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IIT ECE Round 2 Cutoff 2026
IIT ECE Round 2 Cutoff 2026 was released by JoSAA on June 30, 2026, along with the Round 2 seat allotment result. Electronics and Communication Engineering remains one of the most preferred IIT branches after CSE, especially for students interested in semiconductors, communication systems, electronics, VLSI, embedded systems, and core-tech careers. In Round 2, IIT Roorkee ECE closed at AIR 1,537, while newer IITs such as IIT Bhilai and IIT Dharwad closed beyond AIR 9,000 for the Open Gender-Neutral pool.
IIT ECE Round 2 Opening & Closing Rank
The table below shows IIT-wise ECE Round 2 opening and closing ranks for the standard 4-year B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering programme.
| IIT | Programme | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Roorkee | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 865 | 1,537 |
| IIT Guwahati | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 1,541 | 1,932 |
| IIT ISM Dhanbad | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 2,900 | 5,610 |
| IIT Patna | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4,703 | 5,742 |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 3,866 | 5,832 |
| IIT Dharwad | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4,363 | 9,147 |
| IIT Bhilai | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 7,752 | 9,232 |
IIT Roorkee and IIT Guwahati form the top ECE tier in Round 2, closing below AIR 2,000. IIT ISM Dhanbad, IIT Patna and IIT Bhubaneswar fall in the mid-range, closing around AIR 5,600–5,900. IIT Dharwad and IIT Bhilai provide ECE options for candidates around the 9,000 rank band.
Category-Wise IIT ECE Round 2 Cutoff 2026
The table below shows category-wise closing ranks for IIT ECE Round 2 2026. These are for AI quota and Gender-Neutral pool.
| IIT | Open | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Roorkee | 1,537 | 270 | 749 | 373 | 223 |
| IIT Guwahati | 1,932 | 337 | 899 | 517 | 250 |
| IIT ISM Dhanbad | 5,610 | 789 | 2,035 | 1,313 | 617 |
| IIT Patna | 5,742 | 785 | 2,265 | 1,350 | 627 |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | 5,832 | 816 | 2,128 | 1,187 | 657 |
| IIT Dharwad | 9,147 | 1,341 | 3,285 | 1,866 | 919 |
| IIT Bhilai | 9,232 | 1,312 | 3,402 | 1,836 | 976 |
Category-wise ranks must be read carefully because they are not CRL for reserved categories. For example, IIT Roorkee ECE closed at CRL 1,537 for Open, but the OBC-NCL closing rank was 749 and the SC closing rank was 373. Students should always check the exact seat type, quota and gender pool applicable to them on the official JoSAA portal.
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IIT ECE Round 2 Cutoff 2026 vs Round 1
Round 2 movement in IIT ECE was very limited at the top IITs. IIT Guwahati ECE showed no movement, while IIT Roorkee moved by only 6 ranks. The largest movement was seen at IIT Dharwad, where the closing rank relaxed by 151 ranks from Round 1 to Round 2. Round 1 comparison is based on published JoSAA Round 1 ECE data.
| IIT | Round 1 Closing Rank | Round 2 Closing Rank | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Roorkee | 1,531 | 1,537 | +6 |
| IIT Guwahati | 1,932 | 1,932 | 0 |
| IIT ISM Dhanbad | 5,606 | 5,610 | +4 |
| IIT Patna | 5,664 | 5,742 | +78 |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | 5,807 | 5,832 | +25 |
| IIT Dharwad | 8,996 | 9,147 | +151 |
| IIT Bhilai | 9,188 | 9,232 | +44 |
This shows that IIT ECE seats are relatively stable after Round 1. Candidates targeting IIT Roorkee or IIT Guwahati ECE should not expect major relaxation in later rounds. However, newer IITs such as IIT Dharwad and IIT Bhilai may still show small rank movement in the upcoming rounds.
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Factors Affecting IIT ECE Round 2 Cutoff
| Factor | Impact on IIT ECE Cutoff |
|---|---|
| High demand after CSE | ECE is one of the most preferred branches after CSE, keeping cutoffs tight. |
| Old IIT advantage | IIT Roorkee and IIT Guwahati close much earlier due to stronger reputation, placements and alumni base. |
| Semiconductor and VLSI demand | Rising interest in chips, electronics, embedded systems and communication tech increases ECE demand. |
| Limited seat movement | Top ECE seats show very small Round 1 to Round 2 movement because fewer students leave these choices. |
| Institute reputation | Newer IITs close at higher ranks compared to older IITs, even for the same ECE branch. |
| Float behaviour | Students in the 5,000–9,000 rank band may Float for upgrades, causing small movements in mid and newer IITs. |
Also Read: IIT Madras Round 2 Cutoff 2026, Opening & Closing Rank
IIT ECE Round 2 Cutoff 2026: Conclusion
IIT ECE Round 2 Cutoff 2026 shows that Electronics and Communication Engineering continues to remain one of the most competitive branches after Computer Science. IIT Roorkee and IIT Guwahati stayed in the top cutoff range, closing below AIR 2,000, while IIT ISM Dhanbad, IIT Patna and IIT Bhubaneswar formed the mid-range IIT ECE options.
The Round 1 vs Round 2 comparison also shows that ECE seats do not move much after the first round, especially in older IITs. Students targeting IIT ECE in further JoSAA rounds should track institute-wise cutoff movement carefully and compare Open, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST category ranks before making final choices.
