JEE Main Cutoff for IIITs is released by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) after each round of counselling. The cutoff determines the minimum rank required for admission to various Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) across India. A total of 26 IIITs participate in JoSAA counselling with approximately 9,940 seats available for the 2025-26 academic session. Admission to IIITs is based solely on JEE Main scores, and JEE Advanced qualification is not required.
The IIIT JEE Main cutoff varies based on institute reputation, course popularity, category, and seat availability. Top IIITs like IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Delhi, and IIIT Bangalore have the most competitive cutoffs, with CSE closing ranks below 10,000 for General category. Candidates can check institute-wise, branch-wise, and category-wise cutoffs on this page.
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IIIT JEE Main Cut off: Quick Overview
Parameter
Details
Conducting Authority
Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA)
Official Website
josaa.nic.in
Exam Accepted
JEE Main 2026
Total Participating IIITs
26 Institutes
Total IIIT Seats (2025)
9,940
Cutoff Type
Opening and Closing Ranks
Counselling Rounds
6 JoSAA Rounds + CSAB Special Rounds
Minimum Qualifying Percentile (General)
90.77 percentile
JEE Main Cut Off (Qualifying)
JEE Main qualifying cutoff is the minimum percentile required to be eligible for JoSAA counselling. This cutoff varies by category and is released by NTA after the exam. The qualifying cutoff has been increasing over the years due to rising competition.
Category
2025 Cutoff Percentile
2024 Cutoff Percentile
2023 Cutoff Percentile
General
93.24
93.24
90.77
EWS
75.62
80.17
75.00
OBC-NCL
73.45
79.69
73.00
SC
51.12
53.62
51.00
ST
37.20
37.20
37.00
JEE Main Cut Off for IIIT Percentile
The percentile required for admission to IIITs depends on the institute tier, course, and category. Top IIITs require 98+ percentile for General category in CSE, while newer IIITs accept students with 94-97 percentile.
Expected JEE Main Cutoff for IIITs - Percentile
IIIT Tier
General
OBC-NCL
EWS
SC
ST
Tier 1 (IIITH, IIITD, IIITB)
99-99.9+
98-99
97-99
90-96
80-90
Tier 2 (IIITA, IIITM Gwalior)
97-99
95-97
94-97
85-92
75-85
Tier 3 (Newer IIITs)
94-97
90-95
90-94
80-88
70-80
IIIT Cutoff Percentile for General Category
General category candidates require the highest percentile for IIIT admission. For CSE at top IIITs like IIIT Hyderabad, candidates need 99.5+ percentile. Mid-tier IIITs accept candidates with 97-99 percentile, while newer IIITs may accept candidates with 94-97 percentile for CSE.
IIIT Cutoff Percentile for OBC-NCL Category
OBC-NCL candidates receive 27% reservation in IIIT admissions. The cutoff percentile ranges from 90-92 for top IIITs to 85-90 for mid-tier institutions. CSE cutoffs are approximately 5-7 percentile lower than General category.
IIIT Cutoff Percentile for EWS Category
EWS candidates receive 10% reservation with cutoffs slightly lower than General category. Top IIITs require 97-99 percentile, while newer IIITs may accept candidates with 90-94 percentile for popular branches.
IIIT Cutoff Percentile for SC Category
SC candidates benefit from 15% reservation with significantly relaxed cutoffs. The percentile requirement ranges from 80-85 for top IIITs to 70-80 for newer institutions. CSE seats are available at 85-92 percentile in most IIITs.
IIIT Cutoff Percentile for ST Category
ST candidates receive 7.5% reservation with the most relaxed cutoffs. The required percentile ranges from 70-75 for top IIITs to 60-70 for newer institutions. SC/ST candidates can secure CSE seats with percentiles between 70-85 based on institute popularity.
List of Participating IIITs in JEE Main
A total of 26 IIITs participate in JoSAA counselling for JEE Main 2026. These institutes are categorized into Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 based on reputation, placements, and cutoff competitiveness.
