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

In JoSAA 2025, there are 23 IITs offering Computer Science & Software Engineering under the OBC-NCL (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) quota. Their closing ranks range from 331 (most competitive) to 5,225 (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 23 IIT Computer Science & Software Engineering Programs Ranked by OBC-NCL 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
70 331 Elite ↓ −20.8%
2
⚡ IIT Madras
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 110
176 545 Elite ↓ −58.4%
3
⚡ IIT Delhi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 104
246 551 Elite ↓ −39.9%
4
⚡ IIT Kanpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 109
561 661 Elite ↓ −22.9%
5
⚡ IIT Kharagpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 106
583 792 Elite ↓ −31.8%
6
⚡ IIT Hyderabad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 107
647 887 Elite → 2.5%
7
⚡ IIT Roorkee
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 113
842 1,031 Elite ↓ −31.7%
8
⚡ IIT Guwahati
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 117
918 1,217 Elite ↓ −28.1%
9
⚡ IIT (BHU) Varanasi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 116
1,097 1,832 Elite ↓ −15.1%
10
⚡ IIT Indore
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 105
1,900 2,106 Competitive ↓ −43.5%
11
⚡ IIT Gandhinagar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 111
1,696 2,512 Competitive ↓ −46.6%
12
⚡ IIT Tirupati
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 121
2,134 2,675 Competitive ↑ +20.0%
13
⚡ IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 114
2,032 2,992 Competitive ↑ +7.1%
14
⚡ IIT Bhubaneswar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 101
2,515 3,264 Competitive → 0.8%
15
⚡ IIT Palakkad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 120
3,301 3,301 Competitive ↑ +16.7%
16
⚡ IIT Patna
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 112
2,944 3,306 Competitive ↓ −11.1%
17
⚡ IIT Ropar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 115
2,668 3,550 Competitive ↓ −59.4%
18
⚡ IIT Jodhpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 108
3,290 3,668 Accessible ↓ −9.1%
19
⚡ IIT Mandi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 103
3,513 3,841 Accessible ↓ −7.4%
20
⚡ IIT Bhilai
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 118
3,819 4,045 Accessible ↑ +24.2%
21
⚡ IIT Dharwad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 123
4,021 4,431 Accessible ↑ +18.1%
22
⚡ IIT Goa
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 119
4,193 4,459 Accessible ↑ +16.4%
23
⚡ IIT Jammu
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 122
5,067 5,225 Accessible ↑ +21.8%

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Which IITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Computer Science & Software Engineering OBC-NCL Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite IITs (Closing Rank Below 1,962)

Closing ranks: 331 – 1,832

These elite IITs — IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, and IIT Kanpur and others — offer Computer Science & Software Engineering (Female-only (including Supernumerary)) accessible only to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks at or below 1,962. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. Notably, IIT Bombay and IIT Madras 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
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive IITs (Closing Rank 1,963–3,593)

Closing ranks: 2,106 – 3,550

The competitive bracket for Computer Science & Software Engineering (OBC-NCL, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) spans IITs including IIT Indore, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Tirupati, and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and others. Candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks in the 1,963–3,593 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. IIT Tirupati and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Indore and IIT Gandhinagar and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Indore IIT Gandhinagar IIT Tirupati IIT (ISM) Dhanbad IIT Bhubaneswar IIT Palakkad IIT Patna IIT Ropar
Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible IITs (Closing Rank Above 3,594)

Closing ranks: 3,668 – 5,225

These IITs — IIT Jodhpur, IIT Mandi, IIT Bhilai, and IIT Dharwad and others — offer Computer Science & Software Engineering (OBC-NCL, Female-only (including Supernumerary)) to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks above 3,594. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Computer Science & Software Engineering. IIT Bhilai and IIT Dharwad and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Jodhpur and IIT Mandi show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Jodhpur IIT Mandi IIT Bhilai IIT Dharwad IIT Goa IIT Jammu

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

IIT Jammu had the highest (most accessible) OBC-NCL closing rank for Computer Science & Software Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 5,225 in Round 6. IIT Goa was close at approximately 4,459.

With a OBC-NCL rank of ~2,675, IIT Tirupati Computer Science & Software Engineering (R6 closing: 2,675) is your primary borderline target. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (R6 closing: 2,992) 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 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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