Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
The Computer Science and Engineering programme at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur closed at rank 283 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 45 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has the most competitive Computer Science and Engineering cutoff at rank 65.
Closing rank trend · Computer Science and Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · All-India quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 103 | 213 | — |
| 2019 | 95 | 217 | ↑ +4 (easier) |
| 2020 | 111 | 239 | ↑ +22 (easier) |
| 2021 | 115 | 216 | ↓ 23 (harder) |
| 2022 | 107 | 237 | ↑ +21 (easier) |
| 2023 | 124 | 238 | ↑ +1 (easier) |
| 2024 | 120 | 252 | ↑ +14 (easier) |
| 2025 | 147 | 271 | ↑ +19 (easier) |
| 2026 | 32 | 283 | ↑ +12 (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 | 283 | 1,223 |
| OBC-NCL | 158 | 666 |
| SC | 88 | 410 |
| ST | 43 | 62 |
| EWS | 48 | 176 |
Same programme at other institutes
Computer Science and Engineering closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur?
The closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 283. The opening rank was 32.
Has the Computer Science and Engineering cutoff at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 45 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 Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur was 158 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 666.
What is the SC cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur?
The SC-category closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in 2026 was 88 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Computer Science and Engineering?
3+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Computer Science and Engineering. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.