT Delhi | 18 - 35 | 6 - 7 | 15 - 20 | 6 - 9 | 4 - 8 |
| IIT Guwahati | 19 - 70 | 5 - 12 | 21 - 42 | 7 - 25 | 5 - 11 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 20 - 57 | 13 - 15 | 17 - 44 | 10 - 20 | 9 - 10 |
| IITDM Jabalpur | 67 - 120 | 16 - 25 | 46 - 68 | 15 - 33 | 12 - 17 |
UCEED 2022 Ranks for all categories
| Institute | Open | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
| IIT Bombay | 1 - 14 | 3 - 7 | 3 - 13 | 1 - 5 | 1 - 3 |
| IIT Delhi | 5 - 22 | 12 - 14 | 19 - 29 | 6 - 13 | 5 - 6 |
| IIT Guwahati | 17 - 59 | 8 - 17 | 14 - 39 | 7 - 17 | 4 -11 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 23 - 43 | 15 - 16 | 19 - 29 | 12 - 19 | 8 - 9 |
| IITDM Jabalpur | 30 - 92 | 18 - 27 | 41 - 65 | 20 - 35 | 12 - 19 |
FAQs
Ques: If I am a OBC-NCL Candidate and I get a rank of 52 in UCEED 2026, will I be able to get into IIT Bombay?
- No, with a rank of 52, you wouldn't be able to get IIT Bombay as the expected final cut-off rank for IIT Bombay is 4 - 14.
- You can go for IIT Guwahati, Roorkee, Indore and Jabalpur as their expected closing ranks are 55, 60, 65 and 130 respectively.
Ques: How is PART A Cut-off calculated?
Ans- It is determined using:
- Mean of PART A marks which is 70.86
- Standard deviation of PART A marks which is 25.77
Ques: What rank is required in UCEED 2026 for IIT Guwahati for OBC-NCL and EWS Candidates?
- The closing rank for Guwahati in UCEED 2026 for OBC-NCL is expected to fall between 25 - 55.
- For general category it's safer to score under 70 - 90, while for others closing ranks may extend up to 150 - 200.
Ques: If I am a EWS Candidate and i get a final rank of 10 in UCEED 2026, what are the chances of getting IIT Bombay for B.Des?
Ans- The chances to get IIT Bombay in UCEED 2026, with a rank of 10 as a EWS Candidate is unlikely as the expected final rank IS 1 - 5.
Ques: I fall into the category of OBC-NCL, and I want to find a college for B.Des programme with a rank of 42 in UCEED 2026. What are the college options that I have with this rank?
Ans- With a rank of 42 in UCEED 2026, as a OBC-NCL Candidate you can go for colleges such as IIT Guwahati, Hyderabad, Roorkee, Indore, and IITDM Jabalpur as they all have the closing ranks ranging from 55 - 130.
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