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JoSAA 2026 participating colleges
JoSAA 2026 counselling is in full swing, and the college choice game is getting real. Round 1 seat allotment is already out, while Round 2 results are expected soon.
This is the phase where thousands of JEE Main and JEE Advanced qualifiers lock their dream engineering seats.
JoSAA brings together 24 IITs, 32 NITs, 26 IIITs, and 56 GFTIs under one counselling platform.
That means 138 participating institutes and thousands of seat options. Already your choices are filled, but in case you are not aware, any colleges do check the following and prepare for CSAB 2026.
List of IITs Participating in JoSAA 2026
The total number of IITs in India is 23 IITs along with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, making a total of 24 premier institutes. All these institutes require a qualification in JEE Advanced 2026. However, IISC BS programmers need JEE Mains as a primary requirement.
These colleges attract the highest competition during counselling. Especially the CSE branch in these colleges is like hot cake.
| S.No. | Institute | Approx. Total B.Tech Fee (4 Years) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar | ₹10–13 Lakhs |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | ₹9.5–12 Lakhs |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Technology Mandi | ₹8.5–11 Lakhs |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | ₹8.5–12 Lakhs |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Technology Indore | ₹10–12 Lakhs |
| 6 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | ₹10–13 Lakhs |
| 7 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | ₹9–12 Lakhs |
| 8 | Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur | ₹9.5–11.5 Lakhs |
| 9 | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur | ₹8.5–11 Lakhs |
| 10 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | ₹8–11.5 Lakhs |
| 11 | Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar | ₹10–12 Lakhs |
| 12 | Indian Institute of Technology Patna | ₹8.2–11 Lakhs |
| 13 | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | ₹8.5–11.5 Lakhs |
| 14 | Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad | ₹8–11 Lakhs |
| 15 | Indian Institute of Technology Ropar | ₹8.5–11 Lakhs |
| 16 | Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi | ₹8.5–11 Lakhs |
| 17 | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati | ₹8.5–12 Lakhs |
| 18 | Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai | ₹8–11 Lakhs |
| 19 | Indian Institute of Technology Goa | ₹9–11.5 Lakhs |
| 20 | Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad | ₹9–11.5 Lakhs |
| 21 | Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati | ₹8.7–11 Lakhs |
| 22 | Indian Institute of Technology Jammu | ₹9.5–11.5 Lakhs |
| 23 | Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad | ₹9.7–11.5 Lakhs |
| 24 | Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore | ₹11–12 Lakhs |
Institutes such as IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, and IIT Kanpur regularly appear among India's top-ranked engineering colleges in NIRF rankings.
Students planning to target the best branches should also compare previous trends and check JoSAA Round 2 cutoff updates before locking choices.
Check Now: JEE Advanced College Predictor 2026
List of NITs Participating in JoSAA 2026
A total of 32 institutes fall under this category, including 31 NITs and IIEST Shibpur. NITs offer strong placements, modern campuses, and lower fees than many private engineering colleges. Most importantly, this category only requires the JEE Mains 2026 qualification, unlike IITs. But top NITs in India do face severe competition for ECE, CSE, and other core engineering branches.
