JEE Main Cutoff 2026 for IIT Bombay
| Updated On - Apr 29, 2026
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) is ranked as India’s premier engineering institution. The JEE Main cutoff 2026 for IIT Bombay has not been released yet. In 2025, BTech CSE was the most competitive branch with a closing rank of 66 for the General category.
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The expected JEE Main closing rank for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) for the General category is 62-68.
- For Electrical Engineering (EE) and Mechanical Engineering (ME), the expected closing ranks for the General category is 350- 400 and 1600- 1700, respectively.
- The JEE Main cutoff 2026 for IIT Bombay for Civil Engineering is expected to be 3800- 4000. In 2025, the JEE Main cutoff for the General category was 4250.
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Expected JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for IIT Bombay- Category Wise
The JEE Main cutoff 2026 for IIT Bombay differs for each category. The General category rank is the lowest and is expected to be under 60 for CSE.
Expected JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for IIT Bombay- General Category
| Category | Safe Rank for CSE | Safe Rank for Core Branches |
|---|---|---|
| General | Under 60 | Under 1800 |
Expected JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for IIT Bombay- OBC Category
| Category | Safe Rank for CSE | Safe Rank for Core Branches |
|---|---|---|
| OBC- NCL | Under 50 | Under 1200 |
Expected JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for IIT Bombay- EWS Category
| Category | Safe Rank for CSE | Safe Rank for Core Branches |
|---|---|---|
| EWS | Under 20 | Under 500 |
Expected JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for IIT Bombay- SC Category
| Category | Safe Rank for CSE | Safe Rank for Core Branches |
|---|---|---|
| SC | Under 25 | Under 900 |
| ST | Under 15 | Under 500 |
Expected JEE Main 2026 Cutoff for IIT Bombay- ST Category
| Category | Safe Rank for CSE | Safe Rank for Core Branches |
|---|---|---|
| ST | Under 15 | Under 500 |
FAQs
Ques. What is the expected JEE Main cutoff 2026 for IIT Bombay for the General category?
Ans. The JEE Main cutoff for IIT Bombay is higher for the General category in comparison to other categories. In 2025, the JEE Main cutoff was 66. Thus, the JEE Main 2026 cutoff is expected to be between 60 to 65 for CSE.
Ques. What is the expected JEE Main 2026 core branches cutoff for IIT Bombay for the EWS category?
Ans. For the core branches, the JEE Main cutoff 2026 is expected to be under 500 for the EWS category. For CSE, the cutoff will be under 20.
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JEE Main Previous Years’ Cutoff for IIT Bombay
Students can check the JEE Main previous year cutoff for IIT Bombay for the top branches provided below.
- In 2025, the JEE Main CSE cutoff was 66.
- In 2024, the JEE Main CSE cutoff was recorded to be 68.
- The JEE Main CSE cutoff for IIT Bombay was 67 in 2023.
JEE Main 2025 Cutoff for IIT Bombay
| Branches | Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 66 |
| Electrical Engineering | 433 |
| B.S. in Mathematics | 1067 |
| B.Tech+ M.Tech in Electrical Engineering | 841 |
JEE Main 2024 Cutoff for IIT Bombay
| Branches | Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 68 |
| Electrical Engineering | 496 |
| B.S. in Mathematics | 1191 |
| B.Tech+ M.Tech in Electrical Engineering | 841 |
JEE Main 2023 Cutoff for IIT Bombay
| Branches | Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 67 |
| Electrical Engineering | 481 |
| B.S. in Mathematics | 1704 |
| B.Tech+ M.Tech in Electrical Engineering | 981 |
FAQs
Ques. Has the JEE Main CSE cutoff for IIT Bombay declined over the years?
Ans. No, the JEE Main CSE cutoff for IIT Bombay has not declined over the years. However, it has been fluctuating between 66 to 68, from 2025- 2023. Thus, this gives a clear idea that the CSE cutoff will be between 65- 69.
Ques. Which engineering branch at IIT Bombay has the lowest JEE Main cutoff?
Ans. The B.S. in Mathematics branch at IIT Bombay has the lowest JEE Main cutoff. In 2025, the JEE Main BS cutoff was 1067, in 2024 it was 1191 and in 2023, the JEE Main BS cutoff was 1704.
JEE Main Previous Years’ Closing Ranks
The JEE Main previous year closing ranks for the top branches have been shared below.
| Branch | 2025 Closing Rank | 2024 Closing Rank |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 66 | 63 |
| Electrical Engineering | 450 | 442 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1820 | 1790 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 2420 | 2380 |
| Civil Engineering | 4350 | 4290 |
JEE Main Cutoff 2026 for IIT Bombay FAQs
Ques. Can I get into IIT Bombay with only a JEE Main score only?
Ans. No, IIT Bombay does not accept only JEE Main scores for admission. Students must have JEE Advanced scores for admission after clearing the JEE Main cutoff. The final seat allotment is done through the JoSAA counselling based on JEE Advanced rank and not JEE Main rank.
Ques. Is there a separate JEE Main cutoff for each category?
Ans. Yes, JEE Main and JEE Advanced both have category-wise cutoffs. The reserved categories such as OBC, SC, ST, and EWS have comparatively lower JEE Main cutoff than the General category. Computer Science and Engineering consistently has higher cutoffs.
Ques. What JEE Advanced rank is required for IIT Bombay?
Ans. The required JEE Advanced rank for admission in IIT Bombay depends on the branch selected. For top branches such as CSE or EE, JEE Main ranks under 100 are usually required. For other core branches, ranks up to 2000–3000 may still get a seat.
Ques. What JEE Main percentile is required in JEE Main 2026 to qualify for JEE Advanced?
Ans. The qualifying percentile for JEE Advanced varies each year based on difficulty level. Generally, the top 2.5 lakh candidates qualify for JEE Advanced. For the General category, the JEE Main cutoff is usually around 88- 92.
Ques. Can I get IIT Bombay with 600 rank in JEE Advanced?
Ans. No, a 600 rank in JEE Advanced is sufficient to get admission in IIT Bombay. However, students will not get the top branches such as Computer Science and Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Students have a good chance of getting admission in the Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Metallurgy and other branches.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.