Tier
Institute Name
Location
Total Seats (Approx.)
Tier 1
IIIT Hyderabad
Telangana
280
IIIT Delhi
Delhi
350
IIIT Bangalore
Karnataka
240
IIIT Allahabad
Uttar Pradesh
540
IIITM Gwalior
Madhya Pradesh
450
Tier 2
IIIT Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
180
IIIT Pune
Maharashtra
240
IIIT Surat
Gujarat
300
IIIT Guwahati
Assam
270
IIIT Jabalpur
Madhya Pradesh
360
IIIT Kota
Rajasthan
300
Tier 3
IIIT Dharwad
Karnataka
360
IIIT Vadodara
Gujarat
300
IIIT Sri City
Andhra Pradesh
420
IIIT Kancheepuram
Tamil Nadu
540
IIIT Bhagalpur
Bihar
420
IIIT Bhubaneswar
Odisha
360
IIIT Nagpur
Maharashtra
360
IIIT Ranchi
Jharkhand
360
IIIT Sonepat
Haryana
300
IIIT Agartala
Tripura
300
IIT JEE Cut Off 2025 Reservation Criteria
IIITs follow Government of India reservation norms for seat allocation. The reservation criteria ensures representation from all categories in admissions.
Category
Reservation Percentage
General (Open)
40.5%
OBC-NCL
27%
SC
15%
ST
7.5%
EWS
10%
PwD (Horizontal)
5% within each category
Female Supernumerary
As per institute policy
IIIT JEE Main Cutoff 2025 – Institute-wise Opening and Closing Ranks
The following tables provide institute-wise JEE Main cutoff ranks for top IIITs based on JoSAA 2025 counselling data. Opening rank indicates the best rank allotted, while closing rank indicates the last rank at which admission was offered.
IIIT Hyderabad – Expected JEE Main Cutoff 2025
Course
General (Opening-Closing)
OBC-NCL (Closing)
SC (Closing)
ST (Closing)
B.Tech CSE
356-866
1,200
4,800
8,500
B.Tech ECE
1,200-2,136
4,391
8,500
12,000
IIIT Delhi – Expected JEE Main Cutoff 2025
Course
General (Opening-Closing)
OBC-NCL (Closing)
SC (Closing)
ST (Closing)
B.Tech CSE
4,500-6,695
8,143
15,000
25,000
B.Tech CSAI
5,200-7,429
9,500
16,000
26,000
B.Tech ECE
8,500-11,064
16,954
25,000
35,000
IIIT Allahabad – Expected JEE Main Cutoff 2025
Course
General (Opening-Closing)
OBC-NCL (Closing)
SC (Closing)
ST (Closing)
B.Tech IT
6,500-9,500
12,000
18,000
28,000
B.Tech ECE
8,000-11,000
14,500
20,000
32,000
B.Tech IT-BI
9,000-12,500
16,000
22,000
35,000
IIIT Gwalior – Expected JEE Main Cutoff 2025
Course
General (Opening-Closing)
OBC-NCL (Closing)
SC (Closing)
ST (Closing)
B.Tech CSE
5,500-8,044
10,500
16,000
26,000
Integrated B.Tech IT + M.Tech
7,000-10,500
13,500
19,000
30,000
Integrated B.Tech IT + MBA
8,500-12,000
15,000
21,000
33,000
IIIT Bangalore – Expected JEE Main Cutoff 2025
Course
General (Opening-Closing)
Remarks
Integrated M.Tech CSE
3,000-5,500
Conducts own counselling
Integrated M.Tech ECE
5,500-8,500
Conducts own counselling
Integrated M.Tech DSAI
4,500-7,000
Conducts own counselling
IIIT cutoff for CSE percentile
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) has the highest demand across all IIITs. The cutoff percentile and rank for CSE varies significantly based on institute tier.
