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IIIT CSE Round 2 Cutoff 2026
IIIT CSE Round 2 cutoffs for JoSAA 2026 were released on June 30, 2026, alongside the Round 2 seat allotment result at josaa.nic.in. IIITs admit students through the same JoSAA framework as IITs and NITs, using the JEE Main Common Rank List (CRL) under the All India (AI) quota. The IIIT cutoff range is wide: IIIT Allahabad's Information Technology programme closed at CRL 5,052 in Round 2, while newer IIITs in less established locations closed beyond CRL 40,000. This guide presents the complete IIIT-wise CSE Round 2 OR-CR data, category-wise breakdowns, top-10 rankings, Round 1 vs Round 2 comparison, and the structural factors driving IIIT closing rank movement. All figures here refer to the standard 4-year B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering or Information Technology programme, AI quota, Open category, Gender-Neutral pool, unless stated otherwise. IIIT Allahabad's primary computing programme is titled Information Technology rather than CSE; this is the institute's flagship and most competitive offering, and it is treated as the CSE-equivalent throughout this guide.
IIIT-Wise CSE Round 2 Cutoff 2026
The table below presents Round 2 opening and closing ranks for CSE and Information Technology (where IT is the CSE equivalent) across all IIITs in the JoSAA system, sorted by closing rank. Figures are for the AI quota, Open category, Gender-Neutral pool.
IIIT | Programme | Opening Rank | Closing Rank (Round 2, AI Quota, Open GN) |
|---|---|---|---|
IIIT Allahabad | Information Technology (4 Yrs B.Tech) | 1,846 | 5,052 |
IIITM Gwalior | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Yrs B.Tech) | 5,106 | 8,187 |
IIIT Sri City, Chittoor | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Yrs B.Tech) | 11,251 | 22,359 |
IIIT Guwahati | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Yrs B.Tech) | 11,116 | 23,000 |
IIIT Vadodara | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Yrs B.Tech) | 17,604 | 29,073 |
IIIT Kota, Rajasthan | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Yrs B.Tech) | 20,298 | 30,039 |
IIIT Vadodara | Information Technology (4 Yrs B.Tech) | 27,960 | 33,923 |
IIIT Una, Himachal Pradesh | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Yrs B.Tech) | 21,526 | 34,906 |
IIIT Kilohrad, Sonepat | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Yrs B.Tech) | 18,128 | 35,335 |
IIIT Kilohrad, Sonepat | Information Technology (4 Yrs B.Tech) | 37,588 | 40,423 |
IIIT Kalyani, West Bengal | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Yrs B.Tech) | 29,915 | 44,832 |
Two-tier structure within IIITs: IIIT Allahabad and IIITM Gwalior form a distinct top tier, closing at CRL 5,052 and 8,187 respectively, well ahead of all other IIITs. The second tier of IIITs (Sri City, Guwahati, Vadodara, Kota) closes in the 22,000 to 30,000 range, while the newest and least established IIITs (Una, Kilohrad, Kalyani) close between 34,000 and 44,000. This structure reflects age, reputation, placement track record, and campus infrastructure maturity.
Also Read: JoSAA Round 2 Opening and Closing Ranks 2026, Check PDF
Category-Wise IIIT CSE Round 2 Cutoff 2026
Category-wise cutoffs at IIITs follow the same independent-pool structure as IITs and NITs. The table below presents Round 2 CSE or IT closing ranks across Open, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST categories for the top three IIITs, AI quota, Gender-Neutral pool.
IIIT | Open | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IIIT Allahabad (IT) | 5,052 | 889 | 2,481 | 1,542 | 985 |
IIITM Gwalior (CSE) | 8,187 | 1,112 | 3,568 | 2,037 | 1,023 |
IIIT Sri City (CSE) | 22,359 | 3,863 | 8,721 | 6,621 | 3,487 |
Reading category-wise IIIT data: Category-specific closing ranks at IIITs can be dramatically more relaxed than the Open category benchmark. At IIIT Allahabad, an ST candidate needed a CRL of only 985 to secure the IT programme in Round 2, compared to the 5,052 required under the Open category. Candidates should always check the exact category and quota row applicable to them on josaa.nic.in rather than using Open category figures as the primary reference.
Also Read: NIT CSE Round 2 Cutoff 2026, JoSAA Opening & Closing Rank
Top IIIT CSE Closing Ranks in Round 2
The table below ranks the ten most competitive IIIT CSE or IT programme combinations based on Round 2 closing rank, AI quota, Open category, Gender-Neutral pool.
Rank | IIIT | Programme | CSE/IT Closing Rank (Round 2) |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | IIIT Allahabad | Information Technology | 5,052 |
2 | IIITM Gwalior | Computer Science and Engineering | 8,187 |
3 | IIIT Guwahati | Computer Science and Engineering | 23,000 |
4 | IIIT Sri City, Chittoor | Computer Science and Engineering | 22,359 |
5 | IIIT Vadodara | Computer Science and Engineering | 29,073 |
6 | IIIT Kota | Computer Science and Engineering | 30,039 |
7 | IIIT Vadodara | Information Technology | 33,923 |
8 | IIIT Una | Computer Science and Engineering | 34,906 |
9 | IIIT Kilohrad, Sonepat | Computer Science and Engineering | 35,335 |
10 | IIIT Kilohrad, Sonepat | Information Technology | 40,423 |
Why IIIT Allahabad's programme is named IT: IIIT Allahabad has historically offered its primary computing programme under the Information Technology name rather than Computer Science and Engineering, a naming convention established when the institute was founded in 1999. This has no bearing on placement outcomes or curriculum depth; it simply reflects the institute's original programme structure.
