The JEE Main seat matrix refers to the total number of seats available for admission to undergraduate engineering/architecture/planning programs in participating institutes through JoSAA counselling, primarily for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs (based on JEE Main ranks). IITs use JEE Advanced ranks but are part of the same JoSAA platform.
Approximate Total Seats:
- IITs: 18,160 seats (across all categories, branches, and gender-neutral/female-supernumerary pools)
- NITs + IIEST + IIITs + Other-GFTIs (NIT+ system, primarily via JEE Main): Around 45,000–50,000+ seats combined (NITs ≈ 24,525, IIITs ≈ 9,940, GFTIs variable but contributing the rest)
These include reservations as per Government of India norms:
- Open/General: ~40–50% (varies)
- GEN-EWS: 10%
- OBC-NCL: 27%
- SC: 15%
- ST: 7.5%
- PwD: 5% horizontal across categories
- Additional female supernumerary seats in many programs to improve gender ratio
- State quotas (Home State vs. Other State) in NITs and some others
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JEE Main Seat Matrix 2026 (Expected)
The official JoSAA seat matrix for the 2026-27 academic year has not yet been released on josaa.nic.in (the latest available is for 2025-26). Seat matrices are typically published shortly before counselling starts (around June). Historically, total seats in the NIT+ system have shown gradual increases due to new programs, campus expansions, and infrastructure additions, particularly in high-demand branches like CSE, AI, Data Science, etc.
Here is a comparison table with official 2025 data and realistic expectations for 2026:
|
Institute Type |
Number of Institutes (2025) |
Total Seats 2025 (Official) |
Expected Total Seats 2026 (Approximate) |
Notes on Change/Expectation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IITs (via JEE Advanced) |
23 |
18,160 |
18,200 – 18,500 |
Minor increase possible; 400 added in 2025 from prior year. |
|
NITs |
31 |
24,525 |
24,600 – 24,800 |
Steady additions (~300 in 2025); likely similar or slight rise. |
|
IIITs |
26 |
9,940 |
10,000 – 10,300 |
Significant jump in 2025; continued growth expected in new IIITs/programs. |
|
Other-GFTIs |
47 |
10,228 |
10,300 – 10,600 |
Notable increase in 2025; modest further expansion likely. |
|
Total (All JoSAA Institutes) |
127–128 |
62,853 |
63,500 – 64,200 |
Overall upward trend; includes female supernumerary seats (~3,300+ in 2025). |
|
NIT+ System Total (JEE Main relevant: NITs + IIITs + GFTIs) |
~104 |
44,693 |
45,000 – 45,700 |
Primary focus for JEE Main candidates; gradual annual increase observed. |
JEE Main 2026 Seat Matrix for Different Categories
The official seat matrix is published close to the start of JoSAA counselling (typically June), and includes precise breakdowns by institute, program, quota (e.g., Home State/Other State/All India), gender pool, and category (Open, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, with horizontal 5% PwD reservation).
For factual reference, below is the official category-wise seat distribution for 2025 in the NIT+ system. Since no major policy shift in reservation percentages has occurred, the expected 2026 category-wise proportions follow the same Government of India norms (approx. Open ~40-50%, GEN-EWS 10%, OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, PwD 5% horizontal), applied to a modestly increased total.
|
Category |
Seats in 2025 (Official) |
Percentage (Approx.) |
Expected Seats in 2026 (Approximate) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Open (Gender-Neutral + Female Supernumerary) |
~18,000–19,000 (incl. female pool) |
~40–43% |
~18,200–19,500 |
Largest pool; includes female supernumerary (~3,000+ total across system in 2025). |
|
GEN-EWS |
~4,400–4,600 |
10% |
~4,500–4,800 |
10% reservation; PwD subset included. |
|
OBC-NCL |
~11,800–12,200 |
27% |
~12,000–12,500 |
27% reservation; significant in competitive branches. |
|
SC |
~6,500–6,800 |
15% |
~6,700–7,000 |
15% reservation; includes PwD subset. |
|
ST |
~3,400–3,600 |
7.5% |
~3,500–3,800 |
7.5% reservation; includes PwD subset. |
|
Total Seats (NIT+ System) |
44,693 |
100% |
45,000–46,000 |
Includes all categories, PwD horizontal, female supernumerary, and quotas. Slight increase expected based on historical trend (~1,000–2,000 added annually). |
JEE Main Seat Matrix 2026 for IIITs
The JEE Main Seat Matrix for IIITs covers the seats available in the 26 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) participating in JoSAA counselling for the academic year 2025-26. Admissions to these institutes are based on JEE Main ranks (CRL and category ranks), with most seats under the All India (AI) quota (no Home State quota in most IIITs, unlike NITs).