Expected IIIT CSE Cutoff Percentile (2025)
Institute
General Percentile
General Rank Range
IIIT Hyderabad
99.9+
600-1,000
IIIT Delhi
99.3-99.5
6,000-8,000
IIIT Bangalore
99.4-99.6
4,000-6,000
IIIT Allahabad
98.8-99.2
8,000-11,000
IIITM Gwalior
98.5-99.0
8,000-10,000
IIIT Lucknow
97.5-98.5
10,000-19,000
IIIT Jabalpur
96.5-97.5
18,000-25,000
IIIT Dharwad
95.5-96.5
25,000-35,000
IIIT Bhagalpur
94.5-95.5
35,000-45,000
IIIT Agartala
93.0-94.5
45,000-55,000
Minimum marks in JEE Main to get IIIT CSE
IIIT Tier
Minimum Marks (Out of 300)
Expected Percentile
Tier 1 (Top IIITs)
250+ marks
99.5+
Tier 2 (Mid IIITs)
180-220 marks
97-99
Tier 3 (Newer IIITs)
120-150 marks
94-97
How much percentile is required for IIIT in JEE Mains?
The percentile required for IIIT admission depends on multiple factors including institute choice, branch preference, and category. Here is a comprehensive breakdown.
Target
General
OBC-NCL
SC
ST
Any IIIT (Any Branch)
93+
88+
75+
65+
Any IIIT (CSE/IT)
95+
90+
80+
70+
Top 5 IIITs (Any Branch)
98+
95+
88+
80+
Top 5 IIITs (CSE)
99+
97+
92+
85+
IIIT Hyderabad (CSE)
99.9+
99.5+
96+
90+
JEE Main Category‑Wise for Top IIITs 2026
Category-wise cutoffs show significant variation in closing ranks. Reserved category candidates benefit from relaxed cutoffs, making admission more accessible.
Institute
Course
General
OBC-NCL
EWS
SC
ST
IIIT Hyderabad
CSE
866
1,200
1,150
4,800
8,500
IIIT Delhi
CSE
6,695
8,143
7,500
15,000
25,000
IIIT Allahabad
IT
9,500
12,000
11,000
18,000
28,000
IIITM Gwalior
CSE
8,044
10,500
9,800
16,000
26,000
IIIT Lucknow
CSE
10,025
14,000
13,000
19,000
35,000
JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoffs for IIITs (Percentile-wise)
Based on previous year trends and competition analysis, the following cutoffs are expected for JEE Main 2026.
Institute
CSE (General)
ECE (General)
IT (General)
IIIT Hyderabad
99.90+
99.75+
-
IIIT Delhi
99.30+
98.80+
-
IIIT Bangalore
99.50+
99.10+
-
IIIT Allahabad
-
98.80+
99.00+
IIITM Gwalior
99.10+
98.50+
98.70+
IIIT Lucknow
98.90+
97.80+
-
IIIT Jabalpur
97.50+
96.50+
-
IIIT Dharwad
96.50+
95.50+
-
Factors that determine JEE Main 2023 Cutoff for Top IIITs
JoSAA considers multiple factors while determining IIIT cutoffs each year. Understanding these factors helps candidates estimate their admission chances.
Difficulty Level of JEE Main: Easier papers result in higher cutoffs as more candidates score well
Total Number of Applicants: Increased applications lead to more competition and tighter cutoffs
Seat Availability: Limited seats in popular courses like CSE result in lower closing ranks
Previous Year Cutoff Trends: Cutoffs generally follow a pattern based on historical data
Institute Reputation: Top IIITs with better placements have more competitive cutoffs
Branch Popularity: CSE and AI/ML branches have the highest demand and lowest closing ranks
Category Reservations: Reserved category cutoffs are significantly relaxed compared to General
Counselling Round: Later rounds may have higher closing ranks due to seat vacancies
Previous year's JEE Main Cutoff for IIITs
Analyzing previous year cutoffs helps candidates understand trends and estimate their admission chances for 2026.
