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Updated on 4 Jun 2026, 12:06 IST
IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2026 will be released by JoSAA after each round of seat allotment. The cutoff will be published as opening and closing ranks for every branch, category, gender pool and counselling round. Until the official 2026 round-wise cutoff is released, candidates can use the previous year’s JoSAA cutoff trends to estimate their admission chances.
For the General category, IIT Kanpur CSE is expected to remain the most competitive branch in 2026. Based on recent trends, the expected closing rank for IIT Kanpur Computer Science and Engineering may be around AIR 260–285 for the Gender-Neutral pool. Other popular branches such as Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Statistics and Data Science, and Mechanical Engineering are also expected to have competitive cutoffs.
Important: The expected cutoff is only an estimate. The official IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2026 will be released on the JoSAA portal after seat allotment rounds begin.
IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2026 refers to the opening and closing ranks required for admission to undergraduate programmes at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling.
The cutoff is released branch-wise, category-wise and round-wise. It helps candidates understand the minimum rank required to get admission into a particular IIT Kanpur course.
The cutoff depends on:
As of now, the final IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2026 will be available only after JoSAA Counselling releases the round-wise opening and closing ranks. Candidates should check the official JoSAA portal during counselling for the latest IIT Kanpur branch-wise cutoff.
The official cutoff will be released for:
The cutoff will include separate ranks for:
The table below shows the expected IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2026 for the General category, Gender-Neutral pool. These estimates are based on previous year JoSAA closing rank trends.
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| IIT Kanpur Branch | Expected Closing Rank 2026 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 260–285 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1080–1200 |
| Mathematics and Scientific Computing | 1120–1250 |
| Statistics and Data Science | 1200–1350 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2650–2900 |
| Economics | 3150–3450 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 3650–4000 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4100–4500 |
| Physics | 5400–6000 |
| Civil Engineering | 5900–6450 |
| Materials Science and Engineering | 6100–6650 |
| Biological Sciences and Bioengineering | 6800–7400 |
| Earth Sciences | 9600–10500 |
| Chemistry | 10000–11000 |
Candidates targeting IIT Kanpur CSE should ideally aim for a rank within the top 300 in JEE Advanced 2026. For Electrical Engineering, a rank around 1,200 may be competitive. For Mechanical Engineering, a rank within 3,000 may provide a strong chance, depending on the round and category.
IIT Kanpur Computer Science and Engineering is expected to have the highest cutoff among all IIT Kanpur branches in 2026.
| Category | Expected IIT Kanpur CSE Closing Rank 2026 |
| General | 260–285 |
| GEN-EWS | 48–55 |
| OBC-NCL | 135–150 |
| SC | 65–75 |
| ST | 42–50 |
For General category candidates, a JEE Advanced rank within AIR 300 is likely to be a strong target for IIT Kanpur CSE. For reserved categories, candidates should check category-wise ranks, not CRL ranks, because JoSAA reports EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST cutoffs as category ranks.
Computer Science and Engineering is the most preferred branch at IIT Kanpur. The branch usually closes within the top few hundred ranks for General category candidates. Candidates targeting CSE should place IIT Kanpur CSE high in their JoSAA choice list if their rank is within the expected range.
Expected 2026 closing rank: 260–285
Electrical Engineering is usually the second most competitive B.Tech branch at IIT Kanpur. It attracts candidates interested in electronics, communication, power systems, semiconductor technology, control systems and software-related career paths.
Expected 2026 closing rank: 1080–1200
Mathematics and Scientific Computing is a high-demand B.S. programme because of its connection with data science, quantitative finance, computing, machine learning and applied mathematics.
Expected 2026 closing rank: 1120–1250
Statistics and Data Science is one of the most competitive B.S. programmes at IIT Kanpur. The branch is popular among students interested in analytics, AI, machine learning, statistics and quantitative roles.
Expected 2026 closing rank: 1200–1350
Mechanical Engineering remains one of the top core engineering branches at IIT Kanpur. It is suitable for students interested in manufacturing, robotics, design, automobiles, aerospace, thermal sciences and product engineering.
Expected 2026 closing rank: 2650–2900
Aerospace Engineering is a specialized branch at IIT Kanpur. It attracts candidates interested in aircraft, spacecraft, aerodynamics, propulsion and related research areas.
