Quick Summary: This article provides a comprehensive guide to the required marks and rank for admission to IIT Bombay. According to previous trends and research, students aiming for IIT Bombay typically require a high JEE Advanced rank, ideally between 100 and 1500, to stand a good chance. A score of 250 or higher out of 360 in JEE Advanced is considered important. However, the exact rank and marks required may differ depending on the program and category. The article also discusses the expected 2026 JEE Advanced cutoff for IIT Bombay and includes data from previous years' marks and rankings to help readers understand.
What Are the Required Marks and Rank for Admission to IIT Bombay?
To get admission into the BTech program at IIT Bombay, students need to get a high rank in the JEE Advanced exam. The required rank changes every year based on factors like how tough the exam is, how many students appear, and how many seats are available. Usually, for top branches at IIT Roorkee, the cutoff ranks are much lower. In JoSAA 2026 Round 1 Closing Rank, the closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) was 65, while for Electrical Engineering, it was 400.
The marks required for admission to IIT Bombay depend on the branch, category, exam difficulty, and competition level. According to the JoSAA 2026 Round 1 opening and closing ranks, Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at IIT Bombay closed at 65, making it the most competitive branch. Other popular branches had higher closing ranks, such as Electrical Engineering (400), Mechanical Engineering (1,852), and Civil Engineering (4,376) in the Open category. Therefore, candidates aiming for IIT Bombay generally need a very high JEE Advanced rank, especially for top branches like CSE and Electrical Engineering.
Even if you don’t make it to the top branches, a higher rank can still get you into other branches. Keep in mind that the JEE Advanced cutoff can go up or down by 5 to 10 marks each year, so it’s always safer to aim for a higher score. The JEE Advanced 2026 exam will be conducted on 17th May, 2026. In this article, you can find full details about the rank and marks required in JEE Advanced for IIT Bombay.
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IIT Bombay Admission Criteria: Eligibility, Marks & Rank in JEE Advanced
To get admission to IIT Bombay through JEE Advanced, students must first appear for both JEE Main and JEE Advanced and clear them with the minimum required score for their category. For popular branches like Computer Science and Engineering, the competition is extremely high. According to the JoSAA 2026 Round 1 results, the opening rank for IIT Bombay CSE was 1, and the closing rank was 65 for the General category.
Along with this, students must also have a good academic background. You should have at least 75% marks in Class 12 or be in the top 20% of your board. For SC/ST candidates, the required percentage is 65%.
Once the JEE Advanced results are announced, students must register on the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) website (idioms website) and select IIT Bombay as their first choice. Admission is then offered based on your filled choices, JEE Advanced score, and your category.
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IIT Bombay Cutoff 2026 – Expected
The IIT Bombay cutoff for 2026 is extremely competitive, particularly for top courses such as Computer Science and Engineering. According to the JoSAA 2026 Round 1 opening and closing ranks, CSE had a General category closing rank of 65. Other popular branches with higher closing ranks included Chemical Engineering at 2,750 and Civil Engineering at 4,376. These cutoff rankings can help candidates estimate their chances of admission during the JoSAA counselling process.
The official IIT Bombay JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff (opening and closing ranks) has been released through JoSAA Round 1 counselling. Here are the latest cutoff trends:
JEE Advanced Cutoff Trends:
- CSE: For General category students, the closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at IIT Bombay was 65 in JoSAA 2026 Round 1.
- Other Branches: Other branches had higher closing ranks. For example, Electrical Engineering closed at 400, Mechanical Engineering at 1,852, Chemical Engineering at 2,750, and Civil Engineering at 4,376.
- Example: In 2025, the closing rank for CSE in the General AI category was just (just in case definition) 66.
Expected Cutoff for 2026:
- General Category: Admission to IIT Bombay typically requires a strong JEE Advanced rank, with cutoff ranks varying by branch.
- IIT Bombay: For top branches such as CSE and Electrical Engineering, General category candidates needed closing ranks of 65 and 400, respectively, in JoSAA 2026 Round 1. Less competitive branches had closing ranks extending beyond 4,000.
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Minimum Marks Required in JEE Advanced 2026 for Admission to IIT Bombay
To get admission into IIT Bombay, students usually need to score at least 250+ marks in JEE Advanced, especially for top branches like Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). For highly competitive programs like CSE, the cutoff can be much higher, often around 280 to 300 marks. It’s important to know that the minimum qualifying marks just let you pass the JEE Advanced exam; they don’t guarantee admission to IIT Bombay. These are:
- General category: 25.56%
- OBC-NCL/EWS: 22.78%
- SC/ST/PwD: 12.78%
But to get into IIT Bombay, you’ll need much more than these minimum scores.
