Quick answer
In JoSAA 2024 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIIT Guwahati (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 20,821. The last programme to close was Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 30,437.
Check my chancesAbout IIIT Guwahati
Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati (IIIT Guwahati) is an Indian Institute of Information Technology in Guwahati, Assam. IIIT Guwahati is in the 201-300 rank band in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking. Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling. In JoSAA 2024, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 20,821 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati
- JoSAA group
- IIITs
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 201-300 (2025) · 151-200 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 2 in 2024
IIIT Guwahati General (OPEN) cutoff 2024: All India quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 20,821 | 30,584 | 8,898 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 30,437 | 38,176 | 17,226 |
How IIIT Guwahati cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2024: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 18,183 | 20,821 | +2,638 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 24,176 | 30,437 | +6,261 |
IIIT Guwahati 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 20,821 | 22,739 | 25,246 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 30,437 | 30,554 | 35,680 |
How to reach IIIT Guwahati and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), about 18 km
- Main railway station: Guwahati, about 1 km
- City: Guwahati, Assam
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the centre of Guwahati; 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; check the latest fee notice before paying.
FAQs: IIIT Guwahati cutoff
What is the IIIT Guwahati cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2024?
In JoSAA 2024 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 20,821 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 30,437 for Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIIT Guwahati?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIIT Guwahati closed at JEE Main rank 20,821 (General (OPEN), All India quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2024. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Which exam rank is used for admission to IIIT Guwahati?
IIIT Guwahati 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 Guwahati?
IIIT Guwahati is placed at rank band 201-300 in NIRF 2025 and rank band 151-200 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is IIIT Guwahati and how do I reach it?
IIIT Guwahati is in Guwahati, Assam. By straight-line distance from the city centre, the nearest airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), about 18 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Guwahati, about 1 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.