AI & Data Science Cutoff — All IIITs OPEN 2026

AI & Data Science Cutoff Across All IIITs — OPEN (Gender-Neutral) | JoSAA 2026 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2026, there are 10 IIITs offering AI & Data Science under the OPEN (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 23,047 (most competitive) to 52,023 (most accessible). This page ranks every programme by 2026 closing rank, overlays year-over-year trend data (2025–2026), and groups them by competitive tier.

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All 10 IIIT AI & Data Science Programs Ranked by OPEN Closing Rank — JoSAA 2026

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#	Institute	State	Type	Opening	Closing (R6)	Tier	YoY Trend
1	💻 IIIT (IIIT) Pune ↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science JoSAA 321	Maharashtra	AI · IIIT	15,155	23,047	Elite	—
2	💻 IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor ↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science JoSAA 307	Andhra Pradesh	AI · IIIT	15,838	25,035	Elite	→ 3.7%
3	💻 IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan ↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering JoSAA 302	Rajasthan	AI · IIIT	29,932	33,638	Competitive	↓ −22.2%
4	💻 Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat ↳ Artificial Intelligence JoSAA 308	Gujarat	AI · IIIT	19,726	34,557	Competitive	↓ −30.3%
5	💻 IIIT Guwahati ↳ Electronics Communication and Artificial Intelligence JoSAA 303	Assam	AI · IIIT	19,408	34,571	Competitive	—
6	💻 IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh ↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science JoSAA 317	Andhra Pradesh	AI · IIIT	29,701	43,631	Accessible	↓ −20.9%
7	💻 Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Dharwad ↳ Artificial Intelligence and Computing JoSAA 316	Karnataka	AI · IIIT	12,279	46,967	Accessible	↓ −17.3%
8	💻 Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka ↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science JoSAA 326	Karnataka	AI · IIIT	22,149	47,443	Accessible	↓ −25.3%
9	💻 Indian Institute of Information Technology, Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) ↳ Artificial Intelligence JoSAA 327	Daman & Diu	AI · IIIT	39,307	49,989	Accessible	↓ −27.0%
10	💻 IIIT Bhopal ↳ Physics and Computational Engineering JoSAA 323	Madhya Pradesh	AI · IIIT	31,790	52,023	Accessible	↓ −24.8%

Which IIITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? AI & Data Science OPEN Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite IIITs (Closing Rank Below 32,705)

Closing ranks: 23,047 – 25,035

These elite IIITs — IIIT (IIIT) Pune and IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor — offer AI & Data Science (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 32,705. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions.

IIIT (IIIT) Pune IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor

Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive IIITs (Closing Rank 32,706–42,364)

Closing ranks: 33,638 – 34,571

The competitive bracket for AI & Data Science (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) spans IIITs including IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan, Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat, and IIIT Guwahati. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 32,706–42,364 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. Notably, IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan and Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat IIIT Guwahati

Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible IIITs (Closing Rank Above 42,365)

Closing ranks: 43,631 – 52,023

These IIITs — IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Dharwad, Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka, and Indian Institute of Information Technology, Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) and others — offer AI & Data Science (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 42,365. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in AI & Data Science. Notably, IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh and Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Dharwad and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Dharwad Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka Indian Institute of Information Technology, Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) IIIT Bhopal

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Frequently Asked Questions

IIIT Bhopal had the highest (most accessible) OPEN closing rank for AI & Data Science in JoSAA 2026, at 52,023 in Round 5. Indian Institute of Information Technology, Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) was close at approximately 49,989.

With a OPEN rank of ~39,101, IIIT Guwahati AI & Data Science (R5 closing: 34,571) is your primary borderline target. IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh (R5 closing: 43,631) 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 OPEN 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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Which IIITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? AI & Data Science OPEN Tier Analysis

Tier 1 — Elite IIITs (Closing Rank Below 32,705)

Tier 2 — Competitive IIITs (Closing Rank 32,706–42,364)

Tier 3 — Accessible IIITs (Closing Rank Above 42,365)

Which IIITs Are Becoming Harder — or Easier — to Get Into? Year-over-Year (2025–2026)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which IIIT has the lowest AI & Data Science cutoff for OPEN (Gender-Neutral) in 2026?

What is the best IIIT for AI & Data Science if my OPEN rank is around 39,101?

Is it better to choose a lower-ranked IIIT or a top NIT for AI & Data Science?

Why are some IIIT AI & Data Science OPEN opening and closing ranks very close together?

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AI & Data Science Cutoff Across All IIITs — OPEN (Gender-Neutral) | JoSAA 2026 Complete Rankings

Branch fixation causes blind spots

All 10 IIIT AI & Data Science Programs Ranked by OPEN Closing Rank — JoSAA 2026

Everything you need in one place — no confusion, no guesswork

Which IIITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? AI & Data Science OPEN Tier Analysis

Tier 1 — Elite IIITs (Closing Rank Below 32,705)

Tier 2 — Competitive IIITs (Closing Rank 32,706–42,364)

Tier 3 — Accessible IIITs (Closing Rank Above 42,365)

Which IIITs Are Becoming Harder — or Easier — to Get Into? Year-over-Year (2025–2026)

Detailed College Profiles

Frequently Asked Questions

Which IIIT has the lowest AI & Data Science cutoff for OPEN (Gender-Neutral) in 2026?

What is the best IIIT for AI & Data Science if my OPEN rank is around 39,101?

Is it better to choose a lower-ranked IIIT or a top NIT for AI & Data Science?

Why are some IIIT AI & Data Science OPEN opening and closing ranks very close together?

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