IIIT Allahabad cutoff 2026 Round 5 is now OUT. For OPEN Gender-Neutral candidates, Information Technology-Business Informatics closed at AIR 4,969 in Round 5. Information Technology closed at AIR 5,420, while Electronics and Communication Engineering closed at AIR 7,804.
The 2026 Round 5 cutoff confirms that IT-based programs remain the strongest at IIIT Allahabad. The lowest closing rank among the listed B.Tech programs was for Information Technology-Business Informatics, followed by Information Technology. ECE and the dual-degree programs had higher closing ranks, making them comparatively more accessible than IT and IT-BI.
Table of Contents
- IIIT Allahabad Cutoff 2026 Highlights
- IIIT Allahabad JEE Main Round 5 Cutoff 2026
- IIIT Allahabad Round-Wise Cutoff Trend 2026 (Round 1 vs Round 2 vs Round 5)
- IIIT Allahabad Category Wise Cutoff 2026 (Round 5)
- IIIT Allahabad Cutoff Branch Wise Analysis (Round 5)
- IIIT Allahabad Cutoff for Information Technology (Round 5)
- IIIT Allahabad ECE Cutoff 2026 (Round 5)
- IIIT Allahabad JEE Main Cutoff 2025 vs 2026 Round 5
- IIIT Allahabad Expected Final Cutoff 2026
- What is the IIIT Allahabad Cutoff Percentile?
- IIIT Allahabad M.Tech Cutoff 2025
- IIIT Allahabad GATE M.Tech Closing Score Trends
- GATE M.Tech OBC Closing Score Trends
- IIIT Allahabad Cutoff FAQs
IIIT Allahabad Cutoff 2026 Highlights
IIIT Allahabad cutoff 2026 Round 5 shows continued strong demand for IT, IT-Business Informatics, and ECE, with closing ranks moving up (getting less restrictive) compared to Round 2 as more seats were offered through the later rounds. Information Technology-Business Informatics closed at AIR 4,969, while Information Technology closed at AIR 5,420 for OPEN Gender-Neutral candidates.
The table below gives the main IIIT Allahabad cutoff 2026 highlights based on JoSAA Round 5 data:
| Particulars | IIIT Allahabad Cutoff 2026 Round 5 Highlights |
| Institute | Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad |
| Admission Through | JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling |
| Cutoff Status | Round 5 Released |
| Most Competitive Program by Closing Rank | Information Technology-Business Informatics |
| IT-Business Informatics Closing Rank | 4,969 |
| Information Technology Closing Rank | 5,420 |
| Information Technology Dual Degree Closing Rank | 6,101 |
| ECE Closing Rank | 7,804 |
| ECE Dual Degree Closing Rank | 8,540 |
| IT-BI + MBA Closing Rank | 8,842 |
IIIT Allahabad JEE Main Round 5 Cutoff 2026
IIIT Allahabad JEE Main cutoff 2026 Round 5 shows that IT-Business Informatics still had the lowest closing rank among the listed courses. The program opened at AIR 3,335 and closed at AIR 4,969. Information Technology opened at AIR 1,846 and closed at AIR 5,420.
IIIT Allahabad ECE cutoff 2026 closed at AIR 7,804 in Round 5. ECE Dual Degree closed at AIR 8,540, while IT-Business Informatics + MBA closed at AIR 8,842.
The table below shows the IIIT Allahabad Round 5 opening and closing ranks for OPEN Gender-Neutral candidates:
| Program | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Information Technology-Business Informatics | 3,335 | 4,969 |
| Information Technology | 1,846 | 5,420 |
| Information Technology Dual Degree | 5,484 | 6,101 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4,599 | 7,804 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering Dual Degree | 6,225 | 8,540 |
| IT-Business Informatics + MBA | 6,235 | 8,842 |
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IIIT Allahabad Round-Wise Cutoff Trend 2026 (Round 1 vs Round 2 vs Round 5)
IIIT Allahabad cutoff has moved up steadily across rounds in 2026, as is typical once more candidates vacate seats through later rounds of counselling. Information Technology moved from AIR 4,718 in Round 1 to AIR 5,052 in Round 2, and further to AIR 5,420 in Round 5. IT-Business Informatics moved from AIR 4,140 to AIR 4,383, and then to AIR 4,969. ECE moved from AIR 6,788 to AIR 6,931, and then to AIR 7,804 by Round 5.
