JAC Delhi 2026: Round 2 Allotment Out, Counselling Dates, Cutoff and College Predictor

JAC Delhi 2026 (Joint Admission Counseling Delhi) is the official centralised counselling process for admissions to B.Tech and B.Arch programmes at five premier technical universities in Delhi, conducted by the Joint Admission Committee (JAC), Delhi, based on JEE Main 2026 scores. In 2026, around 7,855 seats (7,765 B.Tech and 90 B.Arch) are available across these five universities, making this one of the largest JAC Delhi cycles in recent years. The Round 2 seat allotment for JAC Delhi 2026 has been declared today, July 1, 2026, and candidates can check their result at jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in using their JEE Main Roll Number and password.

• Round 2 Reporting: Candidates allotted a seat in Round 2 must pay the Rs. 95,000 seat acceptance fee and report for document verification at their allotted institute on July 2–3, 2026. Missing this window leads to automatic cancellation of the seat allotment.

Source: jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in/

• Round 3 Seat Allotment: The Round 3 allotment result will be declared on July 7, 2026 at jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in. Candidates who selected the Float or Slide option in Round 2 will be considered for upgradation to a better college or branch.
• Withdrawal Deadline: Candidates who wish to exit JAC Delhi 2026 counselling can withdraw online until July 12, 2026 (10:30 PM). After withdrawal, you will become ineligible for all remaining JAC Delhi 2026 rounds.
• Round 4 Seat Allotment: Round 4 allotment is scheduled on July 14, 2026, followed by an Upgradation Round on July 20–21, 2026. Over 7,855 seats across DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW, IIIT-Delhi, and DSEU remain at stake through the remaining rounds.

What is JAC Delhi 2026?

JAC Delhi stands for Joint Admission Counseling Delhi. It is the official centralised admission process for engineering and architecture programmes at government-funded technical universities in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. The Joint Admission Committee (JAC), Delhi, runs this counselling every year and allocates seats based on merit through JEE Main scores — there is no separate JAC Delhi entrance exam.

If you have a valid JEE Main 2026 rank (Paper 1 for B.Tech or Paper 2 for B.Arch) and meet the academic eligibility conditions, you can register for JAC Delhi 2026 counselling and fill choices for your preferred college and programme. The system then allocates seats across four regular rounds, one upgradation round, and one spot round (if seats remain vacant), giving candidates multiple opportunities to secure or improve their allotment.

In 2026, five universities participate in JAC Delhi — DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW, IIIT-Delhi, and DSEU. A notable change this year is that DSEU (Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University) has rejoined the JAC Delhi counselling process after independently conducting admissions in 2025. This addition of over 1,040 seats across DSEU’s nine Delhi campuses has pushed the total 2026 seat pool to approximately 7,855 — a significant increase from 2025’s 6,491 seats.

Source: JAC Delhi Official Website

JAC Delhi 2026 Latest Updates

Here are the most recent developments in JAC Delhi 2026 counselling, in reverse chronological order:

• July 1, 2026 (New): JAC Delhi 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment has been declared. Candidates can log in at jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in with their JEE Main Roll Number and password to check their allotment. Round 2 document verification and reporting is scheduled for July 2–3, 2026. Candidates must also pay the Rs. 95,000 seat acceptance fee within the same window.
• Next — July 7, 2026: Round 3 seat allotment will be declared. Candidates who accepted their Round 2 seat but chose the Float or Slide option will be automatically considered for a better allotment in Round 3 if a higher-preference seat opens up.
• June 15, 2026: Round 1 seat allotment was declared. Opening and closing ranks (OR-CR) for DTU, NSUT, IIIT-Delhi, IGDTUW, and DSEU for Round 1 are available on the official portal at jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in/or-cr/.
• May 28, 2026: JAC Delhi 2026 registration and choice filling window opened. The complete counselling schedule with all round-wise dates was published on the official portal.

Candidates allotted in Round 2 must complete fee payment and report for document verification by July 3, 2026. Failure to do so will result in automatic seat cancellation — no extensions will be granted.

JAC Delhi 2026 Important Dates

The table below lists all key events in JAC Delhi 2026 counselling. Upcoming events (from today, July 1, 2026) are shown first in chronological order, followed by past events.

Spot admission round dates will be published on the official portal if seats remain vacant after Round 4 and the Upgradation Round. Always check jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in for the latest schedule updates, as minor date changes may be notified separately.

Source: JAC Delhi Official Counselling Schedule

JAC Delhi 2026 Participating Colleges and Seat Matrix

Five universities participate in JAC Delhi 2026 counselling, offering approximately 7,855 seats in B.Tech and B.Arch programmes. This is an increase of more than 1,270 seats compared to 2025, primarily because DSEU rejoined the pool after a year of independent admissions.

