IIIT Kottayam has seen a competitive closing rank for its B.Tech(AI) branch with its first round closing rank around the 26,610 to 29,054 bracket for General candidates. For reserved categories, the competition is equally focused; the ST AI category typically sees its Round 1 start at an impressive 2,938 (category rank), while the EWS category for Computer Science rarely extends beyond a 5,419 opening rank.

IIIT Kottayam JEE Main 2025 Cutoff Analysis:

For General category candidates, the competition is the highest. The Artificial Intelligence branch remains the most difficult to enter.

  • Artificial Intelligence: This branch is the most in-demand, with closing ranks between 29,054 (Round 1) and 32,780 (Last Round).
  • Computer Science Engineering (CSE): As the second choice for most, the cutoff falls between 33,766 and 40,217.
  • Other Specialized Branches: Cyber Security from 29,121 to 40,872, while Electronics & Communication (ECE) may go up to 52,536.

Between 2023 and 2025, Artificial Intelligence consistently remained the most competitive branch, with its Round 1 cutoff tightening from 26,610 (2023) to 29,054 (2025).

IIIT Kottayam JEE Main Cutoff 2026

IIIT Kottayam JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 (Category Wise)

IIIT Kottayam JEE-Main 2026 Expected Cutoff for General (AI Quota) Category ranges between 26610 - 52536. For Round 1, IIIT Kottayam JEE-Main 2026 is expected to be 26610-35831.

Category Round 1 (Closing rank) Closing rank 
General 26610-35831 26610-52536
OBCNCL 9330-13321 9330-66205
SC 6234-8599 6234-206246
ST 2677-4145 2677-296066
EWS 4382-5930 4382-58963

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IIIT Kottayam JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 (Course Wise)

IIIT Kottayam JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 for General Category (AI)

B.Tech Artificial Intelligence Cutoff for JEE-Main (General Category) for AI Quota expected to fall in the range between 26610-32780, which makes it the most in-demand course for IIIT Kottayam. Furthermore,B.Tech Computer Science Engineering is expected to be the second most preferred course for General AI Category with expected range of 27801-40217.
You can check course wise expected JEE-Main 2026 cutoff for General Category in below table:

Course Round 1 (Closing rank) Closing rank 
B.Tech Artificial Intelligence 26610-29054 26610-32780
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering 27801-33766 27801-40217
B.Tech Cyber Security 29121-34406 29121-40872
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering 32113-35831 32113-52536

IIIT Kottayam JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 for OBCNCL Category (AI)

B.Tech Artificial Intelligence Cutoff for JEE-Main (OBCNCL Category) for AI Quota expected to fall in the range between 9330-49305, which makes it the most in-demand course for IIIT Kottayam. Furthermore,B.Tech Computer Science Engineering is expected to be the second most preferred course for OBCNCL AI Category with expected range of 10310-54246.
You can check course wise expected JEE-Main 2026 cutoff for OBCNCL Category in below table:

Course Round 1 (Closing rank) Closing rank 
B.Tech Artificial Intelligence 9330-11253 9330-49305
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering 10310-12621 10310-54246
B.Tech Cyber Security 10555-12838 10555-55520
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering 11293-13321 11293-66205

IIIT Kottayam JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 for SC Category (AI)

B.Tech Artificial Intelligence Cutoff for JEE-Main (SC Category) for AI Quota expected to fall in the range between 6234-181117, which makes it the most in-demand course for IIIT Kottayam. Furthermore,B.Tech Cyber Security is expected to be the second most preferred course for SC AI Category with expected range of 6667-198977. You can check course wise expected JEE-Main 2026 cutoff for SC Category in below table:

Course Round 1 (Closing rank) Closing rank 
B.Tech Artificial Intelligence 6234-7488 6234-181117
B.Tech Cyber Security 6667-7995 6667-198977
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering 6644-8468 6644-191093
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering 7043-8599 7043-206246

IIIT Kottayam JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 for ST Category (AI)

B.Tech Artificial Intelligence Cutoff for JEE-Main (ST Category) for AI Quota expected to fall in the range between 2938-217268, which makes it the most in-demand course for IIIT Kottayam. Furthermore,B.Tech Computer Science Engineering is expected to be the second most preferred course for ST AI Category with expected range of 3116-263902. You can check course wise expected JEE-Main 2026 cutoff for ST Category in below table:

Course Round 1 (Closing rank) Closing rank 
B.Tech Artificial Intelligence 2938-3471 2938-217268
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering 3116-4009 3116-263902
B.Tech Cyber Security 2677-4134 2677-265930
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering 3308-4145 3308-296066

IIIT Kottayam JEE-Main Cutoff 2026 for EWS Category (AI)

B.Tech Artificial Intelligence Cutoff for JEE-Main (EWS Category) for AI Quota expected to fall in the range between 4382-40385, which makes it the most in-demand course for IIIT Kottayam. Furthermore,B.Tech Computer Science Engineering is expected to be the second most preferred course for EWS AI Category with expected range of 4422-47149. You can check course wise expected JEE-Main 2026 cutoff for EWS Category in below table:

Course Round 1 (Closing rank) Closing rank 
B.Tech Artificial Intelligence 4382-5226 4382-40385
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering 4422-5419 4422-47149
B.Tech Cyber Security 4585-5475 4585-49338
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering 4985-5930 4985-58963

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Popular Questions Asked: 

Ques. Why are the cutoff ranks for Computer Science (CSE) expanding at IIIT Kottayam?

Ans. While demand remains high, insights suggest the broadening of the CSE cutoff range (reaching up to 40,217 in final rounds) is primarily due to an increased seat matrix and the introduction of specialized branches like Cyber Security.

Ques. What is the expected rank requirement for the EWS category in 2026 at IIIT Kottayam?

Ans. For the EWS (All India) category, the most in-demand course is Artificial Intelligence, with an expected initial range of 4,382 to 5,226 (category rank). Statistical trends indicate that for core CSE, candidates should aim for a category rank below 5,419 to be safe in the early counseling rounds.

Ques. Is there a noticeable trend in the Electronics and Communication (ECE) branch at IIIT Kottayam?

Ans. Yes, analysis reveals that ECE consistently maintains the most relaxed cutoff at the institute. From 32,170 in 2023 to 35,831 in 2025, ECE serves as a reliable entry point for students who wish to join the IIIT ecosystem but may not meet the tighter rank requirements of the AI or CSE branches.