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IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering Cutoff

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Estd. 1959
NIRF #4 (Engineering) 2025

• Updated on 15 Sept, 2026 by Abhishek Rawat

IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff (2025, 2024, 2023) – JEE Advanced Opening & Closing Ranks

Particulars Details
Course Name B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering
College Name IIT Kanpur
Admission Through National Testing Agency (NTA) Counselling (via JEE Advanced)
Latest Closing Rank (2025) 271 (General Category)
Previous Year Closing Rank (2024) 252 (General Category)
Cutoff Trend Lower Competition (7.54%)
Total Seats 129
Counselling Rounds 7 Rounds
Official Cutoff Release Body National Testing Agency (NTA)

The IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering cutoff 2025 for the General category closed at 271 rank, showing a significant decrease in competition compared to 2024, where the closing rank was 252. The cutoff has consistently tightened over the past few years, indicating rising demand for B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering at IIT Kanpur.

Admission to the B.Tech. Computer Science 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 Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering in 2025 was 271 for General category.
  • Compared to 2024 (252 rank), the cutoff trend is decrease in compeetition.

IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff (Round-wise Latest Year Trends)

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

IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff (EWS Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 50 49 47
Round 2 50 51 47
Round 3 50 51 47
Round 4 - 51 47
Round 5 - 51 47
Round 6 - 51 47
Last Round - 51 47

IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff (EWS PwD Category)

Round 2025
Round 1 6
Round 2 6
Round 3 6

IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff (General Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 270 248 215
Round 2 270 250 224
Round 3 270 250 224
Round 4 - 250 224
Round 5 - 252 224
Round 6 - 252 238
Last Round - 252 238

IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff (GeneralPwD Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 15 11 13
Round 2 15 11 13
Round 3 15 11 13
Round 4 - 11 13
Round 5 - 11 13
Round 6 - 11 13
Last Round - 11 13

IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff (OBC Category)

Round 2024 2023
Round 1 129 143
Round 2 132 145
Round 3 132 145
Round 4 132 145
Round 5 132 145
Round 6 132 146
Last Round 132 146

IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff (OBC NCLPwD Category)

Round 2025
Round 1 9
Round 2 9
Round 3 9

IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff (OBCNCL Category)

Round 2025
Round 1 142
Round 2 142
Round 3 142

IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff (SC Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 70 89 76
Round 2 70 96 77
Round 3 70 96 77
Round 4 - 96 77
Round 5 - 96 77
Round 6 - 96 77
Last Round - 96 77

IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff (SCPwD Category)

Round 2025
Round 1 4
Round 2 4
Round 3 4

IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff (ST Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 42 54 41
Round 2 46 54 41
Round 3 46 54 41
Round 4 - 54 41
Round 5 - 54 41
Round 6 - 54 41
Last Round - 54 41

IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff (STPwD Category)

Round 2025
Round 1 3
Round 2 3
Round 3 3

The IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering cutoff 2025 for the General category closed at 270. 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. Computer Science Engineering program at IIT Kanpur.

  • The final closing rank for IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering in 2025 was 270 (Round 3).
  • The opening rank remained 270 across all rounds, indicating top preference demand.
  • Cutoff ranks remained same from Round 1 to Round 3 during National Testing Agency (NTA) counselling.

IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff Trends (2023-2025)

Year Closing Rank Change vs Previous Year Trend
2025 271 ▼ 19 rank ▼ Lower Competition
2024 252 ▼ 14 rank ▼ Lower Competition
2023 238 - Base Year

The IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering cutoff has shown a decrease in competition over the past 3 years. The closing rank dropped from 238 in 2023 to 252 in 2024, and further to 271 in 2025. This indicates a decreasing demand for the B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering program at IIT Kanpur, with fewer high-ranking candidates opting for this course during National Testing Agency (NTA).

  • The closing rank changed by 33 ranks from 2023 to 2025 (~13.87%).
  • The biggest year-on-year jump was between 2024 and 2025 with a change of 19 ranks.
  • IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering remains highly competitive during counselling rounds.