Popular B.Tech Programmes in JAC Delhi 2026

All five universities offer B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), which is consistently the most sought-after programme. The table below summarises the top programmes across JAC Delhi 2026 universities:

• CSE with AI / CSAI: Available at DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW, and IIIT-Delhi. This is the most competitive programme in JAC Delhi 2026. IIIT-Delhi’s CSAI had an Outside Delhi closing rank of just 758 in Round 1 of 2026.
• Computer Science Engineering (CSE): Offered at all five universities. DTU CSE and NSUT CSE attract the highest number of applicants.
• Information Technology (IT): Available at DTU, NSUT, and IGDTUW. IT at NSUT is also highly competitive with a Round 1 closing rank around 9,845 (DR category, 2025).
• Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE): Available at DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW, and IIIT-Delhi.
• Electrical Engineering: Available at DTU, NSUT, and IGDTUW.
• Mechanical Engineering: Available at DTU and NSUT. Relatively more accessible with closing ranks above 50,000 (General DR category).
• Civil Engineering: Available at DTU and NSUT.
• B.Arch: Available at DTU (90 seats), based on JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 score.

DSEU offers skill-integrated B.Tech programmes in Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, and related engineering disciplines across its nine Delhi campuses, typically with more accessible closing ranks compared to DTU, NSUT, or IIIT-Delhi.

IGDTUW is a women-only university — all 1,323 seats at IGDTUW are exclusively for female candidates. Male candidates cannot apply for IGDTUW seats through JAC Delhi.

JAC Delhi 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To participate in JAC Delhi 2026 counselling, you must meet academic and examination eligibility requirements. These are separate from JEE Main eligibility and are set by JAC Delhi specifically.

Eligibility for B.Tech Programmes

• JEE Main 2026 Rank: You must have a valid JEE Main 2026 rank from Paper 1. Your name must appear in the Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE Main 2026. There is no minimum JEE Main percentile specified by JAC Delhi, but only ranked candidates are considered.
• Class 12 Percentage: You must have secured at least 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12 (or equivalent qualifying examination).
• English Requirement: English (Core or Elective) must be passed at the Senior Secondary (Class 12) level as a separate subject.
• Qualifying Examination: You must have fully passed Class 12 — compartment candidates are not eligible.

Eligibility for B.Arch Programme

• JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Rank: A valid rank in JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 (B.Arch) is required.
• Class 12 Marks: At least 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination (Class 12 or equivalent).
• Mathematics in Class 12: Mathematics must have been studied and passed at the Senior Secondary Certificate (Class 12) level.

Delhi Region (DR) vs Outside Delhi (OD) Quota Eligibility

JAC Delhi 2026 divides seats into two regional quotas. Which quota you fall under depends on where you studied for your qualifying examination:

• Delhi Region (DR) Quota — 85% of seats: Candidates who passed their qualifying examination (Class 12 or equivalent) from a school or institution within the NCT of Delhi are eligible for the DR quota.
• Outside Delhi (OD) Quota — 15% of seats: Open to all JEE Main 2026 qualified candidates from anywhere in India, including those from Delhi who do not qualify for the DR quota. OD seats are more competitive because the entire country’s ranked candidates compete for a smaller seat share.

OD quota seats are significantly more competitive. In JAC Delhi 2026 Round 1, IIIT-Delhi CSAI (OD) had a closing rank of just 758 — far more competitive than the same programme’s DR category closing rank.

How to Register for JAC Delhi 2026

The JAC Delhi 2026 main registration window was open from May 28 to June 9, 2026. A fresh registration window for candidates who missed Round 1 was also available from June 26–28, 2026. If you registered in either window, you do not need to register again for Rounds 3 and 4.

The step-by-step registration process for JAC Delhi counselling is as follows:

• Step 1 — Visit the Official Portal: Go to jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in and click on "New Candidate Registration."
• Step 2 — Enter JEE Main 2026 Credentials: Enter your JEE Main 2026 Application Number and password to verify your identity and pull your JEE Main data.
• Step 3 — Fill the Application Form: Provide personal details, academic information (Class 12 board, marks in PCM, and English), category details, and contact information.
• Step 4 — Upload Documents: Upload a passport-size photograph and your signature in JPG format, within the size specifications mentioned on the portal.
• Step 5 — Pay Registration Fee: Pay Rs. 1,500 via credit card, debit card, or net banking. This fee is non-refundable regardless of whether you receive a seat allotment.
• Step 6 — Print Confirmation: Download and print the registration confirmation slip for your records. You will need this at the time of document verification.

