IIT Madras Cutoff 2018: Check Category-wise JEE Advanced Cutoff Ranks

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Rashmi Sinha
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7 mins readUpdated on Dec 5, 2025 12:10 IST
IIT Madras cutoff 2018 for the B.Tech course in the General category was quite competitive, with the Last Round closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering being 200. The BTech in Electrical Engineering and B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Dual Degree) were also popular specializations.

IIT Madras cutoff 2018 for B.Tech course in General category was quite competitive, with Last Round closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering being 200. BTech in Electrical Engineering and B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Dual Degree) were also popular specializations, with Last Round closing ranks of 568 and 1024, respectively. See below table for IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2018 for various categories:

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  • IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For General All India Category
  • IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For General All India Female Category
  • IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For OBC All India Category
  • IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For OBC All India Female Category
  • IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For SC All India Category
  • IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For SC All India Female Category
  • IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For ST All India Category
  • IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For ST All India Category
  • IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For PWD All India Category
  • IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For PWD All India Female Category
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IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For General All India Category 

For the General AI category students, the IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2018 ranged between 200 and 6613 for the Last Round. Considering the last round, BTech in CSE was the most competitive specialisation, while the least competitive one was BTech in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (Dual Degree). For other courses, refer to the table below: 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Aerospace Engineering

2493

2706

Aerospace Engineering(Dual Degree)

3067

3704

Biological Engineering(Dual Degree)

6156

6383

Chemical Engineering

2495

2655

Chemical Engineering(Dual Degree)

3156

3425

Civil Engineering

3556

3748

Civil Engineering(Dual Degree)

4419

5152

Computer Science and Engineering

200

200

Electrical Engineering

560

568

Electrical Engineering(Dual Degree)

969

1024

Engineering Design(Dual Degree)

3627

3639

Engineering Physics

1609

1743

Mechanical Engineering

1304

1333

Mechanical Engineering(Dual Degree)

1948

2132

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

4016

4218

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering(Dual Degree)

4500

5802

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

5192

5830

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (Dual Degree)

6256

6613

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Q:   How much rank should I score to get a seat at IIT Madras?
A: 

IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 1, wherein, B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering is the most competitive specialsiation with a closing rank of 171 for the General AII India category students. The least competitive course is B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering with a cutoff rank of 6926. So, candidates seeking admission to any of the BTech course must secure a rank upto 171 to be eligible for IIT Madras 

IIT Madras admissio to the BTech course is based on JEE Advanced scores, followed by JoSAA counselling process. 

Q:   Who is eligible for IIT Madras courses?
A: 

IIT Madras eligibility for each course-level is different. Students need to meet the basic admission requirements to get a seat at IIT Madras. The basic eligibility requirements for IIT Madras programmes are as below:

  • For IIT Madras UG Engineering courses - Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 75% and Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects
  • For IIT Madras PG courses - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. The minimum marks may vary depending on the course.
Q:   Is JEE exam mandatory for BSc at IIT Madras?
A: 

No, JEE exams are not mandatory for BSc admissions at IIT Madras. Candidates who wish to take admissions into the BSc course at IIT Madras must appear for IISER entrance examination. The admissions into IIT Madras BSc courses are decided on merit basis where, the scores obtained by candidates in the IISER entrance exam are taken into account to decide the admissions.

Q:   What is the JEE Main 2026 exam date for Session 2 ?
A: 

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam takes place in the month of April every year. Whereas, the application form for Session 2 will be available on the JEE Mains website. The exam is conducted by NTA.

IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For General All India Female Category 

During the IIT Madras 2018 cutoff for the General AII India Female category students, BTech in CSE has the lowest cutoff as compared to other specialisations. For the Female category, the competition is low as compared to the General AII India category. 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Aerospace Engineering

4847

4847

Aerospace Engineering(Dual Degree)

5938

5938

Biological Engineering(Dual Degree)

8566

8566

Chemical Engineering

4928

4938

Chemical Engineering(Dual Degree)

6090

6109

Civil Engineering

6867

7061

Civil Engineering(Dual Degree)

8368

8734

Computer Science and Engineering

417

417

Electrical Engineering

1143

1143

Electrical Engineering(Dual Degree)

1759

1759

Engineering Design(Dual Degree)

6037

6037

Engineering Physics

4076

4076

Mechanical Engineering

2819

2819

Mechanical Engineering(Dual Degree)

4398

5301

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

7691

7691

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering(Dual Degree)

8766

8766

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

9353

10137

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering(Dual Degree)

10428

10428

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IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For OBC All India Category 

As per the IIT Madras 2018 cutoff for OBC category in AII India Quota, the Last Round cutoff ranged between 89 and 3744. Considering the Last Round cutoff, BTech in CSE was the most competitive and Biological Engineering (Dual Degree) was the least competitive course at IIT Madras in 2018. For the rest of the specialisations, refer to the below table: 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Aerospace Engineering

1218

1268

Aerospace Engineering(Dual Degree)

1420

1621

Biological Engineering(Dual Degree)

3488

3744

Chemical Engineering

1324

1346

Chemical Engineering(Dual Degree)

1642

1683

Civil Engineering

1377

1433

Civil Engineering(Dual Degree)

1706

1780

Computer Science and Engineering

89

89

Electrical Engineering

262

279

Electrical Engineering(Dual Degree)

494

494

Engineering Design(Dual Degree)

1713

1792

Engineering Physics

785

785

Mechanical Engineering

569

581

Mechanical Engineering(Dual Degree)

858

860

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

1984

1984

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering(Dual Degree)

2385

2385

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

2596

2606

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering(Dual Degree)

2614

2770

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the IIT Madras cutoff for all categories in JEE Advanced 2025?
A: 

IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 was released up to Round 6 for B.Tech. admission across different categories of students belonging to the AI quota. Students can refer to the table below to view the cutoff range across different categories. 

CategoryJEE Advanced 2025 Cutoff Range (Covering all rounds)
General171 - 7433
OBC87 -  2403
SC43 - 2009
ST28 - 1076
EWS29 - 1476
PWD9 - 227
Q:   How much GATE score is required for IIT Madras?
A: 

Candidates seeking for admission to M.Tech at IIT Madras, candidates must pass graduation with minimum 60% aggregate as the minimum eligibility criteria for General category candidtaes.

In addition to this, candidates must also qualify GATE exam with a valid score. The cutoff may fluctuate every year, as it depends upon multiple factors. As per witnessing the last three years' closing cutoff for M.Tech course at IIT Madras, the highest closing ranks have been between 500 to 800 made for all top specialisations.

Predict your chances of getting a seat to M.Tech course at IIT Madras.

Q:   Can I do M.Tech in IIT Madras without GATE?
A: 

No, to get admission into IIT Madras MTech course, students have to appear for the GATE exam. This is a part of minimum eligibility criteria for M.Tech course admissions. After clearing the GATE exam, the students are selected on the basis of merit list. The students have to obtain a minimum of 60% in their UG course to be eligiblr for admisison. 

Q:   Can I get admission to IIT Madras for BTech in Civil Engineering if my rank is between 5000 and 10000?
A: 

For last year, the closing rank for BTech in Civil Engineering was 6106 which is very close to this range. This was for the General category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission to IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology.

IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For OBC All India Female Category 

During the IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2018 for the OBC AI Female category students, the Last Round cutoff was higher than OBC AII India category students making it less competitive for female students to get admission at IIT Madras in 2018 for the BTech in CSE course. For BTech in CSE, the Round 1 and the Last Round closing rank stood at 149 for the OBC AII India Female category candidates. 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Aerospace Engineering

2124

2124

Biological Engineering(Dual Degree)

5614

5614

Chemical Engineering

2779

2779

Civil Engineering

2582

2673

Civil Engineering(Dual Degree)

3343

3343

Computer Science and Engineering

149

149

Electrical Engineering

201

201

Electrical Engineering(Dual Degree)

752

752

Engineering Design(Dual Degree)

3177

3177

Engineering Physics

1618

1618

Mechanical Engineering

1176

1176

Mechanical Engineering(Dual Degree)

