Rank-Band Analysis

JEE Advanced OPEN Gender-Neutral JoSAA 2025 Rank 1–5,000

Colleges for JEE Advanced Rank 1–5,000 in Computer Science & Software Engineering (OPEN) — JoSAA 2025

If your JEE Advanced OPEN rank falls between 1 and 5,000, you have a realistic shot at 18 Computer Science & Software Engineering 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.

20 programs listed

20 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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Computer Science & Software Engineering Programs for OPEN Rank 1–5,000 — JoSAA 2025

Showing final closing ranks from Round 6 (the most predictive round) · Category: OPEN · Gender: Gender-Neutral

All India / Other State (OS/AI) Quota — OPEN Rank 1–5,000

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 Bombay ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 102	Maharashtra	AI ·	1	66	↑ Reach	↑ +2.9%
2	🎓 IIT Madras ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 110	Tamil Nadu	AI ·	79	171	↑ Reach	↓ −7.5%
3	🎓 IIT Delhi ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 104	Delhi	AI ·	134	186	↑ Reach	↑ +8.8%
4	🎓 IIT Kanpur ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 109	Uttar Pradesh	AI ·	147	271	↑ Reach	↓ −7.5%
5	🎓 IIT Kharagpur ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 106	West Bengal	AI ·	238	455	↑ Reach	↓ −9.6%
6	🎓 IIT Roorkee ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 113	Uttarakhand	AI ·	275	562	⚡ Borderline	↓ −16.8%
7	🎓 IIT Hyderabad ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 107	Telangana	AI ·	339	667	⚡ Borderline	↓ −1.7%
8	🎓 IIT Guwahati ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 117	Assam	AI ·	504	736	⚡ Borderline	↓ −18.1%
9	🎓 IIT Delhi ↳ Abu Dhabi Campus - Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 104	Delhi	AI ·	1,169	1,346	⚡ Borderline	→ 0.0%
10	🎓 IIT (BHU) Varanasi ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 116	Uttar Pradesh	AI ·	747	1,424	⚡ Borderline	↑ +5.7%
11	🎓 IIT Indore ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 105	Madhya Pradesh	AI ·	952	1,688	⚡ Borderline	↓ −21.5%
12	🎓 IIT Gandhinagar ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 111	Gujarat	AI ·	905	1,893	⚡ Borderline	↑ +15.3%
13	🎓 IIT Ropar ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 115	Punjab	AI ·	1,477	2,394	⚡ Borderline	→ 0.6%
14	🎓 IIT Jodhpur ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 108	Rajasthan	AI ·	2,269	2,860	⚡ Borderline	↑ +6.6%
15	🎓 IIT Mandi ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 103	Himachal Pradesh	AI ·	2,096	3,095	⚡ Borderline	→ 0.7%
16	🎓 IIT Patna ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 112	Bihar	AI ·	1,954	3,226	⚡ Borderline	↓ −2.6%
17	🎓 IIT (ISM) Dhanbad ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 114	Jharkhand	AI ·	2,143	3,377	⚡ Borderline	↑ +12.2%
18	🎓 IIT Bhubaneswar ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 101	Odisha	AI ·	2,344	3,863	⚡ Borderline	↓ −4.8%
19	🎓 IIT Patna ↳ B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) - MBA in Digital Business Management (IIM Bodh Gaya) JoSAA 112	Bihar	AI ·	4,297	4,297	⚡ Borderline	↓ −25.4%
20	🎓 IIT Tirupati ↳ Computer Science and Engineering JoSAA 121	Andhra Pradesh	AI ·	1,916	4,855	✓ Safe	↑ +3.4%

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Which of These Colleges Is Safest for Rank 1–5,000?

Tier boundaries computed against your band midpoint (2,500) 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 1–5,000 (OS)

Colleges where the final closing rank is at least 400+ above the band midpoint (2,500) under OS/AI quota

IIT Tirupati

IIT Tirupati is the most reliable safe option(s) in the 1–5,000 band for OS/AI candidates. Candidates with ranks in the lower half of this band are comfortably inside the historical closing rank. IIT Tirupati has been tightening year-on-year (+3.4%) — factor in a buffer beyond the listed closing rank when assessing your true safety margin.