| S.No. | Institute | Approx. Total B.Tech Fee (4 Years) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar | ₹7.5–9 Lakhs |
| 2 | Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur | ₹7.5–9.5 Lakhs |
| 3 | Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal | ₹7.2–9 Lakhs |
| 4 | Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad (Prayagraj) | ₹7.8–9.5 Lakhs |
| 5 | National Institute of Technology Agartala | ₹6.8–8.5 Lakhs |
| 6 | National Institute of Technology Calicut | ₹7.5–9 Lakhs |
| 7 | National Institute of Technology Delhi | ₹8.5–10 Lakhs |
| 8 | National Institute of Technology Durgapur | ₹7.2–9 Lakhs |
| 9 | National Institute of Technology Goa | ₹7.8–9.5 Lakhs |
| 10 | National Institute of Technology Hamirpur | ₹6.8–8.5 Lakhs |
| 11 | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | ₹8.5–10 Lakhs |
| 12 | National Institute of Technology Meghalaya | ₹6.8–8.5 Lakhs |
| 13 | National Institute of Technology Nagaland | ₹6.5–8 Lakhs |
| 14 | National Institute of Technology Patna | ₹7.2–9 Lakhs |
| 15 | National Institute of Technology Puducherry | ₹7–8.5 Lakhs |
| 16 | National Institute of Technology Raipur | ₹7.2–9 Lakhs |
| 17 | National Institute of Technology Sikkim | ₹6.5–8 Lakhs |
| 18 | National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh | ₹6.5–8 Lakhs |
| 19 | National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur | ₹7.4–9 Lakhs |
| 20 | National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra | ₹7.5–9.2 Lakhs |
| 21 | National Institute of Technology Manipur | ₹6.5–8 Lakhs |
| 22 | National Institute of Technology Mizoram | ₹6.5–8 Lakhs |
| 23 | National Institute of Technology Rourkela | ₹8–10 Lakhs |
| 24 | National Institute of Technology Silchar | ₹7–8.8 Lakhs |
| 25 | National Institute of Technology Srinagar | ₹6.8–8.5 Lakhs |
| 26 | National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | ₹7.5–9.5 Lakhs |
| 27 | National Institute of Technology Uttarakhand | ₹6.8–8.5 Lakhs |
| 28 | National Institute of Technology Warangal | ₹7.5–9.5 Lakhs |
| 29 | Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat | ₹7.5–9.2 Lakhs |
| 30 | Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur | ₹7.8–9.5 Lakhs |
| 31 | National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh | ₹7.2–9 Lakhs |
| 32 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | ₹8.5–10 Lakhs |
Popular choices include NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, NIT Warangal, NIT Calicut, and NIT Rourkela, which are often listed among the Top 10 NITs in India.
Students with strong JEE Main ranks usually keep several NITs high in their preference order because of their excellent return on investment.
Check Now: JEE Mains College Predictor 2026
List of IIITs Participating in JoSAA 2026
JoSAA 2026 features 26 IIITs across different states in India. These institutes focus heavily on computer science, information technology, artificial intelligence, and related fields. If your aim is coding, then IIITs are the best choices.
| S.No. | Institute | Institute Type | Approx. Total B.Tech Fee (4 Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management, Gwalior | Central Government Funded | ₹8–10 Lakhs |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Kota, Rajasthan | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹9.5–12.5 Lakhs |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹10.5–13 Lakhs |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani, West Bengal | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹9–12 Lakhs |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Sonepat, Haryana | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹9.5–12.5 Lakhs |
| 6 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Una, Himachal Pradesh | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹10–13 Lakhs |
| 7 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Sri City, Chittoor | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹13.5–16 Lakhs |
| 8 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara, Gujarat | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹10–13 Lakhs |
| 9 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad | Central Government Funded | ₹9.5–11.5 Lakhs |
| 10 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram | Central Government Funded | ₹8.5–11 Lakhs |
| 11 | Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur | Central Government Funded | ₹8–10 Lakhs |
| 12 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Senapati, Manipur | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹8.5–11.5 Lakhs |
| 13 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Tiruchirappalli | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹9–12 Lakhs |
| 14 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Lucknow | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹11–14 Lakhs |
| 15 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹9.5–12.5 Lakhs |
| 16 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Kurnool | Central Government Funded | ₹8.5–10.5 Lakhs |
| 17 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Kottayam | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹10.5–13.5 Lakhs |
| 18 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Ranchi | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹9.5–12 Lakhs |
| 19 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Nagpur | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹10.5–13.5 Lakhs |
| 20 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹10–13 Lakhs |
| 21 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhagalpur | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹9–12 Lakhs |
| 22 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹9.5–12 Lakhs |
| 23 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Surat | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹9.5–12.5 Lakhs |
| 24 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Agartala | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹9–11.5 Lakhs |
| 25 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Raichur, Karnataka | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹9–12 Lakhs |
| 26 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara International Campus Diu (IIITV-ICD) | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) | ₹8.5–11.5 Lakhs |
IIIT Allahabad, IIIT Lucknow, IIIT Gwalior, and IIIT Bangalore-related programs remain highly sought after due to strong placement records.
