Highest IIT Increase
IIT Jodhpur: 610 → 750 Seats in JoSAA 2026
+140 seats — the highest increase of any IIT in 2026. New programs in AI, Data Science & advanced engineering.
IIT Jodhpur Seat Snapshot 2026
610
Seats in 2025
750
Seats in 2026
+140
New Seats Added
#1
Rank Among IIT Increases
2008
Established
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Location
IIT Jodhpur vs Other IITs with Big Increases
| IIT | 2025 Seats | 2026 Seats | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Jodhpur | 610 | 750 | +140 |
| IIT Mandi | 520 | 640 | +120 |
| IIT Indore | — | — | +80 |
| IIT Palakkad | — | — | +80 |
| IIT Hyderabad | — | — | +75 |
| IIT Jammu | — | — | +75 |
1How many seats does IIT Jodhpur have in JoSAA 2026?
IIT Jodhpur has 750 seats in JoSAA 2026, up from 610 in 2025 — an increase of 140 seats. This is the highest seat increase recorded by any individual IIT in JoSAA 2026.
2Which branches got new seats at IIT Jodhpur in 2026?
While the exact branch-wise breakdown is in the official seat matrix at josaa.nic.in, IIT Jodhpur has been expanding capacity in new-age programs including AI & Data Science, Electrical Engineering with AI specialization, and Bioscience & Bioengineering. Check the official seat matrix for the complete program list.
3Will IIT Jodhpur cutoffs drop in 2026 due to more seats?
Possibly for some branches. With 140 additional seats, popular programs may see closing ranks ease by 500–2,000 ranks depending on overall JEE Advanced competition. However, traditional CSE at IIT Jodhpur will remain competitive. New branches may have relatively lower closing ranks.
4Is IIT Jodhpur a good IIT?
IIT Jodhpur, established in 2008, is a well-regarded newer IIT with strong research output and improving placements. It has state-of-the-art facilities in the Rajasthan desert campus and is known for sustainability research, AI, and advanced materials. It ranks consistently among the top newer IITs.
5Why did IIT Jodhpur add the most seats among IITs in 2026?
IIT Jodhpur is in a rapid expansion phase — it recently moved to its permanent campus and has been adding faculty and labs. The 140-seat increase reflects both new program launches and expansion of existing programs as the institute reaches optimal capacity.



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Source: Official JoSAA 2026 seat matrix at josaa.nic.in and Careers360 analysis.
