JAC Delhi 2026: Counselling Dates, Round Wise Seat Allotment, Cutoff and Eligibility

JAC Delhi 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To participate in JAC Delhi 2026 counselling, you must meet three sets of requirements — academic qualifications, JEE Main 2026 performance, and domicile conditions. All three must be satisfied at the same time.

Academic Qualifications for B.Tech

For DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW, and DSEU, you need:

• Minimum 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12 (or equivalent)
• You must have passed each of the three subjects individually — aggregate alone is not enough
• English must be one of your Class 12 subjects
• SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, and Defence/CW candidates get a relaxation of 5 to 10 percentage points on the 60% requirement

For IIIT-Delhi, the eligibility bar is slightly higher:

• Minimum 70% aggregate in the best five subjects from Class 12, including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
• Minimum 70% in Mathematics individually, not just in aggregate

Eligibility for B.Arch

For B.Arch at IGDTUW (the only JAC Delhi institution offering B.Arch):

• Minimum 50% aggregate in Class 12 with Mathematics as a subject
• Valid JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 score or a valid NATA score

JEE Main 2026 Requirement

You must have a valid rank in the JEE Main 2026 Common Rank List (CRL). There is no separate minimum percentile cut-off just to participate in JAC Delhi 2026 — your rank determines which seats open up to you. For B.Tech, you need a JEE Main Paper 1 rank. For B.Arch, you need a Paper 2 rank.

Domicile Conditions

JAC Delhi splits all seats into two regional categories:

• Delhi Region (85% of seats): You qualify if you completed your Class 12 from a school located within the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. Your school’s location decides this — not your home address or Aadhaar address.
• Outside Delhi Region (15% of seats): Open to all candidates from anywhere in India — including Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad, and every other state and union territory.

If you studied Class 12 from a school in Delhi but live outside Delhi, you still qualify for the Delhi region quota. School location is what matters, not your residential address.

IGDTUW is open only to women. All other participating colleges — DTU, NSUT, IIIT-Delhi, and DSEU — are open to candidates of all genders. There is no minimum or maximum age limit for JAC Delhi 2026.

JAC Delhi 2026 Registration and Choice Filling

JAC Delhi 2026 registration opened on May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM and closes today — June 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM. The entire registration and choice filling process is online at jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in.

How to Register for JAC Delhi 2026

• Visit jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in and click on the registration link
• Enter your JEE Main 2026 application number and date of birth to create an account
• Fill in your personal details, contact information, and academic details from Class 10 and Class 12
• Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature as per the specified dimensions
• Pay the non-refundable registration fee of ₹1,500 via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI Cash Challan
• Note down your JAC Delhi application number and password for future logins

How to Fill Choices in JAC Delhi 2026

Choice filling is the single most critical step in the entire JAC Delhi counselling process. You create a ranked list of college-branch combinations in order of your preference, and JAC uses this list to allot you the best available seat based on your rank.

• Log in with your application number and password
• Navigate to the choice filling section and search for college-branch combinations
• Add every combination you would be genuinely willing to join — there is no limit and no penalty for adding more choices
• Arrange your choices from most preferred to least preferred
• Click Lock Choices once you are satisfied with your list — this step is mandatory

If you do not lock your choices manually, they will be auto-locked at 11:30 PM tonight. However, manual locking is recommended to avoid any last-minute technical issues. Once locked, choices cannot be changed before Round 1 allotment.

JAC opens a brief choice editing window (June 26–28, 2026) before Round 2 allotment. Candidates who participate in Round 2 can update their preferences during this window based on their Round 1 allotment experience.

JAC Delhi 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment

JAC Delhi 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result will be declared on June 15, 2026. This is the first of four regular allotment rounds, and for many candidates — especially those with strong ranks and well-planned choices — it can also be the final one.

How the Allotment Engine Works

JAC uses a preference-based, merit-cum-choice algorithm to allot seats. Here is how it works:

• The system starts from the top of your preference list and moves down choice by choice
• At each choice, it checks whether you are eligible for that seat — based on your category, domicile, and JEE Main rank
• It allots you the highest-ranked seat (closest to the top of your list) where a vacancy exists at the time of processing
• Candidates with better JEE Main CRL ranks have priority over those with lower ranks for the same seat

This means the order of your choices matters more than their total number. A well-ordered list with 80 choices gives you better chances than a poorly ordered list with 20.

What to Do After Round 1 Allotment (June 15)

After checking your allotment on June 15, you have three options — choose one within your designated reporting window:

• Freeze: Accept the allotted seat and stop participating in further rounds. Pay ₹95,000 as the seat acceptance fee and report to the college on your designated reporting date. This is the right choice if you are happy with what you got.
• Float: Keep your current allotment as a guaranteed backup but continue in Round 2, hoping for a better college or branch. If Round 2 gives you a higher-preference seat, your Round 1 seat is automatically released and given to the next eligible candidate. If not, you keep your Round 1 seat. This is the right choice when you want to try for something better without losing what you have.
• Withdraw: Cancel your allotment entirely and exit the JAC Delhi 2026 process. The ₹95,000 seat acceptance fee is refunded as per JAC Delhi’s refund policy if withdrawal is done before the applicable cut-off date. Choose this only if you are certain you do not want any seat through JAC Delhi 2026.

If you do not respond within your reporting window — neither paying the fee nor choosing to withdraw — your allotment is automatically cancelled.

