Predict Your College

How to read the predictor output

Each row is a stored (institute, programme, category, quota, seat pool) cutoff comparison. The backend selects rows using its search-window priorities and displays them by opening rank. This is not an admission-probability ranking or a recommended choice order.

IIT and participating IISc programme rows use JEE Advanced ranks; other rows use the applicable JEE Main rank list. Do not compare numbers from different exams or category rank lists as one competitiveness scale. The requested result limit can omit other relevant options, so inspect the underlying cutoff data and your genuine preferences before building a choice list.

Which rank should I compare with a JoSAA cutoff?

First match the exam and rank list: participating IIT and IISc programmes use JEE Advanced; NIT, IIIT and other NIT+ seats use JEE Main. OPEN cutoffs refer to the Common Rank List (CRL); reserved categories use their corresponding category ranks. Match the category, PwD status, quota, seat pool, year and round shown in the row. A percentile is not a rank.

A hypothetical cutoff comparison

If a row has an opening rank of 8,000 and closing rank of 10,000, a rank of 9,000 in the same rank list falls within that historical interval. A rank of 11,000 is outside it. These illustrative numbers do not describe any institute or predict a future allocation. Check actual JoSAA cutoffs and the seat matrix for your exact filters.

How to use the list

1. Verify the exam, rank list, category, quota and seat pool for each comparison.
2. Use Opening & Closing Ranks or the institute directory to inspect the stored year, round and programme details. The predictor table does not currently provide row links or display its dataset year and round.
3. Check multiple comparable years and the published seat matrix. A historical interval is not a guarantee, and the tool does not assign safe, realistic or ambitious labels.
4. Arrange eligible choices by your genuine preferences, rather than copying the predictor display order. Confirm eligibility and complete choice filling on the official JoSAA portal.

What the predictor cannot tell you

Historical cutoffs are a strong signal but not a forecast. The predictor cannot model this year's applicant pool, sudden branch-popularity shifts (e.g. AI/ML across the system), seat-matrix changes mid-cycle, or your personal eligibility nuances (domicile documentation, EWS recency, PwD certification). For the full walkthrough of the assumptions and limits, see the methodology page; for what the actual JoSAA algorithm does, the counselling rounds guide covers the mechanics.

Related reading

• JEE college & branch predictor: how it works — the long version of what this page does.
• Opening and closing ranks explained — the numbers behind every row of the predictor output.
• JoSAA seat matrix explained — what the category and quota columns mean.

Common questions

Can I use JEE Main percentile instead of rank?

The predictor accepts rank values, not percentile scores. Use the exam and rank list matching your selected seat category. Do not enter a percentile into a rank field.

Does this predict state counselling or CSAB special-round results?

The current predictor compares JoSAA data. It does not model separate state counselling or CSAB special rounds. Check the admission authority and dataset before using a cutoff comparison.

Is the RankMatrix JEE college & branch predictor free?

Yes. The predictor is entirely free, with no paid tier, no paywall, and no premium counselling upsell. It never asks for payment, now or later.

Do I need to create an account or enter my phone number?

No. There is no signup, no login, no phone number, no email, and no OTP. You type your JEE rank and the other inputs, click Predict, and see your results. Personal contact details are not required; see the privacy policy for analytics and advertising information.

What inputs does the predictor need?

Your JEE Main rank, your category (General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, with PwD sub-category if applicable), your home state, and optionally your JEE Advanced rank if you qualified. You can also tune how wide a cutoff delta the results span and how many colleges to show.

Where does the predictor get its data?

From the public JoSAA opening and closing rank publications. RankMatrix stores historical JoSAA data. The current predictor uses its configured latest rank model and maximum stored round; older years are available in the rank explorer and detail pages.

How accurate is the prediction?

It compares your inputs with stored historical cutoffs; it does not simulate JoSAA or estimate an admission probability. Year-over-year cutoffs can shift by several hundred ranks due to exam difficulty, seat matrix changes, and candidate preferences. Treat the output as a ranked shortlist to plan around, not a guarantee of admission.

Does it work for JEE Advanced ranks and IIT admission?

Yes. If you enter your JEE Advanced rank along with your JEE Main rank, the search can match participating IIT and IISc programme rows against the JEE Advanced rank and NIT / IIIT / GFTI rows against the JEE Main rank. Selection priorities and the requested result count determine which options actually appear; every institute group is not guaranteed a place in the shortlist.