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. 

IIT Palakkad cutoff 2026 IIT Palakkad cutoff 2024
Table of contents
  • 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
Q&A Icon
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:   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.

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.

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
Staying updated about the latest educational events is just a click away
Enter Mobile Number

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
Q&A Icon
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:   What is a safe rank in IIT JAM for MSc admission at IIT Palakkad for an OBC candidate?
A: 

For students belonging to the OBC AI quota, a cutoff rank between 652 and 1185 is considered to be a safe rank for MSc admission at IIT Palakkad. The better (lower) your rank, the higher the probability of securing a seat at IIT Palakkad for MSc. This is the overall cutoff range for MSc admission, including all the rounds and specialisations for the OBC category students. The round-wise IIT JAM cutoff range for 2025 is given below for MSc admission. 

RoundCutoff Range 2025 (OBC AI Quota) 
1652 - 1013
2687 - 1057
3698 - 1091
4763 - 1185

What is a safe rank? A safe rank is the cutoff range within which the probability of getting admission is higher for a particular course. The cutoff range varies for different rounds, categories, and quotas. 

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 JAM cutoff for MSc at IIT Palakkad?
A: 

IIT Palakkad MSc cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to different specialisations. The cutoff was released as opening and closing ranks for different categories of students belonging to the AI quota. During the IIT Palakkad JAM cutoff 2025, the first round closing ranks varied between 478 and 609 for General AI category students. Of all the MSc specialisations, the most competitive was the MSc in Mathematics. For the rest of the other MSc specialisations, the IIT JAM first and last round closing ranks are tabulated below for the General AI quota:

CourseRound 1Last Round 
M.Sc. in Physics588745
M.Sc. in Chemistry609652 
M.Sc. in Mathematics478556

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
Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
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 2025 for different categories?
A: 

IIT Palakkad JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 for BTech admission ranged between 5736 and 16753 for the General AI category students. This is the overall cutoff range, including all six rounds for BTech. The cutoff range differs for different rounds and categories.  

To view the IIT Palakkad category-wise cutoff range for B.Tech., refer to the table below:  

CategoryJEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 (Range)
General5736 - 16753
OBC2229 - 5841
SC1075 - 3024
ST498 - 1172
EWS764 - 2519
PWD160 - 160

 

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 2229 and 5841 for the students belonging to the OBC category. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the JEE Advanced round-wise cutoff range for 2025. 

RoundJEE Advanced Cutoff Range 2025 
12229 - 5167
22293 - 5445
31153 - 2990
41168 - 2990
51182 - 3024

 

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.

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
About the Author
Content Writer
Get Admission and Placement Updates about IIT Palakkad

News & Updates

Latest NewsPopular News
qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered Yesterday

Yes, you could get into IIT Palakkad for the MSc course admission, with a cutoff rank of 700 if you belong to the OBC category under the All India quota. 

For this category, the IIT Palakkad cutoff 2026 was published for round 1. The first round cutoff varied between 759 and 1019. Students can refer

...Read more

N

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

IIT Palakkad cutoff 2026 was released for round 1 regarding MSc course admission. The cutoff was published for various All India quota categories. 

For the General AI category, the first round cutoff ranged from 614 to 665. To know the IIT Palakkad category-wise cutoff 2026, students can refer to the

...Read more

N

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No, you cannot take direct admisison at IIT Palakkad. The college accepts valid score and rank of national-level entrance exam followed by counselling. Applicants need to appear for JEE Main and JEE Advance for taking admission in BTech programme at IIT Palakkad. For MSc, students need to qualify II

...Read more

R

Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Below mentioned are some of the scholarships to the B.Tech students at IIT Palakkad:

 

Scholarship Amount of Scholarship Rewarded 
Full Fee RemissionINR 100000 per semester
Two Third Fee RemissionINR 66,667 per semester
MCM ScholarshipINR 1,00,000 per semester + INR 1000 as pocket money for four months in a semester
SC/ ST ScholarshipHostel accommodation and dining charges are waived off (INR 27,000 per semester) + INR 250 per month as pocket money for four months in a semester
PwD Fee WaiverINR 1,00,000 per semester

R

Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

IIT Palakkad offers PG courses such as MSc and M.Tech in different specialisations. Check the below eligibility for PG programmes at IIT Palakkad:

Course 

Eligibility 

MTech

BE/BTech degree in relevant discipline with at least 60% marks 

MSc

Bachelor's degree (Science) in relevant discipline

R

Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

IIT Palakkad takes admission into the BTech programme primarily based on the score and rank of JEE Main and JEE Advance. But, only the candidates who score at least 75% in Class 12 are eligible to sppear for JEE Advance. Hence, Candidates with 68% in Class 12 cannot take admission in BTech at IIT Pa

...Read more

R

Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Getting admission into IIT Palakkad is quite competitive. The college accepts score of national-level entrance exam followed by respective counselling. Check below the entrance exam required for respective courses:

  • BTech: JEE Main and Advance 
  • MTech: GATE 
  • MSc: IIT JAM 

R

Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The students must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria for admissions into M.Tech course. They must have a valid GATE exam score. Also, they must be Indian nationals. In courses where GATE exam is not considered, students must have one of these:
1. Four- year UG degree in Engineering/Technology in

...Read more

C

Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10