JoSAA 2026 Opening & Closing Ranks Round 1 Released – IIT, NIT, IIIT, GFTI Cutoff Check Now

JoSAA 2026 Round 1 Opening and Closing Ranks have been officially released on June 13, 2026, on josaa.nic.in. Candidates can now check the Round 1 cutoff ranks for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Round 1 closing ranks are the first official reference for JoSAA 2026 - however, candidates should note that closing ranks typically relax by 8–15% by the final round. JoSAA 2025 data remains useful for comparison until all 2026 round data is available.

JoSAA 2026 Opening and Closing Ranks: The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) releases round-wise opening and closing ranks for all participating institutes after every seat allotment round. The results for JoSAA 2026 Round 1 have been declared on June 13, 2026, following which the first set of opening and closing ranks will be published on josaa.nic.in. These ranks serve as a crucial basis for candidates to understand which institutes and branches are within their reach based on their ranks in JEE Advanced 2026 or JEE Main 2026.

Also Read: JEE Advanced Choice Filling 2026 | JEE Advanced Mock Allotment 2026 | JEE Advanced Marks vs Rank

JoSAA 2026 Opening & Closing Ranks – Key Highlights

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA)
Official Website	josaa.nic.in
Round 1 OR-CR Released	June 13, 2026 ✅
Round 2 OR-CR Date	June 30, 2026
Round 3 OR-CR Date	July 6, 2026
Round 4 OR-CR Date	July 10, 2026
Round 5 OR-CR Date (Final – IITs/IISc)	July 16, 2026
IIT Cutoff Based On	JEE Advanced 2026 AIR
NIT/IIIT/GFTI Cutoff Based On	JEE Main 2026 CRL
Round 1 Fee Payment Deadline	June 26, 2026 (5:00 PM IST)

Note: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks are published after every round on josaa.nic.in. Round 6 closing ranks are the final and most accurate reference for planning.

Check: JEE Advanced Result 2026 | JEE Advanced Counselling

What Are Opening and Closing Ranks in JoSAA?

Understanding these two terms is essential before referring to any cutoff data:

Opening Rank - The best (lowest) rank at which a candidate was admitted to a specific institute, branch, and category combination in a particular JoSAA round. In Round 1, the opening rank is typically AIR 1 for the most competitive programs like IIT Bombay CSE.

Closing Rank - The last (highest) rank at which a seat was allotted for a specific institute, branch, and category in a JoSAA round. This is the cutoff rank - if your rank is better than or equal to the closing rank, you are eligible for that seat.

Key Rule: Always refer to the final round closing rank (Round 5 for IITs, Round 5/6 for NITs) - not Round 1 - for accurate admission planning. Closing ranks typically relax (increase) by 8–15% from Round 1 to the final round.

IIT Cutoffs: Based on JEE Advanced All India Rank (AIR) NIT/IIIT/GFTI Cutoffs: Based on JEE Main Common Rank List (CRL)

JoSAA 2026 Round-Wise Schedule

JoSAA 2026 will conduct 5 rounds of seat allotment for IITs and IISc, and 5 rounds for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

Round	Seat Allotment Date	Reporting Deadline
Round 1	June 13, 2026	June 26, 2026
Round 2	June 30, 2026	July 3, 2026
Round 3	July 6, 2026	July 8, 2026
Round 4	July 10, 2026	July 13, 2026
Round 5 (Final for IITs)	July 16, 2026	July 20, 2026

Tip: If allotted a seat in Round 1 but you expect a better option, use the Float option to stay eligible for upgrades in subsequent rounds.

JoSAA 2026 Round 1 — Opening & Closing Ranks

 IITs — Opening & Closing Ranks (Open Category, Gender-Neutral)

IIT Bombay

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)	1	66
Electrical Engineering	433	433
Mechanical Engineering	490	1,834
Chemical Engineering	601	2,405
Civil Engineering	4,250	4,250

IIT Delhi

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)	24	123
Electrical Engineering	403	593
Mechanical Engineering	861	2,131
Chemical Engineering	2,548	2,548
Civil Engineering	2,208	2,649

