JEE Mains OBC-NCL Female-only (including Supernumerary) JoSAA 2025 Rank 15,000–25,000

Colleges for JEE Mains Rank 15,000–25,000 in AI & Data Science (OBC-NCL) — JoSAA 2025

If your JEE Mains OBC-NCL rank falls between 15,000 and 25,000, you have a realistic shot at 11 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.

11 programs listed
10 OS / AI quota
1 Home State quota
6 Data through Round

Warning: These are Options, Not a Strategy

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AI & Data Science Programs for OBC-NCL Rank 15,000–25,000 — JoSAA 2025

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

All India / Other State (OS/AI) Quota — OBC-NCL Rank 15,000–25,000

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 Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🎓 NIT Sikkim
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
JoSAA 217
16,428 16,428 ↑ Reach ↑ +5.0%
2
🎓 IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering
JoSAA 302
17,614 17,723 ↑ Reach ↓ −15.2%
3
🎓 IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat
↳ Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 308
17,501 17,804 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
4
🎓 Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 326
16,190 18,372 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −5.4%
5
🎓 IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 317
13,919 18,463 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −32.4%
6
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal
↳ Computer Science and Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)
JoSAA 304
18,618 18,618 ⚡ Borderline → 0.0%
7
🎓 IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad
↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 316
18,233 19,466 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −4.8%
8
🎓 IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD)
↳ Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 327
18,194 20,560 ⚡ Borderline → 0.0%
9
🎓 Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara
↳ Artificial Intelligenece and Data Science (Transportation and Logistics)
JoSAA 443
22,652 22,652 ✓ Safe ↓ −8.0%
10
🎓 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 313
23,373 24,987 ✓ Safe → 0.0%

Home State (HS) Quota — OBC-NCL Rank 15,000–25,000

These cutoffs apply ONLY to candidates who are domiciles of the state where the NIT is located. HS closing ranks are consistently more accessible than OS closing ranks at the same institute. If you qualify for HS quota at any NIT listed here, your effective eligibility is significantly wider.

How it works: JoSAA reserves approximately 50% of NIT seats under Home State quota for candidates domiciled in the institute's state. A candidate with a OBC-NCL rank at the upper end of the 15,000–25,000 band may be out of contention under OS quota but comfortably inside the HS closing rank at the same NIT. Always include both the HS and OS entries for the same college in your choice list.

# Institute Opening Closing (R6) Tier YoY Trend Profile
1
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Data Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
23,221 23,221 ✓ Safe ↑ +43.0%

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Which of These Colleges Is Safest for Rank 15,000–25,000?

Tier boundaries computed against your band midpoint (20,000) 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 15,000–25,000 (OS)

Colleges where the final closing rank is at least 400+ above the band midpoint (20,000) under OS/AI quota

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR are the most reliable safe option(s) in the 15,000–25,000 band for OS/AI candidates. Candidates with ranks in the lower half of this band are comfortably inside the historical closing rank. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara has been easing (–8.0% YoY) — a favourable trajectory.

Borderline (Coin-Flip Zone)

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

Colleges where the band midpoint (20,000) falls within ±400 of the final closing rank under OS/AI quota

Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD)

Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka, IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal, IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad, IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD) are where most candidates in the 15,000–25,000 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 (20,000)

NIT Sikkim IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat

NIT Sikkim, IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan, IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat are in reach territory for most of the 15,000–25,000 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, IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan has 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 15,000–25,000 band.

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar under HS quota (final closing rank 23,221) is within this rank band for Punjab domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely.

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar Punjab Domicile
OS Rank
HS Rank
23,221
Outside Band (OS) → Safe (HS)

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

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: NIT Sikkim has been tightening — plan with additional rank buffer beyond the listed closing rank. IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan, Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka, IIIT Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, IIIT (IIIT) Dharwad, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara have been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat, IIIT (IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal, IIIT , Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITVICD), INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENAPATI MANIPUR are near-stable — the most predictable planning signal(s) on this page.

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

Home State (HS) Quota — Final Closing Rank Trend

HS closing ranks are plotted separately to prevent conflating the two quota pools. The gap between HS and OS lines for the same institute visually validates the home state advantage magnitude.

Frequently Asked Questions

About AI & Data Science admissions for OBC-NCL rank 15,000–25,000 candidates.

For OBC-NCL ranks in the 15,000–25,000 range under OS quota, NIT Sikkim AI & Data Science (final closing rank 16,428 in 2025) and IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan (final closing rank 17,723) are the most realistic national-pool targets. If you are a Punjab domicile, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar under HS quota (final closing rank 23,221) becomes a safer option in this band. See the full tiered breakdown above.

A rank of 20,000 is in the borderline zone for Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka AI & Data Science under OS quota (final closing rank: 18,372 in 2025). Its year-on-year trend is easing (–5.4%), 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.

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.

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.

Trends vary by institute. Under OS quota: NIT Sikkim is tightening (+5.0% YoY); IIIT (IIIT)Kota, Rajasthan is easing (–15.2% YoY); IIIT (IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat is near-stable (+0.0% YoY); Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka is easing (–5.4% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.

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