Quick answer
In JoSAA 2025 Round 6, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIIT Ranchi (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (with Specialization of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) (4 yr, B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.)), closing at JEE Main rank 36,988. The last programme to close was Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 45,216.
Check my chancesAbout IIIT Ranchi
Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Ranchi (IIIT Ranchi) is an Indian Institute of Information Technology in Ranchi, Jharkhand. 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 36,988 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Ranchi
- JoSAA group
- IIITs
- Location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- NIRF Engineering rank
- Not ranked in the top 300
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 5 in 2025
IIIT Ranchi General (OPEN) cutoff 2025: All India quota (Round 6)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (with Specialization of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)4 yr · B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.) | 36,988 | – | 23,715 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 38,063 | – | 25,634 |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 41,831 | – | 27,853 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (with Specialization of Embedded Systems and Internet of Things)4 yr · B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.) | 44,503 | – | 35,989 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 45,216 | – | 31,839 |
How IIIT Ranchi 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 of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)4 yr · B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.) | 30,554 | 36,988 | +6,434 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 31,909 | 38,063 | +6,154 |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 35,506 | 41,831 | +6,325 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (with Specialization of Embedded Systems and Internet of Things)4 yr · B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.) | 37,950 | 44,503 | +6,553 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 38,192 | 45,216 | +7,024 |
IIIT Ranchi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | – | 41,831 | 47,074 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (with Specialization of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)4 yr, B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.) | AI | 31,336 | 36,988 | 43,569 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 32,429 | 38,063 | 43,556 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (with Specialization of Embedded Systems and Internet of Things)4 yr, B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.) | AI | 39,295 | 44,503 | 48,761 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 40,194 | 45,216 | 49,255 |
How to reach IIIT Ranchi and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), about 5 km
- Main railway station: Ranchi, about 1 km
- City: Ranchi, Jharkhand
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the centre of Ranchi; 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 Ranchi cutoff
What is the IIIT Ranchi cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2025?
In JoSAA 2025 Round 6, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 36,988 for Computer Science and Engineering (with Specialization of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) (4 yr, B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.)) to 45,216 for Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIIT Ranchi?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIIT Ranchi closed at JEE Main rank 36,988 (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 Ranchi?
IIIT Ranchi 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 Ranchi and how do I reach it?
IIIT Ranchi is in Ranchi, Jharkhand. By straight-line distance from the city centre, the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), about 5 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Ranchi, about 1 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.