IIT Madras CSE General category closing rank in JEE Advanced 2024 was 109; for JEE Advanced 2026, the expected closing rank is 100 to 115 based on three-year JoSAA trends.
IIT Madras is one of the most sought-after destinations for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering in India. Its JEE Advanced cutoff has tightened steadily over the last three years, with the General category closing rank improving from 119 in 2022 to 109 in 2024. As JoSAA 2026 counselling rounds progress, students need accurate category-wise closing rank data to assess their options and build a strong preference list.
- IIT Madras CSE JoSAA 2024 General category closing rank: 109.
- OBC-NCL closing rank in JoSAA 2024: 55.
- SC closing rank: 112; ST closing rank: 51 (JoSAA 2024 Round 6).
- EWS category closing rank in JoSAA 2024: 100.
- JEE Advanced 2026 is out of 360 marks; General category students typically need 290 or above to be in contention for IIT Madras CSE.
| Direct Link to JEE Advanced 2026 Official Website | jeeadv.ac.in |
IIT Madras CSE Previous Year Cutoff: 2022 to 2024
The table below shows JoSAA final round (Round 6) closing ranks for IIT Madras B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering across all categories from 2022 to 2024. These are the ranks at which the last seat was filled in each counselling cycle.
| Category | Closing Rank 2024 | Closing Rank 2023 | Closing Rank 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (CRL) | 109 | 110 | 119 |
| General-PwD | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| OBC-NCL | 55 | 52 | 60 |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| SC | 112 | 113 | 122 |
| SC-PwD | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| ST | 51 | 47 | 56 |
| EWS | 100 | 98 | 108 |
Key trend: The General category closing rank tightened from 119 in 2022 to 109 in 2024, reflecting growing competition for IIT Madras CSE seats. OBC-NCL and EWS categories show a similar pattern of steady tightening.
IIT Madras CSE Expected Cutoff 2026: Category-Wise
Based on 2022–2024 JoSAA trends, the expected closing ranks for IIT Madras B.Tech CSE in JoSAA 2026 are projected below. These are expected figures based on previous year trends and will be updated after each official JoSAA 2026 round result is declared.
| Category | Expected Opening Rank 2026 | Expected Closing Rank 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| General (CRL) | 65 – 75 | 100 – 115 |
| OBC-NCL | 30 – 38 | 48 – 60 |
| SC | 65 – 80 | 100 – 120 |
| ST | 28 – 38 | 43 – 56 |
| EWS | 62 – 72 | 90 – 108 |
These projections are based on 2022–2024 JoSAA data. The official IIT Madras CSE closing ranks for JoSAA 2026 will be confirmed after Round 6 allotment, expected in late July 2026.
Score Required in JEE Advanced for IIT Madras CSE
JEE Advanced 2026 is conducted for a total of 360 marks. Admission to IIT Madras CSE is rank-based — not score-based — but the score range linked to the closing rank gives you a useful benchmark. The figures below are based on 2023–2024 performance data.
| Category | Approximate Score Range (out of 360) | Closing Rank Range |
|---|---|---|
| General (CRL) | 290 – 315 | 100 – 115 |
| OBC-NCL | 275 – 300 | Category rank 48 – 60 |
| SC | 240 – 275 | Category rank 100 – 120 |
| ST | 210 – 255 | Category rank 43 – 56 |
| EWS | 275 – 298 | Category rank 90 – 108 |
Admission is rank-based, not score-based. A General category student scoring above 290 out of 360 has a strong chance of falling within the IIT Madras CSE closing rank range based on past data. Score-to-rank mapping varies by paper difficulty each year.
Factors Affecting IIT Madras CSE Cutoff 2026
Understanding what drives the closing rank each year helps you set realistic expectations before finalising your JoSAA preference list.
- Total seat intake: IIT Madras CSE B.Tech typically has around 93 General category seats. Any change in total intake directly shifts the closing rank up or down.
- Paper difficulty: A harder JEE Advanced paper compresses score differences and can marginally ease the closing rank; an easier paper pushes more students into the top-100 range and tightens it.
- Student preference shifts: Growing interest in AI and data science programs at newer IITs can redirect a subset of students, marginally easing IIT Madras CSE demand in some cycles.
- JoSAA round dynamics: Closing ranks tighten progressively from Round 1 to Round 6 as available seats decrease. Historical comparisons always use Round 6 final data.
- Category-wise applicant pool growth: A larger OBC-NCL or EWS applicant base in 2026 can tighten their respective closing ranks faster than the General category trend suggests.
IIT Madras CSE JEE Advanced 2026 FAQs
Ques. What was the IIT Madras CSE closing rank in JEE Advanced 2024?
Ans. The IIT Madras B.Tech CSE closing rank in JoSAA 2024 Round 6 was 109 for General (CRL), 55 for OBC-NCL, 112 for SC, 51 for ST, and 100 for EWS.
Ques. What is the expected closing rank for IIT Madras CSE in JEE Advanced 2026?
Ans. Based on 2022–2024 JoSAA data, the expected General category closing rank for IIT Madras CSE in 2026 is 100 to 115. OBC-NCL expected range is 48 to 60, SC is 100 to 120, ST is 43 to 56, and EWS is 90 to 108. These are projections based on previous year trends.
Ques. How many marks out of 360 are needed for IIT Madras CSE?
Ans. JEE Advanced 2026 is out of 360 marks. General category students typically need around 290 to 315 marks to fall within the closing rank range of 100 to 115 for IIT Madras CSE. However, admission is rank-based — the exact score-to-rank mapping depends on paper difficulty and the performance distribution of all students that year.
Ques. When will the official JoSAA 2026 cutoff for IIT Madras CSE be released?
Ans. Official JoSAA 2026 round-wise closing ranks are declared after each allotment round. The final Round 6 cutoff is expected by late July 2026. Students can track round-wise allotment data on the official JoSAA portal as results are declared.
Ques. Is a JEE Advanced rank of 100 enough for IIT Madras CSE?
Ans. Based on 2022–2024 trends, a General category CRL of 100 is typically within the closing rank range for IIT Madras CSE, which closed between 109 and 119 over those three years. A rank of 100 gives a strong but not guaranteed chance — final allotment depends on your JoSAA choice order and round-wise seat availability.
Ques. Does IIT Madras CSE have a dual degree program with a different cutoff?
Ans. Yes. IIT Madras offers a 5-year dual degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) in CSE alongside the 4-year B.Tech. The dual degree program typically has a slightly lower closing rank than the 4-year B.Tech, giving students with ranks in the 110 to 130 range an alternative path into IIT Madras CSE.
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