The biggest jump between Round 2 and Round 5 was seen in IT-Business Informatics + MBA, which moved from AIR 7,585 to AIR 8,842 — a shift of 1,257 ranks. Information Technology Dual Degree was the only program that stayed unchanged at AIR 6,101 across all three rounds.
The table below compares IIIT Allahabad Round 1, Round 2, and Round 5 closing ranks for OPEN Gender-Neutral candidates:
| Program | Round 1 Closing Rank | Round 2 Closing Rank | Round 5 Closing Rank | Movement (R2 → R5) |
| Information Technology-Business Informatics | 4,140 | 4,383 | 4,969 | +586 |
| Information Technology | 4,718 | 5,052 | 5,420 | +368 |
| Information Technology Dual Degree | 6,101 | 6,101 | 6,101 | No change |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 6,788 | 6,931 | 7,804 | +873 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering Dual Degree | 7,074 | 7,740 | 8,540 | +800 |
| IT-Business Informatics + MBA | 7,585 | 7,585 | 8,842 | +1,257 |
IIIT Allahabad Category Wise Cutoff 2026 (Round 5)
IIIT Allahabad category-wise cutoff 2026 Round 5 continues to show a clear gap between OPEN, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST closing ranks. For Information Technology, the OPEN closing rank was AIR 5,420 in Round 5. The same program closed at 917 for EWS, 2,508 for OBC-NCL, 1,662 for SC, and 1,023 for ST.
For IT-Business Informatics, IIIT Allahabad cutoff 2026 closed at AIR 4,969 for OPEN candidates. The OBC-NCL cutoff was 2,518, EWS was 920, SC was 1,357, and ST was 627.
The table below shows the IIIT Allahabad category-wise cutoff 2026 for Gender-Neutral seats in Round 5:
| Program | OPEN | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
| Information Technology-Business Informatics | 4,969 | 920 | 2,518 | 1,357 | 627 |
| Information Technology | 5,420 | 917 | 2,508 | 1,662 | 1,023 |
| Information Technology Dual Degree | 6,101 | 1,150 | 3,505 | 1,751 | 1,206 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 7,804 | 1,134 | 3,380 | 2,181 | 1,113 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering Dual Degree | 8,540 | 1,275 | 3,531 | 2,247 | 1,611 |
| IT-Business Informatics + MBA | 8,842 | 1,214 | 4,413 | 2,667 | 1,485 |
IIIT Allahabad Cutoff Branch Wise Analysis (Round 5)
IIIT Allahabad branch-wise cutoff 2026 Round 5 shows that IT-Business Informatics and Information Technology remain the top choices. IT-Business Informatics closed at AIR 4,969, while Information Technology closed at AIR 5,420.
ECE and the dual-degree programs had higher closing ranks than IT and IT-BI in Round 5. The IIIT Allahabad ECE cutoff closed at AIR 7,804. The dual-degree ECE program closed at AIR 8,540, and IT-BI + MBA closed at AIR 8,842, the highest closing rank among the listed programs this round.
The table below groups IIIT Allahabad programs by Round 5 closing-rank bands for OPEN Gender-Neutral candidates:
| Rank Band | Programs | Round 5 Closing Rank Range | Cutoff Reading |
| Below 5,500 | IT-Business Informatics, Information Technology | 4,969 to 5,420 | Most competitive programs |
| 5,500 to 6,500 | Information Technology Dual Degree | 6,101 | Strong IT demand |
| 6,500 to 8,000 | ECE | 7,804 | More accessible than IT programs |
| 8,000 to 9,000 | ECE Dual Degree, IT-BI + MBA | 8,540 to 8,842 | Highest closing ranks in Round 5 |
IIIT Allahabad Cutoff for Information Technology (Round 5)
IIIT Allahabad Information Technology cutoff 2026 closed at AIR 5,420 for OPEN Gender-Neutral candidates in JoSAA Round 5. The program opened at AIR 1,846. This keeps IT among the most competitive courses at IIIT Allahabad even after five rounds of counselling.
For OPEN Female-only seats, IIIT Allahabad IT cutoff closed at AIR 9,396. For OBC-NCL Gender-Neutral candidates, the closing rank was 2,508. For EWS, the closing rank was 917. For SC, it was 1,662, and for ST, it was 1,023.
