MP DTE counselling 2026 (conducted on dte.mponline.gov.in by the Directorate of Technical Education, Madhya Pradesh) is the official gateway to B.Tech, MBA, MCA, and B.Pharm seats across government and private colleges in Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, and Ujjain.
Quick answer
MP DTE B.Tech counselling takes place in three stages: Round 1 (based strictly on JEE Main merit with internal Round 1 Upgrade), Round 2 (open to both JEE Main and Class 12 PCM merit candidates), and the College Level Counselling (CLC) spot round (for vacant seats at individual college campuses). Even if your JEE Main score is low or you only have Class 12 board marks, you can secure an AICTE-approved seat through Round 2 or CLC without paying any middleman capitation fee.
Understanding the 3 Rounds of MP DTE B.Tech Counselling
1. Round 1 (JEE Main Merit + Upgrade): Round 1 is where top government colleges (SGSITS Indore, IET DAVV Indore, JEC Jabalpur, MITS Gwalior) and top private colleges (LNCT Bhopal, Acropolis Indore, Oriental Bhopal, SISTec) fill their primary intake. If you are allotted choice #4 in Round 1, you can opt for 'Upgrade' to try for choices #1 to #3 while keeping your allotted seat safe. 2. Round 2 (JEE Main + Class 12 Qualifying Exam Merit): Unfilled seats after Round 1 Upgrade move to Round 2. Candidates who did not appear in JEE Main can register using their Class 12 PCM percentage (minimum 45% for General, 40% for reserved categories of MP). 3. CLC (College Level Counselling / Spot Round): After centralized rounds close, students generate an online CLC registration slip on MP Online and report physically to their target college for on-the-spot merit allotment.
Ideal Choice-Filling Order for B.Tech CSE / IT in MP
- Tier 1 (Government Autonomous & University Depts): 1. SGSITS Indore (CSE, IT, ECE), 2. IET DAVV Indore (CSE, IT, E&TC), 3. JEC Jabalpur (CSE, IT), 4. MITS Gwalior (CSE, AI-DS), 5. UIT RGPV Bhopal (CSE, IT). - Tier 2 (Premier Private Flagship Campuses): 6. LNCT Bhopal (1994 Main Campus - Code 10301), 7. Acropolis (AITR) Indore, 8. Oriental (OIST) Bhopal Main Campus, 9. IPS Academy Indore, 10. SISTec Gandhi Nagar Bhopal.
Crucial Warning on Multi-Campus Group Codes
In Bhopal and Indore, several college groups operate three or four campuses with similar names (for example, LNCT 1994 Main vs LNCT&S vs LNCTE, or OIST vs OCT). Always check the exact MP DTE institute code and establishment year before locking your choice-filling order.
Scholarship & Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Seats
- TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver): 5% supernumerary seats in every AICTE college where 100% of the tuition fee is waived for students whose parental income is below ₹8 Lakh. - MMVY (Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana): 100% fee reimbursement for MP domicile students with 70%+ in MP Board or 85%+ in CBSE/ICSE.
Frequently asked questions
Can other state (Bihar, UP, Jharkhand) students participate in MP DTE counselling?
Yes. 10% to 15% All-India Quota seats in Round 1/2 and open vacant seats in CLC rounds are available to outside-state students.
What is the minimum choice count in MP DTE?
You should fill at least 15 to 25 branch-college combinations arranged from Dream to Safe so you do not miss allotment.