JoSAA Counselling 2025 Round 1 Analysis: Closing Ranks of IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs
Joint Seat Allocation Authority 2026 ( JoSAA )
JoSAA 2026 initiation of Withdrawal of seat (Round 5) - Only for NIT+ system
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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 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.
- 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 |
Commonly asked questions
Students who rank in JEE Main above 1 lakh are eligible for admission to NITs. But not possible in top institutions.
The courses offered by the 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, IISC Bangalore, 26 IIITs and 40 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs) via the JoSAA counselling includes:
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.
Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) conducts the counselling process for admission to IITs, IISc, NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs. This counselling is called JoSAA counselling.
JoSAA 2025 Round 1 Cutoff Summary: Key Takeaways by Institute Type
Indian Institute of Technology (IITs):
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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.
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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?
Shiksha.com ran a poll where we asked, "Were you allotted a seat in JoSAA round 1 counselling?". Here are the results so far:
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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
Army Institute of Technology does not participate in the standard JoSAA or CSAB center rounds for its BE course. The institute runs its own independent counseling portal to manage applications. Students must track notifications directly on the college website instead of central engineering portals.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 weeks ago
CSAB cutoffs are usually lower or higher in rank (i.e., less competitive) than JoSAA cutoffs.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, there is no need to apply separately at VNIT Nagpur after JoSAA counselling. BTech and BArch admissions at all NITs, including VNIT, are centrally managed through JoSAA and CSAB (for vacant seats). Aspirants only have to register for these counselling processes and keep VNIT in their college pre
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The JoSAA counselling for NIT Manipur BTech course admission usually takes place in June and July. This process starts after the declaration of the JEE Main and Advanced results. You will need to register on the JoSAA portal and fill in your preferences for colleges and branches. There are six round
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
NIT Raipur admissions for the BTech course typically begin in June, right after the JEE Advanced results are announced. The JoSAA portal opens for registration and choice filling during this time. You usually have about ten days to finalize your list of colleges. It is very important to stay updated
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
NIT Raipur partners with JoSAA to manage the seat allotment for the BTech programme in several rounds. The system looks at your JEE rank and your saved list of college preferences. If your rank matches the cutoff, you get a seat offer automatically. You can then choose to "Freeze" your seat or wait
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
No, students do not need to apply separately at IIT Ropar site 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 documen
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
JoSAA Counselling is for government/NIT/IIT-level colleges, you need a JEE Main/Advanced score, seats are allotted by the government, fees are lower, and the process is centralized and merit-based.
Direct Private Admission is for private colleges like NIE, JSS, or VVCE Mysore done through KCET or COM
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, participating in JoSAA counselling is mandatory to get a BTech seat in Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Students must first pass JEE Advanced exam. Then students must register on the official portal for counselling, for final seat allotment.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The most important thing to understand is that JoSAA counselling does not apply to private engineering colleges at all — it strictly manages admissions for premier government-funded institutions only. So if you are targeting private engineering colleges in Chennai like SRM, VIT, or Saveetha, you wil
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