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

In JoSAA 2025, there are 13 IITs offering AI & Data Science under the OBC-NCL (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) quota. Their closing ranks range from 611 (most competitive) to 5,099 (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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5099
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All 13 IIT 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
⚡ IIT Madras
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
JoSAA 110
500 611 Elite ↓ −21.5%
2
⚡ IIT Hyderabad
↳ Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 107
1,039 1,039 Elite ↓ −30.2%
3
⚡ IIT Kharagpur
↳ Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 106
1,056 1,146 Elite → 3.3%
4
⚡ IIT Roorkee
↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 113
1,302 1,319 Elite ↓ −19.4%
5
⚡ IIT Guwahati
↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 117
1,490 1,604 Elite ↓ −35.2%
6
⚡ IIT Kanpur
↳ Statistics and Data Science
JoSAA 109
1,714 1,871 Elite ↑ +6.4%
7
⚡ IIT Gandhinagar
↳ Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 111
2,686 2,821 Competitive ↓ −11.3%
8
⚡ IIT Patna
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 112
3,742 3,917 Accessible ↓ −8.4%
9
⚡ IIT Ropar
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering
JoSAA 115
3,557 4,293 Accessible ↓ −13.4%
10
⚡ IIT Jodhpur
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 108
4,156 4,556 Accessible → 1.2%
11
⚡ IIT Mandi
↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 103
4,364 4,693 Accessible → 1.2%
12
⚡ IIT Palakkad
↳ Data Science and Engineering
JoSAA 120
4,673 4,821 Accessible ↑ +14.5%
13
⚡ IIT Bhilai
↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 118
4,962 5,099 Accessible ↑ +14.9%

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

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite IITs (Closing Rank Below 2,107)

Closing ranks: 611 – 1,871

These elite IITs — IIT Madras, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Roorkee and others — offer AI & Data Science (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) accessible only to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks at or below 2,107. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. IIT Kanpur is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Madras and IIT Hyderabad and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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

Tier 2 — Competitive IITs (Closing Rank 2,108–3,603)

Closing ranks: 2,821 – 2,821

The competitive bracket for AI & Data Science (OBC-NCL, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) spans IITs including IIT Gandhinagar. Candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks in the 2,108–3,603 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. Notably, IIT Gandhinagar shows an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Gandhinagar
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible IITs (Closing Rank Above 3,604)

Closing ranks: 3,917 – 5,099

These IITs — IIT Patna, IIT Ropar, IIT Jodhpur, and IIT Mandi and others — offer AI & Data Science (OBC-NCL, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks above 3,604. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in AI & Data Science. IIT Palakkad and IIT Bhilai are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Patna and IIT Ropar show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Patna IIT Ropar IIT Jodhpur IIT Mandi 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) OBC-NCL closing rank for AI & Data Science in JoSAA 2025, at 5,099 in Round 6. IIT Palakkad was close at approximately 4,821.

With a OBC-NCL rank of ~2,821, IIT Gandhinagar AI & Data Science (R6 closing: 2,821) is your primary borderline target. IIT Patna (R6 closing: 3,917) 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 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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