Expected 2026 closing rank: 3650–4000
Chemical Engineering at IIT Kanpur is a strong option for students interested in process engineering, energy, materials, chemicals, sustainability and industrial research.
Expected 2026 closing rank: 4100–4500
Civil Engineering generally has a higher closing rank than CSE, EE and Mechanical. It can be a good option for candidates interested in infrastructure, construction, geotechnical engineering, transportation and environmental systems.
Expected 2026 closing rank: 5900–6450
Materials Science and Engineering is suitable for students interested in advanced materials, metallurgy, nanotechnology, semiconductors, polymers and manufacturing.
Expected 2026 closing rank: 6100–6650
Biological Sciences and Bioengineering is an interdisciplinary branch combining biology, engineering, biotechnology, computation and healthcare-related applications.
Expected 2026 closing rank: 6800–7400
These B.S. programmes are suitable for students who want to pursue science, research, higher studies, analytics, scientific computing or interdisciplinary careers.
Expected 2026 closing ranks:
| Programme | Expected Closing Rank 2026 |
| Physics | 5400–6000 |
| Earth Sciences | 9600–10500 |
| Chemistry | 10000–11000 |
Candidates waiting for IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2026 should check the previous year cutoff to understand admission chances. The table below shows the previous year trend for General category, Gender-Neutral seats.
| Branch | 2025 Closing Rank |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 271 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1146 |
| Mathematics and Scientific Computing | 1179 |
| Statistics and Data Science | 1270 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2771 |
| Economics | 3310 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 3805 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4280 |
| Physics | 5691 |
| Civil Engineering | 6161 |
| Materials Science and Engineering | 6337 |
| Biological Sciences and Bioengineering | 7105 |
| Earth Sciences | 10108 |
| Chemistry | 10482 |
The following table gives an expected category-wise closing rank range for some popular IIT Kanpur branches. These are indicative estimates based on previous year trends.
| Branch | General | GEN-EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
| CSE | 260–285 | 48–55 | 135–150 | 65–75 | 42–50 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1080–1200 | 225–245 | 700–760 | 410–450 | 190–215 |
| Mathematics and Scientific Computing | 1120–1250 | 240–265 | 640–700 | 480–530 | 235–265 |
| Statistics and Data Science | 1200–1350 | 225–250 | 680–730 | 440–490 | 225–255 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2650–2900 | 520–580 | 1300–1420 | 760–840 | 480–540 |
| Civil Engineering | 5900–6450 | 1020–1120 | 2550–2750 | 1500–1650 | 490–530 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4100–4500 | 700–770 | 1900–2050 | 1120–1220 | 690–750 |
For OPEN seats, JoSAA opening and closing ranks are based on CRL rank. For GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST seats, the cutoff is shown as category rank. Do not compare an OBC, SC, ST or EWS closing rank directly with a General CRL closing rank.
JoSAA will release IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2026 separately after every counselling round. The cutoff may change from Round 1 to the final round depending on seat movement.
Round 1 cutoff will show the first allotment trend. It is usually the most important indicator of branch demand.
Round 2 cutoff may show small changes if candidates float, slide or withdraw.
Round 3 cutoff helps students understand whether seats are moving in core branches or science programmes.
Round 4 cutoff generally becomes more stable than earlier rounds.
Round 5 cutoff may show movement in branches with relatively higher closing ranks.
The last round cutoff is the final admission benchmark for IIT Kanpur in JoSAA counselling. Candidates should use the last round cutoff for year-to-year comparison.
IIT Kanpur offers several undergraduate B.Tech and B.S. programmes through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling.
Admission to IIT Kanpur undergraduate programmes is done through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling.
The basic process is:
To get admission to IIT Kanpur in 2026, candidates must:
For IIT admission, candidates must generally secure at least 75% aggregate marks in Class XII or be in the top 20 percentile of their respective board. For SC, ST and PwD candidates, the aggregate marks requirement is generally 65%.
IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2026 will depend on multiple factors:
If the paper is difficult, rank distribution and marks vs rank trends may shift. However, admission cutoff is based on rank, not marks.
Higher competition can affect branch-wise demand during JoSAA counselling.
If seats increase or decrease in any branch, the cutoff may change.
