Mechanical Engineering at IIT Dharwad
The Mechanical Engineering programme at IIT Dharwad closed at rank 15,332 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 1,322 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has the most competitive Mechanical Engineering cutoff at rank 1,852.
Closing rank trend · Mechanical Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · All-India quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7,718 | 8,397 | — |
| 2019 | 7,005 | 10,341 | ↑ +1,944 (easier) |
| 2020 | 7,620 | 11,226 | ↑ +885 (easier) |
| 2021 | 9,186 | 12,605 | ↑ +1,379 (easier) |
| 2022 | 10,076 | 13,892 | ↑ +1,287 (easier) |
| 2023 | 10,192 | 14,010 | ↑ +118 (easier) |
| 2024 | 10,317 | 13,435 | ↓ 575 (harder) |
| 2025 | 11,562 | 12,767 | ↓ 668 (harder) |
| 2026 | 12,335 | 15,332 | ↑ +2,565 (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 | 15,332 | 24,811 |
| OBC-NCL | 5,570 | 10,216 |
| SC | 2,769 | 3,728 |
| ST | 1,263 | 1,629 |
| EWS | 2,270 | 4,173 |
Same programme at other institutes
Mechanical Engineering closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Mechanical Engineering at IIT Dharwad?
The closing rank for Mechanical Engineering at IIT Dharwad in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 15,332. The opening rank was 12,335.
Has the Mechanical Engineering cutoff at IIT Dharwad changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 1,322 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 Mechanical Engineering at IIT Dharwad?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Mechanical Engineering at IIT Dharwad was 5,570 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 10,216.
What is the SC cutoff for Mechanical Engineering at IIT Dharwad?
The SC-category closing rank for Mechanical Engineering at IIT Dharwad in 2026 was 2,769 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Mechanical Engineering?
3+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Mechanical Engineering. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.