IIT Kharagpur Chemistry (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) — OPEN Cutoff 2026
Round-by-round, 2026
| Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 9,137 | 13,251 |
| R5 | 10,041 | 14,760 |
Previous years
- 2025: closing 12,321 (R6)
- 2026: closing 14,760 (R5)
Asked constantly
What was the IIT Kharagpur Chemistry (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) OPEN closing rank in 2026?
The final-round (round 5) closing rank was 14,760, with an opening rank of 10,041 under the AI quota (JoSAA). This is previous-year, indicative data — the official JoSAA PDF is the ground truth.
Is IIT Kharagpur 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 Kharagpur (14,760) 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 13,251 (round 1) to 14,760 (round 5).
Source basis: JoSAA official records. Figures are previous-year and verified. Not an admission guarantee.