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One of the prestigious technical institutes in India, the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Allahabad has been offering standard engineering education along with high placement records for years. Known for its industry driven academic curriculum, the institute has been preferred by many students for its updated course relevant to industry trends. This benefits students into securing better opportunities. Unlike traditional engineering colleges focusing on Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects in the beginning, IIITA's major focus is on Information Technology and Electronics from the very first semester. Major specializations offered by the institute include Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology and Information Technology-Business Informatics.
While the institute is highly competitive in offering high quality education in engineering and technical fields, students can expect a better career after completing their engineering degree from here. As JEE Main 2026 scores are out students look toward the admission cycle, understanding the opening and closing ranks is crucial for strategic planning. In view of this we have prepared IIITA course-wise opening and closing rank based on JEE Main scores and previous trends to help students choose better.
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IIIT Allahabad JEE Main 2026: Expected Cutoff, Opening and Closing Rank
Seeking admission in IIIT Allahabad demands a high JEE Main percentile. This ranges from 99.2 to 99.7 for the top-tier branches. Including Information Technology, as the most competitive program often preferred over Computer Science branches in top NITs. For 2026, the expected ranks may range from 5000-6700 for the specific program. Check course wise opening and closing rank from the table shared below.
Course-Wise Opening and Closing Rank (Expected 2026)
The table below shows the predicted opening and closing ranks for the General AI Quota across several B.Tech programs:
Program | Category | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 |
Electronics & Communication Engineering | OPEN | 6700 | 7200 | 7500 | 7800 | 8200 | 9000 |
Information Technology | OPEN | 5000 | 5400 | 5700 | 6000 | 6300 | 6700 |
Information Technology-Business Informatics | OPEN | 5200 | 5600 | 5900 | 6200 | 6500 | 6900 |
Roundwise Counseling: JoSAA and CSAB
The counseling process known as the JoSAA Round 1 observes the most competitive opening ranks. There is a possibility of seats remaining vacant after the six standard JoSAA rounds, CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) conducts special rounds. This round may offer students to secure a seat here, but students with higher percentile may have a higher chance of filling the vacancy considering IIITA high demand.
Students can follow through the expected cutoff provided here to help assess and make a better judgement of selecting their preferred colleges.
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