Also Read: IIT CSE Round 2 Cutoff 2026, Check Opening and Closing Rank
IIIT CSE Round 2 Cutoff 2026 vs Round 1
Comparing Round 1 and Round 2 closing ranks reveals the degree of movement across the IIIT tier. Unlike IIT CSE, which shows near-zero movement, IIIT closing ranks show varied and often significant relaxation between rounds, particularly at newer and less competitive institutes.
IIIT | Programme | Round 1 CR | Round 2 CR | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IIIT Allahabad | IT | 4,718 | 5,052 | +334 |
IIITM Gwalior | CSE | 8,073 | 8,187 | +114 |
IIIT Sri City | CSE | 21,318 | 22,359 | +1,041 |
IIIT Guwahati | CSE | 22,044 | 23,000 | +956 |
IIIT Vadodara | CSE | 26,178 | 29,073 | +2,895 |
IIIT Kota | CSE | 27,568 | 30,039 | +2,471 |
IIIT Vadodara | IT | 30,859 | 33,923 | +3,064 |
IIIT Una | CSE | 31,993 | 34,906 | +2,913 |
IIIT Kilohrad, Sonepat | CSE | 32,639 | 35,335 | +2,696 |
IIIT Kilohrad, Sonepat | IT | 36,326 | 40,423 | +4,097 |
IIIT Kalyani | CSE | 40,190 | 44,832 | +4,642 |
Interpreting the movement: IIITM Gwalior shows the smallest movement (+114), mirroring the pattern at top IITs and NITs where demand is so concentrated that very few seats become available between rounds. IIIT Allahabad shows a moderate +334 movement. The largest movements are at newer IIITs (IIIT Kalyani +4,642; IIIT Kilohrad IT +4,097), reflecting both lower initial demand and higher Float rates as candidates in this rank band pursue upgrades more aggressively than top-ranked candidates.
Also Read: IIIT CSE Round 1 Cutoff 2026, JoSAA Opening & Closing Rank
Factors Affecting IIIT CSE Round 2 Cutoff
Several structural and behavioural factors influence how IIIT CSE closing ranks move between rounds. Understanding these is especially useful for candidates deciding whether to Float their current IIIT allotment heading into Rounds 3, 4, and 5.
Factor | How It Affects IIIT CSE Round 2 Cutoff |
|---|---|
IIIT Allahabad's flagship IT branding | IIIT Allahabad offers its core computing programme under the name Information Technology rather than CSE; this has not reduced its competitiveness; it closes at CRL 5,052 in Round 2, well above any other IIIT in the system |
Gap between top-2 and all other IIITs | IIIT Allahabad (5,052) and IIITM Gwalior (8,187) are separated from the rest of the IIIT pack by more than 14,000 ranks; this two-tier structure within IIITs reflects their age, reputation, and alumni network advantage |
Candidate choice behaviour at this rank band | Candidates with JEE Main CRL in the 8,000 to 25,000 range tend to evaluate NIT CSE, IIIT CSE at newer institutes, and IIT non-CSE branches simultaneously; the competition between these options influences IIIT closing ranks |
Institute age and infrastructure maturity | Newer IIITs (Vadodara, Kota, Una, Kilohrad) have shorter track records and smaller alumni networks, which leads to lower demand and therefore higher closing rank numbers, even for the same CSE programme |
Placement transparency | IIITs with better-documented and publicly shared placement data see faster closing rank tightening over cycles; less transparent institutes take longer to build candidate confidence |
Float and upgrade exercise from Round 1 | Candidates allotted a newer IIIT in Round 1 are more likely to Float in search of an upgrade (to a better IIIT or NIT), creating larger seat vacancies and therefore more visible closing rank relaxation in Round 2 |
For candidates with a JEE Main CRL between 8,000 and 30,000, the IIIT CSE landscape in Round 2 offers a meaningful range of choices. The established IIITs (IIIT Allahabad, IIITM Gwalior) are already allocated and show minimal further relaxation; candidates targeting these should have Float in place from Round 1. Newer IIITs at higher rank bands are still seeing meaningful closing rank movement heading into Rounds 3 and 4, making continued Float a sensible strategy for candidates who did not receive their preferred IIIT in earlier rounds.
IIIT CSE Round 2 Cutoff 2026: Conclusion
The IIIT CSE Round 2 Cutoff 2026 shows a clear gap between the top IIITs and newer IIITs. IIIT Allahabad IT closed at CRL 5,052, while IIITM Gwalior CSE closed at 8,187. After these two institutes, closing ranks widened sharply, with IIIT Sri City, IIIT Guwahati, IIIT Vadodara, IIIT Kota, IIIT Una, IIIT Kilohrad Sonepat, and IIIT Kalyani offering options across a much broader rank range.
Round 2 also showed meaningful movement compared to Round 1, especially among newer IIITs. Candidates with ranks between 20,000 and 45,000 should track the upcoming JoSAA rounds carefully, as further relaxation may happen in Round 3, Round 4, and Round 5. For final decisions, students must always check the official JoSAA cutoff data based on their category, gender pool, and quota.
