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

NIT Sikkim had the highest (most accessible) OBC-NCL closing rank for AI & Data Science in JoSAA 2025, at 8,828 in Round 6. NIT Patna was close at approximately 5,653.

With a OBC-NCL rank of ~3,414, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra AI & Data Science (R6 closing: 3,187) is your primary borderline target. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (R6 closing: 3,642) 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 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.