Breakdown by Category:
- General Category: Try to score 250+ to be considered for admission, especially in popular branches like CSE.
- OBC-NCL/EWS: You’ll need more than the basic qualifying marks. The exact score depends on the branch and counseling round.
- SC/ST/PwD: The required marks are lower than those of other categories, but you’ll still need a good score for top branches at IIT Bombay.
For CSE at IIT Bombay:
- If you’re aiming for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at IIT Bombay, you should target an All India Rank (AIR) within the top 65, as the General category closing rank for CSE in JoSAA 2026 Round 1 was 65. Achieving such a rank typically requires an excellent score in JEE Advanced and places you among the top-performing candidates in the country.
Download: JEE Advanced Previous Year Question Papers with Solution
JEE Advanced Cutoff for IIT Bombay: Previous Year Rank Analysis
In 2025, the closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at IIT Bombay was 66. While waiting for the 2026 cutoff ranks to be announced soon, candidates can check last year’s JEE Advanced cutoff ranks for different courses under the General category below:
| Courses Name | Closing Rank for First Round in 2025 | Closing Rank for Last Round in 2025 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech.) | 66 | 66 |
| Chemical Engineering (B.Tech.) | 2405 | 2464 |
| Civil Engineering (B.Tech.) | 4095 | 4250 |
| Electrical Engineering (B.Tech.) | 418 | 433 |
| Environmental Science and Engineering (B.Tech.) | 4696 | 4777 |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech.) | 1766 | 1834 |
| Chemistry (B.S.) | 6647 | 7228 |
| Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science (B.Tech.) | 4119 | 4345 |
| Aerospace Engineering (B.Tech.) | 2305 | 2361 |
| Mathematics (B.S.) | 957 | 1067 |
| Engineering Physics (B.Tech.) | 1483 | 1539 |
How Many Marks Are Required for IIT Bombay in JEE Advanced? Category-Wise Cutoff Analysis
Candidates can check the previous year category-wise cutoff for IIT Bombay through JEE Advanced. The cutoff for JEE Advanced and IIT Bombay from last year is available below.
Marks Required in JEE Advanced for IIT Bombay: GEN Category
Candidates can check the General category cutoff JEE Advanced IIT Bombay in the table below.
Marks and Closing Ranks of IIT Bombay JEE Advanced
| Courses Name | R1- Closing Ranks | Estimated Marks |
| Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 3941 | 178+ |
| Aerospace Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 2593 | 200+ |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 1852 | 212+ |
| BS in Mathematics (B.Sc., 4-Year Program) | 1042 | 220+ |
| Environmental Science and Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 4979 | 180+ |
| Chemical Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 2750 | 200+ |
| Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 834 | 210+ |
| Chemistry (B.Sc., 4-Year Program) | 7099 | 160+ |
| Energy Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 2588 | 200+ |
| Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 65 | 301+ |
| Electrical Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 400 | 250+ |
| Economics (B.Sc., 4-Year Program) | 2270 | 200+ |
| Electrical Engineering (5 Years, B.Tech. + MTech. Dual Degree) | 844 | 230+ |
| Civil Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 4376 | 180+ |
| Engineering Physics (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 1435 | 220+ |
Marks Required in JEE Advanced for IIT Bombay: EWS Category
| Courses Name | R1- Closing Rank | Estimated Marks |
| Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 751 | 228+ |
| Aerospace Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 574 | 260+ |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 410 | 270+ |
| BS in Mathematics (B.Sc., 4-Year Program) | 287 | 270+ |
| Environmental Science and Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 907 | 230+ |
| Chemical Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 542 | 290+ |
| Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 128 | 270+ |
| Chemistry (B.Sc., 4-Year Program) | 1639 | 225+ |
| Energy Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 506 | 260+ |
| Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 20 | 301+ |
| Electrical Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 105 | 302+ |
| Economics (B.Sc., 4-Year Program) | 573 | 250+ |
| Electrical Engineering (5 Years, B.Tech. + MTech. Dual Degree) | 211 | 260+ |
| Civil Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 711 | 240+ |
| Engineering Physics (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 425 | 260+ |
Marks Required in JEE Advanced for IIT Bombay: OBC Category
| Courses Name | R1- Closing Rank | Estimated Marks |
| Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 2237 | 205+ |
| Aerospace Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 1467 | 220+ |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 1038 | 230+ |
| BS in Mathematics (B.Sc., 4-Year Program) | 888 | 225+ |
| Environmental Science and Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 2624 | 200+ |
| Chemical Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 1324 | 225+ |
| Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 864 | 230+ |
| Chemistry (B.Sc., 4-Year Program) | 3724 | 190+ |
| Energy Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 1540 | 218+ |
| Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 60 | 301+ |
