IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2015: Category-Wise Ranks

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Rashmi Sinha
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5 mins readUpdated on Dec 20, 2023 17:13 IST

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur cutoff 2015 was released for several categories, including General, OBC, ST, SC, EWS and PWD. The IIT Kanpur 2015 cutoff was concluded after Round 6 of the JEE Advanced Seat Allotment Result. Scroll down to learn more about the IIT Kanpur category-wise BTech cutoff 2015.   

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IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2015 For General All India Category

During the IIT Kanpur cutoff 2015, the Last Round closing rank for BTech ranged between 207 and 5314 for the General ALL India category candidates. For Round 1 and the Last Round, the closing rank remains the same i.e. 207 for the CSE course. For other BTech courses, candidates can refer to the table given  below: 

Course Round 1 Last Round
Aerospace Engineering 2752 2752
Biological Sciences and Bioengineering 4814 4814
Chemical Engineering 2200 2200
Chemistry (4-Year B.S. Course) 5314 5314
Civil Engineering 2602 2602
Computer Science and Engineering 207 207
Economics (4-Year B.S. Course) 2763 2763
Electrical Engineering 674 674
Materials Science and Engineering 3924 3924
Mathematics and Scientific Computing (4-Year B.S. Course) 1190 1190
Mechanical Engineering 1189 1189
Physics (4-Year B.S. Course) 2545 2545

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IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2015 For OBC All India Category

As per the Last Round closing cutoff for BTech, Computer Science and Engineering has the lowest cutoff as compared to other BTech specialisations. The Last Round closing rank for BTech in CSE was 129 during the IIT Kanpur BTech cutoff 2015. For the rest of the BTech courses, details are given below: 

Q:   What is the JEE Advanced cut off for BTech in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kanpur?

A:

For 2023, cut off was 2940 for General category candidates in All India quota for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering in IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology. For female candidates in general category under All India quota, 6999 was the closing rank. B.Tech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

Q:   What is the cutoff for BTech at IIT Kanpur for other than general categories?

A:

IIT Kanpur cutoff 2023 ranks for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur other than General category are mentioned below: 

  • 146 for OBC
  • 77 for SC
  • 41 for ST
  • 47 for EWS
  • 13 for PWD

While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE Advanced, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

Q:   What has been the trend for cut off in BTech in Electrical Engineering at IIT Kanpur?

A:

The cutoff trend for B.Tech at IIT Kanpur has been decreasing in the recent years. In 2022, the closing rank for B.Tech. under general category for all India quota was 1368. In 2023, it decreased to 1349. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 696 to 788 for OBC, 410 to 581 for SC, 269 to 202 for ST, 287 to 279 for EWS, 109 to 169 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

Course Round 1 Last Round
Aerospace Engineering 1485 1485
Biological Sciences and Bioengineering 2924 2924
Chemical Engineering 1494 1494
Chemistry (4-Year B.S. Course) 3236 3236
Civil Engineering 1362 1362
Computer Science and Engineering 129 129
Economics (4-Year B.S. Course) 1671 1671
Electrical Engineering 427 427
Materials Science and Engineering 2581 2581
Mathematics and Scientific Computing (4-Year B.S. Course) 816 816
Mechanical Engineering 590 590
Physics (4-Year B.S. Course) 2370 2370

IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2015 For SC All India Category

For the SC category candidates under the ALL India Quota, the Round 1 and the Last Round closing rank for BTech ranged from 73 to 1665. Considering the cutoff data mentioned below, the lowest cutoff was for CSE, followed by Mechanical Engineering.  

Course Round 1 Last Round
Aerospace Engineering 624 624
Biological Sciences and Bioengineering 1620 1620
Chemical Engineering 762 762
Chemistry (4-Year B.S. Course) 1665 1665
Civil Engineering 474 474
Computer Science and Engineering 73 73
Economics (4-Year B.S. Course) 1064 1064
Electrical Engineering 228 228
Materials Science and Engineering 1283 1283
Mathematics and Scientific Computing (4-Year B.S. Course) 767 767
Mechanical Engineering 249 249
Physics (4-Year B.S. Course) 1401 1401

IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2015 For ST All India Category

As per the IIT Kanpur 2015 cutoff, CSE was the most competitive specialisation with Round 1 and Last Round closing rank of 59 for the ST category candidates under the ALL India Quota. Comparing the BTech cutoff with other categories, including General and OBC, ST category candidates have the lowest cutoff ranks. Details for the same are tabulated below: 

Course Round 1 Last Round
Aerospace Engineering 447 447
Biological Sciences and Bioengineering 677 677
Chemical Engineering 366 366
Chemistry (4-Year B.S. Course) 755 755
Civil Engineering 149 149
Computer Science and Engineering 59 59
Economics (4-Year B.S. Course) 482 482
Electrical Engineering 136 136
Materials Science and Engineering 753 753
Mathematics and Scientific Computing (4-Year B.S. Course) 638 638
Mechanical Engineering 147 147
Physics (4-Year B.S. Course) 717 717

IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2015 For ST All India Category

IIT Kanpur cutoff 2015 was released for Chemical, Civil, CSE, Electrical, Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering. Among these, CSE was the most competitive specialization with Round 1 and Last Round closing rank of 6.

Q:   What is the JEE Advanced cut off for BTech in CSE at IIT Kanpur?

A:

IIT Kanpur BTech cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the BTech cutoff scores ranged between 248 and, 10037 for the General AII India category students. Among all the BTech specialisations, BTech in CSE is the most competitive specialisation. The Last Round for Computer Science and Engineering is 248 for the General AI category.

