JoSAA Counselling 2025 Round 1 Analysis: Closing Ranks of IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs

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JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) released the Round 1 cutoffs for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs on June 14, 2025. These cutoffs help students understand which institutes and branches were available at different rank ranges. Here’s a summary of the important data and what it means for students.

Let's have a look at the analysis of the JoSAA 2025 round 1 seat allotment. Check at what ranks the IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs closed their admission in JoSAA 2025 round 1 and what to expect for the upcoming rounds.

JoSAA Counselling 2025 Round 1 Analysis

JoSAA Counselling 2025 Round 1 Analysis

JoSAA Counselling 2025 Round 1 Analysis: JoSAA released the Round 1 counselling cutoff on June 14, 2025. JoSAA cutoff comprises of opening and closing ranks of participating institutes for admission. Also, the cutoff varies for each course offered in the participating institutes. In JoSSA counselling 2025 Round 1, the opening rank and closing rank for IIT were 1 to 25305. To know the JoSAA cutoff for other participating institutes like NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, check the article.

Table of contents
  • JoSAA 2025 Round 1 Cutoff Summary at A Glance
  • JoSAA 2025 Round 1 Cutoff Summary: Key Takeaways by Institute Type
  • Shiksha Poll: How Many Candidates Got Seat in JoSAA 2025 Round 1 Counselling?

JoSAA 2025 Round 1 Cutoff Summary at A Glance

Check below the ranks uptil which IITs, NITs, IIITs and the GFTIs offered admission in round 1 of the JoSAA 2025 counselling process.

Institute Type Institute Name Course Name Duration & Degree Category Closing Rank
IIT IIT Dharwad Interdisciplinary Sciences 5 Years (BSc + MSc Dual Degree) Gender-neutral 16,317
IIT IIT Dhanbad Chemical Science 5 Years (Integrated BSc-MSc) Female 25,310
NIT NIT Agartala Chemistry 5 Years (BSc + MSc Dual Degree) Gender-neutral 52,233
NIT NIT Mizoram Civil Engineering 4 Years (BTech) Female 64,221
IIIT IIIT Senapati, Manipur ECE (VLSI & Embedded Systems) 4 Years (BTech) Gender-neutral 56,825
IIIT IIIT Senapati, Manipur ECE (VLSI & Embedded Systems) 4 Years (BTech) Female 63,960
GFTI IET, Dr. H. S. Gour University, Sagar Food Engineering & Technology 4 Years (BTech) Gender-neutral 88,022
GFTI Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Badohi Carpet and Textile Technology 4 Years (BTech) Female 81,636
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   I have JEE Mains rank above 1 lakh, can I get NIT via JoSAA counselling?
A: 

Students who rank in JEE Main above 1 lakh are eligible for admission to NITs. But not possible in top institutions.

Q:   What courses are offered via JoSAA counselling?
A: 

The coursse offered by the 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and 40 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs) via the JoSAA counselling include:

  • BTech in various Engineering disciplines.
  • BSc programs in Science.
  • BArch in Architecture.
  • Dual Degree programs like B.Tech-MTech and BS-MS.
  • Integrated M.Tech and Integrated MSc programs.
Q:   Can I apply for both JAC Delhi and JoSAA counselling?
A: 

Yes. You can. Both counselling has different purpose. JoSAA is for admission to IIT and NIT+ system, while JAC Delhi is for admission to IIIT D, NSUT, DTU, DSEU, and IGDTUW. Admission via both JoSAA and JAC Delhi is based on JEE Main ranks.

Q:   Who conducts the JoSAA counselling?
A: 

Joint Seat Allocation Authority is an admission and e-counselling services established by Ministry of Education. It regulates admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

JoSAA 2025 Round 1 Cutoff Summary: Key Takeaways by Institute Type

Indian Institute of Technology (IITs):

  • The closing rank for the open category in Interdisciplinary Sciences at IIT Dharwad is AIR 16,317. This shows that a good number of students opted for science and research-based dual degree programs.

