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

4 mins readUpdated on Feb 26, 2026 12:11 IST
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 540 rank?
A: 

To get IIT Palakkad for MSc admission, candidate must qualify the IIT JAM and attain the required Cutoff rank. The Cutoff for IIT Palakkad JAM Cutoff 2024 during it's last rouns stood at 136 and 872, for the General AI category candidates. Candidates can check the table below to gen an idea about the courses that they can get at this rank during the last-round cutoff:

Course2024
M.Sc. in Physics872
M.Sc. in Chemistry732
M.Sc. in Mathematics136
Q:   Can I get CSE at IIT Palakkad with a JEE Advanced rank of 6000?
A: 

for admission. In last round the cutoff rank closed at 6454. Therefore the probability of you getting CSE with a 6000 rank is high in last round only for admission. Please note that the cutoff ranks differ every year for each round. So it is advisable to target a rank lower than 6000 to improve your chances of admission. Tabulated below are round-wise CSE cutoff ranks of 2025 to predict your chances at this institute. 

Round CSE Cutoff 2025 (Closing Rank for General Category)
15736
25775
35775
45811
55811
66454

 

Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Palakkad?
A: 

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For general category under All India, opening rank was 4531 and closing rank was 5162. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 1532 and 8709. Admission to B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering in IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE Advanced. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

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

IIT Palakkad MSc cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 1, wherein, M.Sc. in Mathematics is the most competitive specialsiation with a closing rank of 102 for the General AII India category students. The least competitive course is M.Sc. in Physics with a cutoff rank of 614. So, candidates seeking admission to any of the MSc course must secure a rank upto 614 to be eligible for IIT Palakkad 

IIT Palakkad admissio to the MSc course is based on IIT JAM scores, followed by IIT JAM counselling process. Only candidates in the JAM 2024 Merit List based on JAM 2024 scorecard will be eligible to apply for admission.  

Q:   What is the required rank in IIT JAM to get admission in IIT Palakkad for MSc in Physics or MSc in Mathematics?
A: 

IIT JAM is the accepting exam for IIT Palakkad for MSc admissions. The Cutoff for been concluded after release of 5 rounds. The Cutoff ranks were released for MSc in Chemistry, MSc in Mathematics and MSc in Physics. For MSc in Mathematics and MSc in Physics, the Last round closing ranks were 136 and 872, respectively, for the General AI category candidates.

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

 

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

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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