How Many Marks Required in JEE Advanced for IIT Bombay

Candidates looking to enroll in IIT Bombay through the JEE Advanced 2025 are required to get marks and ranks that vary depending on which branch and category they choose. IIT Bombay, often included in lists of top engineering colleges in India with an NIRF Rank of 3. IIT Bombay is most famous for its Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) course. The following table lists the marks, opening and closing ranks, and cutoff for JEE Advanced 2025 for all of IIT Bombay's undergraduate programs.

How Many Marks Are Required in JEE Advanced for IIT Bombay (Category-wise Analysis)?

The JEE Advanced cutoff rank list for IIT Bombay (based on categories) gives an idea of how competitive admissions are at the institute. There are different cutoff marks for General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, and ST categories which proves the popularity and toughness of getting into IIT Bombay.

General Category: Usually, to qualify for CSE, candidates need to be placed as one of the top 68 scorers or achieve scores of 285–290 out of 360.

EWS and OBC-NCL Category: Their closing ranks were 23 and 50, respectively and students needed to score from 260 to 280 marks.

SC and ST Category: Between 32 and 13 candidates were placed in the SC and ST categories and they were predicted to have scores between 160 and 180.

Read More: Subject-Wise Cutoff in JEE Advanced 2025

IIT Bombay Branch-Wise Opening and Closing Ranks with Estimated Marks 2025

It is extremely difficult to be admitted to IIT Bombay, especially for the prestigious Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) program. But in the other branches like Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical, you can easily get admission as compared to Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), and Civil Engineering. Although marks can be influenced by the level of the exam and the number of participants every year. 

The tables below give details of various B.Tech courses at IIT Bombay, including the opening ranks, closing ranks, and estimated marks according to previous years’ records.

1. Computer Science & Engineering (B.Tech)

Category	Opening Rank	Closing Rank	Estimated Marks (out of 360)
General -CRL	1	68	285–290
OBC-NCL	24	350	260-270
SC	5	500	170-180
ST	2	230	160-170
EWS	12	120	270–280

2. Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech)

Category	Opening Rank	Closing Rank	Estimated Marks (out of 360)
General -CRL	666	1685	190–210
OBC-NCL	335	367	170–190
SC	920	958	160-180
ST	459	476	100–120
EWS	303	320	90–110

3. Civil Engineering (B.Tech)

Category	Opening Rank	Closing Rank	Estimated Marks (out of 360)
General -CRL	2244	4036	150–170
OBC-NCL	1919	1980	110–140
SC	970	1002	120-140
ST	332	373	70-100
EWS	709	770	130–160

4. Electrical Engineering (B.Tech)

Category	Opening Rank	Closing Rank	Estimated Marks (out of 360)
General -CRL	15	498	230–250
OBC-NCL	320	330	190-220
SC	175	272	200- 230
ST	89	192	140-160
EWS	709	770	210– 230

5. Chemical Engineering (B.Tech)

Category	Opening Rank	Closing Rank	Estimated Marks (out of 360)
General -CRL	645	2546	190–210
OBC-NCL	320	330	150- 170
SC	1309	1339	90-120
ST	779	792	70-100
EWS	476	490	160-190

Read More: JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank 2025

Will 250 Marks in JEE Advanced 2025 Get You into IIT Bombay?

Getting 250 or more marks on your JEE Advanced exam makes you very competitive for IIT Bombay. It might not provide access to Computer Science (CSE), but it offers routes into many other outstanding specialties in engineering. Scoring 250 marks will put you at a very competitive level for the majority of IIT Bombay branches, except CSE in the General category which is usually reserved for students who have a rank in the top 70 (or higher marks). For OBC/EWS and SC/ST candidates, getting to the 250 mark can give them chances in CSE.

Category	Estimated Rank Range	Marks (Out of 360)	Branch Possibilities at IIT Bombay
General	600-800	250	Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Civil
OBC-NCL	300-500	250	Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Chemical.
EWS	300-500	250	Electrical, Electrical Communication Engineering, Aerospace, Chemical.
SC	100-150	250	CSE, Electrical, Electrical Communication Engineering, Aerospace, Chemical
ST	50-120	250	CSE, Electrical, Electrical Communication Engineering, Aerospace, Chemical

Conclusion

 To get into IIT Bombay through JEE Advanced in 2025, you should plan well and know the cutoffs for the branch you prefer and the type of category you belong to. Generally, marks are 250–320 in competitive subjects and it takes higher scores for Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. Each new year, the figures depend on how difficult the exam is and the changes in exam rankings. Watching the official cutoffs and continuing to work hard will help you reach your IIT Bombay goal.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q1: What is the minimum rank required for CSE at IIT Bombay for the General category?

Ans. You usually need to be in the General category's top 68 ranks to qualify and appear in the CSE results. 

Q2: Is it possible to get into IIT Bombay with a rank above 2000?

Ans. Yes, some branches like Civil Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, and Environmental Science are branches where the seats are reserved and closed from 2001. Yet, the major areas of CSE and Electrical Engineering usually finish at or near the top 500.

Q3: Is 75% in Class 12 mandatory for IIT admissions?

Ans. 75% in Class 12 or a position in the top 20 percentile is needed for General and OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS candidates. Candidates from SC/ST/PwD do not need to secure more than 65% to qualify.

Q4: How are the cutoff ranks determined?

Ans. Cutoff depends on how many seats there are, the competitiveness of the exam, how many candidates apply, and their results all impact cutoff ranks.

Q5: What marks are needed for Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay (General Category)?

Ans. A score of 270–300 will probably put you in the range of 150–400 which is considered desirable for Electrical Engineering.