Rank-Band Analysis
JEE Mains OPEN Gender-Neutral JoSAA 2025 Rank 15,000–25,000

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

If your JEE Mains OPEN rank falls between 15,000 and 25,000, you have a realistic shot at 9 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.

13 programs listed
7 OS / AI quota
6 Home State 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 OPEN Rank 15,000–25,000 — 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 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 Patna
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Data Science
JoSAA 214
14,996 15,858 ↑ Reach ↓ −1.3%
2
🎓 NIT Patna
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
JoSAA 214
10,713 15,994 ↑ Reach → 0.0%
3
🎓 IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with Major in Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 310
13,140 18,559 ⚡ Borderline → 0.8%
4
🎓 Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
JoSAA 402
17,179 19,181 ⚡ Borderline → 0.4%
5
🎓 International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur
↳ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
JoSAA 420
18,848 21,443 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +2.6%
6
🎓 IIIT Tiruchirappalli
↳ Computer Science and Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)
JoSAA 314
7,602 23,249 ✓ Safe → 0.0%
7
🎓 IIIT Surat
↳ Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
JoSAA 324
10,837 24,479 ✓ Safe → 0.0%

Home State (HS) Quota — OPEN 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 OPEN 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
🏛️ MANIT Bhopal
↳ Mathematics and Data Science
Domicile Only
13,200 16,703 ↑ Reach ↓ −4.1%
2
🏛️ Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
↳ Data Science and Engineering
Domicile Only
16,049 19,907 ⚡ Borderline ↑ +1.0%
3
🏛️ Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
Domicile Only
11,093 20,947 ⚡ Borderline ↓ −13.8%
4
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Domicile Only
13,233 21,101 ⚡ Borderline → 0.0%
5
🏛️ NIT Patna
↳ Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Data Science
Domicile Only
20,292 22,750 ✓ Safe ↓ −10.1%
6
🏛️ Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
↳ Computer Science Engineering (Data Science)
Domicile Only
16,104 24,645 ✓ Safe ↓ −14.2%

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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

IIIT Tiruchirappalli IIIT Surat

IIIT Tiruchirappalli, IIIT Surat 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.

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

IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur

IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur 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 Patna NIT Patna

NIT Patna, NIT Patna 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, NIT Patna 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.

MANIT Bhopal under HS quota (final closing rank 16,703) is within this rank band for Madhya Pradesh domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar under HS quota (final closing rank 19,907) is within this rank band for Punjab domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh under HS quota (final closing rank 20,947) is within this rank band for Chandigarh domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Patna under HS quota (final closing rank 21,101) is within this rank band for Bihar domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. NIT Patna under HS quota (final closing rank 22,750) is within this rank band for Bihar domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely. Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh under HS quota (final closing rank 24,645) is within this rank band for Chandigarh domiciles, even though its OS closing rank falls outside this range entirely.

MANIT Bhopal Madhya Pradesh Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
16,703
Outside Band (OS) → Reach (HS)
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar Punjab Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
19,907
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Chandigarh Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
20,947
Outside Band (OS) → Borderline (HS)
NIT Patna Bihar Domicile
OS Rank
15,858
HS Rank
21,101
Reach (OS) → Borderline (HS)
Advantage: +-5,243
NIT Patna Bihar Domicile
OS Rank
15,858
HS Rank
22,750
Reach (OS) → Safe (HS)
Advantage: +-6,892
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Chandigarh Domicile
OS Rank
—
HS Rank
24,645
Outside Band (OS) → Safe (HS)

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:

NIT Patna — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Artificial Intelligence and Data Science OS Final Closing Rank 2025: 15,994 · OS Quota · Bihar | HS Final Closing Rank 2025: 22,750 · HS Quota (Bihar domiciles)
All Engineering Colleges in Bihar
IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering with Major in Artificial Intelligence AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 18,559 · Tamil Nadu
All Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 19,181 · Jharkhand
All Engineering Colleges in Jharkhand
International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Data Science and Artificial Intelligence AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 21,443 · Chhattisgarh
All Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh
IIIT Tiruchirappalli — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 23,249 · Tamil Nadu
All Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu
IIIT Surat — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) AI Final Closing Rank 2025: 24,479 · Gujarat
All Engineering Colleges in Gujarat
MANIT Bhopal — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Mathematics and Data Science HS Final Closing Rank 2025: 16,703 · Madhya Pradesh · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Data Science and Engineering HS Final Closing Rank 2025: 19,907 · Punjab · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Punjab
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh — Complete Cutoff Data, Placements & Campus Guide
OPEN Computer Science Engineering (Data Science) HS Final Closing Rank 2025: 24,645 · Chandigarh · Home State Only
All Engineering Colleges in Chandigarh

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: International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur has been tightening — plan with additional rank buffer beyond the listed closing rank. NIT Patna has been easing — a favourable trajectory for candidates in this band. NIT Patna, IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, IIIT Tiruchirappalli, IIIT Surat 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 OPEN rank 15,000–25,000 candidates.

For OPEN ranks in the 15,000–25,000 range under OS quota, NIT Patna AI & Data Science (final closing rank 15,858 in 2025) and NIT Patna (final closing rank 15,994) are the most realistic national-pool targets. If you are a Madhya Pradesh domicile, MANIT Bhopal under HS quota (final closing rank 16,703) becomes a safer option in this band. See the full tiered breakdown above.

A rank of 20,000 is in the borderline zone for IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram AI & Data Science under OS quota (final closing rank: 18,559 in 2025). 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.

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Trends vary by institute. Under OS quota: NIT Patna is easing (–1.3% YoY); NIT Patna is near-stable (+0.0% YoY); IIIT , Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram is near-stable (+0.8% YoY); Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi is near-stable (+0.4% YoY). See the year-on-year trend charts above, split by quota type, for a complete visual comparison.

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