There is one more… IIIT Hyderabad, although it doesn’t come under the IIITs section, it is one of the preferred colleges among JEE aspirants. You have to visit the IIIT Hyderabad official site and apply separately. But do check the IIIT Hyderabad cut-off score.
Also Read: JoSAA 2026 Rounds, Dates, Process & Seat Allotment
List of GFTIs Participating in JoSAA 2026
The GFTI category includes 56 institutes from different regions of India. Many students overlook these colleges, but several GFTIs offer quality education, good placements, and competitive cutoffs.
| S.No. | Institute | Category | Approx. Total B.Tech Fee (4 Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assam University, Silchar | Government Funded | ₹3.5–5 Lakhs |
| 2 | Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi | Deemed/University Institution | ₹15–19 Lakhs |
| 3 | Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar | Deemed/University Institution | ₹4.5–6 Lakhs |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi | Government Funded | ₹3.5–5 Lakhs |
| 5 | Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management (IITRAM), Ahmedabad | Government Funded | ₹6.5–8.5 Lakhs |
| 6 | School of Studies of Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur | Government Funded | ₹2.5–4 Lakhs |
| 7 | J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, University of Allahabad | Government Funded | ₹2.5–4.5 Lakhs |
| 8 | National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad | Autonomous Government Institute | ₹4.5–6.5 Lakhs |
| 9 | National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (NIAMT), Ranchi | Autonomous Government Institute | ₹6.5–8.5 Lakhs |
| 10 | Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET) | Government Funded | ₹4.5–6.5 Lakhs |
| 11 | Mizoram University, Aizawl | Government Funded | ₹3–5 Lakhs |
| 12 | School of Engineering, Tezpur University | Government Funded | ₹3.5–5.5 Lakhs |
| 13 | School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal | Autonomous Government Institute | ₹6.5–8.5 Lakhs |
| 14 | School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi | Autonomous Government Institute | ₹7.5–9.5 Lakhs |
| 15 | School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada | Autonomous Government Institute | ₹6.5–8.5 Lakhs |
| 16 | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra | Deemed/University Institution | ₹7.5–9.5 Lakhs |
| 17 | International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur | PPP/Industry-Supported | ₹7.5–9.5 Lakhs |
| 18 | University of Hyderabad | Government Funded | ₹3.5–5 Lakhs |
| 19 | Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh | Government Funded | ₹10.5–12 Lakhs |
| 20 | Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi (School of Engineering) | Government Funded | ₹6.5–8.5 Lakhs |
| 21 | International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar | PPP/Industry-Supported | ₹12.5–14.5 Lakhs |
| 22 | Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar | Government Funded | ₹3.5–5 Lakhs |
| 23 | Puducherry Technological University | Government Funded | ₹4.5–6.5 Lakhs |
| 24 | Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda | Government Funded | ₹3.5–5 Lakhs |
| 25 | Central University of Rajasthan | Government Funded | ₹4.5–6.5 Lakhs |
| 26 | National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli | Government Funded | ₹6.5–8.5 Lakhs |
| 27 | National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Thanjavur | Government Funded | ₹5.5–7.5 Lakhs |
| 28 | North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Itanagar | Autonomous Government Institute | ₹3.5–5 Lakhs |
| 29 | Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Varanasi | Government Funded | ₹2.5–4.5 Lakhs |
| 30 | Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekananda Technical University, Bhilai | Government Funded | ₹3.5–5.5 Lakhs |
| 31 | Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai – Indian Oil Odisha Campus, Bhubaneswar | Government Funded | ₹6.5–8.5 Lakhs |
| 32 | North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong | Government Funded | ₹3–5 Lakhs |
| 33 | Central University of Jammu | Government Funded | ₹3–5 Lakhs |
| 34 | Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. H. S. Gour University, Sagar | Government Funded | ₹2.5–4 Lakhs |
