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

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Estd. 2008
NIRF #7 (Engineering) 2025

• Updated on 19 Jun, 2026 by Vinay Kothari

IIT Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad
Admission Through National Testing Agency (NTA) Counselling (via JEE Advanced)
Latest Closing Rank (2025) 5480 (General Category)
Previous Year Closing Rank (2024) 5757 (General Category)
Cutoff Trend Higher Competition (4.81%)
Total Seats 45
Counselling Rounds 7 Rounds
Official Cutoff Release Body National Testing Agency (NTA)

The IIT Hyderabad B.Tech in Chemical Engineering cutoff 2025 for the General category closed at 5480 rank, showing a significant increase in competition compared to 2024, where the closing rank was 5757. The cutoff has consistently tightened over the past few years, indicating rising demand for B.Tech in Chemical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad.

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 Hyderabad B.Tech in Chemical Engineering in 2025 was 5480 for General category.
  • Compared to 2024 (5757 rank), the cutoff trend is increase in competition.

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

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

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

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 948 986 1062
Round 2 948 1014 1175
Round 3 948 1014 1175
Round 4 - 1014 1175
Round 5 - 1021 1175
Round 6 - 1021 1186
Last Round - 1021 1186

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

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 5379 5493 6282
Round 2 5379 5558 6382
Round 3 5414 5558 6450
Round 4 - 5558 6450
Round 5 - 5757 6546
Round 6 - 5757 7123
Last Round - 5757 7123

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

Round 2024 2023
Round 1 2546 2778
Round 2 2614 2874
Round 3 2614 2874
Round 4 2614 2874
Round 5 2755 2874
Round 6 2755 2976
Last Round 2755 2976

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

Round 2025
Round 1 2440
Round 2 2453
Round 3 2453

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

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 1448 1442 1640
Round 2 1448 1459 1675
Round 3 1448 1459 1675
Round 4 - 1548 1675
Round 5 - 1588 1675
Round 6 - 1588 1675
Last Round - 1588 1675

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

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 737 783 708
Round 2 752 783 708
Round 3 752 783 708
Round 4 - 783 708
Round 5 - 783 708
Round 6 - 783 708
Last Round - 783 708

The IIT Hyderabad B.Tech in Chemical Engineering cutoff 2025 for the General category ranged from an opening rank of 5379 in Round 1 to a closing rank of 5414 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 Hyderabad.

  • The final closing rank for IIT Hyderabad B.Tech in Chemical Engineering in 2025 was 5414 (Round 3).
  • The opening rank remained 5379 across all rounds, indicating top preference demand.
  • Cutoff ranks expanded gradually from Round 1 to Round 3 during National Testing Agency (NTA) counselling.

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

Year Closing Rank Change vs Previous Year Trend
2025 5480 ▲ 277 rank ▲ Higher Competition
2024 5757 ▲ 1366 rank ▲ Higher Competition
2023 7123 - Base Year

The IIT Hyderabad B.Tech in Chemical Engineering cutoff has shown a consistent increase in competition over the past 3 years. The closing rank improved from 7123 in 2023 to 5757 in 2024, and further to 5480 in 2025. This indicates a rising demand for the B.Tech in Chemical Engineering program at IIT Hyderabad, with more high-ranking candidates opting for this course during National Testing Agency (NTA).

  • The closing rank changed by 1643 ranks from 2023 to 2025 (~23.07%).
  • The biggest year-on-year jump was between 2023 and 2024 with a change of 1366 ranks.
  • IIT Hyderabad B.Tech in Chemical Engineering remains highly competitive during counselling rounds.

Cutoff Trend Graph (Closing Rank vs Year)

2023 2024 2025 7123 5757 5480

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

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

Category Closing Rank (2025) Difference vs General Competition Level
General 5480 - Very High
EWS 948 4532 ranks High
OBCNCL 2453 3027 ranks High
SC 1448 4032 ranks High
ST 752 4728 ranks High

The IIT Hyderabad B.Tech in Chemical Engineering cutoff 2025 varies significantly across categories due to reservation policies. The closing rank for the General category was 5480, while OBCNCL candidates had a closing rank of 2453, showing a difference of 3027 ranks, For SC and ST categories, the closing ranks were 1448 and 752 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 3027 ranks.
  • The largest cutoff gap vs General is for ST at 4728 ranks.
  • General category typically remains the most competitive for IIT Hyderabad B.Tech in Chemical Engineering admission.

Impact of Reservation on IIT Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad while maintaining merit-based selection through JEE Advanced.

Factors affecting IIT Hyderabad B.Tech in Chemical Engineering cutoff

Factor Impact Insight
Year-wise Trend Lower rank = higher competition Closing rank moved from 5757 in 2024 to 5480 in 2025
Round-wise Movement Ranks usually expand across rounds General category final closing rank in 2025 is 5480
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 Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

The IIT Hyderabad B.Tech in Chemical Engineering seat matrix shows that a total of 45 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 Hyderabad vs Peer Colleges B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Cutoff

College 2025 Closing Rank (General) 2024 2023
IIT Hyderabad 5414 5757 7123
IIT Bombay 2423 - -
IIT Delhi 2462 2221 2365
IIT Madras 3804 3885 4291
IIT Kanpur 3990 - -
IIT Roorkee 4594 - -

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 Hyderabad has relatively higher closing ranks at 5414, 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 Hyderabad (Rank ~5414)
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 Hyderabad Cutoff

Course Latest Cutoff Link
Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) 61 View Details
B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering 667 View Details
B. Tech in Artificial Intelligence 831 View Details
BTech Mathematics and Computing 919 -
B.Tech. in Computational Engineering (Interdisciplinary) 1747 -
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering 1818 View Details
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (IC Design and Technology) 1891 View Details
B.Tech. in Engineering Science 3258 -
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics 4411 View Details
B.Tech in Chemical Engineering (Current) 5480 View Details

IIT Hyderabad 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 61 , followed by B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering at 667. 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 Hyderabad 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 in Artificial Intelligence 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 Hyderabad?

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

FAQs on IIT Hyderabad B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Cutoff

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

The latest available closing rank for General category is 5480 (2025).

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

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

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

Yes. Recent data ranges from around 5480 to 7123, varying by year, round, and seat movement.

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

The latest closing rank in the available data is 5480 for General category.

Is IIT Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad B.Tech in Chemical Engineering cutoff?

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