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IIT Delhi - Indian Institute of Technology B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Cutoff

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• Updated on 18 Jun, 2026 by Shivam Kumar

IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Cutoff (2025, 2024, 2023) – JEE Advanced Opening & Closing Ranks

Particulars Details
Course Name B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
College Name IIT Delhi
Admission Through National Testing Agency (NTA) Counselling (via JEE Advanced)
Latest Closing Rank (2025) 2462 (General Category)
Previous Year Closing Rank (2024) 2221 (General Category)
Cutoff Trend Lower Competition (10.85%)
Total Seats 75
Counselling Rounds 7 Rounds
Official Cutoff Release Body National Testing Agency (NTA)

The IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering cutoff 2025 for the General category closed at 2462 rank, showing a significant decrease in competition compared to 2024, where the closing rank was 2221. The cutoff has consistently tightened over the past few years, indicating rising demand for B.Tech in Chemical Engineering at IIT Delhi.

Admission to the B.Tech in Chemical Engineering program is conducted through National Testing Agency (NTA) Counselling (via JEE Advanced) based on JEE Advanced ranks, with a total of 7 rounds of seat allocation.

Summary

  • The closing rank for IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering in 2025 was 2462 for General category.
  • Compared to 2024 (2221 rank), the cutoff trend is decrease in compeetition.

IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Cutoff (Round-wise Latest Year Trends)

The following tables show round-wise closing cutoff ranks category-wise for IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering. Data is shown for the latest available years: 2025, 2024, 2023

IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Cutoff (EWS Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 530 471 499
Round 2 555 474 509
Round 3 555 474 509
Round 4 - 474 509
Round 5 - 474 509
Round 6 - 474 509
Last Round - 474 509

IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Cutoff (General Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 2425 2207 2361
Round 2 2462 2221 2361
Round 3 2462 2221 2361
Round 4 - 2221 2361
Round 5 - 2221 2361
Round 6 - 2221 2365
Last Round - 2221 2365

IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Cutoff (GeneralPwD Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 81 140 172
Round 2 81 140 172
Round 3 81 140 172
Round 4 - 140 172
Round 5 - 140 172
Round 6 - 140 172
Last Round - 140 172

IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Cutoff (OBC Category)

Round 2024 2023
Round 1 1278 1369
Round 2 1281 1386
Round 3 1281 1386
Round 4 1281 1386
Round 5 1303 1446
Round 6 1303 1446
Last Round 1303 1446

IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Cutoff (OBCNCL Category)

Round 2025
Round 1 1257
Round 2 1257
Round 3 1257

IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Cutoff (SC Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 673 655 833
Round 2 673 655 848
Round 3 673 655 848
Round 4 - 655 848
Round 5 - 655 848
Round 6 - 655 848
Last Round - 655 848

IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Cutoff (ST Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 472 456 493
Round 2 472 481 494
Round 3 472 481 494
Round 4 - 481 494
Round 5 - 481 494
Round 6 - 481 494
Last Round - 481 494

The IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering cutoff 2025 for the General category ranged from an opening rank of 2425 in Round 1 to a closing rank of 2462 in the final round (Round 3). The cutoff increased gradually across counselling rounds, reflecting seat allocation trends during National Testing Agency (NTA) counselling. Candidates securing ranks within this range were eligible for admission to the B.Tech in Chemical Engineering program at IIT Delhi.

  • The final closing rank for IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering in 2025 was 2462 (Round 3).
  • The opening rank remained 2425 across all rounds, indicating top preference demand.
  • Cutoff ranks expanded gradually from Round 1 to Round 3 during National Testing Agency (NTA) counselling.

IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Cutoff Trends (2023-2025)

Year Closing Rank Change vs Previous Year Trend
2025 2462 ▼ 241 rank ▼ Lower Competition
2024 2221 ▲ 144 rank ▲ Higher Competition
2023 2365 - Base Year

The IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering cutoff has shown a decrease in competition over the past 3 years. The closing rank dropped from 2365 in 2023 to 2221 in 2024, and further to 2462 in 2025. This indicates a decreasing demand for the B.Tech in Chemical Engineering program at IIT Delhi, with fewer high-ranking candidates opting for this course during National Testing Agency (NTA).

  • The closing rank changed by 97 ranks from 2023 to 2025 (~4.10%).
  • The biggest year-on-year jump was between 2024 and 2025 with a change of 241 ranks.
  • IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering remains highly competitive during counselling rounds.

Cutoff Trend Graph (Closing Rank vs Year)

2023 2024 2025 2365 2221 2462

The closing rank trend indicates decreasing demand for IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering. As closing ranks move lower (better rank), it reflects higher demand for the program during counselling.

IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Category-wise Cutoff Analysis 2025

Category Closing Rank (2025) Difference vs General Competition Level
General 2462 - Very High
EWS 555 1907 ranks High
GeneralPwD 81 2381 ranks High
OBCNCL 1257 1205 ranks High
SC 673 1789 ranks High
ST 472 1990 ranks High

The IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering cutoff 2025 varies significantly across categories due to reservation policies. The closing rank for the General category was 2462, while OBCNCL candidates had a closing rank of 1257, showing a difference of 1205 ranks, For SC and ST categories, the closing ranks were 673 and 472 respectively, indicating comparatively lower competition. This variation is primarily driven by category-wise seat allocation and demand differences during counselling.

