Rank-Band Analysis

JEE Advanced SC Female-only (including Supernumerary) JoSAA 2025 Rank 1–2,500

Colleges for JEE Advanced Rank 1–2,500 in AI & Data Science (SC) — JoSAA 2025

If your JEE Advanced SC rank falls between 1 and 2,500, you have a realistic shot at 13 AI & Data Science program(s) in JoSAA 2025. This page consolidates the complete opening and final closing rank data for every program in this band — split by All India / Other State quota and Home State quota — identifies your safe vs. borderline options, and links to detailed profiles for each college.

15 programs listed

15 OS / AI quota

6 Data through Round

Warning: These are Options, Not a Strategy

The tables below show which colleges you can clear. They do NOT tell you the correct order to fill them in JoSAA. Every year, students in this rank band lose a better college due to incorrect choice ordering.

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AI & Data Science Programs for SC Rank 1–2,500 — JoSAA 2025

Showing final closing ranks from Round 6 (the most predictive round) · Category: SC · Gender: Female-only (including Supernumerary)

All India / Other State (OS/AI) Quota — SC Rank 1–2,500

These cutoffs apply to candidates who are NOT domiciled in the institute's home state, and to all candidates for IITs (AI quota). If you do not qualify for Home State quota at a listed NIT, the OS closing rank is the benchmark for your eligibility.

#	Institute	State	Type	Opening	Closing (R6)	Tier	YoY Trend
1	🎓 IIT Madras ↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics JoSAA 110	Tamil Nadu	AI ·	359	359	⚡ Borderline	↓ −51.5%
2	🎓 IIT Kharagpur ↳ Artificial Intelligence JoSAA 106	West Bengal	AI ·	463	659	⚡ Borderline	↑ +15.7%
3	🎓 IIT Roorkee ↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence JoSAA 113	Uttarakhand	AI ·	749	749	⚡ Borderline	↓ −7.9%
4	🎓 IIT Hyderabad ↳ Artificial Intelligence JoSAA 107	Telangana	AI ·	819	819	⚡ Borderline	↓ −145.2%
5	🎓 IIT Guwahati ↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence JoSAA 117	Assam	AI ·	867	867	⚡ Borderline	↓ −2.4%
6	🎓 IIT Hyderabad ↳ Computational Engineering JoSAA 107	Telangana	AI ·	1,038	1,038	⚡ Borderline	↓ −18.2%
7	🎓 IIT Madras ↳ Computational Engineering and Mechanics JoSAA 110	Tamil Nadu	AI ·	1,129	1,129	⚡ Borderline	→ 0.0%
8	🎓 IIT Gandhinagar ↳ Artificial Intelligence JoSAA 111	Gujarat	AI ·	1,263	1,263	⚡ Borderline	↓ −27.7%
9	🎓 IIT Kanpur ↳ Statistics and Data Science JoSAA 109	Uttar Pradesh	AI ·	1,504	1,504	⚡ Borderline	↓ −45.3%
10	🎓 IIT Mandi ↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence JoSAA 103	Himachal Pradesh	AI ·	1,666	1,666	⚡ Borderline	→ 0.0%
11	🎓 IIT Ropar ↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering JoSAA 115	Punjab	AI ·	1,705	1,854	⚡ Borderline	↑ +1.8%
12	🎓 IIT Jodhpur ↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science JoSAA 108	Rajasthan	AI ·	1,493	1,862	⚡ Borderline	↑ +10.6%
13	🎓 IIT Patna ↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science JoSAA 112	Bihar	AI ·	2,055	2,055	⚡ Borderline	↓ −94.6%
14	🎓 IIT Bhilai ↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence JoSAA 118	Chhattisgarh	AI ·	2,236	2,236	⚡ Borderline	↑ +8.5%
15	🎓 IIT Palakkad ↳ Data Science and Engineering JoSAA 120	Kerala	AI ·	2,442	2,442	⚡ Borderline	↑ +10.9%

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Which of These Colleges Is Safest for Rank 1–2,500?

Tier boundaries computed against your band midpoint (1,250) using Round 6 final closing rank data. Lower rank number = more competitive.

National / Other State Quota — Tier Analysis

This analysis applies to candidates competing under OS (Other State) or AI (All India) quota — the benchmark for any candidate who is not a domicile of the listed institute's home state.

Safe Allotment (High Probability)

Tier 1 — High Probability Colleges for Rank 1–2,500 (OS)

Colleges where the final closing rank is at least 400+ above the band midpoint (1,250) under OS/AI quota

No colleges in the 1–2,500 band have a historical closing rank that makes them definitively safe for the full range under OS/AI quota. Candidates at the lower end of this band may find borderline programs accessible with a comfortable margin.

Borderline (Coin-Flip Zone)

Tier 2 — Borderline Colleges (Your Rank is In the Mix) (OS)

Colleges where the band midpoint (1,250) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota

IIT Madras IIT Kharagpur IIT Roorkee IIT Hyderabad IIT Guwahati IIT Hyderabad IIT Madras IIT Gandhinagar IIT Kanpur IIT Mandi IIT Ropar IIT Jodhpur IIT Patna IIT Bhilai IIT Palakkad

IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Madras, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Kanpur, IIT Mandi, IIT Ropar, IIT Jodhpur, IIT Patna, IIT Bhilai, IIT Palakkad are where most candidates in the 1–2,500 range will be competing under OS/AI quota for AI & Data Science. The final-round closing rank is the most predictive indicator for this zone — always plan against final-round data rather than Round 1. Your choice-filling order is decisive here.

