EDUCATION ▸ UG ADMISSIONS ▸ ENGINEERING 2026 Engineering Admissions 2026: Complete Info About Application Closing Dates for Top Universities in India |
| For students planning to pursue B.Tech admissions in 2026, tracking application deadlines across institutions is critical. Missing even one deadline can eliminate admission opportunities at top universities. This article provides a fully verified, structured, and detailed list of application closing dates for major engineering institutions in India, covering all admission modes (regular, phase-wise, international, and special categories). |
| ▸ Why This List Matters | |
| ▪ Covers multiple admission systems (entrance exams, JEE-based, direct admission) | ▪ Includes exact deadlines only |
| ▪ Hard deadlines ▪ Multi-phase systems | ▪ Tentative deadlines ▪ Category-specific deadlines |
13+ Universities Covered | All Admission Modes | 2026 Academic Session | B.Tech UG Engineering |
| ▸ University-Wise Application Closing Dates |
| 1. VITEEE 2026 — Vellore Institute of Technology | |
| For candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering programs at VIT, the VITEEE 2026 is a key gateway. As per the official notification: | |
| Application Closing Date | April 12, 2026 |
| Important Dates for VITEEE 2026 | |
| Application Closing Date | April 12, 2026 |
| VITEEE Exam Dates | April 28 – May 3, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 2nd Week of May 2026 (Tentative) |
| Counselling Start | 2nd Week of May 2026 |
| ▪ Application process is online only ▪ VITEEE is the primary admission route for B.Tech at VIT campuses ▪ Candidates must apply before deadline to be eligible for slot booking and exam participation | |
| The VITEEE 2026 application closing date is April 12, 2026, making it essential for aspirants to complete their applications on time. Missing this deadline will result in disqualification from the admission process for the 2026 academic session. | |
| 2. SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) — B.Tech 2026 | |
| B.Tech admissions conducted through SRMJEEE 2026 in multiple phases, allowing candidates to apply across different cycles. | |
| Phase 1 Last Date | April 16, 2026 |
| Phase 2 Last Date | June 4, 2026 |
| Phase 3 Last Date | June 30, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Remote Proctored Online |
| Number of Phases | 3 |
| ▪ Admission based on SRMJEEE 2026 conducted in three phases ▪ Candidates can apply for one or multiple phases ▪ Application process is completely online | |
| SRMIST B.Tech 2026 application process provides flexibility with three distinct deadlines: April 16, June 4, and June 30, 2026. Candidates should choose their preferred phase and complete the application before the respective closing date. | |
| 3. PES University — B.Tech Admissions 2026 | |
| Admissions conducted by PES University based on entrance scores and institutional processes. | |
| Last Date of Registration | June 15, 2026 |
| Important Dates (Official Schedule) | |
| Start of Registration | September 5, 2025 |
| Last Date of Registration | June 15, 2026 |
| Last Date to Update JEE Main Test 2 Scores | April 27, 2026 |
| PESU JEE Rank List Announcement | May 27, 2026 |
| First Round PESU JEE Counselling | June 6, 2026 |
| Last Date to Upload KCET Rank | June 15, 2026 |
| PESU KCET Rank List Announcement | June 22, 2026 |
| 4. Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SAEEE 2026) | |
| Admissions conducted through SAEEE by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology. | |
| Last Date to Apply | April 25, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Important Dates | |
| Commencement of Application | November 27, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | April 25, 2026 |
| Entrance Exam Dates | Will be announced |
| 5. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IPU) — B.Tech Admissions 2026 | |
| Admissions conducted through centralized counselling based on national-level exams. | |
