JAC Delhi (Joint Admission Counselling Delhi) conducts centralized counselling for undergraduate engineering and architecture programmes in participating Delhi government-funded universities.
B.Tech admission is primarily based on JEE Main Paper 1, along with the applicable institute-specific admission criteria.
IIIT Delhi uses a separate merit calculation incorporating JEE Main percentile and eligible bonus points.
Participating Institutes
Five universities participated in JAC Delhi 2026:
- Delhi Technological University (DTU)
- Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT)
- Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT Delhi)
- Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW)
- Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU)
IGDTUW admits eligible female candidates. Programme availability varies by institute.
Opening & Closing Rank (OR–CR)
- Students can explore previous-year JAC Delhi cutoffs using the CollegeAlpha College Predictor.
- Compare colleges and branches using Delhi/Outside Delhi region, category, subcategory, gender and counselling round.
- IIIT Delhi's separate admission-merit calculation should be considered while interpreting its cutoffs.
Eligibility Criteria for Admission
- Candidates must have a valid JEE Main Paper 1 rank for B.Tech admission and meet the eligibility conditions of their chosen institute.
- DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW and DSEU use the JEE Main Common Rank List under the 2026 rules.
- IIIT Delhi considers JEE Main percentile and eligible bonus points for specified achievements.
- Admission region is generally determined by the location of the school/institute from which the candidate passed the qualifying examination.
12th Board Criteria
For DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW and DSEU:
- Minimum 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM).
- English must have been studied and passed in Class 12, along with all other subjects.
For IIIT Delhi:
- Minimum 70% aggregate marks in the best five subjects, including Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- At least 70% marks separately in Mathematics.
Category-wise relaxation under 2026 rules:
| Category | DTU/NSUT/IGDTUW/DSEU PCM | IIIT Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 60% | 70% |
| OBC-NCL | 55% | 65% |
| SC / ST | 50% | 60% |
| Defence (CW) | 55% | 65% |
| PwD (PD) | 50% | 65% |
IIIT Delhi's separate Mathematics requirement and other eligibility conditions continue to apply as prescribed.
Important Dates & Schedule
JAC Delhi Counselling 2027 — To Be Announced
The schedule will include:
- Online registration and fee payment
- Choice filling and locking
- Round-wise seat allotment
- Seat acceptance fee payment
- Physical reporting and document verification
- Upgradation, withdrawal and final admission deadlines
Counselling Registration Fee
Under JAC Delhi 2026:
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration-cum-Counselling Fee | ₹1,500 + applicable transaction charges |
| Seat Acceptance Fee | ₹95,000 |
- Registration fee is paid during online application.
- Seat acceptance fee is payable after the first allotment within the prescribed deadline.
- Balance university/institute fees must be paid separately according to the final allotment.
Seat Matrix & Reservation Policy
- Delhi Region: 85% of seats.
- Outside Delhi Region: 15% of seats.
- Delhi Region eligibility is generally based on passing the qualifying examination from a recognized school/institute located in NCT Delhi.
Main reservation categories under 2026 rules:
- SC: 15%
- ST: 7.5%
- OBC-NCL: 27%
- EWS: 10%
Additional reservations and provisions apply for Defence (CW), Persons with Disabilities (PD), Kashmiri Migrants (KM) and Single Girl Child (SG), wherever specified.
Counselling Process
- Register on the official JAC Delhi portal using JEE Main credentials.
- Complete personal, academic, category and regional details.
- Pay the registration-cum-counselling fee.
- Fill and arrange available college–branch preferences.
- Check the round-wise allotment result.
- Pay the seat acceptance fee if a seat is allotted.
- Report physically for document verification as scheduled.
- Download the provisional admission letter after confirmation and complete remaining institute formalities.
Seat Allotment & Upgradation Rules
- Seat allocation depends on merit, filled preferences, category, region and available seats.
- Successfully admitted candidates may be considered for higher-preference choices in subsequent rounds.
- Freeze: Retain the current allotted branch/institute without further upgradation.
- Float / Upgradation: Remain eligible for an available higher-preference allotment according to counselling rules.
- Under the 2026 procedure, confirmed candidates who did not freeze their seats remained in the default float state.
Document List
Documents required during physical reporting generally include:
- JAC Delhi registration form signed by candidate and parent/guardian
- Printout of filled choices
- Seat allotment letter
- Seat acceptance fee receipt
- JEE Main admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth verification
- Class 12 marksheet
- Three passport-size photographs
- Applicable category/subcategory certificate
- Medical fitness certificate in prescribed format
- Bonus-point supporting documents for IIIT Delhi, if applicable
Original documents and self-attested copies must be carried as prescribed.
Physical / Online Reporting Process
- Registration, choice filling and seat allotment are conducted online.
- After allotment, candidates must pay the seat acceptance fee and report physically at the designated university/institute for document verification.
- The admission committee verifies academic credentials, category documents and payment status.
- After successful verification, the candidate can download the provisional admission letter.
- Failure to pay the prescribed fee or complete required reporting may result in seat cancellation.
Withdrawal & Refund Policy
Under JAC Delhi 2026:
- Admitted candidates could withdraw through their JAC Delhi candidate login before the official withdrawal deadline.
- On timely withdrawal, the ₹95,000 seat acceptance fee was refundable after a ₹1,000 processing deduction.
- Refunds were to be processed within 20 days after the last withdrawal date.
- Withdrawal after the prescribed deadline resulted in forfeiture of the seat acceptance fee.
- Withdrawal through email or a separate application was not accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can students from outside Delhi participate in JAC Delhi?
Yes. Outside Delhi Region candidates can apply for seats available under the applicable regional quota.
Is Delhi domicile compulsory for the Delhi Region quota?
Delhi Region eligibility is generally determined by the location of the Class 12 qualifying school, rather than simply the student's permanent residential address.
Is the Class 12 eligibility requirement identical for all JAC Delhi institutes?
No. IIIT Delhi has a different academic eligibility requirement from DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW and DSEU.
Is physical reporting mandatory after seat allotment?
Yes, where prescribed. Candidates must complete reporting and document verification within the scheduled period.
Can I upgrade my branch after accepting a seat?
Yes. Eligible candidates can participate in subsequent upgradation rounds unless they have frozen their seat.
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