IIT (BHU) Varanasi Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 15,019 | 26,220 |
| R5 | 21,225 | 28,480 |
Previous years
- 2025: closing 20,792 (R6)
- 2026: closing 28,480 (R5)
Asked constantly
What was the IIT (BHU) Varanasi Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 28,480, with an opening rank of 21,225 under the AI quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
Is IIT (BHU) Varanasi Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture) harder to get than IIT Roorkee?
No — in 2026, IIT Roorkee Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture) closed at a more competitive rank (19,389) than IIT (BHU) Varanasi (28,480) for OPEN.
Do cutoffs change between rounds?
Yes — closing ranks typically relax in later rounds as seats free up. In 2026, this programme moved from 26,220 (round 1) to 28,480 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.