JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff for IIT Bombay released: 56,880 candidates qualified

In short

The JEE Advanced 2026 exam was conducted on May 17, 2026, with results and official cutoffs released by IIT Roorkee on June 1, 2026.
A total of 179,694 candidates appeared in both papers, with 56,880 qualifying, including 10,107 female candidates.
The General category qualifying cutoff for JEE Advanced 2026 is 92 marks out of 360, representing 25.56% aggregate.
IIT Bombay's Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) had a General category closing rank of 65 in JoSAA 2026 Rounds 1 to 5.
Admission to IIT Bombay requires a minimum of 75% marks in Class 12 or being in the top 20% of the board, with 65% for SC/ST candidates.

IIT Roorkee released the official JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff marks and ranks for admission to IIT Bombay on June 1, 2026, following the examination held on May 17, 2026. The results, along with the detailed cutoffs, were made available on the official portal, jeeadv.ac.in.

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A total of 179,694 candidates appeared in both papers of JEE Advanced 2026, with 56,880 candidates successfully qualifying, including 10,107 female candidates. These cutoffs are crucial for candidates seeking admission to various undergraduate engineering branches at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB), located in Powai, Mumbai.

JEE Advanced 2026 Qualifying Cutoff Marks

The qualifying cutoff for JEE Advanced 2026 varied across different categories, as announced by IIT Roorkee. For the General category (CRL), candidates needed to secure 92 marks out of a total of 360, which translates to an aggregate of 25.56%. This marks a slight decrease from the 93 marks cutoff in 2025, indicating a slightly more demanding paper this year.

The JEE Advanced 2026 paper was generally rated Moderate to Difficult, with Paper 2 being more challenging than Paper 1. Mathematics and Physics were identified as the toughest sections, while Chemistry was considered the most accessible subject. The total marks for JEE Advanced 2026 were 360, split equally between Paper 1 and Paper 2 (180 marks each).

Category	Minimum Aggregate Marks (Out of 360)	Aggregate Percentage
General (CRL)	92	25.56%
OBC-NCL	82	22.78%
GEN-EWS	82	22.78%
SC	46	12.78%
ST	46	12.78%
CRL-PwD	46	12.78%
OBC-NCL-PwD	46	12.78%
GEN-EWS-PwD	46	12.78%
SC-PwD	46	12.78%
ST-PwD	46	12.78%
Preparatory Course (PC)	23	6.39%

IIT Bombay Branch-Wise Closing Ranks for 2026

Admission to IIT Bombay’s various engineering branches is determined by the JEE Advanced ranks and subsequent JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling rounds. For the General category, IIT Bombay’s Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) had a closing rank of 65 in JoSAA 2026 Rounds 1 to 5. This branch consistently has the highest demand due to its legacy, limited seats (approximately 110–120), and topper preference.

Other popular branches also saw competitive closing ranks. Electrical Engineering closed at a General category rank of 400 in JoSAA 2026 Round 1 and Round 2. Mechanical Engineering had a closing rank of 1,852, Chemical Engineering at 2,750, and Civil Engineering at 4,376 for the General category in JoSAA 2026 Round 1 and Round 2. These cutoffs vary each year based on factors such as the number of applicants, exam difficulty, and seat availability.

Branch	AIR (Gen)	AIR (OBC)	AIR (SC)	Est. Marks (Gen)
CSE	65–80	30–40	20–30	285–310 marks
Electrical Engineering	280–360	100–140	70–100	250–270 marks
Engineering Physics	450–550	160–200	110–150	240–255 marks
Mechanical Engineering	600–800	220–290	150–200	230–245 marks
Chemical Engineering	1,800–2,400	700–900	380–480	200–215 marks

Eligibility and Fee Structure for IIT Bombay

Beyond the JEE Advanced ranks, candidates seeking admission to IIT Bombay must also meet specific academic eligibility criteria. A minimum of 75% marks in Class 12 or being in the top 20% of their respective board is required for admission, with a relaxed criterion of 65% for SC/ST candidates. IIT Bombay, established in 1958, is a premier institution, recognized with a QS World University Ranking of 129 in 2026 and an NIRF Overall Ranking of 3 in 2025.

The fee structure for IIT Bombay includes various components. The total fees per semester amount to ₹1,34,150, which includes a tuition fee of ₹1,00,000. Hostel fees per semester total ₹42,450, covering seat rent, electricity, water, and a mess advance. Both semester fees include one-time refundable caution money components.

Particulars	Amount
Caution Money (One-Time, Refundable)	₹10,000
One-Time Fees	₹16,000
Tuition Fee (per Semester)	₹1,00,000
Other Fees (per Semester)	₹8,150
Total	₹1,34,150

Particulars	Amount
Mess Caution Money (One-Time, Refundable)	₹5,000
Hostel Seat Rent (per Semester)	₹2,750
Electricity & Water Charges (per Semester)	₹4,000
Other Fees (per Semester)	₹8,200
Mess Advance (per Semester)	₹22,500
Total	₹42,450

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