Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIIT Pune (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 21,116. The last programme to close was Microelectronics and VLSI Design (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 30,683.
Check my chancesAbout IIIT Pune
Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Pune (IIIT Pune) is an Indian Institute of Information Technology in Pune, Maharashtra, established in 2016. 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 21,116 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Pune
- JoSAA group
- IIITs
- Location
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Established
- 2016
- NIRF Engineering rank
- Not ranked in the top 300
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 5 in 2026
- Official website
- iiitp.ac.in
IIIT Pune General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: All India quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 21,116 | 29,322 | 11,564 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 23,047 | 30,491 | 15,155 |
| Cyber Security4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 26,227 | 33,625 | 23,243 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 27,027 | 35,992 | 16,641 |
| Microelectronics and VLSI Design4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 30,683 | 38,077 | 23,558 |
How IIIT Pune 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 Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 18,846 | 21,116 | +2,270 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 20,541 | 23,047 | +2,506 |
| Cyber Security4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 23,714 | 26,227 | +2,513 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 23,098 | 27,027 | +3,929 |
| Microelectronics and VLSI Design4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 26,158 | 30,683 | +4,525 |
IIIT Pune 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 | 18,252 | 21,029 | 21,116 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 23,592 | 27,380 | 27,027 |
How to reach IIIT Pune and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Pune International Airport (PNQ), about 31 km
- Main railway station: Pune Junction, about 32 km
- City: Pune, Maharashtra
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 Pune cutoff
What is the IIIT Pune cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 21,116 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 30,683 for Microelectronics and VLSI Design (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIIT Pune?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIIT Pune closed at JEE Main rank 21,116 (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 Pune?
IIIT Pune 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 Pune and how do I reach it?
IIIT Pune is in Pune, Maharashtra. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Pune International Airport (PNQ), about 31 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Pune Junction, about 32 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.