After registration, you must proceed to the choice filling step. Registration alone does not guarantee a seat — choice filling and locking is a separate and equally critical step.

The Rs. 1,500 registration fee is non-refundable. Double-check all personal and academic details before submitting — errors in category or board details can affect your eligibility for the correct seat quota.

JAC Delhi 2026 Choice Filling

Choice filling is one of the most important steps in the JAC Delhi 2026 counselling process. You must select and rank your preferred college-course combinations (called "choices") in order of priority. When seat allotment runs, the system looks at your rank and tries to give you the highest-priority available choice from your list.

For JAC Delhi 2026, choice filling was available from May 28 to June 9, 2026, and a fresh editing window was open from June 26–30, 2026 for candidates entering from Round 2 onwards.

How Choice Filling Works in JAC Delhi

• Log in to the Portal: Use your JAC Delhi 2026 registered credentials to access the choice-filling interface at jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in.
• Browse and Add Choices: Search for available college-course-category combinations by institute name, programme, or quota (DR/OD). Add them to your choice list.
• Arrange in Priority Order: Put your most preferred college-course at the top (Choice 1) and your least preferred at the bottom. The system assigns your seat starting from Choice 1 and moves down based on your rank and seat availability.
• Lock Choices: You must manually lock your choices before the deadline. If you do not lock, the system auto-locks your choices at 11:30 PM on the last day of the choice-filling window. Locked choices cannot be changed after the deadline.

Add as many valid choices as possible — ideally 20 or more. A longer choice list gives the system more options to find a match across multiple rounds. Candidates who add very few choices risk getting no allotment even when seats are available.

Seat Freeze, Float, and Slide: What to Choose

When you report to your allotted institute after each round of seat allotment in JAC Delhi 2026, you must select one of three seat options. This choice determines whether you retain your current seat or participate in future rounds for a potentially better allotment.

• Freeze: Choose Freeze if you are fully satisfied with your current allotment and do not want to participate in any further rounds. Your seat is locked and confirmed. You will not be considered for upgradation in Rounds 3, 4, or the Upgradation Round.
• Float: Choose Float if you want to keep your current seat but also want the system to try for a better choice — higher up in your preference list — in the next round. If a better seat opens up in Round 3 or Round 4, your allotment upgrades automatically. If nothing better is available, you keep your current seat. Float is the recommended option for most candidates who are not yet fully satisfied with their allotment.
• Slide: Similar to Float, but Slide only considers upgradation within the same institute. Use Slide if you are happy with your allotted university but want a better branch (programme) within that specific university. You will not move to a different institute under Slide.

For Round 2 specifically, if you received your second or third preference and your first preference (say, NSUT CSAI or DTU CSE) is higher in your choice list, selecting Float keeps you in contention for that upgrade in Round 3 (July 7) and Round 4 (July 14) without any risk of losing your current seat.

If you decide your current allotment is not acceptable and you want to try your luck without a safety net (and potentially seek admission elsewhere), you must formally withdraw from JAC Delhi 2026 counselling before the July 12, 2026 (10:30 PM) withdrawal deadline.

Tips for JAC Delhi 2026 Choice Filling

Your choice list is the single most important factor in JAC Delhi 2026 counselling. A well-constructed choice list maximises your chance of getting the best possible allotment across all rounds. Here are practical tips:

• Fill as many choices as possible: Do not limit your list to 5 or 10 choices. Add every college-programme combination you would realistically accept, in any round. The system can only give you something that is on your list.
• Your actual first preference goes at the top: The system assigns your highest available preference — so put your genuine dream branch at row 1, not what you think is "safe." If your rank qualifies, you get it.
• Add lower branches of your preferred institutes below: If getting into DTU or NSUT matters more than the specific programme, add Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil branches from those universities lower in your list. These serve as a safety net and can be upgraded in later rounds.
• Add both DR and OD variants of the same choice: If you qualify for the DR quota, add the DR version of each choice above the OD version. DR closing ranks are typically more relaxed — you are more likely to clear them. The OD variant acts as a fallback for programmes where even DR competition is very tight.
• Use DSEU choices as a safety net: DSEU’s B.Tech programmes have the most accessible closing ranks within JAC Delhi 2026. Adding a few DSEU choices near the bottom of your list ensures you get some allotment even with a moderate JEE Main rank.
• Use previous years’ OR-CR as a reference: Download the Round 1 and Final Round OR-CR PDFs from 2024 and 2025 at jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in/or-cr/ and compare your rank with the closing ranks. Aim for choices where your rank is 500–1,000 points better than the previous year’s Round 1 closing rank for a high chance of allotment in Round 1 itself.