Data Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad
The Data Science and Engineering programme at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad closed at rank 9,484 in the 2026 JoSAA counselling for the OPEN category (gender-neutral, All-India quota). Compared to three years earlier, the closing rank has eased by 2,376 places.
Closing rank trend · Data Science and Engineering
Latest round each year · OPEN category · gender-neutral · All-India quota.
| Year | Opening | Closing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,459 | 6,502 | — |
| 2023 | 5,609 | 7,108 | ↑ +606 (easier) |
| 2024 | 6,267 | 8,084 | ↑ +976 (easier) |
| 2025 | 6,055 | 7,810 | ↓ 274 (harder) |
| 2026 | 7,167 | 9,484 | ↑ +1,674 (easier) |
Closing ranks by category × gender · 2026
Round 5 · All-India quota. Lower rank = harder to get in.
| Category | Gender-neutral pool | Female pool |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 9,484 | 14,302 |
| OBC-NCL | 3,230 | 5,773 |
| SC | 1,852 | 2,770 |
| ST | 843 | — |
| EWS | 1,356 | 1,996 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the JEE cutoff for Data Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad?
The closing rank for Data Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad in JoSAA 2026 (OPEN, gender-neutral, All-India quota) was 9,484. The opening rank was 7,167.
Has the Data Science and Engineering cutoff at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad changed over the years?
Yes — the closing rank has become easier by 2,376 places over the last three years. See the year-by-year trend table above for the full history.
What is the OBC-NCL cutoff for Data Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad?
For the 2026 JoSAA counselling, the OBC-NCL closing rank for Data Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad was 3,230 (gender-neutral pool). The female-only pool closed at 5,773.
What is the SC cutoff for Data Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad?
The SC-category closing rank for Data Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad in 2026 was 1,852 (gender-neutral pool).