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JEE Main Paper 2 results were recently released on May 5-6, opening the preliminary stage for the admission process for B.Arch and B.Planning programs. The admission will soon start for IITs, NITs, and other top institutes in India. The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, known for its prestigious legacy, has been the top choice for students to pursue architecture programs. Recognized as one of the oldest and most respected technical institutes in India, the institute holds the #4 NIRF 2025 ranking under the architecture and planning category. Students aspiring to be urban planners and establishing a rewarding career can secure admission to a 5-year B.Arch. and 4-year B. Planning programs at the institute.
While the scores are out, the admissions to these courses are based on JEE Main Paper 2 scores, which will be then followed by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counseling process. Based on these scores, students can estimate their ranks and determine college options. Here we have shared IIEST Shibpur B.Arch and B.Planning 2026 cutoff and JEE Main Paper 2 round-wise trends, which will include previous year cutoff trends, expected ranks category-wise, etc.
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JEE Main Paper 2 Cutoff 2026: Key Highlights
| Content | Details |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 | B.Arch and B.Planning results was officially declared on May 5-6, 2026 |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Counseling Authorities | JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) for regular rounds; CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) for special vacant seat rounds. |
| Cutoff Types | 1. Qualifying Cutoff: Minimum NTA score required to pass. 2. Admission Cutoff: Opening and Closing Ranks (OR-CR) for college seat allotment. |
| Quota Types | Ranks are determined as per three factors:
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IIEST Shibpur B.Arch and B.Planning 2026 Cutoff: JEE Main Paper 2 Previous Year Closing Ranks
As per previous year trends, taking admission into B.Arch seat at IIEST Shibpur depends on various factors. The table contains the distribution of ranks as per Home State (HS) and Other State (OS) quotas and category wise (Open, EWS, SC, ST) showcasing the competitive ranks for each round. Students can use these details to estimate their expected ranks, and analyse the college seat availabilities.
| Academic Program Name | Quota | Category | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5 | Round 6 |
| Architecture | HS | OPEN | 685 | 725 | 725 | 725 | 725 | 725 |
| Architecture | HS | EWS | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 |
| Architecture | HS | SC | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Architecture | HS | ST | 280 | 280 | 280 | 280 | 280 | 280 |
| Architecture | OS | OPEN | 646 | 923 | 923 | 923 | 923 | 985 |
| Architecture | OS | EWS | 203 | 317 | 317 | 317 | 317 | 317 |
| Architecture | OS | SC | 182 | 251 | 251 | 251 | 251 | 269 |
| Architecture | OS | ST | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
The overall insights suggest the admission trends for IIEST Shibpur's architecture program are distinctive. With competition between Home State reserved candidates and Other State (OS) ranks, the former secures a 50% seat reservation that may affect the Other State (OS) ranks. As many other state students migrate to other premium institutions.
Students can anticipate the cutoffs released by JoSAA while also waiting for CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) special rounds, along with NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)) based counselling, as alternatives. CSAB which are additional counseling sessions after the JoSAA counseling process. This is conducted to fill vacant seats in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs after the regular counseling session ends. This is beneficial for students who have missed the initial JoSAA cutoffs. CSAB can offer the chance for these students to secure the vacant seat after the regular JoSAA rounds end.
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