JoSAA Round 1 Cutoff 2026 Released: IIT, NIT & IIIT Opening Closing Ranks
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has officially released the Round 1 Seat Allotment Result and Opening & Closing Ranks (OR-CR) for IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Candidates can now check their allotted institute, branch and category-wise cutoff ranks through the official JoSAA portal.
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The release of Round 1 cutoffs gives students their first clear picture of admission trends for 2026 and helps them estimate upgrade chances in upcoming rounds.
JoSAA Round 1 Result Declared
JoSAA announced the Round 1 seat allotment result on 13 June 2026. Candidates can log in using their JEE Main application number and password to check their allotment status.
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The allotment result displays:
- Allotted institute
- Academic programme
- Category details
- Seat pool information
- Round number
- Rank details
Students who receive a seat must complete the online reporting process to continue in counselling.
JoSAA Round 1 Cutoff 2026 Out
JoSAA has also released the Opening Rank (OR) and Closing Rank (CR) data for participating institutes. These ranks indicate the range within which admissions were offered in Round 1.
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The OR-CR data is one of the most important resources for candidates because it helps estimate:
- Admission chances
- Upgrade possibilities
- Round 2 expectations
- Institute competitiveness
What Are Opening and Closing Ranks?
Opening Rank represents the first rank at which admission started in a specific programme.
Closing Rank represents the last rank at which admission was offered for that programme.
For example, if a programme closes at rank 500, candidates with ranks beyond 500 generally would not receive admission in that category during that round.
IIT CSE Cutoff 2026
Computer Science Engineering remains the most competitive branch across IITs.
Round 1 IIT CSE Opening and Closing Ranks for Open Gender-Neutral candidates include:
| IIT | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 1 | 65 |
| IIT Delhi | 35 | 123 |
| IIT Madras | 67 | 149 |
| IIT Kanpur | 32 | 276 |
| IIT Kharagpur | 217 | 509 |
| IIT Roorkee | 277 | 582 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 339 | 647 |
| IIT Guwahati | 588 | 810 |
Among all IITs, IIT Bombay recorded the most competitive CSE cutoff with a closing rank of 65.
IIT Electrical Engineering Cutoff 2026
Electrical Engineering continues to attract strong demand.
Selected Round 1 EE closing ranks are:
| IIT | Closing Rank |
|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 400 |
| IIT Delhi | 593 |
| IIT Madras | 742 |
| IIT Kanpur | 1151 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 1714 |
| IIT Roorkee | 2163 |
These numbers indicate continued competition in core engineering branches.
IIT Mechanical Engineering Cutoff 2026
Mechanical Engineering remains one of the largest engineering disciplines offered by IITs.
Selected closing ranks include:
| IIT | Closing Rank |
|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 1852 |
| IIT Delhi | 2131 |
| IIT Madras | 2445 |
| IIT Kanpur | 2980 |
| IIT Kharagpur | 4182 |
| IIT Guwahati | 5030 |
Mechanical Engineering continues to offer opportunities at comparatively broader rank ranges than CSE.
IIT ECE Cutoff 2026
Electronics and Communication Engineering remains highly sought after.
Round 1 closing ranks include:
| IIT | Closing Rank |
|---|---|
| IIT Roorkee | 1531 |
| IIT Guwahati | 1932 |
| IIT Patna | 5664 |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | 5807 |
NIT CSE Cutoff 2026
Among NITs, Computer Science Engineering witnessed intense competition.
Selected NIT CSE closing ranks for Open Category, Other State, Gender-Neutral candidates are:
| NIT | Closing Rank |
|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | 1317 |
| NIT Surathkal | 1605 |
| NIT Warangal | 2238 |
| NIT Rourkela | 3606 |
| MNIT Jaipur | 5255 |
| NIT Calicut | 5100 |
| MNNIT Allahabad | 4879 |
NIT Trichy remains the most competitive NIT for Computer Science Engineering in Round 1.
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IIIT CSE Cutoff 2026
Several IIITs also recorded strong demand.
Selected closing ranks include:
| IIIT | Closing Rank |
|---|---|
| IIITDM Jabalpur | 13866 |
| IIIT Pune | 18846 |
| IIIT Sri City | 21318 |
| IIIT Guwahati | 22044 |
| IIIT Nagpur | 26440 |
| IIIT Kota | 27568 |
The IIIT system continues to provide attractive options for Computer Science aspirants.
Major Cutoff Changes Compared to 2025
Several IITs witnessed notable changes in CSE cutoffs.
IIT Jodhpur CSE
2025 Closing Rank: 2844
2026 Closing Rank: 3392
Expansion of more than 500 ranks.
IIT Bhubaneswar CSE
2025 Closing Rank: 3785
2026 Closing Rank: 4582
Significant increase in closing rank.
IIT Hyderabad CSE
2025 Closing Rank: 667
2026 Closing Rank: 647
Competition became slightly stronger.
IIT Roorkee CSE
Closing rank remained unchanged at 535.
IIT Bombay CSE
2025 Closing Rank: 66
2026 Closing Rank: 65
Virtually unchanged.
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What To Do After Round 1 Allotment?
Candidates allotted seats must complete online reporting. This includes:
- Seat Acceptance Fee payment
- Document upload
- Freeze / Float / Slide selection
- Document verification
Failure to complete these steps may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
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Seat Acceptance Fee
Candidates must pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF).
Fee structure:
- ₹30,000 for General candidates
- ₹15,000 for Reserved category candidates
Without SAF payment, candidates cannot continue in JoSAA counselling.
Freeze, Float or Slide?
After allotment, candidates must choose one of the following options.
Freeze
Accept seat and exit further upgrades.
Float
Accept seat but remain eligible for better choices in future rounds.
Slide
Accept seat but seek a better branch within the same institute.
Understanding these options is crucial because they determine future upgrade possibilities.
Important JoSAA Round 1 Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | 13 June 2026 |
| Online Reporting | 13–26 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Query Response | 29 June 2026 |
| Fee Issue Resolution | 29 June 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | 30 June 2026 |
What If No Seat Was Allotted?
Candidates who did not receive a seat in Round 1 do not need to take any action.
Their choices automatically carry forward to Round 2, scheduled for 30 June 2026.
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Final Verdict
JoSAA Round 1 Cutoff 2026 has provided the first clear admission picture for IITs, NITs and IIITs. IIT Bombay CSE remained the most competitive programme with a closing rank of 65, while NIT Trichy continued to lead among NITs for Computer Science admissions. Multiple IITs, including IIT Jodhpur and IIT Bhubaneswar, witnessed expanded closing ranks, creating new opportunities for candidates.
Candidates should now focus on completing online reporting, paying the Seat Acceptance Fee, uploading documents and selecting the appropriate Freeze, Float or Slide option before the reporting deadline. The release of Round 1 cutoffs also provides valuable insight into potential seat movement and upgrade opportunities in Round 2.