Category-wise Aggregate (across all IIITs):
|
Category |
Seats (2025 Official) |
Percentage (Approx.) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Open (incl. female supernumerary) |
3,959 |
~40% |
Includes Open-PwD (~184) |
|
GEN-EWS |
920 |
10% |
Includes GEN-EWS-PwD (~33) |
|
OBC-NCL |
2,513 |
27% |
Includes OBC-NCL-PwD (~124) |
|
SC |
1,404 |
15% |
Includes SC-PwD (~66) |
|
ST |
713 |
7.5% |
Includes ST-PwD (~24) |
|
Total (incl. all PwD & Female Supernumerary) |
9,940 |
100% |
Aggregate from official JoSAA matrix; female seats add ~800–1,000 across branches/institutes. |
IIITs Branch-wise Category Seat Matrix (2025 Aggregates)
|
Branch |
Total Seats | GEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CSE |
1800 |
804 |
492 |
271 |
131 |
180 |
|
AI / DS / IT |
1200 |
533 |
318 |
189 |
91 |
120 |
|
ECE |
900 |
402 |
241 |
147 |
71 |
90 |
JEE Main Seat Matrix 2026 for GFTIs
The JEE Main Seat Matrix for GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes, also referred to as Other-GFTIs in JoSAA) covers seats in various government-funded institutes (such as Assam University, BIT Mesra, Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab Engineering College, School of Engineering Tezpur University, and many others including newer additions) participating in JoSAA counselling for the academic year.
Official Total for Other-GFTIs in 2025: 10,228 seats across approximately 46–47 institutes (exact count varies slightly by source but confirmed around 46–47 in 2025 JoSAA listings, up from previous years due to additions). This includes all categories (Open, GEN-EWS 10%, OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, PwD 5% horizontal) and female supernumerary seats.
Category-wise Aggregate (Official 2025, across all GFTIs):
|
Category |
Seats (2025 Official) |
Percentage (Approx.) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Open (incl. female supernumerary) |
4,427 |
~43% |
Includes Open-PwD (~207) |
|
GEN-EWS |
994 |
10% |
Includes GEN-EWS-PwD (~39) |
|
OBC-NCL |
2,080 |
27% |
Includes OBC-NCL-PwD (~103) |
|
SC |
845 |
15% |
Includes SC-PwD (~29) |
|
ST |
845 |
7.5% |
Includes ST-PwD (~29) |
|
Total (incl. all PwD & Female Supernumerary) |
10,228 |
100% |
Aggregate from official JoSAA matrix; female seats contribute to gender diversity push. |
Popular Branch-wise Seat Intake Trends (2025 Approximate Aggregates Across All GFTIs)
|
Branch / Academic Program (Common in GFTIs) |
Approximate Total Seats (2025, All GFTIs) |
Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) / Computer Science |
~1,200–1,500 |
High demand; available in many GFTIs like BIT Mesra, Assam University. |
|
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) / Electronics |
~800–1,100 |
Common core branch in several institutes. |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
~700–1,000 |
Traditional branch with good intake in institutes like SLJET, PEC. |
|
Civil Engineering |
~600–900 |
Offered widely, especially in state/central universities. |
|
Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
~500–800 |
Significant in technical-focused GFTIs. |
|
Architecture / Planning / Design (B.Arch / B.Plan) |
~800–1,200 |
Specialized; many GFTIs offer non-B.Tech programs with separate intake. |
|
Other branches (Chemical, Biotechnology, Food Tech, etc.) |
~1,500–2,500 |
Includes institute-specific or emerging programs. |
|
Total across all branches/programs |
10,228 |
Includes gender-neutral + female supernumerary; exact per-branch viewable on official tool. |
JEE Main Seat Matrix 2026 for NITs
The JEE Main Seat Matrix for NITs covers seats available in the 31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs) (plus IIEST Shibpur in some listings, but primarily 31 NITs) participating in JoSAA counselling for the academic year 2025-26. Admissions are based on JEE Main ranks, with seats divided into Home State (HS) quota (for candidates from the state where the NIT is located) and Other State (OS) / All India quota, plus category reservations and female supernumerary seats.
