Minimum JEE Main Marks Required for IIIT CSE
| Updated On - Mar 5, 2026
For top IIITs like IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Delhi, and IIIT Allahabad, the General category closing ranks in JoSAA last year ranged from 866 to roughly 11,000, translating to a raw score requirement well above 150 marks out of 300. Tier 2 and Tier 3 IIITs extend that window to ranks near 40,000-50,000, but CSE remains the most competitive branch across all 26 IIITs.
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26 IIITs participate in JoSAA counselling 2026, offering approximately 10,000 total seats.
- JEE Main 2026 qualifying percentile for the General category is expected to be around 93-93.5 percentile.
- Scoring 200+ marks typically places a candidate at 98+ percentile and a rank in the 12,000-15,000 range, enough for mid-tier IIIT CSE seats in the General category.
- For IIIT Hyderabad CSE, the General category closing rank in JoSAA 2025 Round 6 was near 866, requiring close to 250+ marks or a 99.9+ percentile.
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JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank
Raw marks in JEE Main do not directly decide your IIIT seat. The score converts to a percentile, and the percentile converts to an All India Rank (AIR), which is what JoSAA actually uses for seat allotment.
You can check JEE Main marks vs percentile 2026 in the table below.
| JEE Main Marks (out of 300) | Expected Percentile | Approx. AIR (General) | IIIT CSE Possibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250+ | 99.9+ | Below 1,000 | IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Delhi CSE |
| 220-250 | 99.5 - 99.9 | 1,000-6,000 | IIIT Allahabad, IIIT Bangalore CSE |
| 200-220 | 98.5 - 99.5 | 6,000-14,000 | IIIT Gwalior, IIIT Lucknow, IIIT Pune CSE |
| 170-200 | 97 - 98.5 | 14,000-30,000 | IIIT Surat, IIIT Nagpur, IIIT Dharwad CSE |
| 140-170 | 95 - 97 | 30,000-55,000 | Tier 3 IIITs; newer or remote campuses only |
| Below 140 | Below 95 | 55,000+ | Very slim for CSE; non-CSE branches only |
IIIT CSE JoSAA Closing Ranks: Tier-Wise Breakdown (General Category)
The most reliable data point for setting a score target is the JoSAA closing rank; the last rank at which a seat was allotted in Round 6. Here is how the top IIITs stacked up last year.
Tier 1 IIITs: JoSAA 2025 CSE Closing Ranks
| IIIT | Location | JoSAA 2025 Closing Rank (General) | Approx. Marks Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIIT Hyderabad | Telangana | ~866 | 250+ |
| IIIT Delhi | Delhi | ~9,000-10,000 | 210-230 |
| IIIT Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh | ~9,500-11,000 | 200-220 |
| IIIT Bangalore | Karnataka | ~4,000-6,000 | 225-245 |
Source: JoSAA 2025 official closing ranks, josaa.nic.in
Tier 2 IIITs: JoSAA 2025 CSE Closing Ranks
| IIIT | Location | JoSAA 2025 Closing Rank (General) | Approx. Marks Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIIT Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | ~10,000-11,000 | 200-215 |
| IIIT Gwalior | Madhya Pradesh | ~9,500-17,000 | 185-210 |
| IIIT Pune | Maharashtra | ~21,000-27,000 | 165-185 |
| IIIT Surat | Gujarat | ~36,000 | 145-165 |
| IIIT Nagpur | Maharashtra | ~27,000-39,000 | 145-170 |
| IIIT Dharwad | Karnataka | ~41,000-45,000 | 140-155 |
| IIIT Guwahati | Assam | ~22,000-23,000 | 165-180 |
| IIIT Kota | Rajasthan | ~27,400-36,000 | 148-168 |
| IIIT Sonipat | Haryana | ~32,500-37,385 | 145-162 |
Source: JoSAA 2025 official closing ranks, josaa.nic.in.
Tier 3 and Newer IIITs: JoSAA 2025 CSE Closing Ranks
For newer or remote IIITs, CSE closing ranks for General category candidates typically fall between 40,000 and 50,000. A JEE Main score of 100-130 marks and around 90-95 percentile can get you admission to newer or remote IIITs. These institutes are worth considering for students who prioritise the CSE specialisation over the institute's reputation.
