Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIIT Lucknow (All India quota) was Computer Science (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 9,175. The last programme to close was Computer Science and Business (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 11,407.
Check my chancesAbout IIIT Lucknow
Indian Institute of Information Technology Lucknow (IIIT Lucknow) is an Indian Institute of Information Technology in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, established in 2015. 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 9,175 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Information Technology Lucknow
- JoSAA group
- IIITs
- Location
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Established
- 2015
- NIRF Engineering rank
- Not ranked in the top 300
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 4 in 2026
- Official website
- iiitl.ac.in
IIIT Lucknow General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: All India quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 9,175 | 15,272 | 5,885 |
| Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 9,386 | 14,612 | 5,542 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,235 | 17,831 | 9,626 |
| Computer Science and Business4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 11,407 | 18,758 | 8,030 |
How IIIT Lucknow 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 Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,095 | 9,175 | +1,080 |
| Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 8,220 | 9,386 | +1,166 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 9,998 | 11,235 | +1,237 |
| Computer Science and Business4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 10,201 | 11,407 | +1,206 |
IIIT Lucknow 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 Artificial Intelligence4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 9,384 | 9,562 | 9,386 |
| Computer Science and Business4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 11,380 | 11,292 | 11,407 |
| Computer Science4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 9,824 | 9,580 | 9,175 |
| Information Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 11,494 | 11,416 | 11,235 |
How to reach IIIT Lucknow and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), about 14 km
- Main railway station: Lucknow, about 10 km
- City: Lucknow, 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 Lucknow cutoff
What is the IIIT Lucknow cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 9,175 for Computer Science (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 11,407 for Computer Science and Business (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIIT Lucknow?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIIT Lucknow closed at JEE Main rank 9,175 (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 Lucknow?
IIIT Lucknow 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 Lucknow and how do I reach it?
IIIT Lucknow is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), about 14 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Lucknow, about 10 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.