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

Joint Seat Allocation Authority 2026 ( JoSAA )

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Updated on Jun 16, 2025 15:49 IST
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

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.

Shiksha Poll: How Many Candidates Got Seat in JoSAA 2025 Round 1 Counselling?

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Shiksha.com ran a poll where we asked, "Were you allotted a seat in JoSAA round 1 counselling?". Here are the results so far:

JoSAA 2025 Round 1 Counselling

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. 

This year, the total number of undergraduate engineering seats available through JoSAA counselling is 62,853 across all IITs, NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs. JoSAA 2025 counselling will be completed in 6 rounds this year. Each round of the JoSAA counselling will have these steps: seat allotment, seat confirmation by candidates, online reporting at the allotted institute, and payment of fees. After all the rounds, any vacant seats remaining will be allotted via the CSAB counselling 2025.

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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.

Q:   Is digitally signed OBC- NCL certificate valid for registration in JEE Main, JEE Advanced and JOSSA counselling and admission?
A:

Yes, digitally signed caste certificates will be considered as valid for JEE Main, Advanced and Jossa counselling as they are properly authenticated and meet the specified requirements.

Q:   How many rounds are there in JoSAA Counselling?
A:

JoSAA counselling is usually held in 5 or 6 rounds. The admission process for admissions in 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and 40 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs) will be done by JoSAA in various rounds deending on various factors. In these rounds, candidates are allotted seats based on their JEE Main or JEE Advanced rank and preferences filled by them during registration. Candidates who are allotted seats have to either accept or float the seat.

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Yes, the JEE Main admit card is needed at the time of JoSAA counselling.

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Yes. You can. Both counselling have different purposes. JoSAA is for admission to IIT and NIT+ system, while JAC Chandigarh is for admission to  Dr S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology; Panjab University, Chandigarh (Formerly Department of Chemical Engineering & T

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