| Last Date for Online Registration | April 30, 2026 |
| Important Dates | |
| Start of Online Registration | February 1, 2026 |
| Last Date of Registration | April 30, 2026 |
| Correction Window | April 2, 2026 |
| CET Exam Date | To be notified |
| 6. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) — B.Tech Admissions 2026 | |
| TIET follows a two-stage deadline system — not a strict hard closing date like VIT/SRM. | |
| Last Date to Apply (Standard Fee) | May 8, 2026 |
| Applications after May 8, 2026 | Allowed with increased fee (₹2000 instead of ₹1500) |
| Stage-Wise Deadline Structure | |
| Stage 1 — Normal Deadline | Apply before May 8, 2026 — Standard application fee (₹1500) applies |
| Stage 2 — Late Application Window | Applications still accepted after May 8, 2026 — Higher fee charged (₹2000) |
| Additional Key Dates | |
| Last Date (Normal Fee) | May 8, 2026 |
| Late Application | After May 8, 2026 |
| Last Date for NRI Applications | July 31, 2026 |
| Counselling | After JEE Main / 12th results |
| ⚠ To participate in counselling, you must apply at least 3 days before counselling round ▪ Counselling dates will be announced after JEE Main 2026 results ▪ Late applicants may face limited seat availability | |
| 7. IIIT Bangalore — B.Tech & Integrated M.Tech Admissions 2026 | |
| Admissions through a common application process. Two-step process: Pre-registration (Feb 25, 2026) then Final application submission (from April 20, 2026 after JEE Main results). | |
| Last Date to Apply (Final Deadline) | June 8, 2026 |
| Detailed Timeline | |
| Online Application Pre-Registration | February 25, 2026 |
| Full Application Submission Opens | April 20, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | June 8, 2026 |
| Reporting Date | July 16, 2026 |
| Programs Offered | |
| B.Tech (CSE) • B.Tech (ECE) • B.Tech (AI & DS) • Integrated M.Tech (CSE) • Integrated M.Tech (ECE) | |
| ⚠ June 8, 2026 is a hard deadline — No late application window mentioned. Students must complete final submission + fee payment by this date. You cannot fully apply before April 20, 2026 (dependent on JEE Main final results). | |
| 8. Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal — B.Tech Admissions 2026 | |
| Unlike most universities, MIT Manipal provides different deadlines based on program type. | |
| B.Tech (CSE Streams) — Last Date | April 26, 2026 |
| B.Tech (Other Streams) — Last Date | April 26, 2026 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (Diploma Holders) | April 30, 2026 |
| B.Tech (CSE Streams) Schedule | |
| Orientation | July 14 – 15, 2026 |
| Classes Begin | July 20, 2026 |
| Last Date for Withdrawal | June 29, 2026 |
| B.Tech (Other Streams) Schedule | |
| Orientation | July 16 – 17, 2026 |
| Classes Begin | July 20, 2026 |
| Last Date for Withdrawal | July 1, 2026 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry Schedule | |
| Orientation | July 8, 2026 |
| Classes Begin | July 8, 2026 |
| Last Date for Withdrawal | June 23, 2026 |
| 9. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (AEEE 2026) — B.Tech Admissions | |
| Admissions through Amrita Engineering Entrance Examination (AEEE). Data below is specifically for Phase 2. April 18, 2026 is critical as both Application and Slot Booking close on the same date. | |
| Last Date to Apply (Phase 2) | April 18, 2026 |
| Detailed Timeline (Phase 2) | |
| Last Date to Apply | April 18, 2026 |
| Last Date for Slot Booking | April 18, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | April 21, 2026 |
| Exam Dates | April 24 – 30, 2026 |
| ⚠ Missing April 18, 2026 means: ✗ Cannot apply ✗ Cannot book exam slot ✗ Cannot appear in Phase 2. Deadline is hard and final for Phase 2. | |
| 10. Nirma University — B.Tech Admissions 2026 | |
| Admissions based on JEE Main 2026 scores. Online application mode only. | |
| Last Date for Online Application | April 18, 2026 |
| ⚠ April 18, 2026 is a strict deadline — No late application window mentioned. Missing this date means no participation in admission process. Candidates must complete application and pay fees before this date. | |
