Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
The Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering programme at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur closed at rank 1,660 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 455 places.
Closing rank trend · Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · All-India quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 535 | 861 | — |
| 2019 | 560 | 932 | ↑ +71 (easier) |
| 2020 | 532 | 1,137 | ↑ +205 (easier) |
| 2021 | 482 | 1,132 | ↓ 5 (harder) |
| 2022 | 434 | 1,145 | ↑ +13 (easier) |
| 2023 | 562 | 1,205 | ↑ +60 (easier) |
| 2024 | 516 | 1,448 | ↑ +243 (easier) |
| 2025 | 419 | 1,471 | ↑ +23 (easier) |
| 2026 | 773 | 1,660 | ↑ +189 (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 | 1,660 | 4,462 |
| OBC-NCL | 735 | 1,894 |
| SC | 417 | 927 |
| ST | 232 | 348 |
| EWS | 266 | 926 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur?
The closing rank for Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 1,660. The opening rank was 773.
Has the Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering cutoff at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 455 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 Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur was 735 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 1,894.
What is the SC cutoff for Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur?
The SC-category closing rank for Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 2026 was 417 (gender-neutral pool).