JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff for IIT Kharagpur is expected to range from opening rank 80 for CSE to closing rank 10,245 for Mining Engineering in the General category, based on 2024 JoSAA trends.
IIT Kharagpur is one of India’s oldest IITs and a top choice during JoSAA counselling. Your seat here depends entirely on your JEE Advanced 2026 All India Rank. Cutoffs vary sharply by branch and category, and knowing these expected figures helps you fill JoSAA preferences strategically.
- JEE Advanced 2026 result is expected on June 13, 2026; JoSAA rounds begin shortly after.
- CSE at IIT Kharagpur is the most competitive branch with a General category closing rank expected around 585.
- For OBC-NCL students, the CSE closing rank at IIT Kharagpur is expected around 205.
- All figures are expected based on JEE Advanced 2024 JoSAA trends; official 2026 cutoffs will be released during JoSAA counselling.
| Direct Link: JEE Advanced 2026 Official Website — jeeadv.ac.in (RESULT AWAITED) |
IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced Cutoff Overview
The cutoff for IIT Kharagpur is the closing All India Rank at which the last seat in a branch and category is filled during JoSAA counselling. Opening rank is the rank of the first student allotted that seat; closing rank is the one you need to beat. IIT Kharagpur offers B.Tech, Dual Degree, B.Arch (via AAT), and integrated M.Sc programmes across more than 15 disciplines. The 2026 result is expected June 13, 2026, with JoSAA rounds following on josaa.nic.in.
JEE Advanced 2026 Expected IIT Kharagpur Cutoff — General Category
All ranks below are expected figures based on JEE Advanced 2024 JoSAA data and will be updated once official 2026 results are published.
| Branch / Programme | Expected Opening Rank | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech) | 80 | 585 |
| Mathematics and Computing (B.Tech) | 200 | 845 |
| Electrical Engineering (B.Tech) | 490 | 1,295 |
| Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering (B.Tech) | 605 | 1,565 |
| CSE — 5-Year Dual Degree | 590 | 995 |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 1,605 | 2,965 |
| Aerospace Engineering (B.Tech) | 2,215 | 3,795 |
| Chemical Engineering (B.Tech) | 2,105 | 3,520 |
| Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 2,845 | 4,530 |
| Industrial and Systems Engineering (B.Tech) | 3,460 | 5,685 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (B.Tech) | 4,525 | 7,020 |
| Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture (B.Tech) | 5,005 | 7,835 |
| Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering (B.Tech) | 5,685 | 8,910 |
| Agricultural and Food Engineering (B.Tech) | 6,240 | 9,855 |
| Mining Engineering (B.Tech) | 7,020 | 10,245 |
JEE Advanced 2026 Expected IIT Kharagpur Cutoff — OBC-NCL Category
OBC-NCL students compete within a separate reserved seat pool. OBC-NCL closing ranks are roughly one-third of the General category closing ranks for the same branch, based on 2024 trends.
| Branch / Programme | Expected Opening Rank (OBC-NCL) | Expected Closing Rank (OBC-NCL) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | 205 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 58 | 295 |
| Electrical Engineering | 150 | 425 |
| Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering | 180 | 515 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 490 | 985 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 670 | 1,215 |
| Chemical Engineering | 640 | 1,135 |
| Civil Engineering | 855 | 1,485 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 1,385 | 2,285 |
| Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture | 1,525 | 2,535 |
| Agricultural and Food Engineering | 1,895 | 3,185 |
| Mining Engineering | 2,135 | 3,315 |
JEE Advanced 2026 Expected IIT Kharagpur Cutoff — SC and ST Category
SC and ST students have reserved seats with considerably lower rank requirements. SC students with a rank below 95 can expect a CSE seat; ST students with a rank below 45 may also secure CSE, based on 2024 data.
| Branch | SC Opening Rank | SC Closing Rank | ST Opening Rank | ST Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | 95 | 5 | 45 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 20 | 148 | 8 | 70 |
| Electrical Engineering | 40 | 228 | 15 | 108 |
| Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering | 52 | 268 | 20 | 128 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 142 | 495 | 55 | 225 |
| Chemical Engineering | 248 | 695 | 98 | 315 |
| Civil Engineering | 295 | 785 | 115 | 358 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 485 | 1,185 | 195 | 545 |
| Mining Engineering | 625 | 1,485 | 245 | 695 |
Factors Affecting JEE Advanced 2026 Cutoff for IIT Kharagpur
These variables can push 2026 closing ranks above or below the 2024 baseline.
- Number of qualified students: A larger, stronger pool lowers competitive branch closing ranks.
- Seat intake changes: Any increase in seats raises the closing rank number, easing admission slightly.
- JoSAA upgrade rounds: Students upgrading to a preferred IIT vacate seats, shifting later-round closing ranks.
- Paper difficulty: A harder paper spreads students across a wider rank range, easing pressure on mid-tier branches.
- Gender-Neutral vs Female-Only pool: JoSAA publishes separate cutoffs; Female-Only closing ranks are numerically higher than Gender-Neutral ranks for the same branch.
- Preparatory course seats: SC and ST students admitted via the preparatory route have a separate sub-pool with distinct closing ranks.
JEE Advanced 2026 IIT Kharagpur Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected closing rank for CSE at IIT Kharagpur in JEE Advanced 2026 (General category)?
Ans. Based on 2024 JoSAA trends, the expected General (Gender-Neutral) closing rank for CSE (B.Tech) at IIT Kharagpur is around 580 to 590. This is the most competitive programme at IIT Kharagpur.
Ques. When will the official JEE Advanced 2026 IIT Kharagpur cutoff be released?
Ans. Official cutoffs are published branch-by-branch during JoSAA counselling rounds, which begin within one to two weeks of the JEE Advanced result. JEE Advanced 2026 result is expected on June 13, 2026.
Ques. Which branch at IIT Kharagpur has the least competitive JEE Advanced cutoff?
Ans. Mining Engineering and Agricultural and Food Engineering have the highest expected General category closing ranks — around 10,245 and 9,855 respectively for 2026, based on 2024 trends.
Ques. What rank is needed for Electrical Engineering at IIT Kharagpur in 2026?
Ans. For the General category, a JEE Advanced AIR of 1,295 or better is expected to be required. For OBC-NCL students, the expected closing rank is around 425.
Ques. Are IIT Kharagpur cutoff ranks the same for all categories?
Ans. No. JoSAA uses separate seat pools and cutoffs for General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, and ST. Your rank is compared only within your own category pool. SC and ST students need significantly lower ranks than General category students to secure the same branch.
Ques. Does IIT Kharagpur admit students to B.Arch through JEE Advanced?
Ans. Yes. The B.Arch (Architecture and Regional Planning) programme admits students who clear the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) after qualifying JEE Advanced. Cutoffs are based on AAT rank, not the standard CRL used for other branches.
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