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 | 9,175 | 9,580 | 15,272 | 1,440 | 3,787 | 2,289 | 1,539 |
| Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | 9,386 | 9,562 | 14,612 | 1,360 | 3,546 | 2,438 | 1,388 |
| Information Technology | 11,235 | 11,416 | 17,831 | 1,587 | 4,554 | 2,881 | 1,952 |
| Computer Science and Business | 11,407 | 11,292 | 18,758 | 1,706 | 4,350 | 2,802 | 1,877 |
Indian Institute of Information Technology Lucknow. 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 IIIT Lucknow?
For General students, the last open seat (All India quota, gender-neutral) closed at JEE Main rank 11,407 in JoSAA 2026. The top branches need a much better rank; see the table.
Is IIIT Lucknow 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.