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JAC Delhi 2026 Counselling Portal Goes Live: Highlights from Today
On May 28th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the Joint Admission Committee (JAC) Delhi opened its counselling registration portal. This marks the beginning of the admission season for thousands of engineering hopefuls. Those who have successfully cleared JEE Main 2026 can now visit jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in. From there, they can begin the journey toward securing admission to one of Delhi's top government technical institutions.
According to the official JAC Delhi admission notice for the 2026-27 academic year, the registration and choice filling window will remain open until June 9th, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. The notice was issued by Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), which administers the JAC process for the institutions this year. By reading the complete notification beforehand, students can avoid making mistakes on the application that cannot be changed after submission.
JAC Delhi is the centralised counselling system launched in 2014 by the Government of NCT of Delhi to ensure consistency and efficiency in admissions to undergraduate engineering and architecture courses at five selected universities in Delhi. These universities are: Delhi Technological University (DTU), Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW), Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) and Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU). Together, these universities provide over 7,300 seats across various B.Tech. and B.Arch. programs. courses. Because of its nature, JAC Delhi is considered one of the most competitive state-level engineering counselling processes in India.
Conditions, Fees and Application Process at jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in
The essential eligibility criterion for participating in JAC Delhi 2026 counselling comprises holding a valid rank in JEE Main 2026 with qualifications of Paper 1 and Paper 2 for B.Tech. and BArch admissions, respectively. In addition to valid JEE rankings, candidates are also required to have cleared Class 12 from a CBSE-affiliated or recognised board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) as core subjects and maintain an average of 60% in these subjects. This condition will be checked while submitting documents during the reporting process at the respective allotted institutes.
The registration fee for participating in the counselling process is Rs. 1,500 and is non-refundable, and can be paid through online modes. The accepted payment modes are debit/credit cards, net banking and UPI. The notice clearly states that applications submitted without payment of the required fee will not be considered. Hence, candidates must ensure the payment process is completed before moving on to fill choices, as an incomplete registration renders a candidate ineligible for seat allotment.
The availability of seats allows the applicant to proceed through the application process in sequence. The applicants must log on to jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in with their JEE Main application number and password to complete the online application process. This is followed by the submission of additional personal and academic information, online uploading of the prescribed documents with specified format and size, payment of registration fee, submission of preferences for colleges and courses, and finally locking the choices. A printout of the locked choices is to be maintained for reference during the counselling process.
Registration, Seat Allotment, Counselling, and What Follows
JAC Delhi 2026 is implementing four standard counselling rounds plus an online spot round. During counselling, if seats are available, they are awarded based on the registrations and preferences of the candidates, rank on the JEE Main Common Rank List (CRL), and reserved categories. In the context of IIIT-Delhi, institutional rankings are referred to. In addition to this, candidates are awarded rank points for participation in sporting, cultural, and innovation activities and Olympiads. When candidates of the same rank are compared, a candidate with the higher score on the JEE Main is awarded a seat first.
Once a seat has been awarded, a candidate must pay a seat acceptance fee of Rs 10,000 and present a demand draft of Rs 85,000 the JAC Delhi admission fee to the New Delhi reporting station, bringing the total reporting station payment to Rs 95,000. Candidates who fail to accept their awarded seat in a round are automatically disqualified from all subsequent standard rounds, but are allowed to participate in the spot round if unfilled seats remain.
The allotted institute is the only venue for document verification. Required documents include class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates, the JEE Main 2026 score, and a medical fitness certificate. The spot round, which includes candidates of the ST, SC, OBC Delhi, EWS Delhi, and the Single Girl Child Quota, is anticipated to occur in July 2026.
JAC Delhi 2026 Quick Important Dates
Opening of Registration and Choice Filling: May 28, 2026 (Thursday) at 10:00 AM
Closing of Registration, Fee, and Choice Filling: June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) at 11:30 PM
First Round Seat Allotment: To Be Announced (TBA) on jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in
Counselling Rounds 2, 3 and 4 (Regular): To Be Announced
Spot Round (Online): Expected to be conducted in July 2026 (dates to be announced by category)
Helpdesk Email: helpdesk.jacdelhi2026@nsut.ac.in
Official Site: jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the opening date of the JAC Delhi 2026 registration portal?
The registration portal for JAC Delhi 2026 was opened on May 28, 2026. The choice filling and registration, along with the closing date of the registration portal, is June 9, 2026, 11:30 PM.
Q2: Which universities fall under JAC Delhi 2026?
The five universities included under JAC Delhi 2026 are Delhi University of Technology, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi, and DSEU.
Q3: What is the JAC Delhi 2026 registration fee?
The registration fee for JAC Delhi 2026 is 1500 INR and is non-refundable. The fee can be submitted using debit/credit/UPI/net banking methods. If the fee is not submitted, the applications will not be processed.
Q4: What are the eligibility criteria for JAC Delhi 2026?
To be eligible for JAC Delhi 2026, applicants must have a JEE Main 2026 rank (JEE Main Paper 1 for B.Tech. and JEE Main Paper 2 for BArch) and have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with a score of not less than 60%.
Q5: How many rounds of counseling are there for JAC Delhi 2026?
JAC Delhi 2026 counselling will have 4 regular rounds and 1 online spot counselling round. The seat allotment is based on JEE Main rank, candidate preferences, and the availability of seats for each category
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