IIT Palakkad Cutoff 2025: Check Category-wise JEE Advanced Cutoff Ranks

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IIT Palakkad Cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release of the final cutoff list for admission to BTech course specialisations. The cutoff was out in the form of opening and closing ranks for various All India categories, like General, OBC, SC, ST, etc. Among all the branches in the last round, the most competitive for admission was BTech CSE.

IIT Palakkad Cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release of the final cutoff list for admission to BTech course specialisations. The cutoff was out in the form of opening and closing ranks for various All India categories, like General, OBC, SC, ST, etc. 

For the General AI category, the closing ranks in the last round fell between 6454 and 16753. Among all the branches in the last round, the most competitive for admission was BTech CSE, with a closing cutoff of 5736 in the first round and 6454 in the last round. Students can scroll below to know the closing IIT Palakkad category-wise cutoff 2025 for various courses for the first and last round. 

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  • IIT Palakkad Cutoff 2025 For General All India Category
  • IIT Palakkad Cutoff 2025 For OBC All India Category
  • IIT Palakkad Cutoff 2025 For SC All India Category
  • IIT Palakkad Cutoff 2025 For ST All India Category
  • IIT Palakkad Cutoff 2025 For EWS All India Category
  • IIT Palakkad Cutoff 2025 For PWD All India Category

IIT Palakkad Cutoff 2025 For General All India Category 

The IIT Palakkad JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 for the General All India category students in the first round ranged from 5736 to 14852. In the last round, the ranks fell between 6454 and 16753. Based on these figures, the most competitive BTech course for admission was BTech CSE. This course had the round 1 cutoff closing at 5736 and the final round cutoff at 6454

Other slightly less competitive branches were Data Science and Engineering or Electrical Engineering, with the final round cutoff of 8640 and 10396, respectively. For more information about other courses, see the table below.

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

BTech in Civil Engineering 14852 16753
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering 5736 6454
BTech in Electrical Engineering 9210 10396
BTech in Mechanical Engineering 11216 12606
BTech in Data Science and Engineering 7559 8640
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I get IIT Palakkad with 5000 in JEE Advanced? I belong to OBC category.
A: 

Yes, with a cutoff rank of 5000 in JEE Advanced, you can get into IIT Palakkad. However, the choice of branch varies depending on the cutoff rank released for a particular round and specialisation. Candidates can check out the table below to know the BTech branches available for admission with a closing rank of 5000 for the OBC category. 

CourseJEE Advanced Cutoff 2026
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering5516
B.Tech. in Materials Engineering5763
Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Palakkad?
A: 

IIT Palakkad CSE cutoff 2026 varies by round and category. For Round 1 admission, the opening and closing ranks for BTech in CSE were 4760 and 6556, respectively, in the General category. 

For Female-only (including Supernumerary) seats, the opening and closing ranks for CSE admission were 9655 and 11396, respectively. 

Q:   What rank is required in IIT JAM for IIT Palakkad MSc admission?
A: 

IIT Palakkad MSc cutoff 2026 is out for Round 3 across various categories. For the General AI category students, the closing ranks varied between 647 and 755. The required cutoff rank varies by rounds and categories. As per the third-round cutoff, candidates must target a rank of up to 755 to get admission to IIT Palakkad. 

Q:   What rank should EWS category candidates obtain to get M.Sc. in Physics at IIT Palakkad?
A: 

Candidates belonging to the EWS category under the AI quota must target a cutoff rank of up to 1267 to get an MSc in Physics at IIT Palakkad. The required cutoff rank varies by rounds and specialisations. The Round-wise IIT JAM cutoff 2026 for MSc in Physics is given below for the EWS category.

CategoryIIT JAM Cutoff 2026 
1121
21267

 

IIT Palakkad Cutoff 2025 For OBC All India Category 

IIT Palakkad OBC cutoff 2025 is based on the JEE Advanced entrance examination result, followed by the JoSAA counselling process. According to the last round, the most demanding course specialisations came out as BTech CSE. CSE had the overall cutoff range falling between 2229 and 2379, respectively.

In contrast, the least demanding branch was Civil Engineering, with the first round cutoff of 5167, which later increased to 5841 in the last round. Students can refer to the table below for the round 1 and last round ranks for all other available courses. 

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

BTech in Civil Engineering 5167 5841
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering 2229 2379
BTech in Electrical Engineering 3524 3719
BTech in Mechanical Engineering 4144 4475
BTech in Data Science and Engineering 2883 3120
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IIT Palakkad Cutoff 2025 For SC All India Category 

When comparing with the General and OBC categories last round cutoff for various branches, it is evident that the competition for the SC All India category students is more intense than the other two, with lower JoSAA counselling qualifying cutoffs.

For this category, the most competitive course was BTech CSE, closely followed by BTech Data Science and Engineering. These two courses had the last round closing ranks of 1182 and 1691, respectively. For more IIT Palakkad branch-wise cutoff 2025, refer to the table below. 

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

BTech in Civil Engineering 2809 3024
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering 1075 1182
BTech in Electrical Engineering 2003 2108
BTech in Mechanical Engineering 2428 2714
BTech in Data Science and Engineering 1458 1691
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How much rank should I score to get IIT Palakkad?
A: 

IIT JAM 2025 cutoff ranks varied between 478 and 745 for MSc admission across multiple specialisations for the students belonging to the General AI quota. So, if you belong to the same category, you should aim to secure a cutoff rank of up to 700 to improve your chances of getting a seat at IIT Palakkad. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the IIT Palakkad MSc cutoff for 2025 across different rounds for the General category. 

