Can I get direct admission in IIIT Pune?
No, it is not possible to get a direct admission in IIIT Pune since the institute admits only through a rigorous process that considers the JEE Main score. The process is centralized counseling done by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) or CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board). All the students
Direct admission to IIIT Pune is not available for the B.Tech program; admission is based on JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA counseling. For M.Tech programs, admission is primarily based on GATE scores. The Ph.D. programme involves an entrance test conducted by the institute followed by personal i
Direct admission in IIIT Pune is possible for only some certificate courses but not for the courses present at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. For admission to courses at the UG and PG levels, camdidates must have valid scores in entrance exams. Candidates willing to get admission must fi
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IIIT Pune JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the OBC AI category ranged from 7411 in the first round to 50860 in the last round. This category was offered admission to BTech CSE and BTech ECE. Students can see the table below to know the cutoff for the first and last round.
| Course | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 7411 | 40318 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 10070 | 50860 |
IIIT Pune JEE Main cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release of the cutoff for various All India categories.
For the General AI category, BTech CSE had an overall cutoff range of 17707 to 27931. On the other hand, for the OBC AI quota, the overall cutoff varied from 7411 to 40318. For in
As per the 2025 cutoffs and closing ranks, B.Tech CSE remained the most competitive branch, closing at 27,931. ECE remains relatively less competitive and it closed at 38,412.
Yes, the cutoff ranks dropped significantly from Round 1 to the final round. For example, CSE dropped from 17,707 to 27,931, and ECE dropped from 23,113 to 38,412 in 2025, offering a wider range for admission as counselling went on!
The last round closing rank for BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) for the General AI category in 2025 was 38,412, while the first-round closing rank for ECE was 23,113, which suggests a lower, less competitive cutoff than CSE.
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