Mechanical Engineering at IIT Goa
The Mechanical Engineering programme at IIT Goa closed at rank 14,290 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 807 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 | 5,745 | 7,857 | — |
| 2019 | 7,625 | 9,473 | ↑ +1,616 (easier) |
| 2020 | 8,594 | 10,293 | ↑ +820 (easier) |
| 2021 | 8,649 | 12,001 | ↑ +1,708 (easier) |
| 2022 | 10,086 | 13,031 | ↑ +1,030 (easier) |
| 2023 | 10,369 | 13,483 | ↑ +452 (easier) |
| 2024 | 10,277 | 12,066 | ↓ 1,417 (harder) |
| 2025 | 9,502 | 11,538 | ↓ 528 (harder) |
| 2026 | 11,780 | 14,290 | ↑ +2,752 (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 | 14,290 | 24,203 |
| OBC-NCL | 5,287 | 9,279 |
| SC | 2,567 | 4,239 |
| ST | 1,209 | 1,513 |
| EWS | 2,135 | 4,305 |
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 Goa?
The closing rank for Mechanical Engineering at IIT Goa in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 14,290. The opening rank was 11,780.
Has the Mechanical Engineering cutoff at IIT Goa changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 807 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 Goa?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Mechanical Engineering at IIT Goa was 5,287 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 9,279.
What is the SC cutoff for Mechanical Engineering at IIT Goa?
The SC-category closing rank for Mechanical Engineering at IIT Goa in 2026 was 2,567 (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.