Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
The Electrical Engineering programme at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur closed at rank 1,171 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 178 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has the most competitive Electrical Engineering cutoff at rank 400.
Closing rank trend · Electrical Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · All-India quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 324 | 803 | — |
| 2019 | 431 | 994 | ↑ +191 (easier) |
| 2020 | 447 | 1,179 | ↑ +185 (easier) |
| 2021 | 685 | 1,297 | ↑ +118 (easier) |
| 2022 | 705 | 1,368 | ↑ +71 (easier) |
| 2023 | 539 | 1,349 | ↓ 19 (harder) |
| 2024 | 743 | 1,290 | ↓ 59 (harder) |
| 2025 | 798 | 1,124 | ↓ 166 (harder) |
| 2026 | 616 | 1,171 | ↑ +47 (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 | 1,171 | 3,452 |
| OBC-NCL | 693 | 2,153 |
| SC | 427 | 1,095 |
| ST | 199 | 368 |
| EWS | 239 | 969 |
Same programme at other institutes
Electrical Engineering closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur?
The closing rank for Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 1,171. The opening rank was 616.
Has the Electrical Engineering cutoff at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become harder by 178 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 Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur was 693 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 2,153.
What is the SC cutoff for Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur?
The SC-category closing rank for Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in 2026 was 427 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Electrical Engineering?
3+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Electrical Engineering. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.