2711

2711

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

4056

4056

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering(Dual Degree)

4262

4262

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

4004

4004

IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For SC All India Category 

For the SC category students, the IIT Madras cutoff 2018 for BTech in CSE was 63 for both Round 1 and the Last Round in AII India Quota. For more details, refer to the table given below: 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Aerospace Engineering

749

798

Aerospace Engineering(Dual Degree)

910

910

Biological Engineering(Dual Degree)

1760

1845

Chemical Engineering

811

839

Chemical Engineering(Dual Degree)

950

1003

Civil Engineering

568

568

Civil Engineering(Dual Degree)

860

867

Computer Science and Engineering

63

63

Electrical Engineering

152

152

Electrical Engineering(Dual Degree)

450

450

Engineering Design(Dual Degree)

1167

1198

Engineering Physics

792

792

Mechanical Engineering

294

302

Mechanical Engineering(Dual Degree)

598

641

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

1121

1121

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering(Dual Degree)

1253

1296

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

1441

1582

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering(Dual Degree)

1609

1609

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the JAM rank required for IIT Madras MSc admission?
A: 

JAM 2023 concluded after round 4 which was released on July 7. As per the latest year JAM cutoff, the opening and closing ranks ranges between 1 and 262, including all the MSc specialisations. So, to be eligible for IIT Madras MSc course, candidates must secure a rank between 1 to 300 for General category. To know the JAM 2023 cutoff for IIT Madras along with the previosu year trends, candidates can refer to the table given below: 

Course202120222023
MSc in Physics– / –– / –228
MSc in Mathematics151222228
MSc in Chemistry248238262
Q:   Which branch at IIT Madras has the highest cutoff?
A: 

IIT Madras cutoff 2026 was released for round 1 for admission to the MS course based on the IIT JAM entrance examination. 

Based on round 1 for the General AI category, the highest cutoff (most competitive) course was for the M.Sc. in Physics course, with the cutoff being 157. To know the most competitive course and its cutoff for other categories, students can refer to the table below. 

CategoryCourseIIT Madras cutoff 2026
GeneralM.Sc. in Physics157
OBCM.Sc. in Physics351
SCM.Sc. in Mathematics897
STM.Sc. in Mathematics956
EWSM.Sc. in Physics340
PWDM.Sc. in Physics3149
Q:   What is the IIT Madras category-wise cutoff for MSc?
A: 

IIT Madras MSc cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to the MSc course and its various branches for different All India quota categories. Students can refer to the table below to know the IIT Madras cutoff 2026.

CategoryIIT Madras cutoff 2026
General157 - 205
OBC351 - 396
SC897 - 1226
ST956 - 2437
PWD3149 - 5485
EWS340 - 515
Q:   What are the category-wise cutoffs in the GATE COAP exam (for top courses) to qualify for IIT Madras?
A: 

IIT Madras accepts GATE COAP exam scores to offer M.Tech courses to the candidates belonging to All India categories. During the IIT Madras M.Tech cutoff 2022, the cutoff score released between 432 and 877 for the General AI category candidates. For top programs such as CSE, Micro Electronics and VLSI Design, and Integrated Circuits and Systems, the General AI quota cutoff stood at 820, 831, and 877, respectively. For the same course, the category-wise cutoffs are presented in the table below:

CategoriesCSEMicro Electronics and VLSI DesignIntegrated Circuits and Systems
General820831877
OBC722741810
SC571624637
ST416462535
PWD476500557
EWS757808871

IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For SC All India Female Category 

During the IIT Madras SC category cutoff 2018, the Round 1 and the Last Round closing cutoff was 244 for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering. For rest of the BTech courses, candidates can refer to the below table.

