Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
The Aerospace Engineering programme at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur closed at rank 4,015 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 12 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has the most competitive Aerospace Engineering cutoff at rank 2,593.
Closing rank trend · Aerospace Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · All-India quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,800 | 3,174 | — |
| 2019 | 1,854 | 3,497 | ↑ +323 (easier) |
| 2020 | 2,363 | 4,165 | ↑ +668 (easier) |
| 2021 | 2,209 | 3,809 | ↓ 356 (harder) |
| 2022 | 3,218 | 4,683 | ↑ +874 (easier) |
| 2023 | 2,316 | 4,027 | ↓ 656 (harder) |
| 2024 | 2,713 | 3,638 | ↓ 389 (harder) |
| 2025 | 1,973 | 3,661 | ↑ +23 (easier) |
| 2026 | 2,070 | 4,015 | ↑ +354 (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 | 4,015 | 9,329 |
| OBC-NCL | 2,121 | 4,904 |
| SC | 1,265 | 2,233 |
| ST | 610 | 1,198 |
| EWS | 855 | 1,863 |
Same programme at other institutes
Aerospace Engineering closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur?
The closing rank for Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 4,015. The opening rank was 2,070.
Has the Aerospace Engineering cutoff at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become harder by 12 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 Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur was 2,121 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 4,904.
What is the SC cutoff for Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur?
The SC-category closing rank for Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in 2026 was 1,265 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Aerospace Engineering?
2+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Aerospace Engineering. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.