Official Total for NITs in 2025: 24,525 seats across 31 NITs (confirmed from official JoSAA 2025 matrix references on josaa.nic.in and consistent across reliable sources citing the official tool). This includes all categories (Open, GEN-EWS 10%, OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, PwD 5% horizontal) and female supernumerary seats (significant in NITs to improve gender ratio).
Category-wise Aggregate (2025 across all NITs):
|
Category |
Seats (2025 Official) |
Percentage (Approx.) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Open (incl. female supernumerary) |
~9,389 (gender-neutral) + female pool |
~38–40% |
Includes Open-PwD (~487); female seats add substantially. |
|
GEN-EWS |
~2,303 |
10% |
Includes GEN-EWS-PwD (~120) |
|
OBC-NCL |
~6,065 |
27% |
Includes OBC-NCL-PwD (~316) |
|
SC |
~3,447 |
15% |
Includes SC-PwD (~181) |
|
ST |
~2,114 |
7.5% |
Includes ST-PwD (~103) |
|
Total (incl. all PwD & Female Supernumerary) |
24,525 |
100% |
Aggregate from official JoSAA 2025 matrix; HS/OS quotas apply. |
Popular Branch-wise Seat Intake Trends (2025 Approximate Aggregates Across All NITs)
|
Branch / Academic Program (Common in NITs) |
Approximate Total Seats (2025, All NITs) |
Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) / Computer Science |
~3,500–4,000 |
Highest intake; most competitive; offered in almost all NITs with strong HS/OS distribution. |
|
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) |
~2,500–3,000 |
Popular core branch; good seats in top/mid-tier NITs. |
|
Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics |
~2,000–2,500 |
Traditional branch with consistent intake. |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
~2,500–3,000 |
Wide availability across NITs. |
|
Civil Engineering |
~2,000–2,500 |
Common in many institutes; state quota benefits. |
|
Other branches (Chemical, Metallurgy, Biotechnology, Production, etc.) |
~6,000–8,000 |
Includes institute-specific or less competitive branches. |
|
Total across all branches |
24,525 |
Includes gender-neutral + female supernumerary; precise per-branch/per-institute viewable on official tool. |
JEE Main Seat Matrix Across NITs, IIITs, GFTIs
The seat matrix is typically published in June, shortly before JoSAA counselling registration begins. For 2025, official totals from JoSAA data was:
- NITs (31 institutes): 24,525 seats
- IIITs (26 institutes): 9,940 seats
- Other-GFTIs (47 institutes): 10,228 seats
- NIT+ System Total (NITs + IIITs + GFTIs): ~44,693 seats
Top NITs: Seat Matrix 2025 Vs Expected 2026
|
NIT (Top Tier) |
Total Seats 2025 (Official) |
Expected Total Seats 2026 (Approximate) |
|---|---|---|
|
NIT Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) |
~1,038 |
~1,050–1,100 |
|
NIT Karnataka, Surathkal |
~926–961 |
~950–1,000 |
|
NIT Warangal |
~989–1,049 |
~1,000–1,100 |
|
NIT Rourkela |
~1,200+ (approx.) |
~1,220–1,300 |
|
MNNIT Allahabad |
~1,000+ |
~1,020–1,100 |
Top IIITs: Seat Matrix 2025 Vs Expected 2026
|
IIIT (Top Tier) |
Total Seats 2025 (Official) |
Expected Total Seats 2026 (Approximate) |
|---|---|---|
|
IIIT Allahabad |
~600–800 |
~620–850 |
|
IIIT Gwalior (ABV-IIITM) |
~400–500 |
~420–550 |
|
IIIT Hyderabad (though partial via JoSAA) |
Varies (limited) |
Similar or slight increase |
|
IIIT Bangalore (limited) |
Smaller intake |
Modest growth |
|
IIIT Delhi (via JoSAA partial) |
~300–500 |
~320–550 |
Top GFTIs: Seat Matrix 2025 Vs Expected 2026
|
GFTI (Top/Select) |
Total Seats 2025 (Official) |
Expected Total Seats 2026 (Approximate) |
|---|---|---|
|
BIT Mesra |
~1,000+ |
~1,020–1,100 |
|
Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh |
~500–700 |
~520–750 |
|
Assam University |
Variable |
Slight increase |
|
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET) |
~500+ |
~520–600 |
|
IIEST Shibpur (sometimes grouped) |
~600–800 |
~620–850 |
JEE Main 2026 Seat Reservation
The JEE Main Seat Reservation applies to admissions in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs (and IIEST Shibpur), collectively known as the NIT+ system, through JoSAA counselling based on JEE Main ranks. (IITs follow the same reservation policy but use JEE Advanced ranks.)
These reservations follow the Government of India norms for central government-funded institutions, as implemented by JoSAA. The percentages are fixed and apply across most programs in participating institutes (with minor variations in some GFTIs or for female supernumerary seats, which are added on top to promote gender diversity). PwD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) reservation is horizontal (5% within each vertical category: Open, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST).
|
Category |
Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
|
GEN-EWS (General - Economically Weaker Section) |
10% |
|
OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer) |
27% |
|
SC (Scheduled Caste) |
15% |
|
ST (Scheduled Tribe) |
7.5% |
|
Open / General (Unreserved) |
~40.5% (remaining) |
|
PwD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) |
5% (horizontal) |
JEE Main Seat Matrix FAQs
Q1. When will the official JoSAA Seat Matrix 2026 be released?
The official JoSAA Seat Matrix 2026 is expected to be released in June 2026 on josaa.nic.in, just before JoSAA counselling registration begins (counselling usually starts early June). Check the "Seat Matrix" section or interactive tool at josaa.admissions.nic.in for the latest update. As of now, only the 2025 matrix is available.
Q2. How many total seats are expected in JEE Main 2026 for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs?
For 2025, the official total in the NIT+ system (NITs + IIITs + GFTIs) was approximately 44,693 seats (NITs: 24,525; IIITs: 9,940; GFTIs: 10,228). For 2026, a modest increase is expected (around 45,000–46,000 seats) due to gradual additions in programs and infrastructure, based on year-on-year trends from official JoSAA data. The exact number will be confirmed only in the official 2026 matrix on josaa.nic.in.
Q3. How many seats are there in IIITs through JEE Main 2026?
IIITs (26 institutes) offered 9,940 seats in 2025 (official). Expect ~10,000–10,300 seats in 2026, mostly under All India quota. CSE and related branches (AI/DS/IT) dominate with high seat numbers. Check josaa.nic.in for the official branch-wise breakdown.
Q4. Which branches have the most seats in JEE Main Seat Matrix (NITs + IIITs + GFTIs)?
High-demand branches like Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), Artificial Intelligence/Data Science, and Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) have the highest seats across institutes. In NITs, CSE often exceeds 3,500–4,000 total seats; similar trends apply in IIITs and select GFTIs.
Q5. How does the seat matrix affect JoSAA counselling and my chances in JEE Main 2026?
The seat matrix shows total availability, while opening/closing ranks (released round-wise during counselling) indicate competition. Higher seats in popular branches/institutes improve chances for mid-to-high ranks. Use previous years' ranks + the matrix for realistic choice filling. Female supernumerary and category reservations can significantly impact allocation.