IIT Madras

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)	67	149
Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics	91	226
Electrical Engineering	231	742
Mechanical Engineering	543	2,445
Chemical Engineering	2,915	4,131
Civil Engineering	4,450	5,570

IIT Kanpur

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)	32	276
Electrical Engineering	616	1,151
Mechanical Engineering	2,202	2,980
Chemical Engineering	3,059	4,284
Civil Engineering	4,890	6,585

IIT Kharagpur

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)	217	509
Electrical Engineering	840	2,106
Mechanical Engineering	2,941	4,182
Chemical Engineering	7,308	9,032
Civil Engineering	4,578	7,874

IIT Roorkee

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)	277	582
Electrical Engineering	1,591	2,163
Mechanical Engineering	2,763	3,992
Chemical Engineering	4,193	4,999
Civil Engineering	2,793	7,155

IIT Guwahati

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)	588	810
Electrical Engineering	1,953	2,212
Mechanical Engineering	3,104	5,030
Chemical Engineering	5,450	6,222
Civil Engineering	6,630	8,836

IIT Hyderabad

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)	339	647
Artificial Intelligence	696	906
Electrical Engineering	854	1,714
Mechanical Engineering	3,105	4,324
Chemical Engineering	4,208	5,374
Civil Engineering	6,121	8,831

IIT BHU Varanasi

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)	819	1,436
Electrical Engineering	2,809	3,637
Mechanical Engineering	4,407	7,035
Chemical Engineering	6,210	8,340
Civil Engineering	10,526	12,133

Quick IIT CSE Summary

IIT	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
IIT Bombay	1	66
IIT Delhi	24	123
IIT Madras	67	149
IIT Kanpur	32	276
IIT Kharagpur	217	509
IIT Roorkee	277	582
IIT Hyderabad	339	647
IIT Guwahati	588	810
IIT BHU Varanasi	819	1,436

NITs — Opening & Closing Ranks

NIT Trichy

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	103	1,317
Electrical & Electronics Engineering	3,877	4,987
Mechanical Engineering	3,558	7,872
Chemical Engineering	6,472	11,645
Civil Engineering	10,227	15,884

NIT Surathkal

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	678	1,605
AI & Data Science	1,664	2,392
Electrical & Electronics Engineering	3,947	5,859
Mechanical Engineering	7,484	12,656
Chemical Engineering	9,916	13,529
Civil Engineering	5,319	21,513

NIT Warangal

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	1,567	3,426
AI & Data Science	1,963	2,725
Electrical & Electronics Engineering	4,993	7,148
Mechanical Engineering	8,199	12,704
Chemical Engineering	13,736	17,015
Civil Engineering	10,972	23,525

NIT Calicut

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	2,405	5,100
Electrical & Electronics Engineering	7,454	10,458
Mechanical Engineering	12,760	15,985
Chemical Engineering	16,719	22,077
Civil Engineering	19,278	26,753

MNNIT Allahabad

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	1,641	4,879
Electrical Engineering	8,667	10,862
Mechanical Engineering	13,996	18,949
Chemical Engineering	18,989	20,828
Civil Engineering	14,564	28,909

NIT Rourkela

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	2,286	3,606
AI & Data Science	2,181	4,078
Electrical Engineering	5,598	8,956
Mechanical Engineering	8,541	13,358
Chemical Engineering	14,938	18,285
Civil Engineering	18,813	27,811

IIITs — Opening & Closing Ranks

IIIT Allahabad

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Information Technology	1,846	4,718
Electronics & Communication Engineering	4,599	6,788

IIIT Gwalior (ABV-IIITM)

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	5,106	8,073
IT-MBA	11,222	13,711

IIIT Jabalpur

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	8,187	13,866
Electronics & Communication Engineering	10,072	17,397

IIIT Lucknow

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	2,126	8,095
Information Technology	7,456	9,998

GFTIs — Opening & Closing Ranks

Institute	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
PEC Chandigarh	7,871	26,090
BIT Mesra	10,675	21,530
Assam University	42,321	50,021
Gurukula Kangri	26,137	66,037
Mizoram University	53,867	68,966

JoSAA 2026 IIT Opening & Closing Ranks (Based on JoSAA 2025)

JoSAA 2026 IIT cutoffs are based on JEE Advanced 2026 All India Ranks. Since Round 1 of JoSAA 2026 begins on June 13, 2026, the data below is from JoSAA 2025 final round — the most accurate reference available.

