Mechanical Engineering at Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
The Mechanical Engineering programme at Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur closed at rank 39,900 in the 2026 JoSAA counselling for the OPEN category (gender-neutral, Other-State quota). Compared to three years earlier, the closing rank has eased by 2,321 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli has the most competitive Mechanical Engineering cutoff at rank 7,872.
Closing rank trend · Mechanical Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · Other-State quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 13,080 | 20,844 | — |
| 2019 | 14,473 | 24,308 | ↑ +3,464 (easier) |
| 2020 | 20,321 | 28,866 | ↑ +4,558 (easier) |
| 2021 | 25,153 | 31,973 | ↑ +3,107 (easier) |
| 2022 | 28,583 | 37,096 | ↑ +5,123 (easier) |
| 2023 | 26,554 | 37,579 | ↑ +483 (easier) |
| 2024 | 20,930 | 35,857 | ↓ 1,722 (harder) |
| 2025 | 27,305 | 37,559 | ↑ +1,702 (easier) |
| 2026 | 31,788 | 39,900 | ↑ +2,341 (easier) |
Closing ranks by category × gender · 2026
Round 5 · Other-State quota. Lower rank = harder to get in.
| Category | Gender-neutral pool | Female pool |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 39,900 | 56,478 |
| OBC-NCL | 14,070 | 19,711 |
| SC | 6,755 | 10,230 |
| ST | 2,877 | — |
| EWS | 6,033 | 8,781 |
Same programme at other institutes
Mechanical Engineering closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Mechanical Engineering at Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur?
The closing rank for Mechanical Engineering at Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, Other-State quota) was 39,900. The opening rank was 31,788.
Has the Mechanical Engineering cutoff at Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 2,321 places over the last three years. See the year-by-year trend table above for the full history.
What is the OBC-NCL cutoff for Mechanical Engineering at Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Mechanical Engineering at Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur was 14,070 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 19,711.
What is the SC cutoff for Mechanical Engineering at Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur?
The SC-category closing rank for Mechanical Engineering at Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur in 2026 was 6,755 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Mechanical Engineering?
3+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Mechanical Engineering. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.