Data Science and AI Cutoff 2026: JoSAA Round 3 Category-wise Opening and Closing Rank
Candidates can check out the JoSAA Round 3 category-wise opening and closing rank for Data Science and Artifical Intelligence. JoSAA 2026 Round 3 Opening and Closing Ranks was released on July 6, 2026, with the Round 3 seat allotment result. From the article, candidates can check category-wse ranks for Data Science and AI to understand the cutoff movement based on home state and other state quotas across IITs, NITs and other engineering colleges.
The JoSAA round 3 cutoff has been released for different NITs, IITs, and engineering colleges. To check the program-specific admission to colleges, candidates can refer to the details shared here. Candidates can find the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) Round 3 category-wise opening and closing ranks for B.Tech in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. The seat allocation for engineering courses depends on the JoSAA counseling process through round-wise allocation. A total of four rounds of cutoffs have been made available for candidates. However, from here candidates can estimate the cutoff movement for round 3 allocations.
Check a comprehensive list of category-wise opening and closing rank for the program to determine admission possibilities.
Data Science and AI Cutoff 2026: Open Category
Open category candidates aiming for seats at NIT Delhi, Patna, and Pune can check for the opening and closing ranks from the table shared below. The table contains quota (Home state, other state, and All India rank) and category-wise Artifical Intelligence and Data Science offered at institutes. Candidates can check the cutoff movement for seats offered at different NITs. Looking at the round 3 cutoff, candidates can predict the competition for NIT Delhi seats. The OR rank for other state begins at 5355 and closes at 7022.
| Institute | Academic Program Name | Quota | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | OS | 5355 | 7022 |
| National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | OS | 8316 | 9305 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 9541 | 10260 |
| National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 9584 | 14237 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | OS | 13619 | 17061 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Pune | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 15155 | 21542 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 18246 | 21690 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 11384 | 24247 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 29604 | 39452 |
| Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 22149 | 45311 |
| Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 36646 | 62196 |
| Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 46691 | 67896 |
| School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 50196 | 83907 |
| Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 140254 | 230918 |
Data Science and AI Cutoff 2026: EWS Category
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) candidates check for the National Institute of Technology Delhi for a seat allocation at an OR and CR at 1168 under other state quota.
The admission remains difficult for EWS candidates in the branch. Under the home state quota, the opening rank goes up to 2586, offering relief for admission in the NIT Delhi. Candidates can refer to the table shared below to check for OR and CR in different NITs.
| Institute | Academic Program Name | Quota | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | OS | 1168 | 1168 |
| National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | OS | 1439 | 1541 |
| National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 1874 | 1904 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | OS | 2389 | 2555 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 2586 | 2586 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 3062 | 3209 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Pune | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 2958 | 3540 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 3418 | 4154 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 5916 | 6726 |
| Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 6653 | 6898 |
| Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 10630 | 10796 |
| School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 12923 | 13269 |
Data Science and AI Cutoff 2026: OBC Category
OBC (Other Backward Class) candidates may see flexibility in admission to NIT Delhi for B.Tech in AI and Data Science program. For Other state quotas, the seat opens at 2930 and closes at 3040. While under home state quota the seat allotment closes at 4274, implying difficulty in admission for other state candidates.
| Institute | Academic Program Name | Quota | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | OS | 2930 | 3040 |
| National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | OS | 3513 | 4091 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 3675 | 4274 |
| National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 4494 | 5621 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | OS | 5286 | 6256 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 5813 | 6293 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Pune | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 6721 | 8564 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 7811 | 9379 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 13342 | 15596 |
| Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 14108 | 18583 |
| Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 20299 | 23262 |
| Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 21992 | 25683 |
| School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 28205 | 30190 |
| Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 91946 | 103112 |
Data Science and AI Cutoff 2026: SC Category
Seat allotment for SC category candidates for admission to NIT Delhi on other state quotas may range from 1394 opening to 1676 closing ranks. Similarly for admission to the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, the cutoff ranks range from 1387 to 1955 for round 1 seat allotment.
Check the table for a detailed breakdown:
| Institute | Academic Program Name | Quota | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | OS | 1394 | 1676 |
| National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | OS | 1387 | 1955 |
| National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 2946 | 3113 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 3154 | 3154 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | OS | 2935 | 3335 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 4690 | 5242 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Pune | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 3445 | 5643 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 2018 | 6663 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 5918 | 6737 |
| Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 2955 | 9257 |
| Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 9268 | 10041 |
| Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 11091 | 12404 |
| School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 12058 | 14422 |
| Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 38153 | 38153 |
Data Science and AI Cutoff 2026: ST Category
ST (Scheduled Tribe) candidates can estimate the admission possibilities by referring to a detailed table shared below. For ST candidates, admission to NIT Kurukshetra can be difficult in terms of opening and closing ranks. The seat allotment is a bit difficult for the category in the institute, as the seats open at 943 and close at 1009 rank, offering competition in Round 1 admission.
Candidates can refer to the table shared below for a detailed breakdown.
| Institute | Academic Program Name | Quota | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | OS | 943 | 1009 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | OS | 938 | 1294 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 1983 | 1983 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 2822 | 3094 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Pune | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 2991 | 3559 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 3240 | 3599 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 2618 | 4225 |
| Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 3954 | 4283 |
| Indian institute of information technology, Raichur, Karnataka | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 4075 | 4937 |
| Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 6049 | 6822 |
| School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | AI | 5039 | 6924 |
| National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | HS | 14870 | 14870 |
Final Verdict
For the admission possibilities at the home state and other state quotas for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence programs, different categories can find variance in opening and closing ranks. The most competitive institute to get into is NIT Delhi, followed by NIT Kururkshetra. The table offers opening and closing ranks for top NITs offering the course. Candidates can refer to the details shared here. They can also go to JoSAA official website to check the official JoSAA cutoff for upcoming rounds.
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