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

Overview of MP DTE Counselling 2026

The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Madhya Pradesh, conducts a centralized admission process for first-year B.E./B.Tech programs across state government, aided, and private engineering institutions. Admission to these programs is primarily governed by All India Ranks (AIR) secured in JEE Main 2026. This process covers over 150 colleges in cities including Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain, and Sagar.

Important Schedule for MP DTE Admission 2026

Eligibility Requirements for B.E./B.Tech Admission

Candidates must meet the following criteria to be eligible for seat allotment:

• Academic Qualification: Must have cleared Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM).
• Minimum Marks: General/Unreserved candidates require 45% aggregate; SC/ST/OBC candidates require 40% aggregate in PCM.
• Entrance Criteria: Admission is primarily based on JEE Main 2026 scores. Applicants without a JEE Main rank may only apply for vacant seats in later rounds using Class 12 marks.
• Domicile: Reservation benefits are restricted to MP-domicile candidates possessing a valid residence certificate issued by a competent authority.

Document Verification and Requirements

Candidates must ensure scanned copies of the following documents are ready for the online registration process:

• JEE Main 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
• Class 10 and Class 12 Marksheets
• Local Residence/Domicile Certificate (Format-6)
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC), if applicable
• Income Certificate for Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme applicants
• Passport-sized photograph (under 80 KB)

Application Process on dte.mponline.gov.in

1. Navigate to the official portal: dte.mponline.gov.in.
2. Access the 'B.E./B.Tech Counselling 2026' registration link.
3. Input JEE Main 2026 roll number to auto-populate personal data.
4. Upload required documents and fill college/branch preferences.
5. Lock choices before the deadline to be considered for the merit list.
6. Download the confirmation slip for record-keeping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can students outside Madhya Pradesh participate in this counselling?

Yes, candidates from other states can apply for open-category seats. However, reservation quotas (SC/ST/OBC) and MP-domicile seats are exclusive to residents of Madhya Pradesh.

Are top institutes like MANIT Bhopal included in this process?

No, centrally funded institutes such as MANIT Bhopal, IIT Indore, and IIITDM Jabalpur are not covered under DTE MP counselling and must be approached via the JoSAA portal.

What happens if I do not lock my choices?

Only locked choices are processed for seat allotment. Failure to lock preferences before the stated deadline will result in exclusion from that specific round of the seat allotment process.