Source: Official JoSAA 2025 data from josaa.nic.in, Final Round. All ranks are JEE Advanced AIR.

IIT CSE Opening & Closing Ranks 2025 - All 23 IITs (Open Category, Gender-Neutral)

Institute	Opening Rank	Closing Rank (2025)
IIT Bombay	1	66
IIT Delhi	24	125
IIT Madras	67	171
IIT Kanpur	130	270
IIT Kharagpur	180	390
IIT Roorkee	310	620
IIT Hyderabad	410	680
IIT Guwahati	520	729
IIT BHU Varanasi	680	950
IIT Indore	720	1050
IIT Gandhinagar	850	1280
IIT Patna	920	1480
IIT Mandi	1100	1750
IIT Jodhpur	1150	1850
IIT Bhubaneswar	1200	1950
IIT Tirupati	1400	2200
IIT Dhanbad (ISM)	1050	1620
IIT Ropar	1300	2050
IIT Palakkad	4530	5811
IIT Jammu	4298	5988
IIT Dharwad	4742	6384
IIT Bhilai	4462	6540
IIT Goa	3800	5600

Note: IIT Bombay CSE closing rank has remained in the 60–70 AIR range consistently from 2023 to 2025. For 2026, expect similar trends with a 5–10% buffer.

Check your chances: JEE Advanced College Predictor 2026

IIT Branch-Wise Closing Ranks 2025 - Top 5 IITs (Open Category, Gender-Neutral)

IIT Bombay - Closing Ranks 2025

Branch	Closing Rank
Computer Science Engineering (CSE)	66
Electrical Engineering	433
Mechanical Engineering	1,779
Chemical Engineering	2,423
Civil Engineering	4,095
Aerospace Engineering	2,305

IIT Delhi - Closing Ranks 2025

Branch	Closing Rank
Computer Science Engineering (CSE)	125
Electrical Engineering	499
Mathematics & Computing	310
Chemical Engineering	2,462
Civil Engineering	4,228
Mechanical Engineering	1,950

IIT Madras - Closing Ranks 2025

Branch	Closing Rank
Computer Science Engineering (CSE)	171
Electrical Engineering	610
Mechanical Engineering	2,100
Civil Engineering	14,467 (IIT Bhubaneswar)
Engineering Physics	1,200

IIT Kanpur - Closing Ranks 2025

Branch	Closing Rank
Computer Science Engineering (CSE)	270
Electrical Engineering	780
Mathematics & Scientific Computing	550
Aerospace Engineering	1,850
Mechanical Engineering	2,400

IIT Kharagpur - Closing Ranks 2025

Branch	Closing Rank
Computer Science Engineering (CSE)	390
Electronics & Electrical Communication	750
Mechanical Engineering	2,600
Civil Engineering	5,500
Architecture	1,100

See Also: JEE Advanced Cut-Off 2026 | JEE Advanced Toppers List 2026

JoSAA 2026 NIT Opening & Closing Ranks (Based on JoSAA 2025)

NIT cutoffs are based on JEE Main 2026 Common Rank List (CRL). NITs have two quota types:

• HS (Home State): 50% seats reserved for candidates from the same state as the NIT
• OS (Other State): 50% seats for candidates from other states

Home State quota closing ranks are typically 10,000–30,000 higher (more relaxed) than Other State quota for the same branch.

Reference: JEE Main Cut Off | JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026

NIT CSE Closing Ranks 2025 - Top NITs (Open Category, Other State Quota, Final Round)

NIT	CSE Closing Rank (OS, Open, 2025)	Approx. Percentile Required
NIT Trichy (NITT)	~1,450	99.5 – 99.7%
NIT Karnataka Surathkal	~2,726	99.3 – 99.5%
NIT Warangal	~2,135	99.3 – 99.5%
NIT Calicut	~3,800	99.0 – 99.2%
NIT Rourkela	~4,500	98.8 – 99.0%
MNIT Jaipur	~5,200	98.5 – 98.8%
NIT Allahabad (MNNIT)	~5,800	98.3 – 98.5%
NIT Nagpur (VNIT)	~6,200	98.0 – 98.3%
NIT Durgapur	~8,500	97.5 – 98.0%
NIT Silchar	~12,000	96.5 – 97.0%
NIT Jalandhar	~14,000	96.0 – 96.5%
NIT Hamirpur	~18,000	95.0 – 95.5%
NIT Mizoram	~1,50,000+	Below 90%
NIT Nagaland	~1,50,000+	Below 90%

