IIIT Trichy B.Tech CSE closing rank in 2025 was 28,335 , down from 29,303 in 2024 . IIIT Trichy JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 projections use these recent closing ranks to give expected ranges for next year.
The ECE programme relaxed noticeably: its closing rank rose from 28,407 (2024) to 38,827 (2025) . That shift pushed the General category projected window wider — now expected between 18,196 and 58,007 for 2026 .
IIIT Trichy JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 — Category-wise expected ranges
Below are the projected closing rank ranges (All India quota) for 2026 by category. These are projections based on 2024–25 closing ranks and typical JoSAA movement.
| Category | Expected closing rank range (2026) |
|---|---|
| General | 18,196 - 58,007 |
| OBCNCL | 7,487 - 70,334 |
| SC | 2,622 - 180,842 |
| ST | 1,400 - 221,896 |
| EWS | 2,961 - 61,259 |
Round 1 is expected to be much tighter for General category: 18,196 - 31,337 .
IIIT Trichy JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 — Course-wise (General) projections
Course-wise closing ranks vary by branch. CSE stays top-ranked; related AI streams are also competitive.
| Course (General AI quota) | Round 1 expected | Closing rank expected |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE | 18,509 - 24,734 | 18,509 - 38,256 |
| CSE (AI & Data Science) | 18,196 - 18,196 | 18,196 - 27,113 |
| ECE (VLSI) | 28,063 - 28,063 | 28,063 - 32,763 |
| ECE (general)** | 27,734 - 31,337 | 27,734 - 58,007 |
Note: CSE (AI & Data Science) shows a tighter upper bound among AI-specialised courses.
What this means for you
If you aim for CSE, expect the steepest competition — closing ranks stayed around 28k in 2025. ECE options became more accessible in 2025, so they may be easier targets if your rank falls outside the CSE window.
All projections assume you have a valid JEE Main rank and are participating through JoSAA counselling. Category reservations and round-wise choice filling will affect final closing ranks.
Quick facts
- B.Tech CSE closing rank: 28,335 (2025) , 29,303 (2024) .
- B.Tech ECE closing rank: 38,827 (2025) (up from 28,407 in 2024).
- General category overall expected cutoff: 18,196 - 58,007 (2026) .