Engineering Physics at Indian Institute of Technology Madras
The Engineering Physics programme at Indian Institute of Technology Madras closed at rank 1,316 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 561 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has the most competitive Engineering Physics cutoff at rank 1,435.
Closing rank trend · Engineering Physics
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · All-India quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,008 | 1,743 | — |
| 2019 | 1,537 | 2,569 | ↑ +826 (easier) |
| 2020 | 1,166 | 1,589 | ↓ 980 (harder) |
| 2021 | 833 | 1,884 | ↑ +295 (easier) |
| 2022 | 1,062 | 2,090 | ↑ +206 (easier) |
| 2023 | 1,008 | 1,877 | ↓ 213 (harder) |
| 2024 | 931 | 1,858 | ↓ 19 (harder) |
| 2025 | 872 | 1,441 | ↓ 417 (harder) |
| 2026 | 855 | 1,316 | ↓ 125 (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 | 1,316 | 5,286 |
| OBC-NCL | 756 | 3,015 |
| SC | 705 | 315 |
| ST | 685 | 1,229 |
| EWS | 594 | 1,857 |
Same programme at other institutes
Engineering Physics closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Engineering Physics at Indian Institute of Technology Madras?
The closing rank for Engineering Physics at Indian Institute of Technology Madras in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 1,316. The opening rank was 855.
Has the Engineering Physics cutoff at Indian Institute of Technology Madras changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become harder by 561 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 Engineering Physics at Indian Institute of Technology Madras?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Engineering Physics at Indian Institute of Technology Madras was 756 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 3,015.
What is the SC cutoff for Engineering Physics at Indian Institute of Technology Madras?
The SC-category closing rank for Engineering Physics at Indian Institute of Technology Madras in 2026 was 705 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Engineering Physics?
3+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Engineering Physics. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.