The table below shows the IIIT Allahabad IT cutoff 2026 for different categories and gender pools in Round 5:
| Category | Gender | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| OPEN | Gender-Neutral | 1,846 | 5,420 |
| OPEN | Female-only | 2,501 | 9,396 |
| OPEN PwD | Gender-Neutral | 111 | 202 |
| OPEN PwD | Female-only | 445 | 445 |
| EWS | Gender-Neutral | 684 | 917 |
| EWS | Female-only | 1,497 | 1,944 |
| EWS PwD | Gender-Neutral | 44 | 44 |
| OBC-NCL | Gender-Neutral | 1,162 | 2,508 |
| OBC-NCL | Female-only | 3,046 | 5,920 |
| OBC-NCL PwD | Gender-Neutral | 89 | 104 |
| OBC-NCL PwD | Female-only | 241 | 241 |
| SC | Gender-Neutral | 678 | 1,662 |
| SC | Female-only | 823 | 2,771 |
| SC PwD | Gender-Neutral | 75 | 84 |
| ST | Gender-Neutral | 551 | 1,023 |
| ST | Female-only | 831 | 1,103 |
| ST PwD | Gender-Neutral | 86 | 86 |
IIIT Allahabad ECE Cutoff 2026 (Round 5)
IIIT Allahabad ECE cutoff 2026 closed at AIR 7,804 for OPEN Gender-Neutral candidates in JoSAA Round 5. The program opened at AIR 4,599. ECE remains less competitive than IT and IT-Business Informatics, but the closing rank still moved up noticeably from Round 2. For OBC-NCL Gender-Neutral candidates, IIIT Allahabad ECE cutoff closed at 3,380. For EWS, it closed at 1,134. For SC, it closed at 2,181, and for ST, it closed at 1,113.
The table below shows the IIIT Allahabad ECE cutoff 2026 for different categories and gender pools in Round 5:
| Category | Gender | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| OPEN | Gender-Neutral | 4,599 | 7,804 |
| OPEN | Female-only | 8,725 | 15,679 |
| OPEN PwD | Gender-Neutral | 291 | 328 |
| EWS | Gender-Neutral | 952 | 1,134 |
| EWS | Female-only | 2,332 | 2,424 |
| EWS PwD | Gender-Neutral | 82 | 82 |
| OBC-NCL | Gender-Neutral | 1,962 | 3,380 |
| OBC-NCL | Female-only | 6,200 | 8,521 |
| OBC-NCL PwD | Gender-Neutral | 235 | 264 |
| SC | Gender-Neutral | 1,707 | 2,181 |
| SC | Female-only | 3,092 | 3,488 |
| SC PwD | Gender-Neutral | 152 | 152 |
| ST | Gender-Neutral | 808 | 1,113 |
| ST | Female-only | 1,607 | 1,824 |
IIIT Allahabad JEE Main Cutoff 2025 vs 2026 Round 5
IIIT Allahabad JEE Main cutoff 2025 is useful for comparing Round 5 2026 data with last year's final ranks. In 2025, Information Technology closed at AIR 6,094 in the last round. IT-Business Informatics closed at AIR 6,150, while ECE closed at AIR 8,050.
In 2026 Round 5, Information Technology closed at AIR 5,420, IT-Business Informatics closed at AIR 4,969, and ECE closed at AIR 7,804. This shows that the 2026 Round 5 ranks are still tighter (more competitive) than the 2025 final closing ranks, even though this round's cutoffs opened up compared to Round 2.
The table below compares IIIT Allahabad 2025 final closing ranks with 2026 Round 5 ranks for OPEN Gender-Neutral candidates:
| Program | 2025 Final Closing Rank | 2026 Round 5 Closing Rank | What It Shows |
| Information Technology | 6,094 | 5,420 | 2026 Round 5 is tighter than 2025 final round |
| IT-Business Informatics | 6,150 | 4,969 | Stronger demand in 2026 than in 2025 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 8,050 | 7,804 | 2026 Round 5 is close to, and slightly tighter than, the 2025 final round |
IIIT Allahabad Expected Final Cutoff 2026
Since Round 5 is one of the closing rounds of JoSAA counselling, the closing ranks are now much closer to what is likely to be the final cutoff. Information Technology closed at AIR 5,420 in Round 5, so the final closing rank may settle somewhere around AIR 5,500 to 6,000, depending on how many seats get vacated. IT-Business Informatics may close around AIR 5,000 to 5,500. For ECE, the Round 5 closing rank is AIR 7,804, and the expected final cutoff may move slightly further, around AIR 7,900 to 8,300, if the pattern from previous years continues into the last round.