Cutoff Trend Graph (Closing Rank vs Year)

2023 2024 2025 238 252 271

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

IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Category-wise Cutoff Analysis 2025

Category Closing Rank (2025) Difference vs General Competition Level
General 271 - Very High
EWS 50 221 ranks High
EWS PwD 6 265 ranks High
GeneralPwD 15 256 ranks High
OBC NCLPwD 9 262 ranks High
OBCNCL 142 129 ranks High
SC 70 201 ranks High
SCPwD 4 267 ranks High
ST 46 225 ranks High
STPwD 3 268 ranks High

The IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering cutoff 2025 varies significantly across categories due to reservation policies. The closing rank for the General category was 271, while OBC NCLPwD candidates had a closing rank of 9, showing a difference of 262 ranks, For SC and ST categories, the closing ranks were 70 and 46 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 129 ranks.
  • The largest cutoff gap vs General is for STPwD at 268 ranks.
  • General category typically remains the most competitive for IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering admission.

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

Factors affecting IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering cutoff

Factor Impact Insight
Year-wise Trend Lower rank = higher competition Closing rank moved from 252 in 2024 to 271 in 2025
Round-wise Movement Ranks usually expand across rounds General category final closing rank in 2025 is 271
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 Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science 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 Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering

The IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering seat matrix shows that a total of 129 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 Kanpur vs Peer Colleges B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff

College 2025 Closing Rank (General) 2024 2023
IIT Kanpur 270 252 238
IIT Bombay 66 - -
IIT Delhi 125 116 118
IIT Madras 171 159 148
IIT Kharagpur 450 - -
IIT Roorkee 549 481 412

The B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering cutoff comparison among peer colleges highlights the relative competitiveness of each institute. IIT Bombay has the lowest closing rank at 66, making it the most competitive choice , followed by IIT Delhi and IIT Madras. IIT Roorkee has relatively higher closing ranks at 549, 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 ~66)
Highest cutoff: IIT Roorkee (Rank ~549)
IIT Delhi falls among the top competitive options

Which College is Best for B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Based on Cutoff?

Based on cutoff trends, IIT Bombay is the most preferred institute for B.Tech. Computer Science 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 Kanpur Cutoff

Course Latest Cutoff Link
B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering (Current) 271 View Details
B.Tech. in Mathematics and Scientific Computing 1025 -
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering 1124 View Details
B.S. in Statistics and Data Science 1129 -
B.Sc. in Economics 3155 -
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering 3661 -
B.Tech in Chemical Engineering 4047 -
B.Sc. in Physics 5370 -
B.Tech Civil Engineering 5844 -
B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering 6012 -

IIT Kanpur offers a range of B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering, with cutoff ranks varying based on demand and seat availability. B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering is the most competitive based on recent data, closing at 271 , followed by B.Tech. in Mathematics and Scientific Computing at 1025. 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 Kanpur Based on Cutoff

  • B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering has the lowest cutoff → highest demand
  • B.Tech. in Mathematics and Scientific Computing follows as the second most competitive
  • B.Tech in Electrical 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 Kanpur?

Among all courses, B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering consistently has the lowest cutoff at IIT Kanpur, making it the most competitive branch. B.Tech. in Mathematics and Scientific Computing follows as another highly competitive option , while B.Tech in Electrical Engineering shows moderate competition. Other courses typically have relatively higher cutoff ranks.

FAQs on IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering Cutoff

What is the IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering cutoff for General category?

The latest available closing rank for General category is 271 (2025).

Can I get IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering with rank 200?

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

Does IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering cutoff change every year?

Yes. Recent data ranges from around 238 to 271, varying by year, round, and seat movement.

What is the closing rank for IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering in counselling?

The latest closing rank in the available data is 271 for General category.

Is IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science 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 66.

Which college has the lowest cutoff for B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering?

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

What factors affect IIT Kanpur B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering cutoff?

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