Lots of students participate in JEE Main and JEE Advanced yearly to grab seats in prestigious institutions like IITs, NITs, and IIITs. It is very important to be aware of the cutoff percentile for these institutes to have a realistic target score and prepare accordingly. This blog contains the latest and detailed information related to the cutoffs of IITs, NITs, and IIITs with emphasis on Computer Science (CSE) and other top branches.
1. What is the Cutoff in JEE Main & JEE Advanced?
The cutoff defines the minimum rank or percentile that a candidate must have to be allowed admission to a certain college or branch. There are two different types of cutoffs:
- Qualifying Cutoff: The least percentile that grants the right to appear in the JEE Advanced exam.
- Admission Cutoff: The rank or percentile that marks the last position for admission to college/course.
2. NIT Cutoff 2025 (Expected)
NITs provide admission through JEE Main ranks. The cutoff for each branch and category changes. The following table shows the expected closing rank for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at the best NITs:
| NIT | CSE Closing Rank (General Category) |
| NIT Trichy | 6,000 – 7,000 |
| NIT Surathkal | 7,000 – 8,000 |
| NIT Warangal | 6,500 – 7,500 |
| NIT Calicut | 10,000 – 11,000 |
| NIT Rourkela | 9,000 – 10,000 |
Note: The cutoff refers to the Home State Quota; All India Quota cutoff may be different.
3. IIIT Cutoff 2025 (Expected)
IIITs are becoming more and more popular due to their focus on IT and CS, related subjects. Admission is based on JEE Main scores.
All IIIT CSE Cutoff (General Category)
| IIIT | CSE Closing Rank |
| IIIT Hyderabad (UGEE) | ~1,000 |
| IIIT Hyderabad (JEE Main) | ~3,000 |
| IIIT Bangalore | ~4,000 |
| IIIT Delhi (JEE) | ~6,000 |
| IIIT Allahabad | ~10,000 |
| IIIT Gwalior | ~12,000 |
| IIIT Lucknow | ~11,000 |
| IIIT Kottayam | ~15,000 |
IIIT Cutoff Percentile for CSE (General Category):
If your JEE Main percentile is 98.5+ then the chances of you getting admission in the top IIITs are high.
4. IIT Cutoff 2025 (Expected)
IIT admissions are based on the ranks obtained in JEE Advanced. Below is the expected closing rank for CSE at the top IITs:
| IIT | CSE Closing Rank (General) |
| IIT Bombay | 60 – 70 |
| IIT Delhi | 100 – 110 |
| IIT Madras | 160 – 180 |
| IIT Kanpur | 210 – 230 |
| IIT Kharagpur | 300 – 350 |
If you want to get into an IIT CSE branch, then you should target a rank lower than 300 and a score of 85%+ in JEE Advanced.
5. Tips to Reach Your Target Cutoff
- Know the Paper Pattern: Time management and focus on concept, based questions are the main things to work on.
- Use Mock Tests: Doing full, length mock tests will help you get used to the exam conditions.
- Master NCERT: Mainly for Chemistry, and Physics fundamentals, and basic Maths.
- Analyze Previous Year Papers: Get familiar with the trends of cutoff changes.
- Plan Smartly: Make a list of priority topics and then work on each subject accordingly.Read More – JEE 2024 Question Papers
Key Takeaway
The cutoff for IITs, NITs, and IIITs is not constant but fluctuates every year, however, the trend still serves as a guide for setting goals. No matter if you are aiming for an IIT or IIIT seat, it is your consistency and accuracy during preparation that will bring the results.
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