The table below shows the expected IIIT Allahabad final cutoff 2026 for major programs based on the Round 5 trend:
| Program | 2026 Round 5 Closing Rank | Expected Final Closing Rank 2026 |
| Information Technology-Business Informatics | 4,969 | 5,000 – 5,500 |
| Information Technology | 5,420 | 5,500 – 6,000 |
| Information Technology Dual Degree | 6,101 | 6,101 – 6,300 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 7,804 | 7,900 – 8,300 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering Dual Degree | 8,540 | 8,600 – 9,000 |
| IT-Business Informatics + MBA | 8,842 | 8,900 – 9,300 |
What is the IIIT Allahabad Cutoff Percentile?
IIIT Allahabad cutoff percentile is not released officially because JoSAA admission is based on JEE Main rank, not percentile. However, students can use the Round 5 cutoff rank to estimate a safe percentile range.
For IIIT Allahabad IT and IT-Business Informatics, General category students should now target around 99.4 to 99.5 percentile or higher in JEE Main to stay in a safer range, slightly lower than the Round 2 estimate since closing ranks have moved up. For ECE, a percentile around 99.1+ can be considered safer for the OPEN category by Round 5, depending on the year and number of candidates.
The table below gives an approximate percentile range based on IIIT Allahabad Round 5 closing ranks and recent JEE Main rank trends:
| Program | 2026 Round 5 Closing Rank | Approx. Safe Percentile for OPEN Category |
| Information Technology-Business Informatics | 4,969 | 99.5+ percentile |
| Information Technology | 5,420 | 99.45+ percentile |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 7,804 | 99.15+ percentile |
| ECE Dual Degree | 8,540 | 99.1+ percentile |
Students looking to assess their admission chances or estimate the ranks required for admission can use the tools below for better insights:
IIIT Allahabad M.Tech Cutoff 2025
IIIT Allahabad M.Tech cutoff 2025 shows higher demand for IT specialisations than ECE and Bioinformatics. M.Tech IT Data Engineering closed at 572 in Round 1 and 506 in the Special Round. M.Tech IT Software Engineering closed at 552 in Round 1 and 483 in the Special Round.
ECE Communications had a Special Round closing score of 386, while Bioinformatics closed at 429. This shows that M.Tech IT specialisations required higher GATE scores than ECE and Bioinformatics.
The table below shows the IIIT Allahabad M.Tech cutoff 2025 across CCMT rounds:
| Branch | Round 1 Open/Close | Round 2 Open/Close | Round 3 Open/Close | Special Round Open/Close |
| M.Tech IT Software Engineering | 611/552 | 589/535 | 570/520 | 550/483 |
| M.Tech ECE Communications | 515/468 | 495/446 | 480/429 | 460/386 |
| M.Tech IT Data Engineering | 606/572 | 590/550 | 575/537 | 560/506 |
| M.Tech Bioinformatics | 702/500 | 680/480 | 650/450 | 620/429 |
IIIT Allahabad GATE M.Tech Closing Score Trends
IIIT Allahabad GATE cutoff trends show that IT programs usually need higher scores than ECE and Bioinformatics. General category IT cutoffs have mostly stayed in the 500+ score range, while ECE has generally stayed lower.
The table below shows IIIT Allahabad GATE cutoff trends from 2021 to 2025 across major categories.
| Year | General IT/ECE Avg | OBC-NCL IT/ECE Avg | EWS IT/ECE Avg | SC IT/ECE Avg | ST IT/ECE Avg |
| 2021 | IT: 611, ECE: 515 | IT: 544, ECE: 445 | - | IT: 389, ECE: 252 | - |
| 2022 | IT: 600, ECE: 589 | IT: 543, ECE: 434 | IT: 569, ECE: 426 | IT: 376, ECE: 309 | IT: 258, ECE: 342 |
| 2023 | IT: 581, ECE: 424 | IT: 506, ECE: 343 | IT: 536, ECE: 388 | IT: 352, ECE: 280 | IT: 304 |
| 2024 | IT: 537, ECE: 429 | IT: 537, ECE: 469 | - | - | - |
| 2025 | IT: 606, ECE: 495 | IT: 572, ECE: 469 | 345 | 423 | 258 |
GATE M.Tech OBC Closing Score Trends
IIIT Allahabad GATE OBC cutoffs show that IT specialisations usually need higher scores than ECE. In recent years, OBC-NCL closing scores for IT-related programs stayed mostly between 500 and 630, while ECE-related scores were lower in several rounds.
