AI & Data Science Cutoff Across All IIITs — OBC-NCL (Gender-Neutral) | JoSAA 2025 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2025, there are 9 IIITs offering AI & Data Science under the OBC-NCL (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 10,722 (most competitive) to 16,593 (most accessible). This page ranks every programme by 2025 closing rank, overlays year-over-year trend data (2024–2025), and groups them by competitive tier.

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All 9 IIIT AI & Data Science Programs Ranked by OBC-NCL Closing Rank — JoSAA 2025

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
💻 IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 307
7,787 10,722 Elite ↑ +10.6%
2
💻 IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering
JoSAA 302
8,874 11,488 Elite → 0.4%
3
💻 Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat
↳ Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 308
9,278 11,594 Elite
4
💻 IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 317
11,970 14,083 Competitive → 3.0%
5
💻 Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana
↳ CSE ( Data Science & Analytics)
JoSAA 305
11,034 14,238 Competitive → 1.0%
6
💻 Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 326
10,921 14,984 Accessible ↑ +5.7%
7
💻 Indian Institute of Information Technology, Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD)
↳ Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 327
13,305 16,001 Accessible
8
💻 Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Dharwad
↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 316
13,929 16,191 Accessible → 2.7%
9
💻 IIIT Bhopal
↳ Physics and Computational Engineering
JoSAA 323
14,562 16,593 Accessible

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Which IIITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? AI & Data Science OBC-NCL Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite IIITs (Closing Rank Below 12,679)

Closing ranks: 10,722 – 11,594

These elite IIITs — IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor, IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan, and Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat — offer AI & Data Science (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 12,679. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive IIITs (Closing Rank 12,680–14,636)

Closing ranks: 14,083 – 14,238

The competitive bracket for AI & Data Science (OBC-NCL, Gender-Neutral) spans IIITs including IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh and Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 12,680–14,636 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure.

IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible IIITs (Closing Rank Above 14,637)

Closing ranks: 14,984 – 16,593

These IIITs — Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Dharwad, and IIIT Bhopal — offer AI & Data Science (OBC-NCL, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 14,637. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in AI & Data Science. Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka Indian Institute of Information Technology, Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Dharwad IIIT Bhopal

Which IIITs Are Becoming Harder — or Easier — to Get Into? Year-over-Year (2024–2025)

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Frequently Asked Questions

IIIT Bhopal had the highest (most accessible) OBC-NCL closing rank for AI & Data Science in JoSAA 2025, at 16,593 in Round 6. Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Dharwad was close at approximately 16,191.

With a OBC-NCL rank of ~14,238, Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana AI & Data Science (R6 closing: 14,238) is your primary borderline target. Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka (R6 closing: 14,984) represents a slightly safer option. Both should be included in your choice list, ordered by campus preference.

This is one of the most common JoSAA choice-filling dilemmas. IIITs generally carry stronger brand value and alumni networks, but top NITs have comparable placement records in AI & Data Science. The correct answer depends on your specific rank, target companies, and geographic preference — factors that justcutoffs.com's expert system weighs systematically.

A very small gap between opening and closing rank typically indicates a limited number of OBC-NCL seats — often just 1–2 for that specific category. When only one seat is allotted, the single candidate's rank appears as both the opening and closing rank. Always verify seat availability alongside rank data before finalising your JoSAA choice list.

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