| 35 | Central University of Haryana | Government Funded | ₹3–5 Lakhs |
| 36 | Birla Institute of Technology, Deoghar Off-Campus | Deemed/University Institution | ₹13–17 Lakhs |
| 37 | Birla Institute of Technology, Patna Off-Campus | Deemed/University Institution | ₹13–17 Lakhs |
| 38 | Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem | Government Funded | ₹2.5–4.5 Lakhs |
| 39 | Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara | Government Funded | ₹6.5–8.5 Lakhs |
| 40 | Central University of Jharkhand | Government Funded | ₹3–5 Lakhs |
| 41 | National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ropar | Autonomous Government Institute | ₹4.5–6.5 Lakhs |
| 42 | National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna | Autonomous Government Institute | ₹4.5–6.5 Lakhs |
| 43 | National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajmer | Autonomous Government Institute | ₹4.5–6.5 Lakhs |
| 44 | National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur | Autonomous Government Institute | ₹4.5–6.5 Lakhs |
| 45 | Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University, Amethi | Government Funded | ₹6–8.5 Lakhs |
| 46 | Islamic University of Science and Technology, Kashmir | Government Funded | ₹4.5–6.5 Lakhs |
| 47 | Shri G. S. Institute of Technology and Science, Indore | PPP/Industry-Supported | ₹5.5–7.5 Lakhs |
| 48 | National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Bhopal | Autonomous Government Institute | ₹4.5–6.5 Lakhs |
| 49 | Central University of Karnataka | Government Funded | ₹3–5 Lakhs |
| 50 | National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Agartala | Autonomous Government Institute | ₹4.5–6.5 Lakhs |
| 51 | National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aizawl | Autonomous Government Institute | ₹4.5–6.5 Lakhs |
| 52 | National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Imphal | Autonomous Government Institute | ₹4.5–6.5 Lakhs |
| 53 | National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Calicut | Autonomous Government Institute | ₹4.5–6.5 Lakhs |
| 54 | National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Kohima | Autonomous Government Institute | ₹4.5–6.5 Lakhs |
| 55 | National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Srinagar | Autonomous Government Institute | ₹4.5–6.5 Lakhs |
| 56 | Central University of Punjab, Bathinda | Government Funded | ₹3–5 Lakhs |
Institutes like BIT Mesra, PEC Chandigarh, JNU School of Engineering, University of Hyderabad, and the School of Planning and Architecture campuses are among the well-known options.
GFTIs can become excellent backup and safety choices during counselling, especially when seat competition rises in IITs, NITs, and IIITs.
Check Now: JoSAA College Predictor 2026
How to Choose the Right JoSAA Participating College
Choosing a college is not only about a famous name. The right choice depends on career goals, branch preference, placements, location, and campus opportunities.
Consider these factors before finalising the preference list:
- Prioritise the preferred branch before chasing rankings alone.
- Compare placement records from recent years.
- Check NIRF rankings and the institute's reputation.
- Review campus facilities and student life.
- Consider internship and research opportunities.
- Analyse the previous year's opening and closing ranks.
- Compare fee structures and scholarship options.
- Look at location advantages and industry exposure.
- Evaluate alumni networks and startup culture.
- Regularly check JoSAA Rounds cutoff trends for better decision-making.
A balanced preference list usually combines dream colleges, realistic options, and safer choices. This strategy improves the chances of securing a seat while keeping future career opportunities strong.
Also Read: JoSAA NIT Seat Matrix 2026 PDF, College-wise B.Tech Seats
JoSAA 2026 participating colleges: Conclusion
Among these 138 colleges, there are several branches, but still, if your requirement is CSE, you must have plan B ready. Check the cut-offs of every JoSAA round and plan accordingly. Several other private colleges offer good placements and reliable fees, so don’t be discouraged. To know the latest updates on JoSAA 2026, stay tuned with us.
