IIT Madras Cutoff 2025, Complete Opening and Closing Ranks, Category-wise

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Update on 4 Oct, 2025, 04:10 PM IST

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is one of India’s top engineering institutes, attracting the best minds across the country through JEE Advanced. Understanding the IIT Madras Cutoff 2025 is essential for aspirants to strategize their admissions. Cutoffs are released based on seat type (OPEN, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD), gender, and course.

 

This article provides a complete category-wise and course-wise cutoff for all B.Tech and Dual Degree programs, helping students make informed decisions for their future.

 

The most sought-after B.Tech programs at IIT Madras include Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, and Chemical Engineering. Emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics, Biological Engineering, and Engineering Design are also highly popular. Additionally, programs such as Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, and Physics continue to attract aspirants each year.

 

Table of Contents
  1. Course-wise Cutoff Data
  2. 1. Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
  3. 2. Electrical Engineering
  4. 3. Mechanical Engineering
  5. 4. Civil Engineering
  6. 5. Aerospace Engineering
  7. 6. Chemical Engineering
  8. 7. Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics
  9. 8. Biological Engineering
  10. 9. Engineering Design
  11. 10. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
  12. 11. Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering
  13. 12. Physics
  14. Insights Table

 

Course-wise Cutoff Data

 

1. Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

Category

Gender

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

OPEN

Gender-Neutral

79

171

OPEN

Female-only

369

805

OPEN (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

9

9

EWS

Gender-Neutral

21

29

OBC-NCL

Gender-Neutral

26

87

SC

Gender-Neutral

10

43

ST

Gender-Neutral

7

28

 

2. Electrical Engineering

Category

Gender

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

OPEN

Gender-Neutral

171

171

EWS

Gender-Neutral

801

940

OBC-NCL

Gender-Neutral

1334

2308

SC

Gender-Neutral

884

1372

ST

Gender-Neutral

99

374

 

3. Mechanical Engineering

Category

Gender

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

OPEN

Gender-Neutral

1922

3804

OPEN

Female-only

3252

7546

OPEN (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

243

159P

EWS

Gender-Neutral

477

759

OBC-NCL

Gender-Neutral

1341

1827

SC

Gender-Neutral

732

1147

ST

Gender-Neutral

477

609

 

4. Civil Engineering

Category

Gender

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

OPEN

Gender-Neutral

4234

5629

OPEN

Female-only

8877

11888

OPEN (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

165

171P

EWS

Gender-Neutral

801

940

OBC-NCL

Gender-Neutral

1334

2308

SC

Gender-Neutral

884

1372

ST

Gender-Neutral

99

374

 

5. Aerospace Engineering

Category

Gender

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

OPEN

Gender-Neutral

662

2749

OPEN

Female-only

4535

5512

OPEN (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

102P

102P

EWS

Gender-Neutral

493

619

OBC-NCL

Gender-Neutral

968

1507

SC

Gender-Neutral

287

806

ST

Gender-Neutral

389

540

 

6. Chemical Engineering

Category

Gender

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

OPEN

Gender-Neutral

1922

3804

OPEN

Female-only

3252

7546

OPEN (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

243

159P

EWS

Gender-Neutral

477

759

OBC-NCL

Gender-Neutral

1341

1827

SC

Gender-Neutral

732

1147

ST

Gender-Neutral

477

609

 

7. Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics

Category

Gender

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

OPEN

Gender-Neutral

102

292

OPEN

Female-only

778

1140

OPEN (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

11

11

EWS

Gender-Neutral

36

65

OBC-NCL

Gender-Neutral

98

164

SC

Gender-Neutral

15

113

ST

Gender-Neutral

5

44

 

8. Biological Engineering

Category

Gender

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

OPEN

Gender-Neutral

2247

4645

OPEN

Female-only

7509

8703

OPEN (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

335P

335P

EWS

Gender-Neutral

1186

1294

OBC-NCL

Gender-Neutral

2567

3128

SC

Gender-Neutral

1474

1832

ST

Gender-Neutral

829

1019

 

9. Engineering Design

Category

Gender

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

OPEN

Gender-Neutral

816

3076

OPEN

Female-only

4903

7751

EWS

Gender-Neutral

1230

1293

OBC-NCL

Gender-Neutral

2717

3755

SC

Gender-Neutral

1324

1576

ST

Gender-Neutral

631

640

 

10. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

Category

Gender

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

OPEN

Gender-Neutral

3355

5036

OPEN

Female-only

6299

6299

OPEN (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

272P

272P

EWS

Gender-Neutral

1476

1619

OBC-NCL

Gender-Neutral

2882

3891

SC

Gender-Neutral

1254

2472

ST

Gender-Neutral

1197

1264

 

11. Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering

Category

Gender

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

OPEN

Gender-Neutral

4908

6964

OPEN

Female-only

12655

14878

OPEN (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

39P

39P

EWS

Gender-Neutral

1597

1642

OBC-NCL

Gender-Neutral

3594

4270

SC

Gender-Neutral

1421

1819

ST

Gender-Neutral

1011

1020

 

12. Physics

Category

Gender

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

OPEN

Gender-Neutral

1484

2556

OPEN

Female-only

7896

14665

OPEN (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

272P

272P

EWS

Gender-Neutral

1476

1619

OBC-NCL

Gender-Neutral

2882

3891

SC

Gender-Neutral

1254

2472

ST

Gender-Neutral

1197

1264

 

Expected Closing Ranks (Open Category)

Course

Expected Closing Rank

Computer Science & Engineering

171

Mechanical Engineering

2354

Civil Engineering

5629

Aerospace Engineering

2749

Electrical Engineering

741

Engineering Design

3076

 

Insights Table

CourseToughest Opening RankToughest Closing RankEasier Closing Rank
CSE79171Very High Competition
AI & Data Analytics102292High Competition
Aerospace Engineering6622749Mid Competition
Electrical Engineering~200741Competitive
Mechanical Engineering~11002354Mid Range
Civil Engineering42345629Easier Among Core
Biological Sciences32689555Easier

 

FAQs – IIT Madras Cutoff 2025

Can I get IIT Madras with a 5000 rank?

Yes, courses like Biological Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Integrated Engineering Design are possible with a rank around 5000.

Can I get CSE at IIT Madras with a 3000 rank?

No, CSE is extremely competitive; Open category closing rank is 149–169.

Are there separate cutoffs for female candidates?

Yes, supernumerary seats are reserved for female candidates with distinct cutoffs.

Does IIT Madras offer dual degree programs?

Yes, select courses like Aerospace Engineering and AI & Data Analytics offer dual degree options.

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