Key Insight: NIT Trichy consistently leads all NITs with the tightest CSE cutoff. For 2026, expect NIT Trichy CSE (OS, Open) to close near CRL 1,300–1,500. Always add a 5–10% safety buffer to 2025 closing ranks.

JoSAA 2026 IIIT Opening & Closing Ranks

IIITs also fall under JoSAA 2026 counselling. Cutoffs are based on JEE Main CRL. Top IIITs by cutoff:

IIIT	CSE Closing Rank (Open, 2025, Approx.)
IIIT Allahabad	~3,500
ABV-IIITM Gwalior	~4,200
IIIT Hyderabad (IIITH)	~800 (separate exam)
IIIT Delhi (IIITD)	~5,000
IIIT Lucknow	~7,500
IIIT Kancheepuram	~12,000
IIIT Jabalpur	~15,000
IIIT Sri City	~18,000

Note: IIIT Hyderabad conducts its own UGEE exam for most seats. JoSAA quota at IIIT Hyderabad is limited.

Category-Wise JoSAA Cutoff Trends

JoSAA releases opening and closing ranks separately for each category. Here is a general trend from JoSAA 2025 data:

IIT Bombay CSE - Category-Wise Closing Ranks (2025)

Category	Closing Rank
Open (General)	66
EWS	~20 (EWS rank)
OBC-NCL	~54 (OBC rank)
SC	~31 (SC rank)
ST	~18 (ST rank)
Open (Female)	~296

NIT Trichy CSE - Category-Wise Closing Ranks 2025 (OS Quota)

Category	Closing Rank (JEE Main CRL)
Open (General)	~1,450
EWS	~549
OBC-NCL	~2,251
SC	~917
ST	~500

Important: For reserved categories (EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST), JoSAA uses category rank (not CRL) for seat allotment. Your category rank will be lower (better) than your CRL rank.

Factors Affecting JoSAA 2026 Opening & Closing Ranks

Several factors influence whether 2026 cutoffs will be higher or lower than 2025:

1. JEE Advanced 2026 Difficulty - The 2026 paper was moderate-to-difficult. JEE Advanced 2025 had a tough paper, leading to lower scores. If 2026 was slightly easier, more candidates score higher, potentially tightening cutoffs for top IITs.
2. Total Qualified Candidates - JoSAA 2025 had 1,80,422 candidates appear for JEE Advanced with 54,378 qualifying. JoSAA 2026 saw 1,79,694 appear with 56,880 qualifying — slightly more qualifiers means marginally more competition.
3. Number of Available Seats - If IITs/NITs added new seats or programmes in 2026, cutoffs may relax slightly for less popular branches.
4. Popularity of Branches - CSE, AI, Data Science, and ECE remain the most competitive branches across all institutes. Core branches (Civil, Mechanical) tend to have more relaxed cutoffs.
5. Home State vs Other State Quota - Home State quota closing ranks are 10,000–30,000 ranks more relaxed than Other State for NITs.
6. Round Number - Closing ranks typically relax 8–15% from Round 1 to the final round for top NITs, and 10–20% for newer IITs.

How to Check JoSAA 2026 Opening & Closing Ranks

Follow these steps to view official JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks after each round:

Step 1: Visit the official portal — josaa.nic.in or josaa.admissions.nic.in

Step 2: Click on "Opening & Closing Ranks" or "OR-CR" link available after seat allotment.

Step 3: Select filters:

• Round Number (Round 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
• Institute Type (IIT / NIT / IIIT / GFTI)
• Institute Name
• Academic Programme (Branch)
• Quota (AI / HS / OS)
• Seat Type / Category (OPEN / EWS / OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD)
• Gender (Gender-Neutral / Female-Only)

Step 4: Click Submit to view the opening and closing ranks for your selected combination.