     

  • In the female category, the closing rank for Chemical Sciences at IIT Dharwad as per JoSAA round 1 counselling is AIR 25,310. This shows more opportunities for female students in science streams at older IITs.

National Institute of Technology (NITs):

  • NIT Agartala had a closing rank of 52,233 for Chemistry (dual degree), showing decent interest in basic sciences.
  • NIT Mizoram closed at 64,221 for females in Civil Engineering, reflecting that newer NITs have relatively higher closing ranks (less competition).

Indian Institute Of Information Technology (IIITs)

  • IIIT Senapati, Manipur, closed at 56,825 (gender-neutral) and 63,960 (female) for ECE with VLSI specialisation. This shows rising demand for tech-focused courses even at remote locations.

Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs)

  • Dr. H. S. Gour University’s Food Engineering program had a closing rank of 88,022, one of the highest ranks in Round 1, giving lower-rank students a good option in a specialised field.
  • Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Badohi has a closing rank of 81,636 in the female category in the BTech Carpet and Textile Technology course.
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Shiksha Poll: How Many Candidates Got Seat in JoSAA 2025 Round 1 Counselling?

  • The maximum candidates who participated in the poll said that they are yet to be allotted a seat in JoSAA counselling. 55% of the candidates are hopeful of getting a seat in the upcoming JoSAA rounds.
  • On the other hand, 34% of the candidates said that they have been allotted a seat, but they have opted for upgradation.
  • While 11% of the candidates are now relieved as they have got their desired seat in the first round itself. 

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No, students do not have to apply separately at IIT Roorkee website after JoSAA counselling. This is because the institute follows a common admission process for its BTech course just like the other IITs. Shortlisted students who get a seat through the JoSAA counselling, simply need to report for do

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Upasana Harsha

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The most critical distinction is that JoSAA counselling does not apply to private engineering colleges in Bangalore. JoSAA strictly manages admissions for premier government-funded institutions like IITs, NITs, and IIITs. 

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Tasbiya Khan

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JoSAA is mostly for government colleges, while East West College of Engineering uses state or direct admission. Direct admission for BE course is often faster and involves dealing with the college directly. It is a good choice if you already know you want to study at this specific college. You don't

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered a month ago

No, JoSAA counselling is not required for the students who want to take admission on the basis of entrance in BTech at Army Institute of Technology, Pune. Only entrance scores are considered at the time of admission. Students need to submit JEE Mains scorecard at the time of admission.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, students may get a seat in NIT Puducherry BTech with 92 percentile in JEE Main through JoSAA counselling. The cutoff is high for specialisations, such as CSE. With NITPY being one of the top institutes and part of the NIT Tag, the cutoff is always high. But 92 percentile can be enough for later

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Manashjyoti Srivastava

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Answered 2 months ago

Think of JoSAA as a matching service. After your JEE Advanced results, you'll log into the JoSAA portal and rank your preferred branches at IIT Dharwad. The system then looks at your All India Rank (AIR) and your choices to offer you the best possible seat. Once a seat is offered, you'll pay the fee

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 2 months ago

JoSAA is the counselling process needed to get admission in the BTech course at IIIT Vadodara. The candidate needs to appear for JEE Mains. If the student meets the cut off requirement, then the student must participate in counselling.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Yes, JoSAA counselling is important for the students who want to take admission in BTech at IIIT Vadodara. Students must appear for JEE Mains. If students meet the cut off requirement of the entrance, the students need to participate in JoSAA counselling for seat allotment.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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No, JoSAA counselling is not required for the students who want to take admission on the basis of entrance in BTech at B.A. College of Engineering and Technology. Only entrance scores are considered at the time of admission. If any student has not cleared JEE Mains, the student can apply for direct

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Gaurika Chhabra

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If the seat allotment is done in JoSAA counselling for BTech in IIT Mandi, then the fee is not refunded whether the candidate joins the course or not. It is refundable in cases where student joins the course after paying remaining fee and leaves on or before registration date and applies for a fee r

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