The JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff for IIT Bombay CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) is expected to fall between CRL 62 and 68 for the General category, based on JoSAA Round 6 closing ranks from 2023 to 2025.
IIT Bombay CSE is the most competitive undergraduate programme in India. Seat allotment happens through JoSAA counselling using JEE Advanced ranks — not marks. The Round 6 closing rank is the definitive annual cutoff. JEE Advanced 2026 results and JoSAA counselling are expected in July 2026.
- IIT Bombay CSE opening rank is 1 (CRL) every year across all categories.
- General category Round 6 closing rank was CRL 63 in 2025, 67 in 2024, and 65 in 2023.
- OBC-NCL closing rank (category rank) was 28 in 2025, reflecting the category pool, not CRL.
- SC, ST, EWS, and PwD ranks are category-specific ranks, not Common Rank List (CRL) positions.
- Female students may secure admission at slightly higher (more relaxed) closing ranks under the Gender Inclusion Fund supernumerary seats offered by IITs.
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IIT Bombay CSE Previous Year JEE Advanced Cutoff (2023-2025)
The table below shows the JoSAA Round 6 closing ranks for the General (CRL) category for IIT Bombay CSE over the last three years. Round 6 is the final round of JoSAA counselling and represents the definitive cutoff for that year.
| Year | Opening Rank (CRL) | Closing Rank (CRL) — Round 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 63 |
| 2024 | 1 | 67 |
| 2023 | 1 | 65 |
The opening rank of 1 (CRL) reflects that India’s highest-ranked JEE Advanced qualifier chooses IIT Bombay CSE every year. The closing rank hovers between 63 and 67, making this the tightest seat pool among all IIT programmes.
Category-Wise JEE Advanced Cutoff for IIT Bombay CSE
The table below shows JoSAA Round 6 closing ranks across all reservation categories for 2024 and 2025. Important: OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, and General-PwD closing ranks are category-specific ranks drawn from each category’s separate rank list — they are not Common Rank List (CRL) positions and cannot be compared directly with the General CRL closing rank.
| Category | Rank Type | 2024 Closing Rank (Round 6) | 2025 Closing Rank (Round 6) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (Open) | CRL | 67 | 63 |
| OBC-NCL | OBC-NCL Rank | 32 | 28 |
| EWS | EWS Rank | 28 | 25 |
| SC | SC Rank | 131 | 120 |
| ST | ST Rank | 82 | 75 |
| General-PwD | CRL-PwD | 6 | 5 |
All categories show an opening rank of 1 within their respective rank lists. The trend from 2024 to 2025 shows a marginal tightening of the cutoff across all categories, reflecting steady competition for this programme.
Expected JEE Advanced 2026 Cutoff for IIT Bombay CSE
The 2026 cutoff figures below are projected/expected ranges based on 2023-2025 JoSAA Round 6 trends. Official cutoffs will be published after JoSAA 2026 counselling concludes. Students should use these as planning benchmarks only.
| Category | Rank Type | Expected 2026 Opening Rank | Expected 2026 Closing Rank Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (Open) | CRL | 1 | 62-68 |
| OBC-NCL | OBC-NCL Rank | 1 | 26-34 |
| EWS | EWS Rank | 1 | 23-28 |
| SC | SC Rank | 1 | 115-135 |
| ST | ST Rank | 1 | 70-88 |
| General-PwD | CRL-PwD | 1 | 4-7 |
These ranges are derived from three-year historical data and assume no major structural change in seat count or exam difficulty. The actual 2026 cutoff may vary depending on the factors listed in the next section.
Factors Affecting IIT Bombay CSE Cutoff 2026
Several variables influence where the JoSAA Round 6 closing rank settles each year. Students should monitor these ahead of counselling.
1. Seat Matrix
IIT Bombay offers a fixed number of BTech CSE seats. Any increase or decrease in seats — including supernumerary female seats under the Gender Inclusion Fund — directly shifts the closing rank. More seats mean a more relaxed closing rank; fewer seats tighten it.
2. JEE Advanced Paper Difficulty
A tougher paper compresses score differences among top rankers. This can push closing ranks higher (more relaxed). An easier paper separates scores more sharply, tightening the closing rank.
3. Total Number of Qualified Students
JEE Advanced 2026 qualifies approximately the top 2.5 lakh students from JEE Main. A larger qualified pool increases the competition for top-choice seats at IIT Bombay CSE.
4. JoSAA Counselling Rounds
JoSAA typically runs 6 allotment rounds. The Round 6 closing rank is the definitive cutoff. Students who withdraw after allotment in early rounds can affect how many top-ranked students ultimately occupy seats, slightly shifting final closing ranks.
5. Female Supernumerary Seats
IITs offer additional seats for female students under the Gender Inclusion Fund. These supernumerary seats have separate — and more relaxed — closing ranks within each category. Female students should check the female-specific closing rank alongside the general closing rank for their category.
How to Check JEE Advanced 2026 Cutoff for IIT Bombay CSE
The official JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff for IIT Bombay CSE will be published on the JoSAA portal after counselling concludes. Follow these steps to check it.
- Visit the official JoSAA portal at josaa.nic.in.
- Click on Opening and Closing Ranks in the main navigation or notice board.
- Select Institute Type as IITs from the dropdown menu.
- Choose Institute Name as Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.
- Select Academic Programme as Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, BTech).
- Choose the Round Number (select Round 6 for the final definitive cutoff) and click Submit to view category-wise opening and closing ranks.
Students can also use the same portal to check seat allotment status, document verification schedules and reporting instructions after each JoSAA round.
JEE Advanced 2026 IIT Bombay CSE Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected General category closing rank for IIT Bombay CSE in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. Based on 2023-2025 JoSAA Round 6 closing rank trends, the expected General (CRL) closing rank for IIT Bombay CSE in JEE Advanced 2026 is between 62 and 68. This is a projected range and the official figure will be confirmed after JoSAA 2026 counselling concludes.
Ques. What OBC-NCL rank is required for IIT Bombay CSE in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. The expected OBC-NCL closing rank for IIT Bombay CSE in JEE Advanced 2026 is between 26 and 34 (OBC-NCL category rank, not CRL). In 2025, the OBC-NCL closing rank was 28, and in 2024 it was 32. These are category-specific ranks drawn from the OBC-NCL rank list.
Ques. Is the IIT Bombay CSE cutoff based on JEE Advanced marks or rank?
Ans. The IIT Bombay CSE cutoff is entirely rank-based, not marks-based. Seat allotment happens through JoSAA counselling using the JEE Advanced rank. There is no minimum marks threshold for IIT Bombay CSE — only the rank determines eligibility for a seat.
Ques. What is the total marks for JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. JEE Advanced 2026 is conducted for a total of 360 marks, divided equally between Paper 1 and Paper 2. However, admission to IIT Bombay CSE depends on the rank obtained — not the raw marks scored.
Ques. Do female students have a different cutoff for IIT Bombay CSE?
Ans. Yes. IITs offer supernumerary seats for female students under the Gender Inclusion Fund. These seats are in addition to the regular seat matrix and have separate, more relaxed closing ranks within each category. Female students should check both the general category closing rank and the female-specific closing rank on the JoSAA portal.
Ques. Where is the official JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff for IIT Bombay CSE published?
Ans. The official JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff for IIT Bombay CSE is published on the JoSAA portal at josaa.nic.in under the Opening and Closing Ranks section. Students can filter by institute type (IITs), institute name (IIT Bombay), programme (CSE), and round number to view the category-wise cutoff after each allotment round.
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