IIT Kanpur Chemistry (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 7,559 | 9,823 |
| R5 | 8,556 | 11,668 |
Previous years
- 2025: closing 10,482 (R6)
- 2026: closing 11,668 (R5)
Asked constantly
What was the IIT Kanpur Chemistry (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 11,668, with an opening rank of 8,556 under the AI quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
Is IIT Kanpur Chemistry (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) harder to get than IIT Bombay?
No — in 2026, IIT Bombay Chemistry (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) closed at a more competitive rank (7,838) than IIT Kanpur (11,668) 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 9,823 (round 1) to 11,668 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.