Computer Science & Software Engineering Cutoff Across All IITs — EWS (Gender-Neutral) | JoSAA 2025 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2025, there are 23 IITs offering Computer Science & Software Engineering under the EWS (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 20 (most competitive) to 907 (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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Top Opening Rank
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Last Closing Rank

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All 23 IIT Computer Science & Software Engineering Programs Ranked by EWS Closing Rank — JoSAA 2025

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# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
⚡ IIT Bombay
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 102
5 20 Elite ↑ +13.0%
2
⚡ IIT Madras
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 110
21 29 Elite ↑ +31.0%
3
⚡ IIT Delhi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 104
22 34 Elite → 2.9%
4
⚡ IIT Kanpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 109
35 50 Elite → 2.0%
5
⚡ IIT Kharagpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 106
45 78 Elite ↓ −16.4%
6
⚡ IIT Hyderabad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 107
73 93 Elite ↑ +17.0%
7
⚡ IIT Roorkee
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 113
63 98 Elite ↓ −8.9%
8
⚡ IIT Guwahati
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 117
99 118 Elite ↑ +7.8%
9
⚡ IIT (BHU) Varanasi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 116
121 186 Elite → 0.5%
10
⚡ IIT Indore
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 105
170 216 Elite → 0.9%
11
⚡ IIT Gandhinagar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 111
245 308 Elite ↓ −16.7%
12
⚡ IIT Ropar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 115
289 444 Competitive ↓ −52.6%
13
⚡ IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 114
326 451 Competitive ↑ +14.6%
14
⚡ IIT Jodhpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 108
384 456 Competitive ↓ −9.6%
15
⚡ IIT Mandi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 103
369 527 Competitive ↓ −7.8%
16
⚡ IIT Patna
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 112
380 531 Competitive ↓ −19.3%
17
⚡ IIT Bhubaneswar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 101
426 538 Competitive ↓ −15.5%
18
⚡ IIT Tirupati
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 121
596 733 Accessible → 0.8%
19
⚡ IIT Palakkad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 120
715 764 Accessible ↑ +6.7%
20
⚡ IIT Jammu
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 122
714 811 Accessible ↑ +14.2%
21
⚡ IIT Dharwad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 123
772 828 Accessible ↑ +8.6%
22
⚡ IIT Goa
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 119
751 847 Accessible ↓ −9.2%
23
⚡ IIT Bhilai
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 118
818 907 Accessible ↑ +10.9%

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Which IITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Computer Science & Software Engineering EWS Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite IITs (Closing Rank Below 315)

Closing ranks: 20 – 308

These elite IITs — IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, and IIT Kanpur and others — offer Computer Science & Software Engineering (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks at or below 315. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. IIT Bombay and IIT Madras and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Kharagpur and IIT Roorkee and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Bombay IIT Madras IIT Delhi IIT Kanpur IIT Kharagpur IIT Hyderabad IIT Roorkee IIT Guwahati IIT (BHU) Varanasi IIT Indore IIT Gandhinagar
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive IITs (Closing Rank 316–611)

Closing ranks: 444 – 538

The competitive bracket for Computer Science & Software Engineering (EWS, Gender-Neutral) spans IITs including IIT Ropar, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, IIT Jodhpur, and IIT Mandi and others. Candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks in the 316–611 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Ropar and IIT Jodhpur and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Ropar IIT (ISM) Dhanbad IIT Jodhpur IIT Mandi IIT Patna IIT Bhubaneswar
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible IITs (Closing Rank Above 612)

Closing ranks: 733 – 907

These IITs — IIT Tirupati, IIT Palakkad, IIT Jammu, and IIT Dharwad and others — offer Computer Science & Software Engineering (EWS, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks above 612. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Computer Science & Software Engineering. IIT Palakkad and IIT Jammu and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Goa shows an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Tirupati IIT Palakkad IIT Jammu IIT Dharwad IIT Goa 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 Computer Science & Software Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 907 in Round 6. IIT Goa was close at approximately 847.

With a EWS rank of ~444, IIT Ropar Computer Science & Software Engineering (R6 closing: 444) is your primary borderline target. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (R6 closing: 451) 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 Computer Science & Software Engineering. 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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