The JoSAA Round 1 cutoff 2026 has been officially released on June 13, 2026. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has published the Opening and Closing Ranks (OR-CR) for Round 1 along with the seat allotment result for admissions across IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs for the 2026-27 academic session. Candidates participating in JoSAA counselling 2026 can now use these cutoffs to assess their admission chances in upcoming rounds.
The Round 1 OR-CR data is available separately for each institute, branch, category, gender, and quota. These cutoffs act as a key reference for candidates during choice filling and seat acceptance. Admission to IITs is based on JEE Advanced 2026 All India Rank (AIR), while NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs admit students based on JEE Main 2026 ranks.
JoSAA 2026 Counselling - Quick Overview
This section gives candidates a snapshot of the JoSAA 2026 counselling process, the number of participating institutions, and what the Round 1 cutoff data means for your admission planning.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) |
| Round 1 Cutoff Release Date | June 13, 2026 |
| Total Participating Institutes | 138 |
| IITs (including IISc) | 23 |
| NITs | 31 |
| IIITs | 26 |
| Exam Basis for IITs | JEE Advanced 2026 AIR |
| Exam Basis for NITs/IIITs/GFTIs | JEE Main 2026 Rank |
| Official Website | josaa.nic.in |
JoSAA 2026 is conducting admissions to 138 participating institutions, including 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, and several other GFTIs.
What Are Opening Rank and Closing Rank in JoSAA?
Understanding the difference between Opening Rank and Closing Rank is essential before interpreting the cutoff tables. These two figures together define the realistic admission zone for any institute-branch combination in a given counselling round.
- Opening Rank is the rank of the highest-ranked candidate (i.e., the best AIR) who received a seat offer in a particular institute, branch, category, and quota in that round.
- Closing Rank is the rank of the last candidate to receive a seat offer in that same combination — in other words, the cutoff beyond which no seat was allotted.
Anything between these two numbers is your realistic admission zone for that round. A lower opening rank means higher competition; if your rank falls between the opening and closing ranks, you have a strong chance of admission in that round.
JoSAA IIT Round 1 Cutoff 2026 - IIT-Wise Opening & Closing Ranks
The following section presents the Round 1 opening and closing ranks for all 23 IITs across major branches in the Open (Gender-Neutral) category. These figures are drawn from the official JoSAA 2026 OR-CR data released on June 13, 2026. IIT cutoffs are based on JEE Advanced 2026 AIR.
IIT Bombay - Round 1 Cutoff 2026
At IIT Bombay, Computer Science and Engineering remained the most competitive programme, closing at AIR 65 in Round 1.
| Branch | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | 65 |
| Electrical Engineering | 106 | 418 |
| Engineering Physics | 122 | 1,483 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 490 | 1,766 |
| Chemical Engineering | 601 | 2,405 |
| Civil Engineering | 2,666 | 4,095 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 1,195 | 2,305 |
IIT Delhi - Round 1 Cutoff 2026
IIT Delhi continues to be among the most sought-after IITs, with CSE closing at AIR 123 in Round 1 of the Open Gender-Neutral category.
| Branch | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 24 | 123 |
| Electrical Engineering | 365 | 591 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 154 | 316 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,156 | 1,862 |
| Civil Engineering | 3,030 | 4,228 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,904 | 2,425 |
| Engineering Physics | 1,393 | 2,358 |
Factors Affecting JoSAA 2026 Opening and Closing Ranks
Several key factors determine how competitive the cutoffs are for a given institute and branch. Candidates should keep these in mind while analysing Round 1 OR-CR data and planning their choices for upcoming rounds.
Number of Qualified Candidates - A higher number of JEE Advanced/Main qualifiers increases competition and can tighten cutoffs. Seat Availability - If an institute increases its seat intake in a particular branch, closing ranks may relax. Exam Difficulty Level - The tougher the exam, the lower the absolute score required to achieve a given AIR, which can shift cutoff trends. Candidate Preferences - High demand for branches like CSE, AI, and Data Science keeps their cutoffs consistently tight across all IITs and IIITs. Reservation Categories - Opening and closing ranks vary significantly across OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD categories.
How to Check JoSAA 2026 Round 1 Opening and Closing Ranks
Candidates can access the official OR-CR data by following these steps:
- Visit the official JoSAA portal at josaa.nic.in
- Click on the link for "Opening and Closing Ranks 2026 - Round 1"
- Select the institute type (IIT / NIT / IIIT / GFTI)
- Choose the relevant institute, programme, category, gender, and quota
- Download the PDF or view the data in tabular form on screen
- Cross-check your rank against the closing rank to assess your admission chances
What Happens After Round 1 Seat Allotment?
Once Round 1 results are out and the OR-CR data is published, candidates must take action within the reporting window. Missing any deadline can result in forfeiture of the allotted seat.
Candidates who receive a seat in Round 1 have three options: Freeze (accept the seat and exit further rounds), Float (retain the seat and participate in higher-preference rounds), or Slide (participate in rounds for a better branch within the same institute). Candidates who do not receive a seat remain in the pool for subsequent rounds. The authority releases separate opening and closing rank PDFs for every counselling round, so candidates should track cutoff trends after each round.
JoSAA Round 1 Cutoff 2026 - Key Highlights
- IIT Bombay CSE closes at AIR 65 - the tightest cutoff among all IIT programmes
- IIT Delhi CSE closes at AIR 123; Mathematics and Computing closes at AIR 316
- IIT Madras CSE closes at AIR 149; AI and Data Analytics at AIR 226
- IIT Kanpur CSE closes at AIR 270; IIT Roorkee CSE at AIR 535
- IIT Guwahati CSE closes at AIR 699; IIT Hyderabad AI at AIR 823
- New IITs such as IIT Tirupati, Palakkad, Jammu, and Dharwad show CSE cutoffs in the 4,000-6,000 AIR range
- IIIT Allahabad IT remains the most competitive IIIT branch, closing around rank 5,177