CSE, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Statistics and Data Science, and Mechanical Engineering usually attract strong demand.
Cutoffs differ for General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Gender-Neutral and Female-only seats.
If more high-rank candidates prefer IIT Kanpur over other IITs, cutoffs may become more competitive.
Previous year cutoffs help estimate the expected rank range, but they do not guarantee admission.
The IIT Kanpur cutoff trend is expected to remain competitive in 2026. CSE will likely remain the top-choice branch, followed by Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Statistics and Data Science, and Mechanical Engineering.
The expected trend:
Candidates should not fill choices only based on expected cutoff. Instead, they should use a smart preference strategy.
If your General category rank is AIR 1,100, you may have a competitive chance for Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Statistics and Data Science or nearby branches depending on seat movement. However, CSE may be difficult unless the cutoff shifts significantly.
If your rank is around AIR 3,000, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Aerospace Engineering or Chemical Engineering may be more realistic than CSE or EE.
IIT Kanpur admission is based on JEE Advanced rank, not raw marks. Marks required for IIT Kanpur vary every year because JEE Advanced paper difficulty, total marks and rank distribution change.
Candidates should focus on:
A high JEE Advanced score does not guarantee a specific IIT Kanpur branch unless the corresponding rank falls within the JoSAA closing rank.
JoSAA releases separate data for Gender-Neutral and Female-only seats. Female candidates can be considered under applicable seat pools based on JoSAA rules.
In previous years, the female-only closing ranks for many branches were different from Gender-Neutral ranks. This is why candidates should always check both:
For example, IIT Kanpur CSE female-only cutoff is usually higher than the Gender-Neutral CSE cutoff, but it remains one of the most competitive options.
Based on previous year trends, the branches with comparatively higher closing ranks at IIT Kanpur may include:
However, “lowest branch” does not mean lower quality. Candidates should choose a branch based on interest, curriculum, career goals, higher studies plans and placement/research opportunities.
Candidates participating in JoSAA counselling should keep the following documents ready:
Candidates should always follow the latest JoSAA document instructions because requirements may change.
Many students confuse qualifying cutoff with admission cutoff.
This is the minimum score required to qualify JEE Advanced and be included in the rank list.
This is the opening and closing rank required to get a seat in a specific IIT Kanpur branch through JoSAA counselling.
A candidate may qualify JEE Advanced but still not get IIT Kanpur CSE, EE or another preferred branch if their rank is outside the JoSAA closing rank.
IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2026 will be released by JoSAA in the form of opening and closing ranks. Until the official cutoff is announced, students should use previous year trends to estimate their chances.
For General category candidates, IIT Kanpur CSE may close around AIR 260–285, while Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Statistics and Data Science and Mechanical Engineering are also expected to remain highly competitive. Candidates should follow official JoSAA updates and fill choices according to preference, rank, category and branch interest.
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The expected IIT Kanpur CSE cutoff 2026 for General category candidates may be around AIR 260–285 for the Gender-Neutral pool. The official cutoff will be released by JoSAA after seat allotment.
The expected IIT Kanpur Electrical Engineering cutoff 2026 for General category candidates may be around AIR 1080–1200.
With a JEE Advanced rank around 1000, General category candidates may have a strong chance for branches like Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Statistics and Data Science or similar programmes, depending on the final JoSAA cutoff.
For General category candidates, IIT Kanpur CSE is usually very difficult at AIR 500 because the branch generally closes within the top few hundred ranks. However, candidates from reserved categories should check their category rank and category-wise cutoff.
Based on previous trends, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Materials Science and Engineering and Civil Engineering may have higher closing ranks compared to CSE, EE and Mechanical Engineering.
Yes. JoSAA releases IIT Kanpur cutoff category-wise for OPEN, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD categories.
Yes. IIT Kanpur cutoff is released after each JoSAA seat allotment round as opening and closing ranks.
No. IIT Kanpur B.Tech and B.S. admission is based on JEE Advanced rank through JoSAA counselling. JEE Main is used to shortlist candidates for JEE Advanced.
No. IITs do not follow the home state quota system like NITs. IIT Kanpur admissions are based on All India ranks and JoSAA seat allocation rules.
Candidates can check IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2026 on the official JoSAA website under the Opening and Closing Ranks section after each counselling round.