Earth Sciences at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
The Earth Sciences programme at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur closed at rank 10,774 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 652 places.
Closing rank trend · Earth Sciences
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · All-India quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4,982 | 8,104 | — |
| 2019 | 6,431 | 8,007 | ↓ 97 (harder) |
| 2020 | 7,991 | 10,193 | ↑ +2,186 (easier) |
| 2021 | 7,889 | 9,523 | ↓ 670 (harder) |
| 2022 | 7,841 | 9,614 | ↑ +91 (easier) |
| 2023 | 7,875 | 11,426 | ↑ +1,812 (easier) |
| 2024 | 7,210 | 10,058 | ↓ 1,368 (harder) |
| 2025 | 6,841 | 9,700 | ↓ 358 (harder) |
| 2026 | 8,204 | 10,774 | ↑ +1,074 (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 | 10,774 | 21,312 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,992 | 9,100 |
| SC | 2,903 | 4,577 |
| ST | 1,481 | 1,877 |
| EWS | 1,698 | 3,272 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Earth Sciences at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur?
The closing rank for Earth Sciences at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 10,774. The opening rank was 8,204.
Has the Earth Sciences cutoff at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become harder by 652 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 Earth Sciences at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Earth Sciences at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur was 4,992 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 9,100.
What is the SC cutoff for Earth Sciences at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur?
The SC-category closing rank for Earth Sciences at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in 2026 was 2,903 (gender-neutral pool).