Civil Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras
The Civil Engineering programme at Indian Institute of Technology Madras closed at rank 6,225 in the 2026 JoSAA counselling for the OPEN category (gender-neutral, All-India quota). Compared to three years earlier, the closing rank has eased by 93 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has the most competitive Civil Engineering cutoff at rank 4,376.
Closing rank trend · Civil Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · All-India quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2,721 | 3,748 | — |
| 2019 | 2,220 | 4,839 | ↑ +1,091 (easier) |
| 2020 | 3,439 | 5,727 | ↑ +888 (easier) |
| 2021 | 3,515 | 5,740 | ↑ +13 (easier) |
| 2022 | 4,224 | 6,106 | ↑ +366 (easier) |
| 2023 | 4,147 | 6,132 | ↑ +26 (easier) |
| 2024 | 3,305 | 5,688 | ↓ 444 (harder) |
| 2025 | 4,234 | 5,639 | ↓ 49 (harder) |
| 2026 | 4,450 | 6,225 | ↑ +586 (easier) |
Closing ranks by category × gender · 2026
Round 5 · All-India quota. Lower rank = harder to get in.
| Category | Gender-neutral pool | Female pool |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 6,225 | 13,648 |
| OBC-NCL | 2,644 | 5,096 |
| SC | 1,351 | 1,808 |
| ST | 559 | 717 |
| EWS | 1,015 | 2,283 |
Same programme at other institutes
Civil Engineering closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Civil Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras?
The closing rank for Civil Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 6,225. The opening rank was 4,450.
Has the Civil Engineering cutoff at Indian Institute of Technology Madras changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 93 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 Civil Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Civil Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras was 2,644 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 5,096.
What is the SC cutoff for Civil Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras?
The SC-category closing rank for Civil Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras in 2026 was 1,351 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Civil Engineering?
3+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Civil Engineering. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.