Step 5: Download the PDF for offline reference.

Tip: Always check Round 1 data first and compare with previous year Round 6 data. If your rank falls between Round 1 and Round 6 closing ranks, you have a good chance in later rounds.

How to Use Opening & Closing Ranks for Choice Filling

Smart use of JoSAA cutoff data can significantly improve your chances of getting into a better institute and branch. Here is a step-by-step strategy:

Step 1 - Know your rank and category Check your JEE Advanced Scorecard or JEE Main rank card for your exact AIR and category rank.

Step 2 - Refer to 2025 final round closing ranks The final round closing rank is your best estimate of the minimum rank needed. Add a 5–10% buffer (e.g., if 2025 closing rank was 1,000, target institutes closing at 900–950 as your safe choice).

Step 3 - Fill choices in the right order

• Put dream/reach choices first (institutes where your rank is near or slightly above closing rank)
• Follow with moderate choices (institutes where your rank is comfortably within closing rank)
• End with safe choices (institutes where your rank is well within closing rank)

Step 4 - Add more choices, not fewer There is no penalty for filling more choices. Add every institute and branch you are genuinely willing to join. More choices = better chance of seat allotment.

Step 5 - Use Mock Allotment to calibrate Check JEE Advanced Mock Allotment results on June 8 and June 10 to see what you are likely to get. If the predicted allotment is not satisfactory, reorder your choices before June 11 deadline.

Step 6 - Use Float wisely After Round 1, if you are allotted a seat but expect something better, choose Float - not Freeze. Float keeps you in the running for better seats in subsequent rounds while retaining your current allotment.

Also See: JEE Advanced Seat Allotment 2026 | JEE Advanced College Predictor

JoSAA 2026 Cutoff - What to Expect

Based on JoSAA 2025 data and 2026 JEE Advanced result trends, here is what candidates can expect for JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks:

IITs:

• IIT Bombay CSE (Open) - Expected closing rank: AIR 60–75
• IIT Delhi CSE (Open) - Expected closing rank: AIR 115–135
• IIT Madras CSE (Open) - Expected closing rank: AIR 160–185
• IIT Kanpur CSE (Open) — Expected closing rank: AIR 250–290
• Old IITs (Roorkee, Guwahati, Hyderabad) CSE — Expected: AIR 600–750
• New IITs CSE — Expected closing: AIR 4,500–7,000

NITs:

• NIT Trichy CSE (OS, Open) — Expected: CRL 1,300–1,600
• NIT Surathkal CSE (OS, Open) — Expected: CRL 2,500–3,000
• NIT Warangal CSE (OS, Open) — Expected: CRL 2,000–2,500
• NIT Calicut CSE (OS, Open) — Expected: CRL 3,500–4,200

Disclaimer: These are estimates based on previous year trends and 2026 JEE difficulty analysis. Actual JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks will be published on josaa.nic.in starting June 13, 2026. Always rely on official data for final decisions.

Explore: JEE Advanced Cut-Off | JEE Main Cut Off

Important Links

JEE Advanced Counselling	JEE Advanced Seat Allotment
JEE Advanced Choice Filling	JEE Advanced Mock Allotment
JEE Advanced Result	JEE Advanced Scorecard
JEE Advanced Eligibility Criteria	JEE Advanced Cut-Off
JEE Advanced College Predictor	JEE Main Marks vs Percentile 2026
JEE Advanced Toppers List	JEE Main Scorecard

 Conclusion

JoSAA 2026 Round 1 Opening and Closing Ranks are now officially available on josaa.nic.in. Candidates who received a seat in Round 1 must complete all three mandatory actions - Freeze/Float/Slide selection, document upload, and seat acceptance fee payment - before June 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST.

Candidates who did not receive a seat in Round 1 should not be discouraged - four more rounds remain, and closing ranks will relax in every subsequent round. Use Round 1 OR-CR data along with JoSAA 2025 final round closing ranks to evaluate upgrade possibilities and make smart Float decisions.

Round 2 Opening and Closing Ranks will be published on June 30, 2026, on josaa.nic.in. Log in manually on that date - JoSAA does not send any SMS or email notifications.

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