Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at IIIT Sonepat (All India quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 37,632. The last programme to close was Information Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 43,511.
Check my chancesAbout IIIT Sonepat
Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana (IIIT Sonepat) is an Indian Institute of Information Technology in Sonepat, Haryana, 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 37,632 (General (OPEN), All India quota).
- Full name
- Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana
- JoSAA group
- IIITs
- Location
- Sonepat, Haryana
- 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
- iiitsonepat.ac.in
IIIT Sonepat 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 | 37,632 | – | 18,128 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 40,065 | – | 18,538 |
| Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science and Analytics)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 41,618 | – | 31,876 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 43,511 | – | 39,906 |
How IIIT Sonepat 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 | 32,639 | 37,632 | +4,993 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 33,784 | 40,065 | +6,281 |
| Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science and Analytics)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 35,213 | 41,618 | +6,405 |
| Information Technology4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 36,326 | 43,511 | +7,185 |
IIIT Sonepat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE ( Data Science & Analytics)4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 31,601 | 35,928 | – |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 28,994 | 32,506 | 37,632 |
| Information Technology4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | AI | 32,173 | 37,385 | 43,511 |
How to reach IIIT Sonepat and where to stay
- City: Sonepat, Haryana
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 Sonepat cutoff
What is the IIIT Sonepat cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (All India quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 37,632 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 43,511 for Information Technology (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at IIIT Sonepat?
Computer Science and Engineering at IIIT Sonepat closed at JEE Main rank 37,632 (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 Sonepat?
IIIT Sonepat 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.