AI & Data Science Cutoff Across All IITs — EWS (Gender-Neutral) | JoSAA 2025 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2025, there are 13 IITs offering AI & Data Science under the EWS (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 65 (most competitive) to 1,116 (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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Last Closing Rank

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All 13 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
36 65 Elite ↑ +37.5%
2
⚡ IIT Hyderabad
↳ Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 107
105 116 Elite ↑ +8.7%
3
⚡ IIT Roorkee
↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 113
97 119 Elite ↑ +9.9%
4
⚡ IIT Kharagpur
↳ Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 106
104 143 Elite → 3.6%
5
⚡ IIT Guwahati
↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 117
120 190 Elite ↓ −21.0%
6
⚡ IIT Kanpur
↳ Statistics and Data Science
JoSAA 109
209 232 Elite ↓ −12.1%
7
⚡ IIT Gandhinagar
↳ Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 111
337 344 Elite → 4.7%
8
⚡ IIT Ropar
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering
JoSAA 115
431 516 Competitive ↑ +8.4%
9
⚡ IIT Jodhpur
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 108
450 628 Competitive ↓ −13.2%
10
⚡ IIT Patna
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 112
548 642 Competitive ↓ −5.1%
11
⚡ IIT Mandi
↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 103
524 661 Competitive ↓ −11.1%
12
⚡ IIT Bhilai
↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 118
904 926 Accessible ↑ +22.9%
13
⚡ IIT Palakkad
↳ Data Science and Engineering
JoSAA 120
961 1,116 Accessible ↑ +5.1%

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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 415)

Closing ranks: 65 – 344

These elite IITs — IIT Madras, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Kharagpur and others — offer AI & Data Science (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks at or below 415. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. IIT Madras and IIT Hyderabad and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Guwahati and IIT Kanpur show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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

Tier 2 — Competitive IITs (Closing Rank 416–765)

Closing ranks: 516 – 661

The competitive bracket for AI & Data Science (EWS, Gender-Neutral) spans IITs including IIT Ropar, IIT Jodhpur, IIT Patna, and IIT Mandi. Candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks in the 416–765 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. IIT Ropar is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Jodhpur and IIT Patna and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Ropar IIT Jodhpur IIT Patna IIT Mandi
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible IITs (Closing Rank Above 766)

Closing ranks: 926 – 1,116

These IITs — IIT Bhilai and IIT Palakkad — offer AI & Data Science (EWS, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks above 766. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in AI & Data Science. IIT Bhilai and IIT Palakkad are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

IIT Bhilai IIT Palakkad

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

IIT Palakkad had the highest (most accessible) EWS closing rank for AI & Data Science in JoSAA 2025, at 1,116 in Round 6. IIT Bhilai was close at approximately 926.

With a EWS rank of ~344, IIT Gandhinagar AI & Data Science (R6 closing: 344) is your primary borderline target. IIT Ropar (R6 closing: 516) 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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