Round 1 Reporting Dates by Category

Reporting means physically visiting your allotted college, submitting original documents, paying tuition fees (adjusted against the ₹95,000 seat acceptance fee already paid), and completing all admission formalities.

JAC Delhi 2026 Category-wise Reservation

JAC Delhi 2026 uses a two-tier reservation structure. First, all seats are split between two regional quotas. Then, within each regional quota, seats are further divided across social categories through vertical reservations.

Regional Quota Split

Category-wise Reservation Within Each Regional Quota

Horizontal Reservations

Horizontal reservations apply across all vertical categories:

• PwD (Person with Disability): 5% horizontal reservation across all categories
• Defence / Children of War Widows (CW): Reserved seats as per Delhi Government norms
• Kashmiri Migrants (KM): Reserved seats as per Government of India norms
• Supernumerary (SG): For specially designated government nominees

OBC-NCL certificates must be in the central government format. For the Delhi region quota, a Delhi-issued OBC certificate is required — a central OBC certificate alone is not sufficient for the Delhi OBC sub-category. EWS certificates must be issued by a competent authority and dated after April 1, 2026. SC and ST certificates can be issued by the respective state government’s competent authority.

IGDTUW is exclusively for women. Every seat at IGDTUW — across all categories, both Delhi and outside Delhi quotas — is reserved for female candidates only.

JAC Delhi 2026 Fees

JAC Delhi 2026 involves two fee payments — a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable seat acceptance fee. Here is a complete overview:

The ₹1,500 registration fee is fixed and cannot be waived for any category. The ₹95,000 seat acceptance fee is later adjusted against the tuition fees you pay at your allotted college — so it is effectively an advance tuition payment, not an extra charge. If you withdraw your seat within the stipulated deadline, a portion of this amount is refunded per JAC Delhi’s published refund policy.

Accepted payment modes for all online payments: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and SBI Cash Challan. For the spot round (if conducted), the seat acceptance fee must be paid via Demand Draft only — online payment is not accepted for spot round admissions.

JAC Delhi 2026 Documents Required

You need to bring original documents along with two sets of photocopies for physical reporting at your allotted college. Incomplete documentation can delay or reject your admission. Here is the complete list:

• JAC Delhi 2026 registration form printout — download from the portal after registration
• Locked choices printout — download from the portal after locking choices
• JEE Main 2026 Admit Card
• JEE Main 2026 Score Card and Rank Card
• Class 10 Marksheet and Passing Certificate — serves as age and name proof
• Class 12 Marksheet and Passing Certificate
• Seat Allotment Letter — download from the JAC Delhi portal after Round 1 result (June 15)
• Seat Acceptance Fee Payment Receipt — printout of the ₹95,000 payment confirmation
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) — must be in the prescribed format issued by a competent authority; EWS certificate must be dated after April 1, 2026
• Delhi OBC Certificate — if claiming the Delhi OBC sub-category under the Delhi regional quota
• PwD Certificate — if applicable, from the competent medical authority
• Defence / Kashmiri Migrant Certificate — if applicable
• Medical Fitness Certificate — from a registered medical practitioner
• Migration or Transfer Certificate — from your Class 12 school or previous institution
• 6 recent passport-size photographs
• Original identity proof — Aadhaar Card is recommended; PAN Card or Passport also accepted

Bring original documents along with two photocopies of each. Originals are returned after verification. Some colleges may ask for additional documents specific to their admission process — confirm the exact list with your allotted college before your reporting date.

Tips to Fill JAC Delhi 2026 Choices Wisely

Your choice list determines which seat you get. A well-built list can get you into a college that your raw JEE rank alone might not suggest. Here are the most important strategies — especially relevant since the deadline is tonight:

• Add as many choices as possible: There is no cap on choices and no penalty for adding more. Every extra choice is another chance. Add every college-branch you would realistically join, even if you consider it a backup.
• Order by your true preference, not by safety: Put your actual first choice at the top of the list. JAC gives you the best available seat from the top down. If your real first choice is DTU CSE but you put NSUT IT at the top out of caution, you may end up with NSUT IT even when DTU CSE was available for your rank.
• Use 2025 cutoff data as your benchmark: The cutoff tables in this article show which branches are in your range and which are aspirational. Include both — aspirational choices at the top, realistic ones below.
• Understand your regional quota advantage: If you studied Class 12 from a Delhi school, you compete against a much smaller pool for 85% of all seats. Use this advantage — fill many Delhi-quota choices before outside-Delhi options.
• Do not ignore ECE and IT branches: If your rank does not reach the top CSE branches at DTU and NSUT, ECE and IT at these colleges offer strong placements and industry recognition. They are worth including below CSE in your preference list.
• Think carefully before skipping IGDTUW (if you are a woman): IGDTUW’s Delhi-quota closing ranks appear high numerically but that is because the eligible pool is small. The college is fully government-funded, offers strong technical programs, and has an active placement cell.
• Check IIIT-Delhi eligibility before adding it: IIIT-Delhi requires 70% aggregate in the best five Class 12 subjects and 70% in Mathematics separately. If you meet this, add IIIT-Delhi’s top branches near the front of your list — its CSE AI and CSE cutoffs at approximately 2,699–4,351 (CRL) make it highly competitive.
• Lock before 11:30 PM tonight: Do not rely on auto-locking. Log in, confirm your list is correct, and click Lock Choices before 11:30 PM on June 9, 2026. Server load increases near deadlines — finish early.