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 | 31,149 | 27,400 | 38,918 | 5,212 | 12,612 | 7,504 | 3,345 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering | 33,638 | 30,212 | 40,438 | 5,440 | 13,597 | 8,135 | 3,998 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 39,667 | 36,737 | 44,775 | 6,184 | 16,102 | 8,675 | 3,865 |
Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan. 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 Kota?
In JoSAA 2026 round 5, CSE at IIIT Kota closed at JEE Main rank 31,149 for General, gender-neutral seats (all india quota).
What rank is needed for IIIT Kota?
For General students, the last open seat (All India quota, gender-neutral) closed at JEE Main rank 39,667 in JoSAA 2026. The top branches need a much better rank; see the table.
Is IIIT Kota 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.