The expected WBJEE 2026 closing rank for Jadavpur University CSE is 70 to 100 in Round 1 for General Home State students, based on 2024 and 2025 actual cutoffs.
Jadavpur University (JU) consistently records the lowest closing rank among all colleges in WBJEE counselling, making its Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) programme the most competitive in West Bengal. With the WBJEE 2026 result declared on June 18, 2026, and Round 1 seat allotment released on July 7, 2026, students planning for Round 2 (registration opens July 13, 2026) need accurate cutoff benchmarks to gauge their admission chances.
- In WBJEE 2025, the JU CSE closing rank for General HS was 238 in Round 2 and 78 for General All India quota.
- In WBJEE 2024, the General HS closing rank in Round 1 was 89, rising to approximately 309 in the final round.
- OBC-A students saw a closing rank of 1046 in 2025; OBC-B students saw 784 in 2025.
- SC closing rank was 1705 in 2025 and ST closing rank was 8256 in 2025.
- WBJEE 2026 Round 2 registration opens July 13 and seat allotment is expected July 21, 2026.
| Direct Link — WBJEE 2026 Official Counselling Portal (Active) | wbjeeb.nic.in |
WBJEE Previous Year Cutoff for Jadavpur University CSE (2024 and 2025)
The tables below present actual WBJEE cutoff ranks for JU CSE across categories for 2024 and 2025. These are the most reliable data points for predicting the 2026 cutoff.
WBJEE 2025 Jadavpur University CSE Cutoff (Actual)
| Category | Quota | Round 1 Closing Rank | Round 2 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | Home State (HS) | ~80–90 | 238 |
| General (UR) | All India (AI) | 67 | 78 |
| OBC-A | Home State (HS) | ~700–800 | 1046 |
| OBC-B | Home State (HS) | ~500–600 | 784 |
| SC | Home State (HS) | ~1200–1400 | 1705 |
| ST | Home State (HS) | ~5500–7000 | 8256 |
WBJEE 2024 Jadavpur University CSE Cutoff (Actual)
| Category | Quota | Round 1 Closing Rank | Final Round Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | Home State (HS) | 89 | ~309 |
| General (UR) | All India (AI) | 19 | 57 |
| OBC-A | Home State (HS) | ~600–700 | ~900–1000 |
| OBC-B | Home State (HS) | ~400–500 | ~700–800 |
| SC | Home State (HS) | ~1000–1200 | ~1500–1700 |
| ST | Home State (HS) | ~5000–6500 | ~7000–8000 |
CSE at Jadavpur University records the lowest closing rank among all branches in WBJEE counselling every year. Closing ranks expand significantly from Round 1 to later rounds as upgrade seekers re-enter and withdrawn seats return to the pool. The 2024 OBC, SC and ST figures are estimated from year-on-year trend analysis; General HS and AI figures are from official WBJEE Board records.
WBJEE 2026 Expected Cutoff for Jadavpur University CSE
Based on 2024 and 2025 trends, the WBJEE 2026 expected closing rank for JU CSE (General HS) is 70–100 in Round 1 and may extend to 220–280 in the final counselling round. All figures below are expected values and will be confirmed once official 2026 cutoffs are published after each round.
| Category | Quota | Expected Opening Rank | Expected Round 1 Closing | Expected Final Round Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | Home State (HS) | 1 | 70–100 | 220–280 |
| General (UR) | All India (AI) | 1 | 60–75 | 70–85 |
| OBC-A | Home State (HS) | 100–200 | 700–900 | 950–1100 |
| OBC-B | Home State (HS) | 80–150 | 500–650 | 750–880 |
| SC | Home State (HS) | 300–500 | 1200–1500 | 1600–1850 |
| ST | Home State (HS) | 1500–2500 | 5500–7000 | 7500–9000 |
All values above are expected figures based on 2024 and 2025 WBJEE counselling data. Official round-wise cutoffs will be available on wbjeeb.nic.in after each allotment.
