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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 45,308 | 41,121 | 46,222 | 7,478 | 17,795 | 10,105 | 4,039 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Computing | 46,967 | – | 48,474 | 7,705 | 19,066 | 10,773 | 4,441 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 47,501 | 43,328 | 49,237 | 7,856 | 19,324 | 11,165 | 5,021 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 48,882 | 45,440 | 51,306 | 8,120 | 19,713 | 10,625 | 4,872 |
Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Dharwad. 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.
Questions students ask
What is the CSE cutoff at IIIT Dharwad?
In JoSAA 2026 round 5, CSE at IIIT Dharwad closed at JEE Main rank 45,308 for General, gender-neutral seats (all india quota).
What rank is needed for IIIT Dharwad?
For General students, the last open seat (All India quota, gender-neutral) closed at JEE Main rank 48,882 in JoSAA 2026. The top branches need a much better rank; see the table.
Is IIIT Dharwad 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.