The table below shows IIIT Allahabad M.Tech OBC closing score trends by subject area:
| Year | ECE Subjects Closing Score | IT Subjects Closing Score | IT-BI/Related Closing Score |
| 2021 | ECE Comm: 450 | Software Eng: 500 | Bioinformatics: 500 |
| 2022 | ECE: 440–495 | Data Eng: 550 | HCI: 570 |
| 2023 | ECE Dual: 410 | Network Sec: 459–572 | ML/Robotics: 506 |
| 2024 | ECE: 377–495 | Software/Data: 537–605 | HCI: 498 |
| 2025 | ECE: 304–495 | Data Eng: 572–628 | HCI: 572–632, Bioinformatics: 429 |
IIIT Allahabad Cutoff FAQs
What is the IIIT Allahabad JEE Main cutoff for IT and ECE?
IIIT Allahabad JEE Main cutoff 2026 Round 5 closed at AIR 5,420 for Information Technology and AIR 7,804 for Electronics and Communication Engineering in the OPEN Gender-Neutral category. IT is more competitive than ECE based on the current closing ranks.
Can I get IIIT Allahabad with 87 percentile in JEE Main?
Getting IIIT Allahabad with 87 percentile in JEE Main is very difficult for the General category. The Round 5 2026 closing ranks for top programs are within AIR 4,969 to 8,842, which usually needs a much higher percentile. Reserved category chances depend on category rank, seat type, and round.
What is the IIIT Allahabad category-wise cutoff for JEE Main?
IIIT Allahabad category-wise cutoff 2026 Round 5 shows IT closing at AIR 5,420 for OPEN, 917 for EWS, 2,508 for OBC-NCL, 1,662 for SC, and 1,023 for ST. For ECE, the closing ranks were 7,804 for OPEN, 1,134 for EWS, 3,380 for OBC-NCL, 2,181 for SC, and 1,113 for ST.
What is the IIIT Allahabad cutoff percentile required for B.Tech?
IIIT Allahabad cutoff percentile is not officially released because admission is based on JEE Main rank. For a safer chance by Round 5, OPEN category students should target around 99.4+ percentile for IT and IT-BI, and around 99.1+ percentile for ECE.
What is the IIIT Allahabad GATE cutoff 2025 for M.Tech?
IIIT Allahabad GATE cutoff 2025 was higher for M.Tech IT specialisations. Data Engineering closed at 572 in Round 1 and 506 in the Special Round. Software Engineering closed at 552 in Round 1 and 483 in the Special Round. ECE Communications closed at 386 in the Special Round.
Can I get IIIT Allahabad with a 98 percentile in JEE Main?
A 98 percentile in JEE Main may still be risky for IIIT Allahabad in the General category, even by Round 5. The current Round 5 closing ranks for major programs are mostly under AIR 9,000, which usually corresponds to a percentile higher than 98. Reserved category candidates may have better chances depending on category rank.
What is the IIIT Allahabad cutoff percentile for B.Tech admission?
IIIT Allahabad cutoff percentile for B.Tech admission is usually around 99.4+ percentile for IT and IT-Business Informatics in the OPEN category by Round 5. ECE may need around 99.1+ percentile for a safer chance. The final allotment depends on JEE Main rank, category, gender pool, and JoSAA round.
Can I get admission to IIIT Allahabad with a 93 percentile?
Admission to IIIT Allahabad with 93 percentile is unlikely for the General category. The Round 5 2026 closing ranks are much lower than what a 93 percentile usually gives. Reserved category candidates should check their category rank and the latest JoSAA cutoff before deciding.
Which branch has the highest cutoff at IIIT Allahabad?
Information Technology-Business Informatics had the lowest closing rank among the listed programs in Round 5 2026, closing at AIR 4,969 for OPEN Gender-Neutral candidates. Information Technology closed at AIR 5,420, while ECE closed at AIR 7,804.
Has the IIIT Allahabad cutoff increased or decreased from Round 2 to Round 5?
The IIIT Allahabad cutoff has increased (moved to a higher AIR, meaning it became less restrictive) from Round 2 to Round 5 for all major programs. Information Technology moved from AIR 5,052 to AIR 5,420, IT-Business Informatics moved from AIR 4,383 to AIR 4,969, and ECE moved from AIR 6,931 to AIR 7,804.
