Rank-Band Analysis

JEE Mains OBC-NCL Gender-Neutral JoSAA 2025 Rank 10,000–15,000

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 10,000–15,000 in AI & Data Science (OBC-NCL) — JoSAA 2025

If your JEE Mains OBC-NCL rank falls between 10,000 and 15,000, 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 OBC-NCL Rank 10,000–15,000 — JoSAA 2025

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

All India / Other State (OS/AI) Quota — OBC-NCL Rank 10,000–15,000

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	🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur ↳ Computer Science Engineering (Artificial lntelligence and Machine Learning) JoSAA 320	Maharashtra	AI ·	7,177	10,020	↑ Reach	↑ +12.7%
2	🎓 IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor ↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science JoSAA 307	Andhra Pradesh	AI ·	7,787	10,722	⚡ Borderline	↑ +10.6%
3	🎓 IIIT Tiruchirappalli ↳ Computer Science and Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) JoSAA 314	Tamil Nadu	AI ·	7,330	10,900	⚡ Borderline	→ 0.0%
4	🎓 IIIT Bhopal ↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) JoSAA 323	Madhya Pradesh	AI ·	8,620	11,041	⚡ Borderline	↓ −5.2%
5	🎓 IIIT Bhopal ↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) JoSAA 323	Madhya Pradesh	AI ·	7,359	11,144	⚡ Borderline	↓ −4.1%
6	🎓 IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan ↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering JoSAA 302	Rajasthan	AI ·	8,874	11,488	⚡ Borderline	→ 0.4%
7	🎓 IIIT Surat ↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) JoSAA 324	Gujarat	AI ·	7,215	11,500	⚡ Borderline	→ 0.0%
8	🎓 IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat ↳ Artificial Intelligence JoSAA 308	Gujarat	AI ·	9,278	11,594	⚡ Borderline	→ 0.0%
9	🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur ↳ Computer Science Engineering (Data Science and Analytics) JoSAA 320	Maharashtra	AI ·	10,702	11,624	⚡ Borderline	↑ +7.0%
10	🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam ↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science JoSAA 318	Kerala	AI ·	9,041	12,214	⚡ Borderline	↓ −1.1%
11	🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi ↳ Computer Science and Engineering (with Specialization of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) JoSAA 319	Jharkhand	AI ·	11,337	13,835	⚡ Borderline	↓ −3.6%
12	🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh ↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) JoSAA 306	Himachal Pradesh	AI ·	13,443	13,927	⚡ Borderline	↓ −6.5%
13	🎓 IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh ↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science JoSAA 317	Andhra Pradesh	AI ·	11,970	14,083	⚡ Borderline	↑ +3.0%
14	🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana ↳ CSE ( Data Science & Analytics) JoSAA 305	Haryana	AI ·	11,034	14,238	⚡ Borderline	↑ +1.0%
15	🎓 Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka ↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science JoSAA 326	Karnataka	AI ·	10,921	14,984	✓ Safe	↑ +5.7%

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Which of These Colleges Is Safest for Rank 10,000–15,000?

Tier boundaries computed against your band midpoint (12,500) 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 10,000–15,000 (OS)

Colleges where the final closing rank is at least 400+ above the band midpoint (12,500) under OS/AI quota

Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka

Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka is the most reliable safe option(s) in the 10,000–15,000 band for OS/AI candidates. Candidates with ranks in the lower half of this band are comfortably inside the historical closing rank. Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka has been tightening year-on-year (+5.7%) — 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 (12,500) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota

IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor IIIT Tiruchirappalli IIIT Bhopal IIIT Bhopal IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan IIIT Surat IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana

IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor, IIIT Tiruchirappalli, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan, IIIT Surat, IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur, IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi, IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh, IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana are where most candidates in the 10,000–15,000 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 (12,500)

IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur

IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur is in reach territory for most of the 10,000–15,000 band under OS/AI quota. Including it 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.

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 10,000–15,000 band.

No NITs in this rank band have Home State (HS) quota data within the 10,000–15,000 range for OBC-NCL 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:

IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Artificial Intelligence and Data Science AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 10,722 · Andhra Pradesh

All Engineering Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

IIIT Tiruchirappalli — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 10,900 · Tamil Nadu

All Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

IIIT Bhopal — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 11,144 · Madhya Pradesh

All Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh

IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 11,488 · Rajasthan

All Engineering Colleges in Rajasthan

IIIT Surat — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 11,500 · Gujarat

All Engineering Colleges in Gujarat

IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Artificial Intelligence AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 11,594 · Gujarat

All Engineering Colleges in Gujarat

IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science Engineering (Data Science and Analytics) AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 11,624 · Maharashtra

All Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra

IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 12,214 · Kerala

All Engineering Colleges in Kerala

IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering (with Specialization of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 13,835 · Jharkhand

All Engineering Colleges in Jharkhand

IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 13,927 · Himachal Pradesh

All Engineering Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Artificial Intelligence and Data Science AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 14,083 · Andhra Pradesh

All Engineering Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL CSE ( Data Science & Analytics) AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 14,238 · Haryana

All Engineering Colleges in Haryana

Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide

OBC-NCL Artificial Intelligence and Data Science AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 14,984 · Karnataka

All Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

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: IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur, IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur, IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, IIIT (IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana, Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka have been tightening — plan with additional rank buffer beyond the listed closing rank. IIIT Bhopal, IIIT Bhopal, IIIT (IIIT) Kottayam, IIIT (IIIT) Ranchi, IIIT (IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. IIIT Tiruchirappalli, IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan, IIIT Surat, IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat 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 OBC-NCL rank 10,000–15,000 candidates.

Which college is best for AI & Data Science with OBC-NCL rank between 10,000–15,000?

For OBC-NCL ranks in the 10,000–15,000 range under OS quota, IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur AI & Data Science (final closing rank 10,020 in 2025) and IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor (final closing rank 10,722) are the most realistic national-pool targets. See the full tiered breakdown above.

Is OBC-NCL rank 12,500 safe for IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor AI & Data Science under OS quota?

A rank of 12,500 is in the borderline zone for IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor AI & Data Science under OS quota (final closing rank: 10,722 in 2025). Its year-on-year trend is tightening (+10.6%), so actual competition may be slightly higher than the historical rank. 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 10,000–15,000 OBC-NCL?

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: IIIT (IIIT) Nagpur is tightening (+12.7% YoY); IIIT (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor is tightening (+10.6% YoY); IIIT Tiruchirappalli is near-stable (+0.0% YoY); IIIT Bhopal is easing (–5.2% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.