Reach (Lower Probability, Worth Including)

Tier 3 — Reach Colleges (Include But Don't Anchor On) (OS)

Colleges where the opening rank under OS/AI quota is above the band midpoint (1,250)

No colleges are in the Reach zone for the 1–2,500 band. All listed programs sit within the Safe or Borderline range.

Home State Quota — Where Domicile Creates a Strategic Advantage

For candidates domiciled in the state of a listed NIT, the HS quota unlocks a more accessible tier of cutoffs at the same institute. This section highlights where Home State status changes the tier classification within the 1–2,500 band.

No NITs in this rank band have Home State (HS) quota data within the 1–2,500 range for SC candidates under this gender filter. OS quota applies universally for all candidates at these institutes.

Detailed Cutoff Profiles

For complete historical cutoff data, seat matrices, placement records, and campus information for every college on this page, visit their dedicated profiles:

IIT Kharagpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

SC Artificial Intelligence AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 659 · West Bengal

All Engineering Colleges in West Bengal

IIT Roorkee — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

SC Data Science and Artificial Intelligence AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 749 · Uttarakhand

All Engineering Colleges in Uttarakhand

IIT Guwahati — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

SC Data Science and Artificial Intelligence AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 867 · Assam

All Engineering Colleges in Assam

IIT Hyderabad — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

SC Computational Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 1,038 · Telangana

All Engineering Colleges in Telangana

IIT Madras — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

SC Computational Engineering and Mechanics AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 1,129 · Tamil Nadu

All Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

IIT Gandhinagar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

SC Artificial Intelligence AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 1,263 · Gujarat

All Engineering Colleges in Gujarat

IIT Kanpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

SC Statistics and Data Science AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 1,504 · Uttar Pradesh

All Engineering Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

IIT Mandi — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

SC Data Science and Artificial Intelligence AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 1,666 · Himachal Pradesh

All Engineering Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

IIT Ropar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

SC Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 1,854 · Punjab

All Engineering Colleges in Punjab

IIT Jodhpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

SC Artificial Intelligence and Data Science AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 1,862 · Rajasthan

All Engineering Colleges in Rajasthan

IIT Patna — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

SC Artificial Intelligence and Data Science AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 2,055 · Bihar

All Engineering Colleges in Bihar

IIT Bhilai — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

SC Data Science and Artificial Intelligence AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 2,236 · Chhattisgarh

All Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh

IIT Palakkad — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

SC Data Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 2,442 · Kerala

All Engineering Colleges in Kerala

Have These Cutoffs Been Rising or Falling? (Year-on-Year Trend)

Lower rank number = more competitive (fewer candidates ranked above you)

Planning Note for JoSAA 2026: IIT Kharagpur, IIT Ropar, IIT Jodhpur, IIT Bhilai, IIT Palakkad have been tightening — plan with additional rank buffer beyond the listed closing rank. IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Kanpur, IIT Patna have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. IIT Madras, IIT Mandi are near-stable — the most predictable planning signal(s) on this page.

Other State / All India (OS/AI) Quota — Final Closing Rank Trend

Frequently Asked Questions

About AI & Data Science admissions for SC rank 1–2,500 candidates.

Which college is best for AI & Data Science with SC rank between 1–2,500?

For SC ranks in the 1–2,500 range under OS quota, IIT Madras AI & Data Science (final closing rank 359 in 2025) and IIT Kharagpur (final closing rank 659) are the most realistic national-pool targets. See the full tiered breakdown above.

Is SC rank 1,250 safe for IIT Madras AI & Data Science under OS quota?

A rank of 1,250 is in the borderline zone for IIT Madras AI & Data Science under OS quota (final closing rank: 359 in 2025). Its year-on-year trend is easing (–51.5%), which is a positive signal for candidates near the band midpoint. This rank is not definitively safe — your choice-filling order matters significantly for borderline positions.

What is the difference between OS quota and HS quota in JoSAA for NITs?

JoSAA splits NIT seats into two quota pools: Other State (OS) — open to all candidates nationwide — and Home State (HS) — reserved for candidates who are domiciles of the state where the NIT is located. Approximately 50% of seats fall under HS quota. HS closing ranks are consistently more accessible (higher rank number) than OS closing ranks at the same college and category, often by several hundred to over a thousand ranks. If you qualify for HS quota at any NIT in your shortlist, always add both the HS and OS entries for that college to your choice list — list the HS entry above the OS entry for the same programme.

How do I decide the order of choices in JoSAA if my rank is 1–2,500 SC?

The optimal strategy for borderline ranks is to list choices in descending order of preference (best college first), not in ascending order of probability. JoSAA's allotment algorithm guarantees you the highest-ranked choice you qualify for — which means listing aspirational choices first is never 'risky.' The mistake is omitting them, listing them too low, or failing to include both HS and OS entries for the same NIT. justcutoffs.com's expert system automates this entire ordering correctly.

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Are the AI & Data Science cutoffs at colleges getting more competitive each year?

Trends vary by institute. Under OS quota: IIT Madras is easing (–51.5% YoY); IIT Kharagpur is tightening (+15.7% YoY); IIT Roorkee is easing (–7.9% YoY); IIT Hyderabad is easing (–145.2% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.