IIIT Sonepat B.Tech Admission 2026: Eligibility, Counselling & Cutoff

IIIT Sonepat B.Tech Admission 2026 is conducted through JoSAA and CSAB counselling based on candidates’ performance in JEE Main 2026. The institute does not issue any separate IIIT Sonepat application form 2026, as the entire admission process is managed centrally via the official JoSAA portal.  To participate in IIIT Sonepat admission 2026, eligible candidates must register on the JoSAA website, complete the choice filling process for institutes and preferred B.Tech programs, and take part in the IIIT Sonepat JoSAA counselling rounds. The counselling process involves multiple rounds, during which seat allocation is done based on JEE Main ranks, category, and candidates’ preferences.

Those who do not secure a seat through JoSAA can also participate in the IIIT Sonepat CSAB seat allocation rounds, which offer additional chances of admission through special or spot rounds.The complete schedule for IIIT Sonepat B.Tech Admission 2026, including registration dates, choice filling, and seat allotment announcements, will be published on the official JoSAA and CSAB websites. 

IIIT Sonepat B.Tech Eligibility

To participate in the admission process, candidates must first meet the IIIT Sonepat B.Tech eligibility criteria. As per the official guidelines:

• Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subjects

• Must have a valid JEE Main 2026 score and All India Rank.

• Fulfilling these eligibility conditions is mandatory for JoSAA counselling and seat allotment.

• Reserved category candidates may receive relaxation as per government norms.

IIIT Sonepat 75% HSC Criteria

To be eligible for B.Tech admission, candidates must fulfill the IIIT Sonepat 75% HSC criteria as set by JoSAA.

• General, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates must score at least 75% in Class 12 board exams.

• This requirement is valid across all JoSAA-recognized boards.

• Candidates scoring below 75% may still be eligible if they are in the top 20 percentile of their respective board.

Category-wise 65% Criteria for SC/ST/PwD

JoSAA provides relaxed eligibility for SC/ST/PwD candidates applying to IIIT Sonepat.

• Candidates belonging to SC, ST, or PwD categories must score at least 65% marks in their Class 12 board examination.

• This criterion is valid across all approved central and state education boards.

• Alternatively, they can also qualify by being in the top 20 percentile of their board and category.

XII Board Percentage and Percentile Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the XII board percentage and percentile criteria to qualify for IIIT Sonepat B.Tech admission.

• Two ways to be eligible:

• Score 75% (General/EWS/OBC) or 65% (SC/ST/PwD) in Class 12, OR

• Rank among the top 20% of students in your respective board and category.

• Percentile is calculated based on aggregate marks in five core subjects.

• JoSAA publishes the board-wise percentile cutoffs every year.

IIIT Sonepat Eligibility Percentage

The IIIT Sonepat eligibility percentage is category-specific and must be met along with JEE Main qualifications.

• General/OBC-NCL/EWS: Minimum 75% marks in Class 12.

• SC/ST/PwD: Minimum 65% marks in Class 12.

• Candidates can also qualify through the top 20 percentile rule.

• Having a valid JEE Main 2026 score is mandatory for all applicants.

Required Documents for IIIT Sonepat Admission

At the time of reporting and admission, candidates must carry all the required documents for IIIT Sonepat admission as specified by JoSAA. These documents are essential for verification and final seat confirmation. Below is the complete list of documents that candidates need to submit:

• Seat acceptance letter issued by JoSAA

• Receipt of seat acceptance fee payment

• Original and photocopies of SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) mark sheets

• JEE Main Admit Card

• JEE Main Scorecard

• High School Certificate or Birth Certificate as proof of age

• Valid category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/EWS) in JoSAA-specified format

• Conduct Certificate from the last attended institution

• Transfer Certificate (TC)

• Migration Certificate (if applicable, for candidates from other state boards)

• Four recent colored passport-sized photographs

Candidates are advised to carry both originals and self-attested photocopies of all the above documents to avoid any last-minute issues during admission.

IIIT Sonepat JEE Main Counselling Dates 2026

The following table provides the JoSAA 2026 round dates for IIIT Sonepat along with the date and process of document verification and fee payment that candidates must follow for josaa counselling and final admission.

IIIT Sonepat JEE Main Cutoff 2026

The JEE Main 2026 cutoff ranks for IIIT Sonepat will be released after the Session 2 exam as per JoSAA counselling. Candidates can refer to last year’s cutoff table for category-wise and gender-wise opening and closing ranks. The official 2026 cutoff table will be made available on the JoSAA website (josaa.nic.in) once released.

Round 1 Cutoff IIIT Sonepat General/Open Category 

Round 1 Cutoff IIIT Sonepat General/Open Category includes the opening and closing ranks for candidates in the unreserved category as released in JoSAA counselling 2025. The table below provides detailed cutoff data to help students understand admission trends.

IIIT Sonepat Category-wise Cutoff: OBC, SC, ST, EWS

IIIT Sonepat Category-wise Cutoff: OBC, SC, ST, EWS Round 1 shows the opening and closing ranks for each category as released in JoSAA counselling 2025. The table below helps candidates understand the cutoff trends for IIIT Sonepat across different reservation categories.

JoSAA vs CSAB Differences

While both JoSAA and CSAB are centralized counselling bodies for engineering admissions in India, they serve different purposes and operate in different phases of the admission process. It is important for candidates aiming for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs through JEE Main or JEE Advanced to understand the key differences between JoSAA and CSAB.  JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) conducts the main rounds of counselling for admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs, IIEST, and other GFTIs based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced ranks. In contrast, CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) organizes special and spot counselling rounds to fill seats left vacant after JoSAA rounds, specifically for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, excluding IITs.

To help aspirants prepare effectively for the JEE Main 2026 exam, we’ve provided a set of useful resources. Click on the links below to explore eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, and chapter-wise weightage.