The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has officially announced the Round 1 Seat Allotment Result for JoSAA Counselling 2026. Along with the allotment results, JoSAA has also released the opening and closing ranks for admissions into IITs, NITs, IIITs, and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).

The Round 1 cutoff data gives engineering aspirants a clear idea about admission trends and the competition level across India's top engineering institutes.

IIT Bombay Computer Science Remains the Toughest Branch

As expected, Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at IIT Bombay remained the most competitive choice among students.

• Closing Rank (Gender Neutral): 65
• Last Year Closing Rank: 66
• Female-Only Closing Rank: 395
• Female-Only Closing Rank (2025): 369

The slight improvement in closing rank reflects the continued high demand for CSE at IIT Bombay.

Lowest Rank Allotted in IITs

Among B.Tech programmes, the last seat allotted under the gender-neutral category was:

• IIT Dharwad – Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
• Closing Rank: 15,934

For Female-Only seats:

• IIT Jammu – Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
• Closing Rank: 26,022

Overall, admissions are being offered across 18,826 seats in 23 IITs through JoSAA Counselling 2026.

IIT Closing Rank Highlights

Gender-Neutral Seats

• IIT Bombay CSE – 65
• IIT BHU Varanasi Architecture – 26,220
• IIT Dhanbad Integrated BMS/MS Chemical Science – 16,526
• IIT Mandi BS Chemical Science – 16,066
• IIT Dharwad Civil & Infrastructure Engineering – 15,934

Female-Only Seats

• IIT BHU Varanasi Architecture – 27,708
• IIT Patna Metallurgical & Materials Engineering + MBA Dual Degree – 26,345
• IIT Jodhpur BS Engineering Chemistry – 26,068
• IIT Jammu Materials & Metallurgical Engineering – 26,022

NIT Seat Allotment Analysis

Admission to NITs is based on JEE Main Rank.

Some notable Round 1 closing ranks include:

Other State Quota

• NIT Manipur Civil Engineering – 53,202
• NIT Agartala BMS Dual Degree Chemistry – 56,710

Home State Quota

• NIT Mizoram Chemical Science & Technology – 10,32,951

Female-Only Category

• NIT Manipur Civil Engineering (Other State) – 68,791
• NIT Mizoram Electronics & Communication Engineering (Home State) – 14,97,038

The data shows that Home State quota seats continue to have significantly higher closing ranks in several institutes.

IIIT Closing Rank 2026

For IIIT admissions, the notable closing ranks include:

• Electronics & Communication Engineering (VLSI) at IIIT Senapati, Manipur – 57,305
• Mechanical Engineering (Design & Manufacturing) at IIIT Kottayam/Kannur Female-Only seat – 58,970

These institutes continue to attract students looking for specialized engineering programs.

JoSAA Counselling 2026 Admission Process

Admissions to:

• IITs are conducted based on JEE Advanced Rank
• NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs are allotted through JEE Main Rank

Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 must complete online reporting, document verification, and fee payment within the prescribed schedule to retain their allotted seats.

Conclusion

The JoSAA Counselling 2026 Round 1 cutoff trends indicate that competition for top branches like Computer Science at IIT Bombay remains extremely intense. Meanwhile, several lower-ranked institutes continue to provide opportunities for candidates with comparatively higher ranks.

Students should carefully analyze the opening and closing ranks before participating in the upcoming counselling rounds and make informed choices based on previous cutoff trends and seat availability.

FAQs

Q1. When was the JoSAA Counselling 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment released?

The JoSAA Counselling 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result was released on Saturday.

Q2. What is the closing rank for Computer Science at IIT Bombay in 2026?

The closing rank for the Computer Science branch at IIT Bombay is 65 in the Gender-Neutral category.

Q3. How many IIT seats are available through JoSAA Counselling 2026?

A total of 18,826 seats are available across 23 IITs.

Q4. Which exam is considered for IIT admission?

Admission to IITs is based on the candidate's JEE Advanced Rank.

Q5. Which exam is used for NIT and IIIT admissions?

Admissions to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs are conducted through JEE Main Rank.

Q6. What was the closing rank for Civil Engineering at IIT Dharwad?

The Civil and Infrastructure Engineering seat at IIT Dharwad closed at 15,934 in Round 1.

Q7. What is the closing rank for Female-Only CSE admission at IIT Bombay?

The Female-Only closing rank for IIT Bombay Computer Science is 395.

Q8. What should candidates do after Round 1 seat allotment?

Candidates should complete online reporting, upload documents, pay the seat acceptance fee, and choose Freeze, Float, or Slide as per their preference before the deadline.