Borderline (Coin-Flip Zone)

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

Colleges where the band midpoint (2,500) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota

IIT Roorkee IIT Hyderabad IIT Guwahati IIT Delhi IIT (BHU) Varanasi IIT Indore IIT Gandhinagar IIT Ropar IIT Jodhpur IIT Mandi IIT Patna IIT (ISM) Dhanbad IIT Bhubaneswar IIT Patna

IIT Roorkee, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Guwahati, IIT Delhi, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, IIT Indore, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Ropar, IIT Jodhpur, IIT Mandi, IIT Patna, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Patna are where most candidates in the 1–5,000 range will be competing under OS/AI quota for Computer Science & Software Engineering. 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 (2,500)

IIT Bombay IIT Madras IIT Delhi IIT Kanpur IIT Kharagpur

IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur are in reach territory for most of the 1–5,000 band under OS/AI quota. Including them in your choice list at an appropriate position is rational — the JoSAA algorithm will consider it only if your rank qualifies, with zero downside risk. Notably, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur have shown an easing trend — the programme(s) may become more accessible in the coming cycle.

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 1–5,000 band.

No NITs in this rank band have Home State (HS) quota data within the 1–5,000 range for OPEN 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 Bombay — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 66 · Maharashtra

All Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra

IIT Madras — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 171 · Tamil Nadu

All Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

IIT Kanpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 271 · Uttar Pradesh

All Engineering Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

IIT Kharagpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 455 · West Bengal

All Engineering Colleges in West Bengal

IIT Roorkee — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 562 · Uttarakhand

All Engineering Colleges in Uttarakhand

IIT Hyderabad — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 667 · Telangana

All Engineering Colleges in Telangana

IIT Guwahati — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 736 · Assam

All Engineering Colleges in Assam

IIT Delhi — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Abu Dhabi Campus - Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 1,346 · Delhi

All Engineering Colleges in Delhi

IIT (BHU) Varanasi — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 1,424 · Uttar Pradesh

All Engineering Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

IIT Indore — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 1,688 · Madhya Pradesh

All Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh

IIT Gandhinagar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 1,893 · Gujarat

All Engineering Colleges in Gujarat

IIT Ropar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 2,394 · Punjab

All Engineering Colleges in Punjab

IIT Jodhpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 2,860 · Rajasthan

All Engineering Colleges in Rajasthan

IIT Mandi — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 3,095 · Himachal Pradesh

All Engineering Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 3,377 · Jharkhand

All Engineering Colleges in Jharkhand

IIT Bhubaneswar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 3,863 · Odisha

All Engineering Colleges in Odisha

IIT Patna — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) - MBA in Digital Business Management (IIM Bodh Gaya) AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 4,297 · Bihar

All Engineering Colleges in Bihar

IIT Tirupati — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OPEN Computer Science and Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 4,855 · Andhra Pradesh

All Engineering Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

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 Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Jodhpur, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, IIT Tirupati have been tightening — plan with additional rank buffer beyond the listed closing rank. IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Guwahati, IIT Indore, IIT Patna, IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Patna have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. IIT Delhi, IIT Ropar, 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 Computer Science & Software Engineering admissions for OPEN rank 1–5,000 candidates.

Which college is best for Computer Science & Software Engineering with OPEN rank between 1–5,000?

For OPEN ranks in the 1–5,000 range under OS quota, IIT Bombay Computer Science & Software Engineering (final closing rank 66 in 2025) and IIT Madras (final closing rank 171) are the most realistic national-pool targets. See the full tiered breakdown above.

Is OPEN rank 2,500 safe for IIT Roorkee Computer Science & Software Engineering under OS quota?

A rank of 2,500 is in the borderline zone for IIT Roorkee Computer Science & Software Engineering under OS quota (final closing rank: 562 in 2025). Its year-on-year trend is easing (–16.8%), 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 1–5,000 OPEN?

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 Computer Science & Software Engineering cutoffs at colleges getting more competitive each year?

Trends vary by institute. Under OS quota: IIT Bombay is tightening (+2.9% YoY); IIT Madras is easing (–7.5% YoY); IIT Delhi is tightening (+8.8% YoY); IIT Kanpur is easing (–7.5% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.