Factors Affecting WBJEE 2026 Cutoff for Jadavpur University CSE
The JU CSE closing rank shifts each year based on these variables:
- Total seats available: Any change to the sanctioned intake for JU CSE directly moves the closing rank up or down.
- Number of WBJEE 2026 qualifiers: A higher qualifying count raises competition and tightens closing ranks across categories.
- Exam difficulty: A tougher paper spreads the score distribution and may slightly relax the closing rank. An easier paper compresses top scores and intensifies competition for the lowest ranks.
- JoSAA seat uptake: High-ranked WBJEE students who also qualify JEE Main may prefer NIT or IIT seats through JoSAA, freeing up JU CSE seats in later WBJEE rounds and raising the final round closing rank.
- Category seat matrix: Reserved seats for OBC-A, OBC-B, SC and ST are fixed by West Bengal reservation policy. Lower participation in a category pool pushes that category’s closing rank higher.
- Counselling round structure: WBJEE 2026 has three rounds. Each subsequent round sees more upgrade seekers and re-entered withdrawn seats, which is why the final round closing rank is always higher than Round 1.
How to Use This Expected Cutoff for WBJEE 2026 Round 2 Planning
With Round 1 seat allotment already declared on July 7, 2026, and Round 2 registration opening July 13, 2026, students who were not allotted JU CSE in Round 1 can use these expected cutoffs to plan their Round 2 choices:
- Students with a WBJEE 2026 rank between 100 and 280 (General HS) have a realistic chance at JU CSE in Round 2 or the Mop-Up round based on 2025 trends.
- OBC-A students ranked up to 1100 and OBC-B students ranked up to 880 should include JU CSE in their Round 2 preference list.
- SC students ranked up to 1850 and ST students ranked up to 9000 may secure admission in the Mop-Up round (registration July 24–26, 2026, allotment July 28, 2026).
- Students who received JU CSE in Round 1 must complete document verification within the specified window to retain the seat.
- The Mop-Up round is the final counselling opportunity. Seats remaining after the Mop-Up round are returned for spot admission by the institution.
WBJEE 2026 Jadavpur University CSE Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the WBJEE 2026 expected closing rank for Jadavpur University CSE for General category?
Ans. Based on 2024 and 2025 trends, the expected Round 1 closing rank for JU CSE (General HS) is 70 to 100. The final round closing rank may extend to 220–280 as seats open through upgrades and withdrawals in later rounds.
Ques. What was the WBJEE 2025 closing rank for Jadavpur University CSE?
Ans. In WBJEE 2025, the closing rank for JU CSE was 238 for General HS students in Round 2 and 78 for General AI quota students. The OBC-A closing rank was 1046, OBC-B was 784, SC was 1705 and ST was 8256.
Ques. What is the expected WBJEE 2026 cutoff for OBC-A and OBC-B students at JU CSE?
Ans. Based on 2025 actual cutoffs, the expected WBJEE 2026 closing rank for OBC-A students at JU CSE is 950 to 1100 and for OBC-B students it is 750 to 880. These are expected figures based on previous year trends.
Ques. When will the official WBJEE 2026 cutoff for Jadavpur University CSE be released?
Ans. Official WBJEE 2026 cutoffs for JU CSE are published on wbjeeb.nic.in after each counselling round. Round 2 allotment is scheduled for July 21, 2026, and the Mop-Up round allotment is on July 28, 2026.
Ques. Can students with a General HS rank above 200 get Jadavpur University CSE in WBJEE 2026?
Ans. Yes, students with a General HS rank between 100 and 280 may be allotted JU CSE in Round 2 or the Mop-Up round. In 2025, the final round General HS closing rank reached 238, so students in this range should participate in all remaining counselling rounds.
Ques. What is the difference between WBJEE Home State and All India quota at Jadavpur University?
Ans. Home State (HS) seats at Jadavpur University are for West Bengal domicile students using WBJEE HS ranks. All India (AI) seats are open to students from any state and form a separate merit pool in WBJEE counselling. AI quota seats close at a lower (more competitive) rank than HS seats each year.
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