IIT Madras Round 5 Expected Cutoff 2026: Branch-Wise JEE Advanced Closing Ranks
JoSAA Round 5 is expected to be released soon on josaa.nic.in. Candidates can check the previous year's Round 5 opening and closing rank to estimate the seat allocation for the 2026 session. Also check Round 4 and expected Round 5 closing rank for top engineering branches to analyze the cutoff movement for seat confirmation.
Candidates can check IIT Madras Round 5 expected opening and closing rank for admission to engineering branches. From the article, candidates who have registered for JEE Advanced can find branch-wise closing ranks. This will help engineering aspirants analyze the branch ranks to better plan their preferences during ongoing counseling. Engineering admission is ongoing for B.Tech program at IIT Madras. The JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) seat allocation process has started for Round 4 from July 10, 2026. Round 5 opening and closing ranks will be expected to be released soon. Last year, the allocation ended at 171 for Computer Science Engineering seat at IIT Madras; in 2026, it is expected to be around 150 - 151 during Round 5.
IIT Madras Round 5 Previous Year Opening and Closing Rank 2026
By analyzing last year’s JoSAA Round 5 cutoff, candidates can estimate the 2026 Round 5 seat allocation at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. Based on opening and closing ranks shared below, for open-category candidates, admission to Computer Science Engineering ended at 171. For Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, seat allocation began at an opening rank of 102 and ended at 292, offering a minimum gap as compared to CSE seats. Check the table shared below for a detailed list of top branches and their opening and closing ranks.
| Academic Program Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 79 | 171 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 102 | 292 |
| Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 205 | 769 |
| Computational Engineering and Mechanics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 597 | 1296 |
| Engineering Physics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 872 | 1441 |
| Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 868 | 2363 |
| Aerospace Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 662 | 2749 |
| Aerospace Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 2304 | 2808 |
| Physics (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) | 1642 | 2919 |
| Engineering Design (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology) (Dual Degree)) | 816 | 3076 |
| Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 1922 | 3804 |
| Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 2733 | 4103 |
| Biological Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 2247 | 4645 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 3355 | 5036 |
| Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4234 | 5639 |
| Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4908 | 6964 |
| Biological Science (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) | 3268 | 9555 |
IIT Madras Round 4 and Round 5 Branch-Wise JEE Advanced Closing Rank
JoSAA has released the Round 4 opening and closing ranks for engineering branches. Candidates can refer to the closing ranks shared below for admission to IIT Madras on open-category seats. The Round 4 closing rank offers relaxation in seat allocation. With regards to this, registered candidates can estimate closing ranks for Round 5 allocation.
While Round 4 seat allotment is under process, candidates who are not sure of their allocated seats can choose an upgrade during Round 5. To estimate the ranks, refer to the table shared below. It contains JoSAA 2026 Round 4 closing ranks, along with the expected Round 5 range.
| Academic Program Name | 2026 Round 4 Closing Rank | Expected Round 5 Range |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 150 | 150 - 151 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 226 | 226 - 227 |
| Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 742 | 742 - 743 |
| Computational Engineering and Mechanics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 1313 | 1313 - 1315 |
| Engineering Physics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 1316 | 1316 - 1318 |
| BS in Mathematics (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) (new programme in 2026) | 1695 | 1695 - 1697 |
| Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 2521 | 2521 - 2523 |
| Physics (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) | 2952 | 2952 - 2954 |
| Engineering Design (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 3079 | 3079 - 3081 |
| Aerospace Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 3175 | 3175 - 3177 |
| Aerospace Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 3269 | 3269 - 3271 |
| Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4011 | 4011 - 4013 |
| Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4148 | 4148 - 4150 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 5276 | 5276 - 5278 |
| Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 5982 | 5982 - 5984 |
| Biological Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 6172 | 6172 - 6174 |
| Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 7837 | 7837 - 7839 |
| Biological Science (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) | 11166 | 11166 - 11168 |
Based on the previous year opening and closing ranks, the intake for 2025 was strict for top branches like CSE and Artifical Intelligence. For 2026, there will be few gaps, but the competition will remain high. Candidates are advised to check for different factors while evaluating the branch ranks. The provided details are for open category candidates, which is considered as standard for other categories.
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