Category-Wise JEE Main Marks for IIIT CSE 2026
The category significantly changes the score target. Reserved category candidates benefit from lower closing ranks across every IIIT tier.
| Category | Percentile Required (Top IIITs CSE) | Approx. Marks Required | Approx. Closing Rank Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 98.5 - 99.9+ | 200 - 250+ | 866 - 15,000 |
| OBC-NCL | 95 - 98 | 160 - 210 | 1,200 - 25,000 |
| EWS | 93 - 97 | 140 - 200 | 1,150 - 22,000 |
| SC | 80 - 88 | 90 - 140 | 4,800 - 40,000 |
| ST | 70 - 80 | 70 - 110 | 8,500 - 50,000 |
Note: Figures reflect trend analysis from JoSAA 2024-2025 rounds. Category ranks, not CRL, are used for reserved seats. Always check official data at josaa.nic.in.
Why IIIT CSE Cutoffs Stay High: Key Factors
Most candidates underestimate how much placement-driven demand pushes IIIT CSE cutoffs up each year. Check the placement statistics at IIITs for previous years below.
Average and highest packages from the video data:
- IIIT Allahabad and IIIT Lucknow: Average of ₹33 LPA
- IIIT Surat: Highest package reported at ₹1.25 CPA
- IIIT Gwalior: Average around ₹9.5 LPA with the highest at ₹32 LPA
- IIIT Jabalpur: Average at ₹21.5 LPA, highest at ₹87 LPA
Strong placement data means demand stays high year after year. And demand keeping cutoffs elevated is unlikely to change unless seat counts expand significantly.
| Factor | Direction | Impact on Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| Rising JEE Main registrations (14+ lakh in 2025-26) | Upward | Cutoffs rise as more competitive candidates apply |
| Expansion of new IIIT seats | Downward (slightly) | New Tier 3 IIITs offer admissions to lower-rank candidates |
| Growing IT sector demand | Upward | More students specifically target CSE branches |
| Multiple JEE Main attempts allowed (best score) | Upward | Higher scores submitted to JoSAA each year |
| Normalization adjustments per shift | Neutral | Evens out but does not reduce competition |
For more context on career outcomes from IIITs, check the video below
JEE Main 2026 Minimum Marks for IIIT CSE
| Target IIIT Tier | Minimum Marks (General) | JoSAA Rank Range | Percentile Needed |
| Tier 1 (IIIT Hyd, Delhi, Allahabad, Bangalore) | 200 - 250+ | Below 10,000 | 98.5 - 99.9+ |
| Tier 2 (IIIT Lucknow, Gwalior, Pune, Surat etc.) | 150 - 210 | 10,000 - 40,000 | 95 - 98.5 |
| Tier 3 (Newer / Remote IIITs) | 100 - 150 | 40,000 - 55,000 | 90 - 95 |
| Any IIIT (Reserved Categories) | 70 - 170 | Varies by category rank | 70 - 95 |
JEE Main 2026 Minimum Marks for IIIT CSE FAQs
Ques. How many marks are needed in JEE Main to get CSE in IIIT Hyderabad?
Ans. IIIT Hyderabad CSE is the most competitive IIIT seat in India. The General category closing rank in JoSAA 2025 was approximately 866, which typically requires a raw score of 250+ marks and a percentile above 99.9. For OBC-NCL candidates, the closing rank was around 1,200, still demanding 230+ marks. IIIT Hyderabad conducts its admissions via JoSAA using JEE Main scores and also runs a separate DASA/UGEE route.
Ques. Is a score of 150 good in JEE Main for IIIT in CSE?
Ans. The score of 150 in JEE Main corresponds to a percentile of 95-97 and an AIR of 30,000-55,000 depending upon the level of the paper. This score will make Tier 2 IIITs such as IIIT Surat, IIIT Dharwad, IIIT Kota, etc., viable options for a seat in CSE in the General category, but the top IIITs such as IIIT Delhi or IIIT Allahabad will be out of reach.
Ques. Is it more important to have a score or a percentile in JEE Main for IIIT?
Ans.The rank is what matters the most, and not the score or the percentile directly, as the All India Rank based on the ‘best of the two’ percentiles of a candidate is used to seat allotments in IIITs through the JoSAA counseling process. It is expected that two different candidates, with the same marks in different shifts, may secure different percentiles due to the normalization of marks by NTA, but the focus should be on securing the ‘best of two’ session scores, as that is used by JoSAA to make seat allotments.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.