Haryana State Quota in JEE Counselling 2026
The Haryana State Quota in JEE Counselling refers to the admission process for B.E./B.Tech. programmes conducted through the Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES). Admissions are based on the All India Rank (AIR) of JEE Main 2026, and counselling is conducted for Government, Government-Aided, University, and Private Engineering Colleges across Haryana.
Unlike JoSAA Counselling, which allocates seats in IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, HSTES Counselling is conducted for engineering colleges in Haryana. Eligible candidates are allotted seats based on their JEE Main rank, Haryana domicile status, reservation category, seat availability, and choices filled during counselling.
The HSTES 2026 counselling process is currently ongoing, with the second round of counselling and choice filling underway as per the revised counselling schedule.
1.0Highlights of Haryana State Quota Counselling 2026
2.0What is Haryana State Quota in JEE Counselling?
The Haryana State Quota reserves a majority of Government Quota engineering seats for candidates who satisfy the Haryana domicile requirements prescribed by HSTES.
Admissions are offered to:
- Government Engineering Colleges
- Government-Aided Engineering Colleges
- State Universities
- University Institutes
- Private Engineering Colleges participating in HSTES Counselling
Unlike states that conduct admissions through their own engineering entrance examination, Haryana admits B.Tech students on the basis of JEE Main All India Rank (AIR).
3.0HSTES Counselling 2026: Important Dates
Note: HSTES conducts counselling in multiple rounds. Candidates who are not allotted a seat or wish to upgrade their allotted branch or institute can participate in subsequent rounds as per the official counselling schedule.
4.0Who Conducts Haryana State Counselling?
The counselling process is conducted by the:
Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES)
HSTES is responsible for:
- Online Registration
- Counselling Fee Payment
- Document Verification
- Merit Preparation
- Choice Filling & Locking
- Round-wise Seat Allotment
- Fee Submission
- Reporting to the Allotted Institute
- Special Counselling for Vacant Seats
The entire admission process is conducted online through the official HSTES Technical Admissions portal.
5.0Is JEE Main Required for Haryana State Quota?
Yes. For admission to B.E./B.Tech. programmes through HSTES, candidates must have a valid JEE Main 2026 All India Rank.
Seat allotment is based on:
- JEE Main AIR
- Haryana State Quota eligibility
- Reservation category
- Seat availability
- Candidate's preference order
Candidates without a valid JEE Main rank are not eligible for regular B.Tech admissions through HSTES.
6.0Haryana State Quota Seat Distribution
HSTES reserves seats under two major categories:
The 85% Haryana State Quota is reserved for eligible Haryana domicile candidates, while the 15% All India Category seats are open to candidates from across India based on their JEE Main ranks.
7.0Who is Eligible for Haryana State Quota?
Candidates applying under the Haryana State Quota should satisfy the following conditions:
- Be an Indian citizen.
- Qualify JEE Main 2026.
- Pass Class 12 (10+2) with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Study Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science, or a Technical Vocational subject as the third subject.
- Meet the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by AICTE and HSTES.
- Possess a valid Haryana Residence (Domicile) Certificate.
- Register for HSTES counselling within the prescribed schedule.
8.0Haryana State Quota Eligibility
Candidates are generally eligible under the Haryana State Quota if they:
- Hold a valid Haryana Residence Certificate issued by the competent authority, or
- Fulfil the eligibility conditions prescribed in the HSTES Admission Brochure.
Candidates from other states are eligible to participate under the 15% All India Category using their JEE Main ranks.
9.0Participating Colleges under Haryana State Quota
Some of the leading engineering colleges participating in HSTES counselling include:
- J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology (YMCA), Faridabad
- Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (DCRUST), Murthal
- Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology (GJUST), Hisar
- University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Kurukshetra University
- University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak
- Chaudhary Devi Lal State Institute of Engineering & Technology (CDLSIET), Sirsa
- Government Engineering Colleges across Haryana
- Participating Private Engineering Colleges affiliated with HSTES.
10.0Benefits of Haryana State Quota
Eligible Haryana domicile candidates enjoy several advantages:
- Reservation under the 85% Haryana State Quota.
- Admission to reputed Government and University engineering colleges.
- Government Quota tuition fees.
- Centralized and transparent online counselling.
- Multiple counselling rounds and seat upgradation opportunities.
- Separate 15% All India Category for non-domicile candidates.
11.0Important Points to Remember
- Admission to B.Tech. programs is based on the JEE Main 2026 All India Rank (AIR).
- The 85% Haryana State Quota is reserved for eligible Haryana-domicile candidates, while 15% of seats are available under the All India Category.
- Candidates must complete choice filling and document verification within the prescribed schedule.
- Seat allotment depends on the JEE Main rank, category, domicile status, preferences, and seat availability.
- Admission is confirmed only after fee payment and reporting to the allotted institute.