JEE Main Cutoff for IIITs 2019
Institute
Course
General Closing Rank
IIIT Allahabad
IT
7,856
IIITM Gwalior
CSE
6,987
IIIT Jabalpur
CSE
15,234
IIIT Kota
CSE
18,567
JEE Main 2016 Cut Off for IIITs
Institute
Course
General Closing Rank
IIIT Allahabad
IT
5,432
IIITM Gwalior
CSE
4,876
IIIT Jabalpur
CSE
12,345
JEE Main 2017 Cutoff for IIITs (General Category)
Institute
Course
Opening Rank
Closing Rank
IIIT Allahabad
IT
3,456
6,234
IIITM Gwalior
CSE
2,987
5,678
IIIT Jabalpur
CSE
8,765
14,567
IIIT Kancheepuram
CSE
12,345
22,456
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Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates belonging to the open category need JEE Main rank ranging from 2,303 to 50,091 for admission to various IIITs. Top IIITs like IIIT Hyderabad require rank below 1,000, while newer IIITs accept candidates with rank up to 50,000-55,000 for non-CSE branches.
The lowest cutoff for IIIT in open category is approximately 50,091 for non-CSE branches at newer IIITs like IIIT Manipur and IIIT Agartala. For CSE, the lowest closing rank is around 45,000-50,000 at Tier 3 IIITs.
Candidates aiming for IIIT admission should target a score above 150 marks in JEE Main 2026 for mid-tier IIITs and 180+ marks for top IIITs. For IIIT Hyderabad CSE, candidates need 250+ marks.
Yes, with 95 percentile you can get admission in several IIITs like IIIT Lucknow, IIIT Pune, IIIT Bhagalpur for CSE. However, top IIITs like IIIT Hyderabad and IIIT Delhi require 99+ percentile for CSE admission.
Yes, CSE has the highest demand and lowest closing ranks among all branches in IIITs. CSE cutoffs are typically 5,000-15,000 ranks lower than ECE and 10,000-20,000 ranks lower than other branches at the same institute.
IIIT Lucknow CSE closing rank for open category is approximately 10,025 based on JoSAA 2025 data. For OBC-NCL, the closing rank extends to around 14,000.
Yes, JoSAA releases separate opening and closing ranks for General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, and PwD categories. Reserved categories have relaxed cutoffs compared to General category.
For IIIT Delhi CSE admission, General category candidates need rank within 6,000-7,000 based on recent trends. For CSAI (Computer Science & AI), the closing rank is around 7,429. Quora users suggest targeting rank below 8,000 for safe admission to any branch at IIIT Delhi.
With AIR 50,000 (approximately 93 percentile), you can secure admission in newer IIITs like IIIT Manipur, IIIT Nagpur, IIIT Bhagalpur for branches like ECE, EEE, or Mechanical. CSE at top IIITs is not possible with this rank.
IIIT Hyderabad has the most competitive cutoff among all IIITs with CSE closing around rank 866 for General category. Other top IIITs like IIIT Delhi and IIIT Bangalore close around 6,000-8,000 ranks. The significant difference exists because IIIT Hyderabad is considered equivalent to top IITs in terms of placements and research opportunities.
Top IIITs like IIIT Hyderabad and IIIT Delhi are considered better than lower-ranked NITs, especially for CSE and IT branches. However, top NITs like NIT Trichy and NIT Warangal are generally preferred over mid-tier IIITs. Reddit users suggest choosing top IIITs over new NITs for CSE placements.
Official IIIT cutoffs are released on the JoSAA website (josaa.nic.in) after each counselling round. Candidates can access opening and closing ranks for all categories, institutes, and courses through the official portal.
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JEE Main Cutoff for IIITs 2026: Category-wise Opening and Closing Ranks, Percentile & Minimum Marks
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