JoSAA 2025 Round 4: IIT CSE Cut-Offs Skyrocket, Competition Stiffens Across Categories

IIT Bombay closed its admission at AIR 66 for Computer Science, IIT Delhi, Madras, Kanpur and Kharagpur also saw rise in cut-offs; OBC, EWS and SC ranks surge too.

Round 4 results of JoSAA 2025 confirm that BTech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) continues to be the most in-demand programme across all Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Compared to JoSAA 2024, this year there was a sharp rise in opening and closing ranks, not just for General category but also for EWS, OBC-NCL and SC candidates.

The rising trend reflects increased participation by top-performing students and sustained demand for tech-focused careers. With AI, product roles, data science, and startup tech on rise, CSE seats, especially in IITs like Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, and Madras, remain hottest picks.

Top 10 IITs: General Category Cut-Off Comparison (2025 vs 2024)

Here’s how top 10 IITs performed in Round 4 of JoSAA 2025 in terms of closing ranks for BTech CSE under General category, compared to previous year:

Category-Wise 2025 Cut-Offs for CSE at Top IITs

Takeaways for Students & Parents

2025 cut-off data means IIT Bombay, Delhi, and Madras continue to dominate preferences of top-ranking students aspiring for CSE. Closing ranks for these three institutes remain under AIR 180, reflecting their reputation, top-tier placements, and research exposure in computer science. 

There has been rise in cut-offs across all categories like General, EWS, OBC-NCL, and SC. This shows not only increased competition but also growing interest for tech driven career choices among students.