Closing ranks by branch
Each number is the last JEE Advanced rank that got a seat. Open and female-only columns use the Common Rank List; EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST columns use category ranks. All columns are gender-neutral seats unless marked female.
| Programme | General 2026 | General 2025 | General, female | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing | 743 | – | 2,954 | 153 | 567 | 320 | 231 |
| Mechanics and Computing | 1,967 | – | 4,488 | 383 | 923 | 535 | 400 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 3,901 | – | 4,716 | 769 | 1,942 | 1,061 | 516 |
| B.Tech in Materials Science and Engineering | 4,912 | – | 6,524 | 918 | 2,323 | 1,482 | 720 |
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Source: JoSAA opening and closing ranks, 2026 round 5 and 2025 round 6. A P after a rank means a preparatory-list rank. – means no seat of that kind.
Closing ranks change every year. They depend on how many students apply and how they fill choices. A rank a little worse than last year's closing rank still has a real chance, especially in later rounds.
Questions students ask
What rank is needed for IISc Bangalore?
For General students, the last open seat (All India quota, gender-neutral) closed at JEE Advanced rank 4,912 in JoSAA 2026. The top branches need a much better rank; see the table.
Is IISc Bangalore admission through JEE Main or JEE Advanced?
JEE Advanced, through JoSAA counselling. You also need to clear the JEE Advanced qualifying cutoff and the 75% Class 12 rule.