Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

IIT Bombay admission to B.Tech programmes is through JEE Advanced, followed by seat allocation via JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling. With over 1.5 lakh candidates qualifying JEE Advanced annually for approximately 16,000+ IIT seats nationwide, IIT Bombay consistently attracts the highest-ranked candidates, making its cutoff ranks among the most competitive across all IITs.

Branch-wise Closing Ranks - JoSAA 2025 (Round 6, Gender-Neutral)

Branch-wise Closing Ranks - JoSAA 2024 (Round 5, Gender-Neutral)

Year-over-Year Cutoff Trends - JEE Advanced (General Category)

Comparing JoSAA closing ranks across years helps identify whether competition for specific branches at IIT Bombay is increasing or decreasing. A lower closing rank indicates tighter competition.

Lower closing rank = more competitive. Source: JoSAA Round 6 (Gender-Neutral, General category).

Non-JEE Cutoff Trends (Year-over-Year)

• GATE (M.Tech): GATE cutoff scores at IIT Bombay have risen steadily. CSE General cutoff increased from approximately 720 (2024) to 750 (2025), a jump of 30 points reflecting higher competition for M.Tech seats. Electrical, Mechanical, and Aerospace cutoffs also increased by 15-25 points year-over-year.
• IIT JAM (M.Sc): JAM cutoffs have remained relatively stable. Physics moved from 50 (2024) to 52 (2025), Chemistry from 46 to 48, and Mathematics from 40 to 42 - each rising by about 2 points, indicating a gradual increase in competition for IIT Bombay's M.Sc programmes.
• UCEED (B.Des): The UCEED closing rank tightened from 195 (2024) to 180 (2025), a significant improvement indicating growing demand for IDC School of Design's B.Des programme.
• CEED (M.Des): CEED cutoff scores for Industrial Design rose marginally from 46 (2024) to 48 (2025). Communication Design and Animation cutoffs remained stable at 44-45 and 41-42 respectively.
• CAT (MBA - SJMSOM): The CAT percentile cutoff for General category has held steady at 98.5 for the past two years. SJMSOM's selectivity is driven more by the interview and profile evaluation stage than by changes in the CAT threshold.

Key Factors Affecting IIT Bombay Cutoffs

• JEE Advanced Difficulty: Harder papers push overall qualifying marks down, potentially widening closing ranks for lower-demand branches.
• Seat Matrix: IIT Bombay offers ~1,050 B.Tech seats across 10+ branches. CSE has limited seats (~110) driving extreme competition.
• Reservation Policy: Government-mandated reservations - OBC-NCL (27%), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), EWS (10%) - create separate merit lists with category-specific cutoffs.
• JoSAA Counselling Rounds: Cutoff ranks typically relax through rounds 1-6 as candidates shuffle preferences and vacate seats.
• Branch Preference Shifts: Growing industry demand for tech and AI has made CSE and EE increasingly competitive year over year, while traditional branches like Civil and Metallurgical see gradual cutoff relaxation.

Admission Process Overview

• Step 1: Qualify JEE Main (top 2.5 lakh candidates) to become eligible for JEE Advanced.
• Step 2: Appear for JEE Advanced and secure an All India Rank (AIR).
• Step 3: Register on the JoSAA portal, fill branch and institute preferences.
• Step 4: Seat allocation happens across 6 rounds based on AIR, category, and preference order.
• Step 5: Accept the allocated seat, pay fees, and report to IIT Bombay for document verification.

IIT Bombay vs Other IITs - JEE Advanced Cutoff Comparison 2025 (General, Gender-Neutral)

Lower rank = more competitive. IIT Bombay consistently requires the tightest closing ranks across all branches among the top 5 IITs.

Source: JoSAA 2025 Round 6 closing ranks (Gender-Neutral, All India quota). Ranks are approximate and based on publicly available JoSAA data.

IIT Bombay GATE Cutoff 2025 for M.Tech Admission

IIT Bombay admits students to its 20+ M.Tech specialisations through GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering). The admission process is managed via COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal), where GATE-qualified candidates apply and receive seat allotments based on their GATE score, preferred specialisation, and category.

GATE cutoff scores for IIT Bombay are among the highest across all IITs. For 2025, Computer Science & Engineering required a GATE score of 750 (General category, out of 1000), making it the most competitive M.Tech specialisation. Electrical Engineering required 600, Mechanical 550, Aerospace 530, Chemical 500, Energy Science 490, Civil 480, and Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science 460.

Reserved category cutoffs are lower: OBC-NCL candidates typically need 85-90% of the General cutoff, while SC and ST cutoffs are approximately 55-67% and 42-53% of the General cutoff respectively. EWS cutoffs fall between General and OBC-NCL levels.

GATE scores out of 1000. Source: COAP 2025 published cutoffs.

GATE-qualified M.Tech students at IIT Bombay receive an MHRD stipend of ₹12,400 per month and are exempt from tuition fees, making this one of the most cost-effective postgraduate engineering options in India. The stipend is valid for the standard duration of the programme (2 years).

IIT Bombay IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 for M.Sc Admission

IIT Bombay's M.Sc programmes in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, and Biotechnology admit students through IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test for Masters). JAM cutoffs are expressed as qualifying scores out of 100, and admission is processed through JOAPS (JAM Online Application Processing System) via multiple counselling rounds.

For 2025, the General category cutoff scores at IIT Bombay were: Physics 52, Chemistry 48, Biotechnology 45, Mathematics 42, and Mathematical Statistics 38. Physics consistently has the highest cutoff, reflecting strong demand driven by research opportunities and pathways into IIT Bombay's PhD programmes.

