Updated on Apr 19, 2021 17:01 IST
Shiksha.com brings you a list of some of the CFTIs Centrally Funded Technical Institutions that would be taking part in the counselling session of JEE Mains 2021.

There are 28 CFTIs across the country that accept admission through JEE Main. Students can check the list of CFTIs below.

JEE Main List of CFTIs offering admission

For the first time in 2021, Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main will be conducted in four phases/sessions: February, March, April and May. Of these sessions, February March sessions have already been conducted. JEE Main 2021 April session, which was scheduled to be conducted from April 27 to 30, has now been postponed. The information has been shared by the Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal 'Nishank'. The decision has been taken due to the growing cases of Covid-19 across the country. However, there is no information regarding the May session and JEE Advanced scheduled to be conducted on July 3, 2021.

National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the list of JEE Main 2021 participating institutes online mode on the official website. JEE Main participating institutes will accept admissions on the basis of JEE Main ranks of candidates. Candidates will be able to check the participating institutes of JEE Main 2021 to know which colleges they can apply for admissions. JEE Main participating institutes include 31 National Institute of Technology (NITs), 25 Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs), and 28 Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs). Many states also offer admissions on the basis of the national level entrance examination.

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After clearing JEE Main 2021, candidates will be eligible to apply for admissions at the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) in India. However, after clearing JEE Advanced students can hope to gain admission into the various Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad.

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At most places you must have seen and read about the various NITs and IIITs that take part in the JEE Main 2021 admission process, so, we bring you a list of some of the CFTIs to help you develop a better understanding of which are these institutions (CFTIs) that would be taking part in the counselling session this year:

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Name of the College

Total No of Seats

University of Hyderabad

421

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir

194

School of Planning & Architecture, Vijayawada

105

School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi

137

School of Planning & Architecture, Bhopal

105

School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur

116

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology

249

Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh

608

Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry

240

National Institute of Foundry & Forge Technology, Hatia, Ranchi

120

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Sonipat, Haryana

169

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra)

60

Mizoram University, Aizawl

95

Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi

100

J K Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad

92

International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur

42

International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar

150

Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, (CG)

400

Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management, Ahmedabad

90

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

590

Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi

60

HNB Garhwal University Srinagar (Garhwal)

84

Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

368

Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal

114

Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan

30

Central Institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam

18

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi

762

Assam University, Silchar

135

Total Seats

5,654

States Accepting JEE Main 2021 Score for Admission

Engineering colleges in the following states accept the JEE Main score for admission:

S No

Name of States

1

Bihar

2

Delhi

3

Chandigarh

4

Haryana

5

Himachal Pradesh

6

Jharkhand

7

Madhya Pradesh

8

Nagaland

9

Odisha

10

Punjab

11

Rajasthan

12

Uttarakhand

FAQS Regarding the JEE Main CFTIs List

How many institutes are participating in JEE Main 2021?

Through JEE Main 2021 scores, the candidates will be able to apply for admissions into 31 NITs, 25 IIITs and 28 CFTIs. Various state and private colleges also give admissions on the basis of JEE Main scores.

Which states offer admission on the basis of JEE Main?

Engineering colleges in the states including Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand and Rajasthan offer admission on the basis of JEE Main 2021 scores.

Do private institutes accepts the JEE Main score?

Yes, many private institutes such as Amity University, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Galgotias University, Lovely Professional University, Nirma University and many others accept admissions based on candidates’ JEE Main score.

What is the admission process for JEE Main 2021 participating institutes?

After qualifying for JEE Main 2021, candidates have to register for JoSAA. After registration, candidates will need to choose colleges and courses as per their eligibility and rank in the exam. JoSAA will release the allotment result as per a candidate's merit, preferences and availability of seats.

When will JEE Main result be announced for the February session?

JEE Main 2021 result date for the February session has been released on March 8.

When will JEE Main result be announced for the March session?

JEE Main 2021 result date for the March session has been released on March 20.

Who can participate in JoSAA Counselling?

All the candidates who have qualified for JEE Main 2021 or JEE Advanced 2021 will be eligible to register and appear for JoSAA 2021 counselling and seat allotment procedure.

How many rounds are there in JoSAA Counselling?

The admission process for admissions in 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 25 IIITs, and 28 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs) is done by JoSAA in seven rounds.

Is JoSAA 2021 liable to prepare/announce JEE (Main) 2021 ranks?

No, JoSAA is not responsible for preparing or announcing JEE Main 2021 ranks. They are prepared by NTA.

Is there a possibility that a candidate’s name appears in one or more rank lists?

Yes, it is very much possible that a candidate’s name appears in more than one rank list. It depends on the candidate’s category and physical disability status along with his/her performance in the entrance exam.
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