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

In JoSAA 2025, there are 23 IITs offering Computer Science & Software Engineering under the SC (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 31 (most competitive) to 1,388 (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 SC 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
1 31 Elite → 3.1%
2
⚡ IIT Madras
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 110
10 43 Elite ↑ +40.3%
3
⚡ IIT Delhi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 104
3 45 Elite ↑ +10.0%
4
⚡ IIT Kanpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 109
48 70 Elite ↑ +27.1%
5
⚡ IIT Kharagpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 106
46 108 Elite ↑ +21.2%
6
⚡ IIT Roorkee
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 113
81 129 Elite ↑ +10.4%
7
⚡ IIT Guwahati
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 117
133 183 Elite → 1.1%
8
⚡ IIT Hyderabad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 107
125 187 Elite → 2.8%
9
⚡ IIT (BHU) Varanasi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 116
194 283 Elite ↓ −8.0%
10
⚡ IIT Indore
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 105
249 323 Elite → 1.8%
11
⚡ IIT Gandhinagar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 111
342 428 Elite ↓ −26.6%
12
⚡ IIT Ropar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 115
346 591 Competitive ↓ −7.9%
13
⚡ IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 114
466 708 Competitive → 1.3%
14
⚡ IIT Mandi
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 103
465 739 Competitive → 2.9%
15
⚡ IIT Bhubaneswar
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 101
344 747 Competitive ↓ −25.3%
16
⚡ IIT Patna
↳ B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) - MBA in Digital Business Management (IIM Bodh Gaya)
JoSAA 112
748 748 Competitive ↓ −9.8%
17
⚡ IIT Jodhpur
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 108
509 840 Competitive ↓ −6.5%
18
⚡ IIT Tirupati
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 121
592 882 Competitive ↑ +16.6%
19
⚡ IIT Palakkad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 120
837 1,168 Accessible ↓ −6.5%
20
⚡ IIT Goa
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 119
575 1,236 Accessible ↓ −20.7%
21
⚡ IIT Dharwad
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 123
646 1,262 Accessible → 2.6%
22
⚡ IIT Bhilai
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 118
928 1,299 Accessible ↓ −27.2%
23
⚡ IIT Jammu
↳ Computer Science and Engineering
JoSAA 122
1,210 1,388 Accessible ↓ −27.0%

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

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite IITs (Closing Rank Below 483)

Closing ranks: 31 – 428

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 483. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. IIT Madras and IIT Delhi and others are showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT (BHU) Varanasi and IIT Gandhinagar 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 Roorkee IIT Guwahati IIT Hyderabad IIT (BHU) Varanasi IIT Indore IIT Gandhinagar
Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive IITs (Closing Rank 484–935)

Closing ranks: 591 – 882

The competitive bracket for Computer Science & Software Engineering (SC, Gender-Neutral) spans IITs including IIT Ropar, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, IIT Mandi, and IIT Bhubaneswar and others. Candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks in the 484–935 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. IIT Tirupati is showing tightening competition year-over-year — meaning these seats are becoming progressively harder to secure. Notably, IIT Ropar and IIT Bhubaneswar and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

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

Tier 3 — Accessible IITs (Closing Rank Above 936)

Closing ranks: 1,168 – 1,388

These IITs — IIT Palakkad, IIT Goa, IIT Dharwad, and IIT Bhilai and others — offer Computer Science & Software Engineering (SC, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Advanced Category Ranks above 936. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Computer Science & Software Engineering. Notably, IIT Palakkad and IIT Goa and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIT Palakkad IIT Goa IIT Dharwad IIT Bhilai 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) SC closing rank for Computer Science & Software Engineering in JoSAA 2025, at 1,388 in Round 6. IIT Bhilai was close at approximately 1,299.

With a SC rank of ~591, IIT Ropar Computer Science & Software Engineering (R6 closing: 591) is your primary borderline target. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (R6 closing: 708) 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 SC 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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