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JoSAA IIIT Seat Matrix 2026
JoSAA IIIT Seat Matrix 2026 has been released by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) on the official website josaa.nic.in. The seat matrix gives candidates institute-wise, branch-wise, and category-wise details of seats available for admission to all 26 IIITs participating in JoSAA 2026 counselling. Admission to IIITs is based purely on JEE Main rank, and candidates must register for JoSAA counselling to be considered for seat allotment.
As per the latest data, the total number of seats in IIITs has risen to 11,518 in 2026 from 9,940 last year, the largest seat increase among institute categories this year. Read on for the full breakup, CSE-specific numbers, and a step-by-step guide on using the matrix while filling choices.
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) |
| Total Participating IIITs | 26 |
| Total Seats in IIITs (2026) | 11,518 |
| Total Seats in IIITs (2025) | 9,940 |
| Seat Increase Over 2025 | +1,578 |
| Admission Basis | JEE Main Rank |
| Quota Type | 100% All India Quota (No Home State Quota) |
| Official Website | josaa.nic.in / josaa.admissions.nic.in |
| Categories Covered | OPEN, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD sub-categories |
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Total Seats Available in IIITs Through JoSAA 2026
JoSAA 2026 has recorded the largest seat expansion in IIITs in recent years. The table below highlights the year-on-year growth in seat intake across all JoSAA participating institute categories.
Meanwhile, aspirants preparing for upcoming counselling rounds and JEE Main can strengthen their preparation by following the Cracku JEE Daily Target to stay consistent, improve accuracy, and maximize their admission opportunities.
| Institute Type | JoSAA 2025 Seats | JoSAA 2026 Seats | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| IITs | 18,160 | 18,951 | +791 |
| NITs | 24,525 | 25,162 | +637 |
| IIITs | 9,940 | 11,518 | +1,578 |
| GFTIs | 10,228 | 11,692 | +1,464 |
| Grand Total | 62,853 | — | — |
Also Read: JoSAA 2026 Participating Colleges, IITs, NITs, IIITs & GFTIs
CSE Seats in IIITs Through JoSAA 2026
Below is an institute-wise table of CSE seats in IIITs JoSAA 2026 based on the official JoSAA seat matrix and institute-wise programme intake. The table includes core CSE seats only (excluding AI, IT, Data Science, and other specializations).
| IIIT | Core CSE Seats |
|---|---|
| IIITDM Jabalpur | 275 |
| IIIT Kottayam | 281 |
| IIIT Pune | 326 |
| IIIT Bhopal | 288 |
| IIIT Nagpur | 216 |
| IIIT Sri City | 230 |
| IIIT Vadodara | 200 |
| IIIT Dharwad | 200 |
| IIIT Una | 150 |
| IIIT Bhagalpur | 150 |
| IIIT Kota | 144 |
| IIIT Guwahati | 138 |
| IIIT Surat | 125 |
| IIIT Ranchi | 120 |
| IIIT Sonepat | 120 |
| IIIT Kalyani | 118 |
| IIIT Manipur (Senapati) | 110 |
| IIITM Gwalior | 90 |
| IIITDM Kancheepuram | 80 |
| IIIT Agartala | 80 |
| IIIT Raichur | 80 |
| IIIT Tiruchirappalli | 75 |
| IIIT Kurnool | 70 |
| IIIT Lucknow | 60 |
How to Use the IIIT Seat Matrix During Choice Filling
The seat matrix tells you how many seats exist, it does not predict your chances. Combine it with rank trends using this approach:
Filter by your own category first. You compete only against candidates in your category (Open/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS) and PwD status, not the entire applicant pool. Always check your category's seat count, not the overall total.
Match seat count with closing-rank volatility. Branches with very few seats (single digits at a given institute) tend to have sharper, less predictable cutoffs than branches with 50+ seats.
Look beyond core CSE. With over 1,500 new IIIT seats this year, programmes like IT, AI & Data Science, Cyber Security, and Data Science and Analytics at a strong IIIT may offer a better rank-to-branch trade-off than chasing plain CSE at a lower-ranked one.
Rank your choices: JoSAA's float or slide system automatically upgrades you in later rounds if a better preference opens up, so list every IIIT–branch combination you would actually accept, in true order.
Recheck the matrix before every round. Seat numbers can shift slightly round-to-round due to withdrawals and slide-ups; glance at the updated matrix before resubmitting choices.
Cross-reference with the JoSAA schedule and business rules. The seat matrix, cutoff trends, and counselling calendar work together — track freeze/float/slide deadlines alongside seat availability.
While the seat matrix helps you understand seat availability, your final admission depends on your JEE rank and cut-off trends. To improve your score before counselling, you can practice with Cracku's JEE Question Bank, featuring previous year questions and exam-level practice tests.
Also Read: JoSAA NIT Seat Matrix 2026 PDF, College-wise B.Tech Seats
JoSAA IIIT Seat Matrix 2026: Conclusion
The JoSAA IIIT Seat Matrix 2026 gives candidates a clear understanding of the total seats available across participating IIITs. With 11,518 seats across 26 IIITs, the total intake has increased considerably compared with 2025. Candidates should carefully review institute-wise, branch-wise and category-wise seat availability before arranging their choices. They should also explore programmes such as CSE, IT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Cyber Security instead of considering only core CSE.
However, the IIIT seat matrix alone cannot determine the chances of admission. Candidates must compare their JEE Main category rank with previous JoSAA opening and closing ranks while considering the number of available seats. Listing all acceptable IIIT–branch combinations in the correct preference order can improve the possibility of getting a suitable seat through the freeze, float and slide options during JoSAA counselling 2026.
