On the basis of JEE Main scores, Delhi has many top government colleges that admit students into engineering. In Delhi government-funded colleges, 85% seats are reserved for Delhi Students and rest 15% seats are reserved for students outside Delhi. These colleges admit students only based on JEE Main rank through JAC Delhi counselling.
- For IIT Delhi, NIT Delhi, and other government colleges, students are admitted through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority(JoSAA) Counselling.
- For Delhi Govt. In colleges such as DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW, and IIIT Delhi, students are admitted through Joint Admission Committee(JAC) Counselling.
- These JAC Delhi colleges have 85% seats for Delhi students and 15% seats for outside Delhi students.
- In both types of colleges, students are purely admitted through JEE Main ranks.
- Students who have passed 10+2 with 75% marks(65% for SC/ST/PwD) and qualified JEE Main can participate in JoSAA and JAC Counselling
In this article, you will get all the information about government colleges in Delhi that provide admission into engineering with their mode of admission on the basis of JEE Main.
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Key Summary
- Delhi is a preferred location for students who are looking to pursue engineering due to its good quality of education, infrastructure, and placements.
- Admission is primarily based on JEE Main Score.
- JoSAA counselling is used for admission to IIT Delhi, NIT Delhi, and other Central Govt Colleges.
- JAC Delhi Counselling is conducted for admission into DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW, and IIIT Delhi.
- Students who qualified for JEE Main and have 75% marks in PCM in 12th are eligible for JoSAA and JAC Counselling
Admission into Delhi Govt. Colleges through JoSAA Counselling
Through JoSAA counselling, students are admitted into national-level institutes such as IIT Delhi and NIT Delhi. For IIT Delhi students have to crack JEE Advanced with a decent rank, and for NIT Delhi students are eligible based on JEE Main
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| College Name | Admission Basis | Counselling Mode | Expected Score | Expected Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Technology Delhi(IIT Delhi) | JEE Main and JEE Advanced | JoSAA | JEE Advanced: 180-250+(out of 360) | 100-5,000 |
| National Institute of Technology(NIT Delhi) | JEE Main | JoSAA | 98.5-99.7 | 3,000-18000 |
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Ques: Can I get NIT Delhi with 95 percentile in JEE Main If i live in Delhi?
Ans: Based on previous trends at 95 percentile, you will get a rank approx 50K to 60K. In NITs, 50% seats are reserved for home state students. So, you have a high chance of getting into NIT Delhi.
Percentile vs Marks Analysis of JEE Main 2026 January Session
- As per the We Won Academy analysis, this year's paper was slightly tougher than the previous year, so 99 percentile is expected to be in the 160-180 mark range.
- As the competition is high due to a large number of participants, the gap between 90-95 percentile is around 80-130 marks.
- From the table below, you can check that there is a small gap difference between 98 to 99 percentile, which means 1-2 marks can change rank significantly.
Percentile vs Marks(Approximate)
| Percentile | Marks Range |
|---|---|
| 99 | 160-180 |
| 98 | 150-160 |
| 97 | 142-150 |
| 96 | 130-140 |
| 95 | 122-130 |
| 94 | 114-120 |
| 93 | 109-115 |
| 90-92 | 80-106 |
Source: Analysis of JEE Main 2026 Percentile vs Marks by We Won Academy
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Admission into Delhi Govt. Colleges through JAC Counselling
JAC Delhi counselling is conducted for admission into Delhi colleges. In these institutes, 50% seats are reserved for Delhi students. One important thing is that in IGDTUW, only female students can take admission.
| College Name | Admission Basis | Counselling Mode | Expected Percentile | Expected Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Technical University(DTU) | JEE Main | JAC | 97.5-99.8 | 2,500-25,000 |
| Netaji Subhas University of Technology(NSUT) | JEE Main | JAC | 97-99.7 | 3,000-30,000 |
| Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi(IIIT Delhi) | JEE Main | JAC | 96-99.5 | 4,000-35,000 |
| Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women(IGDTUW)(only for Women) | JEE Main | JAC | 95.5-99.3 | 5,000-40,000 |
A user in the r/delhi thread on Reddit said DTU, NSIT, IIIT Delhi, and IGDTU(only for women) are the best colleges in Delhi.
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Other Delhi Govt. Colleges Accepting JEE Main 2026 Score
Jamia Millia Islamia is a central university that offers B. Tech branches such as Computer, EE, ECE, Mechanical, and Civil. Admission is directly based on the JEE Main score through the JMI admission portal.
| College Name | Admission Basis | Admission Mode | Expected Percentile | Expected Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamia Millia Islamia | JEE Main | JMI Admission Portal | 94+ | 40,000-80,000 |
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Ques: How are the placements in JAC Delhi Colleges?
Ans: JAC Delhi colleges such as DTU, NSUT, IIIT Delhi, and IGDTUW have strong placement records; their average package ranges from 6 to 15 LPA, with top offers going as high as 50 LPA+, especially in CS and IT branches.
Ques: Is there any reservation for Delhi students?
Ans: Yes, 50% seats are reserved for students who have passed 12th from Delhi. Colleges under JoSAA and JAC Delhi, such as NIT Delhi, DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW, and IIIT Delhi.
Ques: Can I get DTU at 97 percentile?
Ans: DTU cutoff goes around 97-99+, so there are high chances of getting DTU. You can get an even better branch if you belong to Delhi or are reserved category.
Ques: Are there women-only government colleges in Delhi?
Ans: IGDTUW is a college under JAC Delhi that takes only female students. Girls who are willing to pursue engineering into women only college, then IGDTUW is a good option.
Students looking for admission into good colleges with strong academics and placements, then Delhi is a good choice. Through JEE Main, students can take admission into national-level institutes such as IIT Delhi and NIT Delhi. IIT Delhi needs JEE Advanced score too. Their process of admission is conducted by JoSAA. For Delhi Government-funded colleges, admissions are carried out by JAC Counselling on the basis of JEE Main score.
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