JAM qualifying scores out of 100. Source: JOAPS 2025 published cutoffs.

The M.Sc programmes at IIT Bombay have a distinct advantage - students have access to the same research labs, faculty, and placement ecosystem as engineering students. M.Sc graduates frequently move into analytics, data science, quantitative finance, and research roles, with competitive placement packages.

IIT Bombay UCEED Cutoff 2025 for B.Des Admission

IIT Bombay's 4-year B.Des programme is offered through the IDC School of Design (formerly Industrial Design Centre, established 1969). Admission is through UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design), followed by a Studio Test that evaluates hands-on design aptitude.

UCEED cutoffs for IIT Bombay B.Des are expressed as closing ranks from the UCEED merit list. For 2025, the General category closing rank was 180, OBC-NCL was 350, EWS was 250, SC was 680, and ST was 950. The closing ranks have remained relatively stable over recent years, with minor fluctuations reflecting changes in applicant pool size and exam difficulty.

UCEED closing ranks from merit list. Source: UCEED/JoSAA counselling results.

The B.Des curriculum at IDC covers product design, interaction design, visual communication, and design research. With only ~20-25 seats per batch, the programme is highly selective. Final admission is based on a combined merit of UCEED score (weighted) and Studio Test performance.

IIT Bombay CAT Cutoff 2025 for MBA (SJMSOM) Admission

The Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM) at IIT Bombay offers a 2-year full-time MBA programme with admission through CAT (Common Admission Test). SJMSOM is among India's top business schools, combining management education with IIT Bombay's technology and innovation ecosystem.

CAT cutoffs for SJMSOM are expressed as percentiles. For 2025, the General category cutoff was 98.5 percentile, EWS was 96, OBC-NCL was 95, SC was 85, and ST was 80. These are shortlisting cutoffs - candidates above the percentile threshold are called for the subsequent selection process.

The SJMSOM selection process weighs multiple factors: CAT score (42.5%), Personal Interview (42.5%), Academic record (10%), and Work experience (5%). This means a marginally lower CAT score can be compensated by strong performance in the interview and a solid academic or professional profile. The MBA batch size is approximately 120 students.

Source: SJMSOM IIT Bombay official admission criteria 2025.

IIT Bombay CEED Cutoff 2025 for M.Des Admission

IIT Bombay's M.Des programmes at the IDC School of Design admit students through CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design). The 2-year M.Des is offered in specialisations including Industrial Design, Communication Design, Interaction Design, Mobility & Vehicle Design, and Animation.

CEED cutoffs are qualifying scores used for shortlisting candidates. For 2025, General category cutoff scores ranged from 42 (Animation) to 48 (Industrial Design). Shortlisted candidates then undergo a studio test and interview at IDC, with final admission based on a composite score of CEED marks, studio test performance, interview assessment, and portfolio review.

CEED qualifying scores. Source: IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay 2025.

IDC is widely regarded as India's premier design institution, and the M.Des programme attracts design graduates from NID, architecture colleges, and engineering backgrounds. The programme emphasises research-led design practice, and many graduates go on to lead design teams at major technology and product companies.

How to Check IIT Bombay Cutoff

Candidates can check the official cutoff data for IIT Bombay through the following steps, depending on the entrance exam:

For JEE Advanced (B.Tech) - via JoSAA:

1. Visit the JoSAA portal at josaa.nic.in after each counselling round.
2. Navigate to "Seat Allotment Result" or "Opening & Closing Ranks" section.
3. Select Institute: "Indian Institute of Technology Bombay".
4. Select Academic Program (e.g., Computer Science and Engineering 4-Year B.Tech).
5. Choose the Seat Type (Gender-Neutral / Female-only) and Round number.
6. The portal displays opening and closing ranks for each category (General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS).

For GATE (M.Tech) - via COAP:

1. Visit coap.iitd.ac.in during the COAP admission cycle (typically June-July).
2. Register/login and fill preferences for IIT Bombay M.Tech specialisations.
3. After each COAP round, check "Offer Status" to see cutoff GATE scores for allotted programmes.
4. Historical cutoffs are published on the IIT Bombay PG admissions page at gate.iitb.ac.in.

For IIT JAM (M.Sc) - via JOAPS:

1. Visit jam.iitb.ac.in (or the organising IIT's portal for the current year).
2. After the JAM exam, register on JOAPS (JAM Online Application Processing System).
3. Fill institute and programme preferences - select IIT Bombay and desired M.Sc subject.
4. Cutoff scores are displayed after each admission round under the "Admission Status" section.

For UCEED/CEED (B.Des/M.Des) - via IDC Admissions:

1. Visit uceed.iitb.ac.in (UCEED) or ceed.iitb.ac.in (CEED) for exam results.
2. After qualifying UCEED/CEED, apply through the respective JoSAA (B.Des) or IDC admissions portal (M.Des).
3. Cutoff ranks/scores are published after the studio test and interview rounds on the IDC website.

For CAT (MBA) - via SJMSOM Admissions:

1. Visit sjmsom.in after the CAT results (typically January).
2. Apply online through the SJMSOM portal if your percentile meets the shortlisting threshold.
3. Shortlist cutoffs are published on the SJMSOM website under "Admissions" → "Shortlisted Candidates".

Tip: Official cutoff data is always released after the final round of each admission cycle. Third-party sources may publish approximate cutoffs earlier, but always cross-check with the official portals listed above for accuracy.