Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIIT Kalyani (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 40,390. The last programme to close was Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 50,809.
Check my chancesAbout IIIT Kalyani
Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal (IIIT Kalyani) is an Indian Institute of Information Technology in Kalyani, West Bengal, established in 2014. Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling. In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 40,390 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kalyani, West Bengal
- JoSAA group
- IIITs
- Location
- Kalyani, West Bengal
- Established
- 2014
- NIRF Engineering rank
- Not ranked in the top 300
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 4 in 2026
- Official website
- iiitkalyani.ac.in
IIIT Kalyani General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: All India quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 40,390 | 40,453 | 29,376 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 46,336 | 49,664 | 41,039 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 47,762 | 45,528 | 29,915 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 50,809 | 51,214 | 28,141 |
How IIIT Kalyani 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 36,309 | 40,390 | +4,081 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 38,998 | 46,336 | +7,338 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 40,190 | 47,762 | +7,572 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 42,774 | 50,809 | +8,035 |
IIIT Kalyani 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 Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 37,118 | 40,390 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 44,403 | 46,336 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 39,991 | 44,154 | 47,762 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 43,031 | 47,163 | 50,809 |
How to reach IIIT Kalyani and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 34 km
- Main railway station: Kalyani, about 4 km
- City: Kalyani, West Bengal
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 Kalyani cutoff
What is the IIIT Kalyani cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 40,390 for Computer Science and Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 50,809 for Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIIT Kalyani?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIIT Kalyani closed at JEE Main rank 40,390 (General (OPEN), All India quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2026. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Which exam rank is used for admission to IIIT Kalyani?
IIIT Kalyani 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.
Where is IIIT Kalyani and how do I reach it?
IIIT Kalyani is in Kalyani, West Bengal. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 34 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Kalyani, about 4 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.