Physics at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
The Physics programme at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur closed at rank 9,572 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 644 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, Indian Institute of Technology Madras has the most competitive Physics cutoff at rank 2,603.
Closing rank trend · Physics
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · All-India quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3,338 | 5,819 | — |
| 2019 | 3,901 | 7,344 | ↑ +1,525 (easier) |
| 2020 | 2,014 | 7,795 | ↑ +451 (easier) |
| 2021 | 4,035 | 7,227 | ↓ 568 (harder) |
| 2022 | 4,993 | 8,366 | ↑ +1,139 (easier) |
| 2023 | 6,583 | 10,216 | ↑ +1,850 (easier) |
| 2024 | 2,957 | 9,672 | ↓ 544 (harder) |
| 2025 | 5,691 | 9,336 | ↓ 336 (harder) |
| 2026 | 6,686 | 9,572 | ↑ +236 (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 | 9,572 | 16,544 |
| OBC-NCL | 5,182 | 9,702 |
| SC | 2,984 | 4,079 |
| ST | 1,515 | 1,872 |
| EWS | 1,759 | 4,076 |
Same programme at other institutes
Physics closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Physics at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur?
The closing rank for Physics at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 9,572. The opening rank was 6,686.
Has the Physics cutoff at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become harder by 644 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 Physics at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Physics at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur was 5,182 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 9,702.
What is the SC cutoff for Physics at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur?
The SC-category closing rank for Physics at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 2026 was 2,984 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Physics?
3+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Physics. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.