| Electrical Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 279 | 270+ |
| Economics (B.Sc., 4-Year Program) | 1439 | 220+ |
| Electrical Engineering (5 Years, B.Tech. + MTech. Dual Degree) | 537 | 258+ |
| Civil Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 1856 | 210+ |
| Engineering Physics (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 1140 | 222+ |
Marks Required in JEE Advanced for IIT Bombay: SC Category
| Courses Name | R1- Closing Rank | Marks |
| Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 1239 | 225+ |
| Aerospace Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 610 | 251+ |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 598 | 255+ |
| BS in Mathematics (B.Sc., 4-Year Program) | 516 | 260+ |
| Environmental Science and Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 1487 | 228+ |
| Chemical Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 743 | 255+ |
| Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 431 | 232+ |
| Chemistry (B.Sc., 4-Year Program) | 2207 | 210+ |
| Energy Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 812 | 230+ |
| Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 33 | 301+ |
| Electrical Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 125 | 290+ |
| Economics (B.Sc., 4-Year Program) | 727 | 252+ |
| Electrical Engineering (5 Years, B.Tech. + MTech. Dual Degree) | 260 | 275+ |
| Civil Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 983 | 249+ |
| Engineering Physics (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 794 | 250+ |
Marks Required in JEE Advanced for IIT Bombay: ST Category
| Courses Name | R1- Closing Rank | Marks |
| Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 662 | 255+ |
| Aerospace Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 458 | 270+ |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 325 | 280+ |
| BS in Mathematics (B.Sc., 4-Year Program) | 470 | 290+ |
| Environmental Science and Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 907 | 260+ |
| Chemical Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 471 | 295+ |
| Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 248 | 285+ |
| Chemistry (B.Sc., 4-Year Program) | 946 | 233+ |
| Energy Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 607 | 249+ |
| Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 16 | 301+ |
| Electrical Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 90 | 301+ |
| Economics (B.Sc., 4-Year Program) | 404 | 290+ |
| Electrical Engineering (5 Years, B.Tech. + MTech. Dual Degree) | 167 | 290+ |
| Civil Engineering (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 339 | 270+ |
| Engineering Physics (B.Tech., 4-Year Program) | 632 | 256+ |
Written by: Saumya Sarin
Prepared by: Motion Academic Team
Reviewed & Verified by: Senior JEE Faculty, Motion Education
Last Revised: June 2026
Disclaimer: The IIT Bombay JEE Advanced data presented in this article is based on the official JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) Opening and Closing Ranks, which are available on the JoSAA official website. The data may change each year depending on factors such as exam difficulty, number of applicants, seat availability, category, and counseling trends. Candidates are advised to use the previous year's cutoffs solely for reference and prediction purposes.
FAQs: What are the required Marks and Rank for IIT Bombay in JEE Advanced 2026?
Q1. What are the JEE Advanced marks required for IIT Bombay?
To get into the BTech CSE branch at IIT Bombay, students usually need to be in the top 65 ranks in the JEE Advanced AIR list. This means you should aim for a score of 320+ out of 360 to get a rank between AIR 1 to 70.
Q2. How much rank is required for the IIT General category?
If you’re from the general category and want to get into any IIT, you should aim for a rank between 12,000 to 15,000 in JEE Advanced. For better chances, try to stay under 10,000.
Q3. How much rank is required for IIT Bombay for General?
To get into IIT Bombay, general category students usually need to be within the top 500 ranks. For the newer IITs, a rank of up to 4500 might still get you in. Try to score 250+ in JEE Advanced.
Q4. What is the minimum rank for IIT Bombay?
The candidates aspiring to get admission in the IIT Bombay usually need a rank in the first 500. A rank within 4500 is generally required for admission in the new IITs. For admission into IITs, applicants are required to secure 250 marks and above in JEE Advanced and secure a percentile range of 85-95.
Q. Which branch is best at IIT Bombay?
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is the most popular branch at IIT Bombay. It’s known for its excellent academics, high-paying placements, and strong research opportunities.
Q. Can I get into IIT Bombay with a 500 rank?
Yes, with a 500 rank in JEE Advanced, you have a very good chance of getting into IIT Bombay, especially in top branches like CSE or Electrical Engineering.
Q. Can I get into IIT Bombay with a 1000 rank?
Yes, it’s possible to get into IIT Bombay with a 1000 rank, but it depends on the course you choose and your category.
Q. Can I get into IIT Bombay with a 3000 rank?
Reserved category candidates may get admission to IIT Bombay with a rank around 3000. However, it’s better to aim for a higher rank, as the JEE Advanced cutoff ranks change every year depending on the course, category, and the number of students appearing for the exam.
