Closing ranks by branch
Each number is the last JEE Main 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handloom and Textile Technology | 1,28,046 | 1,12,411 | – | 19,903 | 44,515 | 17,348 | 9,095 |
Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem. 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 IIHT Salem?
For General students, the last open seat (All India quota, gender-neutral) closed at JEE Main rank 1,28,046 in JoSAA 2026. The top branches need a much better rank; see the table.
Is IIHT Salem admission through JEE Main or JEE Advanced?
JEE Main, through JoSAA counselling. You also need 75% in Class 12 (65% for SC, ST, PwD) or a top-20-percentile board result.