RoundIIT JAM Cutoff 2025 (Closing Cutoff Range)
1478 - 609
2523 - 683
3523 - 698
4556 - 745

 

Q:   Can I participate in JoSAA counselling if I don't have 75% marks in class 12?
A: 

It is mandatory to have minimum 75% marks (65% for reserved category) in class 12 to take admission in IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Students should apply for JoSAA conselling only if they fulfill all conditions of eligibility. However many institutes admit students on basis of JEE Main where there is no requirement of minimum marks in class 12. 

Q:   What is the IIT Palakkad MSc cutoff 2025 across different categories?
A: 

IIT Palakkad accepts the IIT JAM entrance exam for admission to the MSc course across different categories belonging to the AI quota. The cutoff ranks vary for different rounds and categories. Considering the IIT JAM last-round cutoff 2025, the closing ranks varied between 556 and 745 for the General AI category students. For the same round, the cutoff ranks were between 763 and 1185 for the OBC category students. To view the category-wise last round IIT JAM cutoff 2025, check out the table provided below:

CategoryIIT JAM Last Round Cutoff 2025 
General556-745
OBC763-1185
SC1776-2339
ST3854-4726
EWS696-1400 
Q:   What is the IIT Palakkad BTech cutoff 2026 for different categories?
A: 

IIT Palakkad BTech cutoff 2026 has been released across multiple specialisations. The Round 1 closing ranks varied between 6556 and 15866 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. For other categories, refer to the table below for Round 1 closing rank:

CategoryJEE Advanced Cutoff 2026
General6556 - 15866
OBC2399 - 5763
SC1268 - 3149
ST550 - 1499
EWS847 - 2357 

IIT Palakkad Cutoff 2025 For ST All India Category 

Admission at IIT Palakkad closed at a rank of 1172 for the ST All India quota students. This was the closing rank for BTech in Civil Engineering branch. Other courses that were slightly more competitive were Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, with the last round ranks of 1148 and 1099, respectively. 

On the other hand, the most competitive branch was BTech CSE, which maintained a consistent closing rank of 498 for both the first and final rounds. Students can see the table below for more details about other branches. 

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

BTech in Civil Engineering 1148 1172
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering 498 498
BTech in Electrical Engineering 993 1099
BTech in Mechanical Engineering 1134 1148
BTech in Data Science and Engineering 612 612

IIT Palakkad Cutoff 2025 For EWS All India Category 

The most sought-after branch was BTech CSE branch, with the first and last round cutoffs at 764 and 792, respectively. Students who gained a higher rank than this can also consider the  Data Science and Engineering or Electrical Engineering branch, with the last round cutoff of 1175 and 1536, respectively.  These two specialisations had the first round closing ranks of 1116 and 1289, respectively. Candidates should see the table below for more details about other available courses. 

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

BTech in Civil Engineering 2131 2519
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering 764 792
BTech in Electrical Engineering 1289 1536
BTech in Mechanical Engineering 1779 1981
BTech in Data Science and Engineering 1116 1175
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the BTech cutoff at IIT Palakkad? I belong to the OBC category.
A: 

For IIT Palakkad B.Tech. admission, the JEE Advanced closing ranks ranged between 2399 and 5763 for the first round for the OBC AI category. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the JEE Advanced branchwise cutoff range for 2026. 

RoundJEE Advanced Cutoff Range 2026
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering2399
B.Tech. in Data Science and Engineering3023
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering3512
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering4468
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering5516
B.Tech. in Materials Engineering5763

 

Q:   Can I get IIT Palakkad with 540 rank?
A: 

Yes if your rank 540 you can secure seat in most engineering programs of IIT Palakkad.

Computer Science and Engineering: 6199

- Data Science and Engineering: The cutoff was around 8084.
- Electrical Engineering: The cutoff was about 9766.
- Civil Engineering: The cutoff was as high as 16487.

Q:   What is the IIT Palakkad Mechanical Engineering cutoff?
A: 

During the Round 1 admission, the IIT Palakkad cutoff 2026 stood at 11591. Therefore, the possibility is higher that you will get admission to IIT Palakkad for BTech in Mechanical Engineering, with a JEE Advanced cutoff rank of 5000. This rank is for General category. 

Q:   What is the IIT Palakkad cutoff for all categories in the JEE Advanced UG 2025?
A: 

IIT Palakkad JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 has been released for the first round. The cutoff was released for different categories belonging to the All India quota. The cutoff ranks among the General AI category candidates varied between 5736 and 14872. BTech in CSE turned out to be the toughest specialisation among the General AI category.

In the table below, students can find the cutoff range for different categories in the first round:

CategoriesRound 1 Cutoff Range
General5736-14872
OBC2229-5167
SC1075-2809
ST498-1148
EWS764-2131
PWD160 (CSE)

IIT Palakkad Cutoff 2025 For PWD All India Category 

Admission was only provided to the BTech CSE course for this category. This course had the same cutoff in both the first and last rounds of 160. When compared to the EWS AI quota, we can see that the competition here is higher, as a lower qualifying rank is needed for IIT Palakkad admission. To see the cutoff details in tabular form, refer to the table below. 

Course Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

BTech in Computer Science and Engineering 160 160
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MCM ScholarshipINR 1,00,000 per semester + INR 1000 as pocket money for four months in a semester
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