AI & Data Science Cutoff Across All IITs — EWS (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) | JoSAA 2025 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2025, there are 12 IITs offering AI & Data Science under the EWS (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) quota. Their closing ranks range from 145 (most competitive) to 2,063 (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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145
Top Opening Rank
2063
Last Closing Rank

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All 12 IIT AI & Data Science Programs Ranked by EWS Closing Rank — JoSAA 2025

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
⚡ IIT Madras
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
JoSAA 110
145 145 Elite ↑ +51.3%
2
⚡ IIT Kharagpur
↳ Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 106
342 342 Elite → 3.7%
3
⚡ IIT Roorkee
↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 113
360 360 Elite ↑ +24.5%
4
⚡ IIT Hyderabad
↳ Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 107
367 367 Elite → 1.3%
5
⚡ IIT Guwahati
↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 117
511 511 Elite → 3.7%
6
⚡ IIT Kanpur
↳ Statistics and Data Science
JoSAA 109
693 693 Elite ↑ +13.4%
7
⚡ IIT Jodhpur
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 108
1,018 1,018 Competitive ↑ +35.9%
8
⚡ IIT Patna
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 112
1,275 1,275 Competitive → 3.6%
9
⚡ IIT Mandi
↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 103
1,287 1,287 Competitive ↑ +8.1%
10
⚡ IIT Ropar
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering
JoSAA 115
1,302 1,571 Accessible
11
⚡ IIT Palakkad
↳ Data Science and Engineering
JoSAA 120
1,937 1,937 Accessible → 4.7%
12
⚡ IIT Bhilai
↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 118
2,063 2,063 Accessible ↑ +5.0%

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Which IITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? AI & Data Science EWS Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite IITs (Closing Rank Below 784)

Closing ranks: 145 – 693

These elite IITs — IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Hyderabad and others — offer AI & Data Science (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) accessible only to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks at or below 784. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. IIT Madras and IIT Roorkee and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

IIT Madras IIT Kharagpur IIT Roorkee IIT Hyderabad IIT Guwahati IIT Kanpur
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive IITs (Closing Rank 785–1,423)

Closing ranks: 1,018 – 1,287

The competitive bracket for AI & Data Science (EWS, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) spans IITs including IIT Jodhpur, IIT Patna, and IIT Mandi. Candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks in the 785–1,423 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. IIT Jodhpur and IIT Mandi are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

IIT Jodhpur IIT Patna IIT Mandi
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible IITs (Closing Rank Above 1,424)

Closing ranks: 1,571 – 2,063

These IITs — IIT Ropar, IIT Palakkad, and IIT Bhilai — offer AI & Data Science (EWS, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks above 1,424. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in AI & Data Science. IIT Bhilai is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

IIT Ropar IIT Palakkad IIT Bhilai

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

IIT Bhilai had the highest (most accessible) EWS closing rank for AI & Data Science in JoSAA 2025, at 2,063 in Round 6. IIT Palakkad was close at approximately 1,937.

With a EWS rank of ~855, IIT Kanpur AI & Data Science (R6 closing: 693) is your primary borderline target. IIT Jodhpur (R6 closing: 1,018) 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. IITs 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 EWS 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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