Furthermore, according to IIT Kanpur OBC AI category cutoff 2024, the Last Round closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering is 129. In addition, the cutoff varied from 129 to 4405 in the OBC category. For more information, click here.

 

Q:   What is the IIT Indore JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 for BTech courses?

A:

IIT Indore BTech cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the BTech cutoff scores ranged between 1354 and, 10094 for the General AII India category students. Among all the BTech specialisations, BTech in CSE is the most competitive specialisation. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, candidates seeking admission to Indian Institute of Technology Indore must secure a maximum rank upto 10094.

Furthermore, according to IIT Indore OBC AI category cutoff 2024, the Last Round closing ranks varied from 604 to 4313. For more information, click here.

 

Q:   What has been the trend for cut off in BTech in Chemical Engineering in IIT Kanpur?

A:

The cutoff trend for BTech at IIT Kanpur has been decreasing in the recent years. In 2022, the closing rank for BTech under General category for all India quota was 4649. In 2023, it decreased to 4344. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 2034 to 2208 for OBC, 1281 to 1139 for SC, 678 to 706 for ST, 762 to 758 for EWS. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

Q:   What is the JEE Advanced cut off for BTech in Civil Engineering in IIT Kanpur?

A:

IIT Kanpur cutoff 2023 was 6116 for General category candidates in All India quota for BTech in Civil Engineering. For female candidates in general category under All India quota, 12621 was the closing rank. B.Tech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant. 

IIT Kanpur admissions 2024 are based on JEE Main 2024 ranks followed by JEE Advanced ranks and further followed by JoSAA Counselling. Candidates seeking admission to IIT Kanpur BTech  course must appear for JEE Main and JEE Advanced in order to be eligible for further admission process. 

 

Q:   What GATE score is required for M.Tech admission at IIT Kanpur?

A:

As per the details collated from various sources on the internet, a student must have a GATE rank up to 200 or below for admission to M.Tech at IIT Kanpur.  While there is no minimum GATE score for IIT admission, the minimum rank/ score requirement depends completely on the individual institutes participating in the admission process. However, keeping the past cut off trends in mind, candidates must score a GATE rank of up to or below 200 and their minimum GATE score must be between 400-800. The closing ranks of GATE COAP 2022 for the General All India category are as follows:

Course

COAP Round 9 score (General-All India) 2022

Microelectronics and VLSI

717

Control and Automation

678

Power Engineering

650

Course Round 1 Last Round
Chemical Engineering 73 73
Civil Engineering 58 58
Computer Science and Engineering 6 6
Electrical Engineering 18 18
Materials Science and Engineering 78 78
Mechanical Engineering 34 34

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IIT Kanpur Cutoff 2015 FAQs

Q. What is IIT Kanpur cutoff 2016?

A. IIT Kanpur cutoff for the Btech course is based on JEE Advanced scores followed by the JoSAA Counselling. Tabulated below is the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for IIT Kanpur 2016 for the General category candidates for All India Quota for top BTech courses:

Course Round 1 Last Round
Computer Science and Engineering 207 207
Electrical Engineering 674 674
Mechanical Engineering 1189 1189

Q. How much rank should I get in JEE Advanced so that I can get CS branch in IIT Kanpur? I am from the general category.

A. During the IIT Kanpur cutoff 2015, the Last Round closing rank for BTech ranged between 207 and 5314 for the General All India category candidates. For Round 1 and the Last Round, the closing rank remains the same i.e. 207 for the CSE course. 

Course Round 1 Last Round
Computer Science and Engineering 207 207

Q. What is IIT Kanpur cutoff for OBC candidates?

A. As per the Last Round closing cutoff for BTech, Computer Science and Engineering has the lowest cutoff as compared to other BTech specialisations. The Last Round closing rank for BTech in CSE was 129 during the IIT Kanpur BTech cutoff 2015. Tabulated below is the Round 1 and the Last Round clsoing ranks for IIT Kanpur cutoff 2015 for the OBC category: 

Course Round 1 Last Round
Civil Engineering 1362 1362
Computer Science and Engineering 129 129
Electrical Engineering 427 427
Materials Science and Engineering 2581 2581
Mechanical Engineering 590 590

Q. What is IIT Kanpur cutoff for BTech CSE?

A. Tabulated below is the category-wise IIT Kanpur cutoff 2015 for All India Quota for the BTech CSE:

Category Round 1 Closing Rank Last Round Closing Rank
General 207 207
OBC 129 129
SC 73 73
ST 59 59
PwD 6 6

Q. What rank in JEE Advanced will get me a seat at IIT Kanpur. I am from SC category?

A. For the SC category candidates under the All India Quota, the Round 1 and the Last Round closing rank for BTech ranged from 73 to 1665. Tabulated below is the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for top BTech courses for IIT Kanpur cutoff 2015 for the SC category?  

Course Round 1 Last Round
Chemical Engineering 762 762
Civil Engineering 474 474
Computer Science and Engineering 73 73
Electrical Engineering 228 228
Materials Science and Engineering 1283 1283
Mechanical Engineering 249 249

Q. What is IIT Kanpur cutoff for BTech Electrical Engineering?

A. Tabulated below is the Round 1 and the Last Round clsoing rank for IIT Kanpur cutoff 2015 for all the different categories for BTech Electrical Engineering:

Category Round 1 Closing Rank Last Round Closing Rank
General 674 674
OBC 427 427
SC 73 73
ST 136 136
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