If you’ve been refreshing jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in every few hours this week, you’re not alone. Thousands of JEE Main aspirants chasing a seat at DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW, IIIT Delhi, or DSEU have been waiting for this exact moment — the JAC Delhi Counselling 2026 Round 4 seat allotment result.
Round 4 is the final regular round of JAC Delhi counselling, which makes it the last real shot at upgrading your branch or institute before the process moves to spot rounds. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly when the result was released, how to check it, what documents you need, key eligibility rules, the freeze-vs-float decision, and mistakes to avoid so you don’t lose your seat over a technicality.
Whether you’re a first-time applicant trying to understand the basics or a candidate already holding a Round 3 allotment and deciding whether to upgrade, this article walks you through everything step by step.
What Is JAC Delhi Counselling?
The Joint Admission Committee (JAC), Delhi conducts centralized counselling for B.Tech and B.Arch admissions to five government-funded institutes in Delhi. Admission is based entirely on your JEE Main rank, not a separate entrance test, and the whole process — registration, choice filling, seat allotment, fee payment, and reporting — happens online.
Unlike JoSAA (which handles IITs and NITs), JAC Delhi is specific to Delhi’s own universities, and its rounds typically run a bit later, partly overlapping with the JoSAA withdrawal window. That overlap is actually important this year, because vacancies created by candidates leaving for JoSAA seats often open up fresh options in JAC Delhi’s Round 4.
JAC Delhi Round 4 2026: Key Dates
Here’s the schedule relevant to Round 4, based on the official counselling timeline:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration & Choice Filling | May 28 – June 9, 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment Result | July 7, 2026 |
| Round 3 Freeze/Float Deadline | July 9, 2026 |
| Round 4 Seat Allotment Result | July 14, 2026 |
| Physical Reporting (Round 4) | July 15–16, 2026 (expected) |
How to Check Your Round 4 Seat Allotment Result
You don’t need to search third-party sites for this — the process is simple and takes less than five minutes:
- Go to jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in.
- Look for the “4th Round Seat Allotment Result” link on the homepage.
- Log in using your JEE Main 2026 application number and password.
- Your allotment status will display — institute, branch, and category.
- Download and print the provisional seat allotment letter immediately.
Practical tip: Save a PDF copy of your allotment letter in at least two places (email + phone storage) before you print it. Portal traffic on result day is heavy, and re-downloading later can be slow.
4. Eligibility Criteria for JAC Delhi 2026
Before assuming you’re eligible for a seat, double-check these basics:
- You must have a valid JEE Main 2026 score (Paper 1 for B.Tech/Dual Degree).
- Minimum qualifying marks: aggregate marks in the best five subjects (including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics), plus a separate minimum specifically in Mathematics — relaxations apply for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD/Defence sub-categories.
- Candidates with a compartment in their 2026 board exam are not eligible for admission this year.
- No upper or lower age limit is prescribed.
- For B.Arch, a valid NATA score is mandatory in addition to JEE Main eligibility.
- For IIIT Delhi, seat allotment uses a separate merit list based on JEE Main percentile plus applicable bonus points, as defined in the JAC Delhi brochure.
If you’re unsure whether your marksheet meets the minimum criteria, it’s worth verifying directly against the official brochure on the JAC Delhi website rather than relying on rank alone — eligibility and rank are checked separately.
Freeze vs Float: Which Should You Choose?
This is the decision that trips up the most candidates, so let’s break it down plainly.
- Freeze: You’re happy with your Round 4 allotment and want to lock it in. No further upgrades will be considered, and you proceed directly to admission confirmation.
- Float: You’d still like a chance at a better branch or institute, but you keep your current seat as a safety net while remaining “in the running.”
Real-world example: Suppose you’re allotted IT at NSUT in Round 4 but you originally ranked CSE at DTU higher in your choices. If seats are still open at DTU CSE due to JoSAA withdrawals, floating could get you upgraded. But remember — Round 4 is the last regular round, so any float choice typically converts into a spot-round scenario rather than another guaranteed upgrade round. If your current seat is genuinely one you’d be satisfied with long-term, freezing is usually the safer call at this stage.
6. Documents Required for Reporting
Keep both originals and self-attested photocopies ready. Typical requirements include:
- Printed provisional seat allotment letter
- JEE Main 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets/certificates
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable
- Medical fitness certificate (original)
- PwD/Defence certificate, where relevant
- Seat acceptance fee payment receipt
- Passport-size photographs
Fee structures vary slightly by category and institute, and demand drafts (where required) must be made in the exact name specified in the official notice — a wrong payee name is one of the most common reasons documents get flagged during verification.
7. Participating Institutes and Seat Reservation
JAC Delhi 2026 counselling covers five institutes:
- 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-D)
- Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU)
Seat reservation follows a regional quota:
- 85% of seats reserved for candidates who completed Class 12 from a Delhi region school
- 15% for candidates from outside Delhi
This quota heavily influences cutoffs — an outside-Delhi candidate often needs a notably better rank than a Delhi-region candidate for the same branch, so factor this in when interpreting cutoff trends.
Reporting Guide
- Check your Round 4 result and download the allotment letter.
- Decide freeze or float within the deadline window.
- Pay the seat acceptance fee online (net banking, card, or UPI, depending on institute instructions).
- Compile all required documents (see Section 6).
- Report — physically or as instructed — to the allotted institute within the notified reporting window.
- Complete document verification at the institute.
- Receive final admission confirmation.
Missing the reporting window, even by a day, can result in seat cancellation, so mark the exact dates from your allotment letter, not just this article.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Waiting till the last hour to pay the seat acceptance fee — payment gateways slow down under heavy traffic near deadlines.
- Not printing the allotment letter immediately — portal access can be inconsistent during high-traffic periods.
- Choosing float without a backup plan — if you don’t get upgraded, you’re still bound by your current seat’s terms, so don’t float carelessly.
- Carrying photocopies without originals — verification staff typically need to see and match originals on the spot.
- Ignoring category certificate validity dates — an expired certificate can disqualify an otherwise valid claim.
- Assuming rank alone guarantees eligibility — minimum qualifying marks are checked independently.
Latest Updates and Trends
Round 4 arrives right after the JoSAA withdrawal deadline this year, which typically frees up additional seats across DTU, NSUT, and other institutes as candidates who secured IIT/NIT seats exit JAC Delhi counselling. This can shift closing ranks — sometimes favorably — for branches that looked tightly filled in Round 3. After Round 4, JAC Delhi will proceed to one upgradation round, followed by an online spot round if vacancies remain, so candidates who don’t get their preferred branch in Round 4 still have limited further options.
Key Takeaways
- JAC Delhi Round 4 result was released on July 14, 2026 at jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in.
- Physical reporting is expected around July 15–16, 2026 — always confirm exact dates on your allotment letter.
- Round 4 is the last regular round; after this, only an upgradation and possible spot round remain.
- Check eligibility marks separately from your JEE Main rank.
- Choose freeze or float carefully — floating only makes sense if you have a realistic upgrade chance.
- Keep all documents, originals and copies, ready well before your reporting date.
Conclusion
The JAC Delhi Round 4 result marks the final stretch of regular counselling for 2026 admissions. Whether you’re freezing a seat you’re happy with or floating for a shot at something better, the key is to act promptly — check your result, decide your strategy, pay fees on time, and have your documents in order before you report. With one upgradation round and a possible spot round still ahead, there’s still room to improve your outcome even if Round 4 wasn’t your ideal result.