Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras
The Electrical Engineering programme at Indian Institute of Technology Madras closed at rank 749 in the 2026 JoSAA counselling for the OPEN category (gender-neutral, All-India quota). Compared to three years earlier, the closing rank has tightened by 215 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has the most competitive Electrical Engineering cutoff at rank 400.
Closing rank trend · Electrical Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · All-India quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 216 | 568 | — |
| 2019 | 182 | 722 | ↑ +154 (easier) |
| 2020 | 166 | 844 | ↑ +122 (easier) |
| 2021 | 280 | 1,009 | ↑ +165 (easier) |
| 2022 | 252 | 1,028 | ↑ +19 (easier) |
| 2023 | 150 | 964 | ↓ 64 (harder) |
| 2024 | 299 | 838 | ↓ 126 (harder) |
| 2025 | 205 | 808 | ↓ 30 (harder) |
| 2026 | 231 | 749 | ↓ 59 (harder) |
Closing ranks by category × gender · 2026
Round 5 · All-India quota. Lower rank = harder to get in.
| Category | Gender-neutral pool | Female pool |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 749 | 2,457 |
| OBC-NCL | 377 | 960 |
| SC | 259 | 567 |
| ST | 128 | 220 |
| EWS | 164 | 681 |
Same programme at other institutes
Electrical Engineering closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras?
The closing rank for Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 749. The opening rank was 231.
Has the Electrical Engineering cutoff at Indian Institute of Technology Madras changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become harder by 215 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 Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras was 377 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 960.
What is the SC cutoff for Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras?
The SC-category closing rank for Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras in 2026 was 259 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Electrical Engineering?
2+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Electrical Engineering. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.