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

In JoSAA 2025, there are 9 NITs offering AI & Data Science under the EWS (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 318 (most competitive) to 2,231 (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 NIT AI & Data Science Programs Ranked by EWS Closing Rank — JoSAA 2025

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🏛️ NIT Karnataka, Surathkal
↳ Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 211
269 318 Elite ↑ +20.1%
2
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
↳ Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 223
425 438 Elite ↑ +24.2%
3
🏛️ Malaviya NIT Jaipur
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering
JoSAA 202
769 799 Elite ↑ +16.0%
4
🏛️ NIT Delhi
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 207
914 914 Elite ↑ +30.7%
5
🏛️ National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 220
1,036 1,160 Competitive ↑ +13.6%
6
🏛️ Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
↳ Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 229
1,234 1,394 Competitive ↑ +12.8%
7
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Data Science and Engineering
JoSAA 201
1,892 1,965 Accessible ↑ +12.2%
8
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 214
2,136 2,172 Accessible
9
🏛️ Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal
↳ Mathematics and Data Science
JoSAA 203
2,231 2,231 Accessible → 1.6%

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

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite NITs (Closing Rank Below 955)

Closing ranks: 318 – 914

These elite NITs — NIT Karnataka, Surathkal, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Malaviya NIT Jaipur, and NIT Delhi — offer AI & Data Science (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 955. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. NIT Karnataka, Surathkal and National Institute of Technology, Rourkela and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

NIT Karnataka, Surathkal National Institute of Technology, Rourkela Malaviya NIT Jaipur NIT Delhi
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive NITs (Closing Rank 956–1,593)

Closing ranks: 1,160 – 1,394

The competitive bracket for AI & Data Science (EWS, Gender-Neutral) spans NITs including National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra and Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 956–1,593 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra and Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible NITs (Closing Rank Above 1,594)

Closing ranks: 1,965 – 2,231

These NITs — Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, NIT Patna, and Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal — offer AI & Data Science (EWS, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 1,594. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in AI & Data Science. Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure.

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar NIT Patna Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maulana Azad NIT Bhopal had the highest (most accessible) EWS closing rank for AI & Data Science in JoSAA 2025, at 2,231 in Round 6. NIT Patna was close at approximately 2,172.

With a EWS rank of ~1,160, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra AI & Data Science (R6 closing: 1,160) is your primary borderline target. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (R6 closing: 1,394) 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. NITs generally carry stronger brand value and alumni networks, but top IIITs 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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