Quick answer
In JoSAA 2025 Round 6, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIIT Kottayam (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 32,780. The last programme to close was Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 41,402.
Check my chancesAbout IIIT Kottayam
Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kottayam (IIIT Kottayam) is an Indian Institute of Information Technology in Kottayam, Kerala, established in 2015. Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling. In JoSAA 2025, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 32,780 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kottayam
- JoSAA group
- IIITs
- Location
- Kottayam, Kerala
- Established
- 2015
- NIRF Engineering rank
- Not ranked in the top 300
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 4 in 2025
- Official website
- iiitkottayam.ac.in
IIIT Kottayam General (OPEN) cutoff 2025: All India quota (Round 6)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 32,780 | 40,254 | 16,538 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 40,217 | 48,030 | 14,115 |
| Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 40,718 | 46,805 | 23,499 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 41,402 | 50,151 | 27,939 |
How IIIT Kottayam cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2025: Round 1 vs Round 6
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 6 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 29,054 | 32,780 | +3,726 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 33,766 | 40,217 | +6,451 |
| Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 34,406 | 40,718 | +6,312 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 35,831 | 41,402 | +5,571 |
IIIT Kottayam 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 with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 32,727 | 32,780 | 36,830 |
| Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 36,976 | 40,718 | 45,036 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 35,996 | 40,217 | 43,688 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 39,875 | 41,402 | 43,031 |
How to reach IIIT Kottayam and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport (COK), about 52 km
- Main railway station: Kottayam, about 22 km
- City: Kottayam, Kerala
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 Kottayam cutoff
What is the IIIT Kottayam cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2025?
In JoSAA 2025 Round 6, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 32,780 for Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 41,402 for Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIIT Kottayam?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIIT Kottayam closed at JEE Main rank 32,780 (General (OPEN), All India quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2025. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Which exam rank is used for admission to IIIT Kottayam?
IIIT Kottayam 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 Kottayam and how do I reach it?
IIIT Kottayam is in Kottayam, Kerala. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 52 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Kottayam, about 22 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.