IIT Hyderabad JoSAA Round 3 Cutoff 2026: CSE and Artificial Intelligence Closing Ranks
To get into the top B.Tech program at IIT Hyderabad, JEE advanced candidates can check the JoSAA round 3 cutoff in the form of opening and closing ranks from here. The article details CSE and Artificial Intelligence opening and closing rank (category-wise). Check the detailed analysis to help estimate your admission chances from the below shared data.
IIT Hyderabad cutoff 2026 is available to check on the official website of JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority). Admission to B.Tech courses is based on the JEE Advanced exam. The official round 3 cutoff was released on July 6, 2026, and the last date to submit the seat allotment fee is July 8, 2026. Meanwhile, to confirm your seat for the CSE (Computer Science Engineering) and Artificial Intelligence programs at IIT Hyderabad, candidates can check the round 3 opening and closing ranks shared below.
The ranks based on JoSAA 2026 cutoff round 3 can be determined based on the opening and closing ranks associated with the branches. Candidates can check and estimate their admission options.
IIT Hyderabad JoSAA Round 3 Cutoff 2026: CSE Opening and Closing Rank
The spread shared below shows category-wise opening and closing ranks for admission to IIT Hyderabad engineering seats. The admission to IITs depends on various factors, especially if a candidate is seeking admission for top branches like Computer Science Engineering (CSE). Seat matrix, category-wise allotment, and gender pool affect the seat allocation process during JoSAA counseling. However, if you have acquired ranks in between 339 and 647, you can secure a seat during Round 3 counseling. While for EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category the CRL (Common Rank List) ranges from under 70 to 90.
The table shared below shares category-wise distribution in detail.
| Academic Program Name | Seat Type | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OPEN | 339 | 647 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | EWS | 69 | 86 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OBC-NCL | 183 | 299 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | SC | 90 | 166 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ST | 39 | 70 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | EWS (PwD) | 13 | 13 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OBC-NCL (PwD) | 14 | 14 |
As per the above data, candidates can expect strict competition to get into the CSE program at IIT Hyderabad for all categories. The branch is highly in demand even in 2026, thus offering high competition to secure a seat at top IITs.
IIT Hyderabad JoSAA Round 3 Cutoff 2026: AI Opening and Closing Rank
The most in-demand program after CSE (Computer Science Engineering) is a four year bachelor’s of Technology program in Artifical Intelligence. The program offers flexible opening and closing ranks during the JoSAA round 3 cutoff. The table shared below explains in detail the category-wise ranks for the program. The admission to these seats are gender neutral. From here candidate from different categories can estimate their admission chances in AI branch based on their JEE Advanced scores.
| Academic Program Name | Seat Type | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OPEN | 696 | 917 |
| Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | EWS | 112 | 125 |
| Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OBC-NCL | 313 | 405 |
| Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | SC | 170 | 212 |
| Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | ST | 23 | 92 |
| Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OPEN (PwD) | 37 | 37 |
Final Verdict
Based on the IIT Hyderabad JoSAA Round 3 cutoff 2026, for CSE and Artificial Intelligence the seats allocation depends on the category-wise distribution, seat matrix (can be checked on the JoSAA portal) and previous year trends. Round 3 suggests demand gap between the two branches. Despite being the top pursued in relevant branches, CSE tops here for its competitive seat at IIT Hyderabad. At IITs, CSE (Computer Science Engineering) begins at a high opening rank, often starting at one- to two-digit numbers, and closes at a very little gap.
Candidates cna check the tables for both CSE and Artifiial Intelligence to estimate the admission chances in B.Tech at IIT Hyderabad.
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