Electronics & Communication Engineering Cutoff — All IIITs OPEN 2026

Electronics & Communication Engineering Cutoff Across All IIITs — OPEN (Gender-Neutral) | JoSAA 2026 Complete Rankings

In JoSAA 2026, there are 22 IIITs offering Electronics & Communication Engineering under the OPEN (Gender-Neutral) quota. Their closing ranks range from 7,804 (most competitive) to 70,259 (most accessible). This page ranks every programme by 2026 closing rank, overlays year-over-year trend data (2025–2026), and groups them by competitive tier.

Programs

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Top Opening Rank

70259

Last Closing Rank

All 22 IIIT Electronics & Communication Engineering Programs Ranked by OPEN Closing Rank — JoSAA 2026

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#	Institute	State	Type	Opening	Closing (R6)	Tier	YoY Trend
1	💻 Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 309	Uttar Pradesh	AI · IIIT	4,599	7,804	Elite	→ 4.8%
2	💻 Atal Bihari Vajpayee IIIT & Management Gwalior ↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering JoSAA 301	Madhya Pradesh	AI · IIIT	11,317	17,551	Elite	↓ −5.8%
3	💻 Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 311	Madhya Pradesh	AI · IIIT	10,072	19,578	Elite	↓ −7.7%
4	💻 Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram ↳ B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering and M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Systems JoSAA 310	Tamil Nadu	AI · IIIT	22,291	26,909	Elite	↓ −10.5%
5	💻 IIIT (IIIT) Pune ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 321	Maharashtra	AI · IIIT	16,641	27,027	Elite	↓ −9.9%
6	💻 IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 307	Andhra Pradesh	AI · IIIT	19,041	29,473	Competitive	→ 4.3%
7	💻 IIIT Guwahati ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 303	Assam	AI · IIIT	14,767	35,680	Competitive	↓ −28.9%
8	💻 IIIT Tiruchirappalli ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 314	Tamil Nadu	AI · IIIT	27,610	37,110	Competitive	↓ −29.6%
9	💻 IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 320	Maharashtra	AI · IIIT	22,554	37,473	Competitive	→ 3.0%
10	💻 IIIT Surat ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 324	Gujarat	AI · IIIT	29,333	39,182	Competitive	↓ −13.7%
11	💻 IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 302	Rajasthan	AI · IIIT	23,695	39,667	Competitive	↓ −18.9%
12	💻 Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 308	Gujarat	AI · IIIT	28,128	40,423	Competitive	↓ −19.2%
13	💻 Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kottayam ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 318	Kerala	AI · IIIT	31,452	43,031	Competitive	↓ −9.4%
14	💻 Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 306	Himachal Pradesh	AI · IIIT	37,248	44,154	Competitive	↓ −14.6%
15	💻 IIIT Bhopal ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 323	Madhya Pradesh	AI · IIIT	24,476	44,189	Competitive	↓ −19.4%
16	💻 IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialization in Design and Manufacturing JoSAA 317	Andhra Pradesh	AI · IIIT	38,447	48,642	Competitive	↓ −18.3%
17	💻 IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering (with Specialization of Embedded Systems and Internet of Things) JoSAA 319	Jharkhand	AI · IIIT	34,863	48,761	Competitive	↓ −16.6%
18	💻 Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Dharwad ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 316	Karnataka	AI · IIIT	27,889	48,882	Competitive	↓ −13.9%
19	💻 Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 304	West Bengal	AI · IIIT	28,141	50,809	Accessible	↓ −15.5%
20	💻 Indian Institute of Information Technology, Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 327	Daman & Diu	AI · IIIT	41,100	50,829	Accessible	↓ −19.7%
21	💻 IIIT Bhagalpur ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 322	Bihar	AI · IIIT	45,956	52,650	Accessible	↓ −19.9%
22	💻 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR ↳ Electronics and Communication Engineering JoSAA 313	Manipur	AI · IIIT	52,184	70,259	Accessible	—

Which IIITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Electronics & Communication Engineering OPEN Tier Analysis

Elite

Tier 1 — Elite IIITs (Closing Rank Below 28,622)

Closing ranks: 7,804 – 27,027

These elite IIITs — Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, Atal Bihari Vajpayee IIIT & Management Gwalior, Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur, and Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram and others — offer Electronics & Communication Engineering (Gender-Neutral) accessible only to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks at or below 28,622. Competition here is among the most intense in Indian engineering admissions. Notably, Atal Bihari Vajpayee IIIT & Management Gwalior and Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad Atal Bihari Vajpayee IIIT & Management Gwalior Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram IIIT (IIIT) Pune

Competitive

Tier 2 — Competitive IIITs (Closing Rank 28,623–49,440)

Closing ranks: 29,473 – 48,882

The competitive bracket for Electronics & Communication Engineering (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) spans IIITs including IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor, IIIT Guwahati, IIIT Tiruchirappalli, and IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur and others. Candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks in the 28,623–49,440 range should prioritise these institutions. They offer strong placements and research infrastructure. Notably, IIIT Guwahati and IIIT Tiruchirappalli and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor IIIT Guwahati IIIT Tiruchirappalli IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur IIIT Surat IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kottayam Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh IIIT Bhopal IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Dharwad

Accessible

Tier 3 — Accessible IIITs (Closing Rank Above 49,441)

Closing ranks: 50,809 – 70,259

These IIITs — Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), IIIT Bhagalpur, and INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR — offer Electronics & Communication Engineering (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) to candidates with JEE Main Category Ranks above 49,441. While more accessible, they deliver accredited programmes and solid career pathways in Electronics & Communication Engineering. Notably, Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal and Indian Institute of Information Technology, Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) and others show an easing trend year-over-year, potentially offering a marginal window for borderline aspirants.

Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal Indian Institute of Information Technology, Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) IIIT Bhagalpur INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR

Detailed College Profiles

For complete historical cutoff data, seat matrices, placement records, and campus information, visit the dedicated profiles:

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Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad

OPEN Electronics & Communication Engineering Closing Rank 2026: 7,804 • Uttar Pradesh • IIIT • Elite Tier

Electronics & Communication Engineering Cutoff Across All IIITs — OPEN (Gender-Neutral) | JoSAA 2026 Complete Rankings

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All 22 IIIT Electronics & Communication Engineering Programs Ranked by OPEN Closing Rank — JoSAA 2026

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Which IIITs Are Realistic for Your Rank? Electronics & Communication Engineering OPEN Tier Analysis

Tier 1 — Elite IIITs (Closing Rank Below 28,622)

Tier 2 — Competitive IIITs (Closing Rank 28,623–49,440)

Tier 3 — Accessible IIITs (Closing Rank Above 49,441)

Which IIITs Are Becoming Harder — or Easier — to Get Into? Year-over-Year (2025–2026)

Detailed College Profiles

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