JoSAA 2026 Round 5 Cutoff (OUT): Check Opening and Closing Ranks for IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs

Joint Seat Allocation Authority 2026 ( JoSAA )

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Samridhi Mishra
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Updated on Jul 16, 2026 17:58 IST
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is set to release the JoSAA round 5 cutoff 2026 along with the seat allotment results on the official counselling portal. Candidates participating in the JoSAA counselling for round 5 will be able to check the cutoff ranks for IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs once the cutoff is published online.

JoSAA 2026 round 5 cutoff has been released online. Check the opening and closing ranks for all IITs, IIITs, NITs and GFTIs here. The JoSAA cutoff round 5 is available as both opening and closing ranks required for admission.

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JoSAA 2026 Round 5 Cutoff

JoSAA 2026 Cutoff for Round 5: The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has declared the JoSAA round 5 cutoff 2026 online at josaa.admissions.nic.in. The JoSAA cutoffs for round 5 is updated here individually for every IIT, NIT, IIIT and GFTI. Note that the IIT cutoffs are based on the JEE Advanced scores. On the other hand, the cutoffs for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs is based on the JEE Mains scores. Along with this, the authorities have announced the JoSAA round 5 seat allotment. Those who meet the cutoffs must download their allotment letters online.

LIVE: JoSAA 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment Link, Cutoff Updates, What's Next?

The JoSAA cutoff is released in the form of opening and closing ranks for every participating institute, programme and category. It helps candidates understand the minimum ranks required for admission to a particular institute or branch in the current round. This year, a total fo 138 institutes are participating in the JoSAA counselling.

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Table of contents
  • JoSAA 2026 Round 5 Cutoff OUT
  • How to Check JoSAA Round 5 Cutoff 2026?
  • Factors Affecting JoSAA Round 5 Cutoff 2026
  • JoSAA Round 5 Expected Cutoff Trend
  • What After JoSAA Round 5?

JoSAA 2026 Round 5 Cutoff OUT

Candidates can check round 5 JoSAA cutoff 2026 for all participating institutes from table given below.

How to Check JoSAA Round 5 Cutoff 2026?

Download JoSAA 2026 cutoff pdfs for round 5 using the direct link given above. Alternatively you can:

  • Visit the JoSAA website, josaa.admissions.nic.in.
  • Open the Opening and Closing Ranks link.
  • Choose round 5.
  • Select the institute type (IIT/NIT/IIIT/GFTI).
  • Choose the institute, programme and category.
  • Click on Submit.
  • The opening and closing ranks will appear on the screen.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where to check JoSAA cutoff?
A: 

Candidates can check the JoSAA cutoff on the official website - josaa.nic.in.

Q:   Where can I check previous year JoSAA cutoff?
A: 

One can easily find the JoSAA cutoff for previous years on the official website - josaa.nic.in.

Q:   Is a domicile Certificate required for admission to NITs?
A: 

Candidates do not need to present a domicile certificate in order to be admitted to IIT, NIT, or IIIT via JEE. The only university where admission is granted based on the Home State Quota is NIT. The state in which you take your 12th board test is used to determine admission, not your home state. When receiving JoSAA counselling, the domicile certificate is not necessary. The JEE score of the applicants determines their admission.

Q:   What is the JEE Advanced closing rank for IIT?
A: 

The JEE Advanced closing rank for IITs differs. The cutoff ranks will vary for each of the 23 IITs based on their courses, seats offered and various other factors.

Factors Affecting JoSAA Round 5 Cutoff 2026

Several factors determine the Round 5 cutoff, including:

  • Number of seats available
  • Number of candidates participating in counselling
  • JEE Main and JEE Advanced ranks
  • Category of the candidate
  • Institute and branch preference
  • Seat acceptance and withdrawals in previous rounds
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JoSAA Round 5 Expected Cutoff Trend

Compared to Round 4, only limited movement is expected in the round 5 opening and closing ranks for highly sought-after branches such as Computer Science Engineering in top IITs, NITs and IIITs. However, candidates may witness better chances in lower-demand branches and some GFTIs where seats become available due to withdrawals or upgradation in previous rounds.

Also check:

JoSAA Round 1 Cutoff 2026 JoSAA 2026 Cutoff for Round 2
JoSAA 2026 Round 3 Cutoff JoSAA 2026 Round 4 Cutoff
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I get NIT with 95 percentile in JEE Main?
A: 

With 95 percentile in JEE Mains, your chances of getting into a NIT are high, but high-demand courses may not be available.

Q:   Will there be any JoSAA spot round of seat allocation at any of the IITs?
A: 

NO. There will be no spot round of seat allocation at any of the IITs.

What After JoSAA Round 5?

Candidates allotted a seat in Round 5 will have to complete the online reporting process before the deadline. This includes:

  • Accepting the allotted seat
  • Uploading the required documents
  • Paying the seat acceptance fee
  • Responding to any queries raised by the verifying authority as per the timeline

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