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The Joint Admission Committee (JAC) Delhi conducts centralized counselling for admission to B.Tech and B.Arch programs in premier government-funded institutes in Delhi. JAC Delhi Counselling 2026 provides a single-window process for seats in Delhi Technological University (DTU), Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW), and Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi).
Admissions base solely on JEE Main 2026 ranks. The process includes online registration, choice filling, multiple rounds of seat allotment, and spot rounds for vacant seats. Around 7,300 B.Tech seats and 90 B.Arch seats allocate through this counselling.
Delhi region candidates get 85% reservation, while outside Delhi candidates compete for 15% seats. Understanding the process helps secure preferred branches like Computer Science, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
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JAC Delhi 2026 Important Dates and Schedule
The official schedule for JAC Delhi Counselling 2026 expects release in May 2026 on jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in. Based on previous patterns and tentative announcements, registration likely starts in late May or early June after JEE Main results.
- JEE Main 2026 Session 1: January 2026
- JEE Main 2026 Session 2: April 2026
- Registration and Choice Filling: Expected May-June 2026
- Round 1 Seat Allotment: Expected early July 2026
- Subsequent Rounds and Spot Round: July-August 2026
- Physical Reporting: After each allotment round
Candidates must monitor the official website for the exact timetable, as dates may shift slightly based on JEE Main results declaration.
JAC Delhi Participating Institutes 2026
JAC Delhi 2026 includes four premier institutes offering undergraduate engineering and architecture programs:
- Delhi Technological University (DTU)
- Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT)
- Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) - For female candidates only
- Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi)
These institutes offer branches like Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), and specialized programs in AI, Biotechnology, and Mathematics & Computing.
JAC Delhi Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must meet specific criteria to participate in JAC Delhi Counselling 2026:
- Valid JEE Main 2026 score (Paper 1 for B.Tech, Paper 2 for B.Arch)
- Minimum 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (relaxation for reserved categories)
- Passed Class 12 from a recognized board
- Delhi Region: Passed qualifying exam from NCT Delhi school/college
- Outside Delhi: 15% seats open quota
- No upper age limit for most programs
Additional relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Defence categories. IIIT-Delhi requires minimum 70% in PCM for some programs.
JAC Delhi Counselling Process 2026
The counselling conducts fully online with these steps:
- Online registration and payment of Rs. 1500 non-refundable fee
- Choice filling and locking of preferences
- Seat allotment based on JEE Main rank, category, and choices
- Payment of seat acceptance fee (around Rs. 40,000-1,00,000, adjustable)
- Physical reporting for document verification
- Options: Freeze, Float (for upgrade), or Withdraw
- Multiple rounds followed by spot round for vacancies
Choices cannot modify after initial locking except in specific edit windows.
JAC Delhi Seat Matrix 2026
The total seats remain similar to previous years, with 85% for Delhi region and 15% for outside Delhi.
| Institute | Approximate B.Tech Seats | B.Arch Seats |
|---|---|---|
| DTU | Around 2200 | Nil |
| NSUT | Around 1800 | Available |
| IGDTUW | Around 600 | Available |
| IIIT-Delhi | Around 400 | Nil |
| Total | Around 7300 | 90 |
Exact seat matrix releases with the official brochure. Reservations apply for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD/Defence/Single Girl Child categories.
JAC Delhi Cutoff Trends and Previous Year Ranks
Cutoffs for JAC Delhi depend on JEE Main ranks and show high competition, especially for CSE/IT branches. In 2025, cutoffs remained tight due to rank clustering and increased awareness.
Previous year trends indicate minimal drop in later rounds for core branches. Candidates analyze round-wise closing ranks to set realistic choices.
| Year | Branch (CSE, General Delhi Region Round 1 Closing Rank) | DTU | NSUT | IIIT-D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CSE | Around 13000 | Around 9700 | Around 6000 |
| 2024 | CSE | Around 12500 | Around 9000 | Around 5500 |
| 2023 | CSE | Around 14000 | Around 10000 | Around 6500 |
One paragraph before the table of three-four lines: JAC Delhi cutoff trends over the last three years show increasing competition for top branches like Computer Science and IT. Closing ranks for General category Delhi region candidates have tightened, with minimal movement in later rounds due to students freezing seats early. Outside Delhi quotas remain highly competitive with lower closing ranks.
For less popular branches like Civil or Biotechnology, ranks extend beyond 25,000-40,000 in spot rounds. Official round-wise cutoffs for previous years available on jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in archives.
JAC Delhi 2026 Preparation Tips and Choice Filling Strategy
Effective strategies maximize chances in this time-sensitive counselling:
- Prioritize branches over institutes initially for top preferences
- Fill maximum choices (all available) to avoid missing options
- Research previous year cutoffs for realistic ordering
- Keep DTU/NSUT CSE high if rank under 15,000
- Opt for float in early rounds for upgrades
- Use college predictors based on past data
- Monitor mock allotments if provided
- Prepare documents in advance for quick reporting
- Avoid last-minute choice locking to prevent errors
- Consider placements, campus, and branch future scope
DTU offers legacy and large alumni network, NSUT balances well, IIIT-D excels in research and highest packages, IGDTUW provides girl-only advantages.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The official portal is jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in for registration, notifications, and results.
- Admissions base entirely on JEE Main 2026 ranks; JEE Advanced not required.
- 85% seats reserve for candidates who passed Class 12 from NCT Delhi schools.
- Yes, 15% seats open for outside Delhi candidates on All India basis.
- The non-refundable fee is Rs. 1500, paid online during registration.
- Typically 4-5 regular rounds plus upgradation and spot rounds for vacancies.
- No, except in specific edit windows announced by JAC.
- The allotted seat cancels, and you lose eligibility for further rounds except spot.
- Yes, conducted offline/online for remaining vacant seats after regular rounds.
- Both excellent; NSUT often has slightly better closing ranks, but DTU has larger intake and strong placements.
- No, all seats allocate through JAC Delhi merit only.
- Expected in May-June 2026 after JEE Main results; check official site for confirmation.