| 11. Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), Gandhinagar (Formerly DA-IICT) — B.Tech 2026 (All India Category) | |
| Application Closing Date | June 1, 2026 |
| Detailed Timeline | |
| Application Start Date | March 24, 2026 |
| Application Closing Date | June 1, 2026 |
| Merit List Announcement | To be decided |
| Document Verification | July 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Orientation | July 21 – 24, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Classes Begin | July 27, 2026 (Tentative) |
| 11A. Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), Gandhinagar — B.Tech 2026 (Gujarat Category) | |
| Application Closing Date | ✗ Not specified on the official website for Gujarat category |
| Important Dates | |
| Document Verification | July 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Orientation | July 21 – 24, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Classes Begin | July 27, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Gujarat category admissions likely follow a separate centralized process. Students must rely on official admission notifications and state-level processes for exact deadline information. | |
| 11B. Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), Gandhinagar — B.Tech 2026 (NRI / Foreign National — DAFS Category) | |
| Last Date to Apply (First Round) | May 15, 2026 |
| Detailed Timeline | |
| Application Start Date | March 24, 2026 |
| Last Date (First Round) | May 15, 2026 |
| Second Round Start | To be decided (only if seats remain vacant) |
| Document Verification | July 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Orientation | July 21 – 24, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Classes Begin | July 27, 2026 (Tentative) |
| DAU — Category-wise Deadline Summary | |
| All India | June 1, 2026 |
| NRI / Foreign (DAFS) | May 15, 2026 (Round 1) |
| Gujarat Category | ✗ Not specified |
| Mode | Application Deadline | Admission Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 12. LNMIIT Jaipur — B.Tech Admissions 2026 (All Modes) | ||
| Regular Mode | May 15, 2026 (Tentative) | JEE Main 2026 percentile (NTA score) |
| Board Toppers Mode | May 15, 2026 (Tentative) | Direct admission — Top rankers of recognized boards (Top 10 RBSE / Top 2 other boards) |
| DASA Mode | June 13, 2026 (Tentative) | International / NRI — SAT score OR JEE Main percentile (FN / OCI / NRI / CIWG) |
| ⚠ All LNMIIT deadlines are explicitly marked Tentative — Final dates may change. Students must monitor official updates regularly. Treat these dates as effective cutoffs. Late applications: No window mentioned. | ||
| Institution | Application Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ▸ Final Consolidated View — All Institutions | ||
| GGSIPU Delhi | April 30, 2026 | Hard Deadline |
| VITEEE 2026 | April 12, 2026 | Hard Deadline |
| SRMJEEE Phase 1 | April 16, 2026 | Phase 1 of 3 |
| AEEE Phase 2 & Nirma University | April 18, 2026 | Hard Deadline |
| MIT Manipal (All B.Tech) | April 26, 2026 | Hard Deadline |
| Sathyabama (SAEEE) | April 25, 2026 | Hard Deadline |
| Thapar TIET (Normal Fee) | May 8, 2026 | Two-stage system |
| DAU NRI/DAFS (Round 1) & LNMIIT Regular & Board | May 15, 2026 | Tentative / Round 1 |
| SRMJEEE Phase 2 | June 4, 2026 | Phase 2 of 3 |
| IIIT Bangalore | June 8, 2026 | Hard Deadline |
| LNMIIT DASA Mode | June 13, 2026 | Tentative |
| PES University | June 15, 2026 | Hard Deadline |
| DAU All India | June 1, 2026 | Hard Deadline |
| SRMJEEE Phase 3 | June 30, 2026 | Phase 3 of 3 |
| ▸ Final Insights |
| Single institute, multiple pathways: LNMIIT offers 3 modes; DAU covers 3 categories. Mid-May is a major convergence point — LNMIIT (Regular + Board) and DA-IICT (NRI) all close around May 15, 2026. June = last opportunity window for IIIT Bangalore, LNMIIT DASA, PES University, and SRM Phase 3. |
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