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Can I Get an IIIT with a 15,000 Rank?

A data-backed look at IIIT admission chances for a 15,000 JEE Main CRL rank, using real JoSAA 2026 figures

The Short Answer

Yes, with good odds at several IIITs. A 15,000 CRL rank is well below the overall IIIT average closing rank (approximately 31,500–37,000 across all 127 IIIT seats tracked in JoSAA 2026). Even for CSE specifically — the most competitive branch — a 15,000 rank is below the IIIT CSE average closing rank of roughly 30,800–35,900, though top IIITs like IIIT Allahabad CSE close much earlier.

IIIT Closing Rank Snapshot (JoSAA 2026)

MetricRound 1Final Round (5)
Best IIIT closing rank (overall)4,140 (IIIT Allahabad)4,969 (IIIT Allahabad)
Worst IIIT closing rank (overall)57,30570,610
Avg IIIT closing rank (overall)31,48237,031
Best IIIT CSE closing rank8,073 (IIIT Gwalior)8,888 (IIIT Gwalior)
Avg IIIT CSE closing rank30,78035,945

* Based on JoSAA 2026 round-wise summary data across 127 IIIT seats (54 offering CSE). Branch and category-specific cutoffs vary meaningfully — use our predictor for your exact match.

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Frequently Asked Questions – IIIT at 15,000 Rank

Common questions about IIIT admission chances for a 15,000 rank

1
Can I get an IIIT with a 15,000 CRL rank?
Yes, for several IIITs and branches. Based on JoSAA 2026 data, the average closing rank across all IIIT seats (including non-CSE branches like ECE and IT) was around 31,500 in Round 1 and roughly 37,000 by the final round. A 15,000 rank is comfortably below this average, so many IIIT options — though not the absolute top ones like IIIT Allahabad CSE — should be realistic.
2
Is CSE at an IIIT possible with 15,000 rank?
It's competitive but not impossible. IIIT CSE seats specifically have a best closing rank around 8,000–8,900 (institutes like IIIT Gwalior, IIIT Lucknow) and an average closing rank around 30,800–35,900. A 15,000 rank is below the CSE average, giving a moderate-to-good chance at several IIITs, though top ones like IIIT Allahabad CSE close much earlier (around 4,000–5,000).
3
Which IIITs should I target at 15,000 rank?
IIIT Allahabad (non-CSE branches like ECE/IT), IIIT Gwalior, IIIT Lucknow, IIIT Kancheepuram, IIIT Una and similar institutes are reasonable targets for CSE or closely related branches at a 15,000 rank. Use our predictor with your exact category for institute-specific numbers.
4
Do these cutoffs apply equally to all categories?
No — the figures above are General CRL (Common Rank List) numbers. Reserved categories (EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST) have separate, generally more relaxed cutoffs, so a 15,000 rank in a reserved category often corresponds to a stronger relative position than the same rank under General CRL.
5
What if I don't get my preferred IIIT branch at 15,000 rank?
Keep broad branch preferences active through later JoSAA rounds since cutoffs relax as candidates withdraw, and also check NIT and GFTI options in parallel — see our rank-based guides for NIT ECE and GFTI admissions. CSAB Special Round is a further fallback after JoSAA concludes.

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Figures are based on JoSAA 2026 round-wise summary data. Actual cutoffs vary by branch, category, and institute — verify on josaa.nic.in.