MP DTE B.E./B.Tech Counselling 2026: Round 2 Registration and Schedule

Overview of MP DTE B.E./B.Tech Counselling 2026

The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Madhya Pradesh, is conducting the centralised online admission process for first-year B.E./B.Tech programmes across government, aided, autonomous, and private engineering institutes within the state. Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are primarily determined by JEE Main 2026 All India Rank, with vacant seats filled based on Class 12 academic performance.

Round 2 Counselling Schedule

Following the conclusion of Round 1, the registration and choice-filling process for Round 2 is currently active. Candidates must adhere to the following timeline:

Eligibility Criteria for MP Engineering Admissions

To participate in the counselling process, candidates must satisfy the following requirements:

• Academic Qualification: Minimum 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12. For SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates with MP domicile, the requirement is 40%.
• Admission Basis: Primarily JEE Main 2026 rank; Class 12 marks are considered only for seats remaining vacant after JEE-based allotments.
• Domicile: Madhya Pradesh domicile is mandatory for 90% of state-quota seats and all reserved-category seats.

Steps to Apply for MP DTE Counselling 2026

1. Visit the official portal at dte.mponline.gov.in.
2. Select the B.E./B.Tech counselling section and complete the registration using your JEE Main 2026 credentials.
3. Fill out the application form with personal, academic, and category details.
4. Upload the required documents and complete the registration fee payment.
5. Perform online document verification or visit an assigned DTE help centre if prompted.
6. Select and lock your preferred college and branch combinations before the specified deadline.

Critical Instructions for Applicants

• Choice Locking: Once choices are locked, they cannot be modified. If a candidate fails to lock their choices by the deadline, the system will automatically lock the last saved preferences.
• Registration Logic: Candidates who successfully registered during Round 1 do not need to re-register for Round 2.
• Institutional Preference Seats: This is a distinct category managed through the official portal. Applicants should monitor the website for specific updates regarding fee structures and seat availability for this category.
• Non-Participating Institutes: MANIT Bhopal, IIT Indore, and IIITDM Jabalpur are not covered under DTE MP counselling; these institutions follow the JoSAA/CSAB admission process.

FAQs

1. Is registration required again for Round 2?

No, candidates who have already registered for Round 1 do not need to register again for Round 2.

2. What happens if I do not lock my choices by the deadline?

The system will automatically lock the last saved choices by the deadline. It is strongly advised to review and lock your preferences manually to avoid errors.

3. Are non-MP candidates eligible for all seats?

No, 90% of state-quota seats are reserved for MP domicile candidates. Non-MP candidates may apply for the remaining seats and specific private college quotas.