  • The smallest cutoff gap vs General is for OBCNCL at 1205 ranks.
  • The largest cutoff gap vs General is for GeneralPwD at 2381 ranks.
  • General category typically remains the most competitive for IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering admission.

Impact of Reservation on IIT Delhi Cutoff

The variation in cutoff ranks across categories is influenced by the reservation policy implemented by the Government of India. A fixed percentage of seats is allocated to OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS categories, resulting in relatively higher closing ranks for reserved categories compared to the General category. This ensures equitable access to premier institutions like IIT Delhi while maintaining merit-based selection through JEE Advanced.

Factors affecting IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering cutoff

Factor Impact Insight
Year-wise Trend Lower rank = higher competition Closing rank moved from 2221 in 2024 to 2462 in 2025
Round-wise Movement Ranks usually expand across rounds General category final closing rank in 2025 is 2462
Category Variation Different cutoffs per category Reserved categories generally have higher closing ranks than General
Course Demand Indicator Consistently lower closing rank suggests stronger demand Recent trend data indicates continued demand concentration

Year-wise Trend Impact

A consistent improvement in closing rank over the years suggests increasing competition for IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, as more high-ranking candidates prefer this course.

Round-wise Cutoff Movement

Cutoff ranks typically expand from the first round to the final round during National Testing Agency (NTA) counselling, as seats are reallocated based on candidate preferences and withdrawals.

Category-wise Variation

Cutoff ranks differ across categories, with General category usually having the lowest closing rank, indicating higher competition compared to reserved categories.

Seat Matrix for IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

The IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering seat matrix shows that a total of 75 seats are available for the program, distributed across multiple categories. This distribution plays a crucial role in determining cutoff ranks, as categories with fewer seats tend to have more competitive cutoffs.

IIT Delhi vs Peer Colleges B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Cutoff

College 2025 Closing Rank (General) 2024 2023
IIT Delhi 2462 2221 2365
IIT Bombay 2423 - -
IIT Madras 3804 3885 4291
IIT Kanpur 3990 - -
IIT Roorkee 4594 - -
IIT Kharagpur 4820 - -

The B.Tech in Chemical Engineering cutoff comparison among peer colleges highlights the relative competitiveness of each institute. IIT Bombay has the lowest closing rank at 2423, making it the most competitive choice , followed by IIT Delhi and IIT Madras. IIT Kharagpur has relatively higher closing ranks at 4820, indicating comparatively lower competition among the listed colleges.

Cutoff Comparison Insights

  • IIT Bombay has the most competitive cutoff
  • IIT Delhi and IIT Madras show similar competition levels
  • Higher closing ranks indicate relatively lower competition
  • All listed colleges remain competitive within their respective rank ranges

Lowest cutoff: IIT Bombay (Rank ~2423)
Highest cutoff: IIT Kharagpur (Rank ~4820)
IIT Delhi falls among the top competitive options

Which College is Best for B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Based on Cutoff?

Based on cutoff trends, IIT Bombay is the most preferred institute for B.Tech in Chemical Engineering , followed by IIT Delhi and IIT Madras. Lower closing ranks indicate higher demand and stronger competition among top-ranking candidates.

Other Courses at IIT Delhi Cutoff

Course Latest Cutoff Link
Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) 41 View Details
B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering 126 View Details
B.Tech + M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 186 -
BTech Mathematics and Computing 323 -
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering 605 View Details
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation) 814 View Details
B.Tech in Computational Engineering and Mechanics 1103 -
B.Tech in Chemical Engineering (Current) 2462 View Details
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics 2490 -
B.Tech. in Production and Industrial Engineering 3027 View Details

IIT Delhi offers a range of B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, with cutoff ranks varying based on demand and seat availability. Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) is the most competitive based on recent data, closing at 41 , followed by B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering at 126. Other courses also attract varying levels of competition depending on candidate preferences and seat intake. Reviewing cutoff trends across courses can help in making better admission decisions.

Popular Courses at IIT Delhi Based on Cutoff

  • Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) has the lowest cutoff → highest demand
  • B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering follows as the second most competitive
  • B.Tech + M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering shows moderate competition
  • Core and less preferred branches generally have relatively higher cutoff ranks, indicating lower competition.

Which Course Has the Lowest Cutoff at IIT Delhi?

Among all courses, Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) consistently has the lowest cutoff at IIT Delhi, making it the most competitive branch. B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering follows as another highly competitive option , while B.Tech + M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering shows moderate competition. Other courses typically have relatively higher cutoff ranks.

FAQs on IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Cutoff

What is the IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering cutoff for General category?

The latest available closing rank for General category is 2462 (2025).

Can I get IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with rank 200?

Based on recent cutoff trends, this is possible for the General category.

Does IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering cutoff change every year?

Yes. Recent data ranges from around 2221 to 2462, varying by year, round, and seat movement.

What is the closing rank for IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering in counselling?

The latest closing rank in the available data is 2462 for General category.

Is IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering better than other colleges based on cutoff?

Cutoff rank is one indicator of demand. In the latest year, the lowest peer cutoff is IIT Bombay at rank 2423.

Which college has the lowest cutoff for B.Tech in Chemical Engineering?

Based on available peer data, IIT Bombay has the lowest recent closing rank.

What factors affect IIT Delhi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering cutoff?

Major factors include exam difficulty, number of applicants, seat matrix, category allocation, and counselling round movements.