JAC Delhi Counselling 2026: Registration Begins at jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in; Check Key Dates, Fees, and Step-by-Step Admission Process

The Joint Admission Committee (JAC), Delhi, has officially kicked off the online registration and choice-filling process for JAC Delhi Counselling 2026 on May 28, 2026. Aspirants seeking admission to premier Delhi government-funded engineering and architecture institutions can now log into the unified portal at jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in to lock in their preferences.

Admissions for this academic year are heavily contested, with 7,765 BTech seats and 90 BArch seats up for grabs across five world-class universities based on JEE Main 2026 ranks. The deadline to submit application forms, process the registration fee, and finalize choice filling is June 9, 2026, by 11:30 PM.

JAC Delhi 2026 Participating Institutes

Candidates can secure undergraduate seats in the following premier institutions through this single-window admission gateway:

• DTU: Delhi Technological University

• NSUT: Netaji Subhas University of Technology (Coordinating University for 2026)

• IIIT-D: Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi

• IGDTUW: Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women

• DSEU: Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University

Note on Seat Distribution: As per Delhi Government norms, 85% of total seats are strictly reserved for regional candidates (those who cleared their qualifying Class 12 examination from a school located within the National Capital Territory of Delhi). The remaining 15% of seats are open to Outside Delhi region applicants.

Complete JAC Delhi Counselling 2026 Schedule & Crucial Dates

The admission process for JAC Delhi 2026 consists of 4 regular seat allotment rounds, 1 branch upgradation round, and an online spot admission round (subject to vacancy). Mark your calendar with the official timeline released by the committee:

Initial Registration and Round 1 Timeline

Round 2 Timeline (Including Fresh Registration Window)

Round 3 & Round 4 Timeline

Upgradation and Spot Allotment Rounds

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for JAC Delhi Counselling 2026

To avoid rejection during data processing or physical verification, candidates must meticulously execute the registration workflow detailed below:

1. Access the Official Portal: Navigate to the authentic platform at jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in.

2. New Candidate Registration: Click on the "JAC Delhi 2026 Registration" link. Authenticate your profile by inserting your JEE Main 2026 Application Number, exact name as printed on the NTA Admit Card, and Date of Birth.

3. Application Form Completion: Provide essential demographic details, academic scores, and a verified email address/mobile number.

4. Upload Documents: Upload legible scanned copies of your Class 10 Certificate (as age proof), Class 12 Marksheet, and authorized Category Certificates (OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, CW, or PD) if claiming reservation benefits.

5. Pay Counselling Fee: Submit the mandatory, non-refundable registration fee of INR 1,500 via integrated online gateways (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) or print an SBI Cash Challan for branch deposit.

6. Strategic Choice Filling & Locking: Log into the authenticated dashboard to select your targeted university campus and specific engineering streams. Rank your choices in strict descending order of preference and lock the selections before June 9.

JAC Delhi 2026 Admission Eligibility Criteria

• BTech Programs (DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW, DSEU): Admission is purely governed by the Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE Main 2026 Paper 1. Candidates must clear the Class 12 board examination with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (relaxation applicable for reserved categories).

• IIIT-Delhi Admissions: Evaluation combines the JEE Main 2026 percentile with dedicated bonus points awarded for exceptional achievements in National Olympiads, competitive coding events, sports, chess, culture, or the NTSE scholarship.

• BArch Programs (NSUT & IGDTUW): Seats are strictly allotted based on merit ranks compiled via JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 or valid NATA profiles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — JAC Delhi 2026

What is the official website link for JAC Delhi Counselling 2026?

The single authorized web portal managed by the Joint Admission Committee for all registration, fee payment, choice-locking, and allotment procedures is jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in.

What is the last date to register for JAC Delhi 2026 engineering counselling?

The primary registration window closes definitively on June 9, 2026, at 11:30 PM. However, a supplementary registration and choice correction window will run from June 26 to June 28, 2026 for subsequent rounds.

How much is the JAC Delhi registration fee, and is it refundable?

The registration fee is fixed at INR 1,500 (excluding minimal transactional charges). This fee is completely non-refundable and must be processed online or via cash through generated SBI challans.

What colleges can I get through JAC Delhi counselling?

By qualifying the JAC Delhi registration parameters, you become eligible for seat allocation in five top-tier state universities: Delhi Technological University (DTU), Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-D), Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW), and Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU).

Can an Outside Delhi candidate apply for DTU and NSUT?

Yes, candidates belonging to states outside Delhi are fully eligible to apply. However, please note that 15% of the total seat matrix is allocated for Outside Delhi applicants, while 85% is strictly reserved for regional Delhi candidates.