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Aerospace Engineering

688

1300

Aerospace Engineering(Dual Degree)

1300

1959

Biological Engineering(Dual Degree)

1992

1992

Chemical Engineering

635

635

Chemical Engineering(Dual Degree)

1585

1585

Civil Engineering

585

585

Civil Engineering(Dual Degree)

1682

1682

Computer Science and Engineering

244

244

Electrical Engineering

269

269

Electrical Engineering(Dual Degree)

336

336

Engineering Design(Dual Degree)

2467

2467

Mechanical Engineering

583

583

Mechanical Engineering(Dual Degree)

672

672

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

1117

1117

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

1387

1387

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering(Dual Degree)

2717

2717

IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For ST All India Category 

IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 was released for several BTech specializations for the ST All India Category. The cutoff ranks for these specializations ranged between 37 and 869, with the highest cutoff being for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering. The least competitive specialisation was Biological Engineering (Dual Degree) with a closing cutoff of 869

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Aerospace Engineering

387

416

Aerospace Engineering(Dual Degree)

252

252

Biological Engineering(Dual Degree)

869

869

Chemical Engineering

609

609

Chemical Engineering(Dual Degree)

738

738

Civil Engineering

182

209

Civil Engineering(Dual Degree)

294

359

Computer Science and Engineering

37

37

Electrical Engineering

86

86

Electrical Engineering(Dual Degree)

282

282

Engineering Design(Dual Degree)

785

785

Engineering Physics

688

709

Mechanical Engineering

95

103

Mechanical Engineering(Dual Degree)

356

395

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

676

676

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering(Dual Degree)

-

429

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

786

786

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering(Dual Degree)

35

35

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for Integrated BTech + M.Tech in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering) at IIT Madras?
A: 

The opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 5365 and closing rank was 5374. The cutoffs are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 8323 and 8618. Admission to Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Engineering Design (Automotive Engineering) in IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Q:   What is the required score in IIT JAM to get admission in IIT Madras for M.Sc in Physics or M.Sc in Mathematics?
A: 

IIT Madras JAM Cutoff 2024 was concluded for MSc admission. The Cutoff was released for different categories under the AI Quota. For the MSc in Physics, the cutoff for the General AI Category closed at 173. For admission to MSc in Mathematics, the cutoff rank for the General AI category closed at 211.

Q:   Can I do an MSc at IIT Madras?
A: 

Yes, you can do an MSc at IIT Madras. The institute offers a two-year postgraduate degree for this course. Students can pursue the course in the field of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Those looking to enrol in IIT Madras MSc need to clear JAM exam. Interested candidates can visit the official website of IITM to know more about the course. 

Q:   What are the qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026?
A: 

Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026, also called qualifying percentile for JEE Mains will be announced by the NTA along with the JEE Main 2026 session 2 result. Candidates must note that qualifying percentile for JEE Mains 2026 is the minimum percentile required to appear in JEE Advanced 2026. For admission to NIT or IIITs, there is no provision of qualifying marks in JEE Mains 2026 and admission is given based on All India Rank in JEE Mains exam. NTA will announce JEE Mains 2026 All India rank in April after session 2 exam results. 

IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For ST All India Category 

For the IIT Madras 2018 cutoff for the ST AII India category students, the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks are tabulated below. As per the data given below, BTech in CSE was the most competitive specialisation. 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Chemical Engineering

236

236

Chemical Engineering(Dual Degree)

194

194

Civil Engineering(Dual Degree)

207

207

Computer Science and Engineering

54

54

Electrical Engineering(Dual Degree)

300

300

Engineering Design(Dual Degree)

299

299

Engineering Physics

838

374

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering(Dual Degree)

365

677

IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For PWD All India Category 

Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the IIT Chennai cutoff 2018 for the PWD category students in AII India Quota. 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Aerospace Engineering

48

48

Civil Engineering

111

111

Computer Science and Engineering

4

4

Electrical Engineering

29

29

Electrical Engineering(Dual Degree)

34

34

Engineering Design(Dual Degree)

95

95

Mechanical Engineering

101

101

Mechanical Engineering(Dual Degree)

80

80

IIT Madras Cutoff 2018 For PWD All India Female Category 

For PWD, the cutoff was released for Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Among all these specialisations, BTech in Mechanical Engineering was the most competitive course with a Last Round closing rank of 62. 

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

Civil Engineering

104

104

Electrical Engineering

79

79

Mechanical Engineering

62

62

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