Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai
The Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering programme at Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai closed at rank 17,880 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 1,206 places. Across all JoSAA-participating institutes, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad has the most competitive Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering cutoff at rank 6,735.
Closing rank trend · Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · All-India quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15,984 | 16,674 | — |
| 2024 | 15,066 | 15,871 | ↓ 803 (harder) |
| 2025 | 14,163 | 15,515 | ↓ 356 (harder) |
| 2026 | 15,101 | 17,880 | ↑ +2,365 (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 | 17,880 | 27,479 |
| OBC-NCL | 6,105 | 10,427 |
| SC | 3,295 | 4,663 |
| ST | 1,440 | 1,962 |
| EWS | 2,558 | 4,857 |
Same programme at other institutes
Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering closing ranks across JoSAA institutes (2026, OPEN, gender-neutral).
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai?
The closing rank for Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 17,880. The opening rank was 15,101.
Has the Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering cutoff at Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 1,206 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 Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai was 6,105 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 10,427.
What is the SC cutoff for Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai?
The SC-category closing rank for Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai in 2026 was 3,295 (gender-neutral pool).
Which other institutes offer Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering?
1+ JoSAA-participating institutes offer Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering. See the 'Same programme at other institutes' section above for a ranked list.