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

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NIRF #2 (Engineering) 2025

• Updated on 18 Jun, 2026 by Shivam Kumar

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

Particulars Details
Course Name B.Tech. in Materials Engineering
College Name IIT Delhi
Admission Through National Testing Agency (NTA) Counselling (via JEE Advanced)
Latest Closing Rank (2025) 3470 (General Category)
Previous Year Closing Rank (2024) 3797 (General Category)
Cutoff Trend Higher Competition (8.61%)
Total Seats 40
Counselling Rounds 7 Rounds
Official Cutoff Release Body National Testing Agency (NTA)

The IIT Delhi B.Tech. in Materials Engineering cutoff 2025 for the General category closed at 3470 rank, showing a significant increase in competition compared to 2024, where the closing rank was 3797. The cutoff has consistently tightened over the past few years, indicating rising demand for B.Tech. in Materials Engineering at IIT Delhi.

Admission to the B.Tech. in Materials 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 Materials Engineering in 2025 was 3470 for General category.
  • Compared to 2024 (3797 rank), the cutoff trend is increase in competition.

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

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

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

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 883 886 894
Round 2 905 886 898
Round 3 905 886 898
Round 4 - 910 898
Round 5 - 928 898
Round 6 - 928 925
Last Round - 928 925

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

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 3470 3787 4015
Round 2 3470 3787 4055
Round 3 3470 3787 4055
Round 4 - 3787 4055
Round 5 - 3797 4055
Round 6 - 3797 4055
Last Round - 3797 4055

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

Round 2025
Round 1 210
Round 2 210
Round 3 210

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

Round 2024 2023
Round 1 2363 2522
Round 2 2455 2609
Round 3 2455 2609
Round 4 2455 2609
Round 5 2504 2609
Round 6 2504 2639
Last Round 2504 2639

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

Round 2025
Round 1 2317
Round 2 2397
Round 3 2397

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

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 1380 1401 1418
Round 2 1391 1408 1466
Round 3 1391 1408 1466
Round 4 - 1408 1466
Round 5 - 1408 1466
Round 6 - 1408 1502
Last Round - 1408 1502

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

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 768 813 841
Round 2 884 813 841
Round 3 884 813 841
Round 4 - 813 841
Round 5 - 813 841
Round 6 - 813 841
Last Round - 813 841

The IIT Delhi B.Tech. in Materials Engineering cutoff 2025 for the General category closed at 3470. The cutoff remained same 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 Materials Engineering program at IIT Delhi.

  • The final closing rank for IIT Delhi B.Tech. in Materials Engineering in 2025 was 3470 (Round 3).
  • The opening rank remained 3470 across all rounds, indicating top preference demand.
  • Cutoff ranks remained same from Round 1 to Round 3 during National Testing Agency (NTA) counselling.

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

Year Closing Rank Change vs Previous Year Trend
2025 3470 ▲ 327 rank ▲ Higher Competition
2024 3797 ▲ 258 rank ▲ Higher Competition
2023 4055 - Base Year

The IIT Delhi B.Tech. in Materials Engineering cutoff has shown a consistent increase in competition over the past 3 years. The closing rank improved from 4055 in 2023 to 3797 in 2024, and further to 3470 in 2025. This indicates a rising demand for the B.Tech. in Materials Engineering program at IIT Delhi, with more high-ranking candidates opting for this course during National Testing Agency (NTA).

  • The closing rank changed by 585 ranks from 2023 to 2025 (~14.43%).
  • The biggest year-on-year jump was between 2024 and 2025 with a change of 327 ranks.
  • IIT Delhi B.Tech. in Materials Engineering remains highly competitive during counselling rounds.

Cutoff Trend Graph (Closing Rank vs Year)

2023 2024 2025 4055 3797 3470

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

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

Category Closing Rank (2025) Difference vs General Competition Level
General 3470 - Very High
EWS 905 2565 ranks High
GeneralPwD 210 3260 ranks High
OBCNCL 2397 1073 ranks High
SC 1391 2079 ranks High
ST 884 2586 ranks High

The IIT Delhi B.Tech. in Materials Engineering cutoff 2025 varies significantly across categories due to reservation policies. The closing rank for the General category was 3470, while OBCNCL candidates had a closing rank of 2397, showing a difference of 1073 ranks, For SC and ST categories, the closing ranks were 1391 and 884 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 1073 ranks.
  • The largest cutoff gap vs General is for GeneralPwD at 3260 ranks.
  • General category typically remains the most competitive for IIT Delhi B.Tech. in Materials 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 Materials Engineering cutoff

Factor Impact Insight
Year-wise Trend Lower rank = higher competition Closing rank moved from 3797 in 2024 to 3470 in 2025
Round-wise Movement Ranks usually expand across rounds General category final closing rank in 2025 is 3470
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 Materials 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 Materials Engineering

The IIT Delhi B.Tech. in Materials Engineering seat matrix shows that a total of 40 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 Materials Engineering Cutoff

College 2025 Closing Rank (General) 2024 2023
IIT Delhi 3470 3797 4055
IIT Gandhinagar 10645 11298 12299
IIT Jodhpur 12402 13339 15643
IIT Jammu 15917 - -
MNNIT Allahabad 34121 - -

The B.Tech. in Materials Engineering cutoff comparison among peer colleges highlights the relative competitiveness of each institute. IIT Delhi has the lowest closing rank at 3470, making it the most competitive choice , followed by IIT Gandhinagar and IIT Jodhpur. MNNIT Allahabad has relatively higher closing ranks at 34121, indicating comparatively lower competition among the listed colleges.

Cutoff Comparison Insights

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

Lowest cutoff: IIT Delhi (Rank ~3470)
Highest cutoff: MNNIT Allahabad (Rank ~34121)
IIT Gandhinagar falls among the top competitive options

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

Based on cutoff trends, IIT Delhi is the most preferred institute for B.Tech. in Materials Engineering , followed by IIT Gandhinagar and IIT Jodhpur. 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 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 Materials 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 Materials Engineering Cutoff

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

The latest available closing rank for General category is 3470 (2025).

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

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

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

Yes. Recent data ranges from around 3470 to 4055, varying by year, round, and seat movement.

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

The latest closing rank in the available data is 3470 for General category.

Is IIT Delhi B.Tech. in Materials 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 Delhi at rank 3470.

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

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

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

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