JAC Delhi Counselling 2026 Registration OPEN — DTU, NSUT, IIIT-Delhi, IGDTUW & DSEU: Complete BTech Admission Guide

The wait is over. JAC Delhi 2026 registration opened today — May 28 — at 10 AM. If you cleared JEE Main 2026 and want a seat at DTU, NSUT, IIIT-Delhi, IGDTUW or DSEU, you have until June 9 to act. Here is everything you need — eligibility, how to register, which institute to choose, seat reservation, IIIT-D bonus points and the complete counselling process.

Registration Is LIVE — Key Dates

As per the official schedule, the registration process and choice filling will begin from May 28, 2026, from 10 AM. The last date to register is June 9, 2026, till 11:30 PM.

Critical: New registration closed after Round 1. Registration closes after Round 1 begins — if you miss the June 9 deadline, you cannot participate in any round of JAC Delhi 2026.

Participating Institutes — The 5 Delhi Engineering Powerhouses

Admissions through JAC Delhi 2026 will be conducted for the following institutions:

Eligibility Criteria — Who Can Apply?

For DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW & DSEU (BTech):

Have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM). Meet the domicile requirements. Have a valid JEE Main 2026 Paper-I CRL rank.

For IIIT-Delhi (BTech):

IIIT-Delhi requires 80% in best five subjects including 80% in Mathematics. Admission to IIIT-Delhi considers JEE Main percentile scores along with bonus points for achievements in Olympiads, sports, innovation, and other recognised accomplishments.

For BArch (NSUT & IGDTUW):

Admission to BArch programs offered by NSUT and IGDTUW will be based on JEE Main 2026 Paper-II ranks.

Category-wise Qualifying Mark Relaxations:

The 85-15 Seat Reservation — The Most Important Rule for Delhi Students

As per the admission guidelines, 85% of seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the Delhi region, while the remaining 15% of seats are available for candidates from outside Delhi.

Delhi Region Candidates (85%): Those candidates who are passing their qualifying examination from a recognised School/Institute/College located within the National Capital Territory of Delhi will come under this category.

Outside Delhi Region Candidates (15%): Those candidates who pass their qualifying examination from a recognised School/Institute/College located outside the National Capital Territory of Delhi will come under this category.

Critical nuance: The 85% Delhi quota is determined by where you passed Class 12, NOT where you live or your Aadhaar address. A student who passed Class 12 from a Delhi school — even if they live in Noida or Gurgaon — qualifies for the Delhi region quota. A student with a Delhi address who studied in a Haryana school does NOT qualify.

What This Means Practically:

For a Delhi school student, the JEE Main rank required for, say, DTU Computer Science is dramatically lower than what an outside Delhi student needs — because Delhi students compete for 85% of seats while outside Delhi students compete for only 15%.

For IIIT-Delhi CSE, a general candidate from outside Delhi needs to be within ~800 rank – but from Delhi Home State there is a chance of getting up to ~18,000 rank.

Category-wise Reservations Within Each Region:

Beyond the Delhi/Outside Delhi split, further reservations apply within each region:

How to Register — Step by Step

Step 1 → Visit jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in

Step 2 → Click on “JAC Delhi Counselling 2026 Registration” link on the homepage

Step 3 → Enter your JEE Main 2026 Application Number and Password — your JAC Delhi registration is directly linked to your JEE Main credentials

Step 4 → Fill in the application form — personal details, category, domicile (Delhi/Outside Delhi), preferred institutes and courses

Step 5 → Fill your choices — list your preferred programme + institute combinations in priority order (e.g., DTU CSE → NSUT CSE → IIIT-D CSE → DTU IT → etc.)

Step 6 → Pay ₹1,500 registration fee via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI

Step 7 → Lock your choices and submit the form

Step 8 → Download and save the confirmation page — keep it for document verification

Choice filling tip: You can add as many choices as you want — more choices = more chances of a seat. Arrange them in your genuine order of preference. You can edit choices anytime before the June 9 deadline.

Admission Criteria — Institute by Institute

DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW, DSEU:

Admission strictly based on JEE Main 2026 Paper-I CRL Rank — no bonus points, no interview.

IIIT-Delhi:

For admission to IIIT-Delhi, candidates will be considered based on their JEE Main percentile scores, along with bonus points awarded for achievements in areas such as Olympiads, sports, innovation, and other recognised accomplishments.

IIIT-Delhi bonus points scheme (indicative):

• International Olympiad medals (IMO, IPhO, IChO etc.) — highest bonus
• National Olympiad (INMO, INPhO etc.) — significant bonus
• Sports achievements at national/state level
• Innovation/patent achievements
• Cultural/creative achievements at national level

If you have any of these achievements, list them carefully in the IIIT-Delhi application section — they can compensate for a lower JEE Main rank and open IIIT-Delhi’s doors even when the pure rank would not.

The 4 Rounds + Spot Round — How JAC Delhi Counselling Works

There will be 4 regular rounds and 1 online spot round in JAC Delhi 2026.

Each round of JAC Delhi follows this cycle:

Round strategy: If you get a seat in Round 1 that satisfies you — accept and report. If you want something better, keep your option open for the next round. The Spot Round (final round) is for seats remaining after all regular rounds — typically branch and institute combinations with lower competition.

Institute Profiles — Which One Is Right for You?

Delhi Technological University (DTU)

One of India’s most prestigious state technical universities. Former Delhi College of Engineering — NIRF ranked, strong placements across CS, Electronics, Mechanical and Civil. Top choice for most JAC Delhi candidates. Highest cutoffs across most branches.

Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT)

Former NSIT — consistently ranked alongside DTU for CS, Electronics and IT streams. Strong industry connections in West Delhi. Offers BArch (5 years) in addition to BTech. Excellent placement record.

IGDTUW (Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women)

Delhi’s only technical university exclusively for women. Offers BTech + a unique Dual Degree BTech (MAE) + MBA programme. Increasingly competitive; growing placement network. Strong choice for female candidates seeking a supportive technical environment.

IIIT-Delhi

Premier autonomous institute focused exclusively on Information Technology and related disciplines. Smaller in size but exceptional in CS, AI, ECE and CB (Computational Biology). Research-intensive. Demanding entry — but graduates are highly sought after in tech. The bonus points system gives achievers a real second chance.

DSEU (Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University)

Newer university with a distinctive skill-and-entrepreneurship approach to BTech. Lower entry bar than DTU/NSUT/IIIT-D. Best suited for students interested in vocational, hands-on technical education with an entrepreneurship orientation.