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IITs cutoff for B.Tech Data Science and Engineering 2026-The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the IIT BTech Data Science and Engineering Round 1 cutoff 2026 on its official website, josaa.nic.in. Candidates can now check the category-wise opening and closing ranks required for admission to the Data Science and Engineering programme. As per the JoSAA Round 1 cutoff, IIT Palakkad, the only IIT currently offering BTech Data Science and Engineering through JoSAA, recorded a closing rank of 8,826 for the Open category. The closing ranks for other categories stood at 1,233 for EWS, 3,023 for OBC-NCL, 1,714 for SC, and 843 for ST. The remaining cutoffs for subsequent JoSAA 2026 counselling rounds will be released separately. Only candidates who have qualified JEE Advanced 2026 are eligible to participate in the counselling and seat allocation process.
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Candidates who meet the IIT cutoff for BTech have a high chance of admission in the B.Tech Data Science and Engineering stream. Stay updated on this page for round-wise IITs cutoff 2026 for BTech. Read further for more comprehensive information.
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The Round 1 IITs cutoff for B.tech data science & engineering has been released online. The same is updated in the table below.
| Institute | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad | OPEN | 6681 | 8826 |
| EWS | 1191 | 1233 | |
| OBC-NCL | 2253 | 3023 | |
| OBC-NCL (PwD) | 62P | 62P | |
| SC | 1542 | 1714 | |
| ST | 819 | 843 |
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By examining the previous year's data, candidates can get an idea of the changing cutoff trends over the years.
| Academic Program Name | Gender | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | Gender-Neutral | 6845 | 8640 |
| Data Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | Female-only (including Supernumerary) | 10280 | 12097 |
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| Academic Program Name | Gender | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | Gender-Neutral | 6055 | 7810 |
| Data Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | Female-only (including Supernumerary) | 10280 | 10964 |
| Academic Program Name | Gender | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | Gender-Neutral | 6055 | 7712 |
| Data Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | Female-only (including Supernumerary) | 10280 | 10964 |
| Academic Program Name | Gender | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | Gender-Neutral | 6055 | 7712 |
| Data Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | Female-only (including Supernumerary) | 10280 | 10964 |
| Academic Program Name | Gender | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | Gender-Neutral | 6055 | 7712 |
| Data Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | Female-only (including Supernumerary) | 10280 | 10964 |
| Institute | Gender | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| IIT Palakkad | Gender-Neutral | 6055 | 7559 |
| IIT Palakkad | Female-only (including Supernumerary) | 10280 | 10964 |
Name of Institutes | Gender | Open | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS |
IIT Mandi | Gender-Neutral | 2914 - 4089 | 736 - 1246 | 462 - 709 | 1650 - 1846 | 521 - 620 |
Female | 7575 - 8467 | 2084 - 2084 | 1293 - 1293 | 2895 - 3552 | 1333 -1333 | |
IIT Palakkad | Gender-Neutral | 5609-7108 | 1150 -1533 | 607-648 | 1835-2625 | 957 -1063 |
Female | 9260 - 11636 | 2402-2402 | 996- 996 | 3644-3702 | 1642-1642 |
Name of Institutes | Gender | Open | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS |
IIT Mandi | Gender-Neutral | 3063-4020 | 849-971 | 561-563 | 1300-1703 | 530-555 |
Female | 8481-9619 | 1895-1895 | - | 3412-3946 | 2015-2015 |
The authorities will publish the round 1 IIT cutoffs for B.Tech Data Science and Civil Engineering, in the form of opening and closing ranks. The minimum rank for IIT Data Science for each round will be updated on this page, once released by JoSAA. The cutoff varies depending on the category and course chosen by the candidates.
The cutoffs for Data Science and Engineering serve as a crucial determinant in the admission process. Hence, the authorities take into account various factors when establishing the JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff for this program:
The total number of available seats in the institutes.
Trends in the previous year's cutoffs for IIT B.Tech Data Science and Engineering.
The difficulty level of the JEE Advanced 2026 examination.
The total number of aspirants seeking admission to B.Tech Data Science and Engineering.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, the cutoff is usually different for each category. It is determined based on the reservation norms and the performance of candidates in the exam.
Generally, candidates need to secure a rank equal to or better than the cutoff to be eligible for admission. However, other factors such as the number of available seats and category-wise distribution also play a role.
No, besides the cutoff, candidates need to meet other eligibility criteria, such as age limits, educational qualifications, and sometimes additional entrance exam rounds.
The cutoff is influenced by factors such as the overall performance of candidates in the JEE Advanced exam, the number of available seats, and the historical trends of admission in the program.
On Question asked by student community
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JEE Main and JEE Advanced are both national-level engineering entrance examinations, but they serve different purposes.
JEE Main is conducted for admission to NITs, IIITs and other participating engineering institutes. It is also the qualifying examination for appearing in JEE Advanced.
JEE Advanced is conducted for admission to the IITs
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A good approach is:
Complete each chapter conceptually and solve basic questions first.
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