Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIIT Allahabad (All India quota) was Information Technology-Business Informatics (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 4,969. The last programme to close was B. Tech. Information Technology-Business Informatics (IT- BIn) - Master of Business Administration (MBA) (5 yr, Bachelor of Technology and MBA (Dual Degree)) at rank 8,842.
Check my chancesAbout IIIT Allahabad
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIIT Allahabad) is an Indian Institute of Information Technology in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, established in 1999. IIIT Allahabad is in the 101-150 rank band in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking (ranked as Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad). Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling.
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad
- JoSAA group
- IIITs
- Location
- Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Established
- 1999
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 101-150 (2025) · 87 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 6 in 2026
- Official website
- iiita.ac.in
IIIT Allahabad General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: All India quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology-Business Informatics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,969 | 10,945 | 3,335 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 5,420 | 9,396 | 1,846 |
| Information Technology5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 6,101 | 13,610 | 5,484 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 7,804 | 15,679 | 4,599 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 8,540 | 18,661 | 6,225 |
| B. Tech. Information Technology-Business Informatics (IT- BIn) - Master of Business Administration (MBA)5 yr · Bachelor of Technology and MBA (Dual Degree) | 8,842 | 14,043 | 6,235 |
How IIIT Allahabad cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2026: Round 1 vs Round 5
Closing ranks usually rise (open up) in later rounds as candidates upgrade or withdraw. All India quota, General (OPEN), gender-neutral seats.
| Programme | Round 1 | Round 5 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology-Business Informatics4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,140 | 4,969 | +829 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 4,718 | 5,420 | +702 |
| Information Technology5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 6,101 | 6,101 | 0 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 6,788 | 7,804 | +1,016 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering5 yr · Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 7,074 | 8,540 | +1,466 |
| B. Tech. Information Technology-Business Informatics (IT- BIn) - Master of Business Administration (MBA)5 yr · Bachelor of Technology and MBA (Dual Degree) | 7,585 | 8,842 | +1,257 |
IIIT Allahabad closing rank trend 2024–2026 (General (OPEN), final round)
Lower closing rank means more competitive. A rising number means the programme became easier to get.
| Programme | Quota | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 7,758 | 8,050 | 7,804 |
| Information Technology-Business Informatics4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 5,392 | 6,150 | 4,969 |
| Information Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 5,202 | 6,094 | 5,420 |
How to reach IIIT Allahabad and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 4 km
- Main railway station: Prayagraj Rambagh, about 6 km
- City: Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the campus; road distance is usually longer.
Reporting day and stay: parents usually need one or two nights near the campus during document verification and reporting, so book early because rooms near the campus fill up during JoSAA reporting weeks. Hostel allotment, hostel fees and mess charges for new students are published by the institute on its official website; check the latest fee notice before paying.
FAQs: IIIT Allahabad cutoff
What is the IIIT Allahabad cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 4,969 for Information Technology-Business Informatics (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 8,842 for B. Tech. Information Technology-Business Informatics (IT- BIn) - Master of Business Administration (MBA) (5 yr, Bachelor of Technology and MBA (Dual Degree)). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
Which exam rank is used for admission to IIIT Allahabad?
IIIT Allahabad admits through JEE Main ranks via JoSAA (and CSAB special rounds for vacant seats). Closing ranks on this page are JEE Main CRL ranks for OPEN seats and category ranks for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST seats.
What is the NIRF ranking of IIIT Allahabad?
IIIT Allahabad is placed at rank band 101-150 in NIRF 2025 and rank 87 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is IIIT Allahabad and how do I reach it?
IIIT Allahabad is in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 4 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Prayagraj Rambagh, about 6 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.