01When will the NSUT / JAC Delhi Round 3 result be declared?+
The JAC Delhi Round 3 seat allotment result is expected on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, after 5:00 PM on the official JAC Delhi portal. Check your candidate login for the allotment letter.
02How accurate are these Round 3 predictions?+
They are statistical projections from official R1 and R2 data, using the historical pattern that each round relaxes cutoffs by a smaller amount than the previous one. For popular branches in the General/OBC/EWS gender-neutral pool, actual cutoffs usually land inside the band. Thin categories (ST, CW, PwD) are far less predictable because 1–2 candidates decide the closing rank.
03What is the expected Round 3 cutoff for CSAI at NSUT (Delhi, General)?+
CSAI (CSE with AI) closed at 4,133 in R1 and 7,791 in R2 for Delhi General. Our model expects Round 3 to close around ~9,400, with a band of roughly 8,900 – 10,200 CRL.
04What is the expected Round 3 cutoff for CSE (Delhi, General)?+
CSE moved from 8,540 (R1) to 12,075 (R2). Expected Round 3 closing: around ~13,700, band roughly 13,100 – 14,400 CRL for Delhi General gender-neutral.
05My rank is around 15,000 (Delhi, General). Which branches can I realistically get in Round 3?+
At ~15,000 CRL Delhi General, CSDS (~15,400 expected) is borderline, while IT (~19,000), ITNS (~23,500) and MAC (~22,000) look comfortable. CSE (~13,700) and CSAI (~9,400) are likely out of reach in Round 3.
06What about Outside Delhi candidates — expected CSE/CSAI cutoff?+
Outside Delhi has only ~15% seats, so cutoffs are much tighter. Expected Round 3 (General): CSAI ~5,100 (band 4,900 – 5,400) and CSE ~6,700 (band 6,400 – 7,200). Note that Outside Delhi CSE EWS barely moved (7,696 → 7,880), so don't expect a big jump there.
07Why did some cutoffs go DOWN from Round 1 to Round 2 (e.g., ME ST Delhi)?+
A closing rank can tighten when the candidate who held the last seat withdraws or upgrades and the seat refills at a better rank, or when the seat matrix changes. For such branches our model pins the Round 3 expectation near the Round 2 value instead of extrapolating.
08What does "frozen" mean in your table?+
Frozen means the closing rank was identical in R1 and R2 (e.g., CSE OBC Delhi at 42,757). The seat pool is saturated — waiting for Round 3 is unlikely to help you in that branch-category.
09What is the difference between GNGND, GNGLD, GNCWD type codes?+
The code reads as Category + Sub-category + Region. First two letters: GN/EW/OB/SC/ST (category). Next two: GN = gender neutral, GL = girls supernumerary, CW = defence (CW), PD = PwD. Last letter: D = Delhi, O = Outside Delhi. So GNGLD = General · Girls · Delhi.
10Is the girls (GL) quota separate from gender-neutral seats?+
Yes. GL seats are supernumerary (extra) seats for female candidates. A girl is first considered for the gender-neutral seat; if her rank qualifies there, the GL seat goes to the next girl. That's why GL closing ranks are usually higher (easier) than GN ones.
11What is the Delhi vs Outside Delhi quota split at NSUT?+
NSUT reserves 85% of seats for Delhi-region candidates (qualifying exam passed from a Delhi school/institution) and 15% for Outside Delhi. That's why an Outside Delhi CSE seat closes near ~5,700 while Delhi closes near ~12,000 in the same round.
12What are East Campus and West Campus branches?+
East Campus (Geeta Colony): CSDA, CIOT, ECAM. West Campus (Jaffarpur): MEEV, CE, GI, B.Arch. Everything else runs at the main Dwarka campus. The degree is the same NSUT degree; campus mainly affects location and hostel logistics.
13Is CSDA (East Campus) worth it over IT (Main Campus)?+
Both close in a similar rank zone (CSDA ~34,300 vs IT ~19,000 expected, Delhi GN). CSDA gets you a CS-family degree but at East Campus; IT keeps you at the main campus with its bigger peer group and placement footfall. If your rank allows IT, most counsellors would prefer it; CSDA is a strong CS fallback.
14Should I choose "Freeze" or "Float" after Round 3?+
Freeze locks your allotted seat and exits you from upgradation. Float keeps you in the race for higher preferences in later rounds while securing the current seat. If your allotted branch is not your top preference and later rounds/spot round exist, Float is usually the smarter option.
15If I don't get a seat in Round 3, is there a Round 4 or spot round?+
JAC Delhi typically conducts further rounds and/or a spot round for vacant seats after the main rounds. Vacancies concentrate in ME, CE, GI, BT and West-campus branches. Keep watching the official JAC Delhi schedule after 7 July.
16Do these cutoffs use JEE Main percentile or rank?+
All figures here are JEE (Main) 2026 Common Rank List (CRL) closing ranks — not percentiles and not category rank. Compare your CRL against the table even if you belong to a reserved category (category is handled by the column, not the rank type).
17I'm OBC (Delhi). How do I read the table for my case?+
Keep Region = Delhi, Pool = Gender Neutral, and select the OBC pill. Compare your CRL with the expected R3 column. Example: OBC Delhi CSE has been frozen at 42,757 across both rounds, while OBC CSDS is expected around ~49,900.
18Which NSUT branches are still likely to relax the most in Round 3?+
In the Delhi General pool, the fastest sliders between R1 and R2 were CSAI (+88%), CSE (+41%) and CSDS (+38%) — top branches free up as students upgrade elsewhere (IITs/other JoSAA seats). Use the "Biggest relaxations" card on this page for your exact category.
19My rank is just outside your predicted band. Should I still fill the choice?+
Yes, always. Choice filling is free of risk — you're only allotted a seat if your rank qualifies. List every branch you'd genuinely join, in true preference order, even if the prediction looks slightly out of reach. Bands are estimates, not walls.
20How does NSUT counselling interact with JoSAA (IIT/NIT) counselling?+
JAC Delhi and JoSAA are independent processes — you can hold seats in both temporarily. Much of the R2→R3 cutoff slide happens precisely because students vacate NSUT seats after securing JoSAA (JoSSA Round 3 result is due 6 July). Withdraw from the seat you don't want within the deadline to get your fee refund per rules.
21What documents do I need at the time of Round 3 admission/reporting?+
Typically: JEE Main 2026 admit card & scorecard, Class X and XII marksheets, Delhi-region proof (XII from Delhi school) if applicable, category certificate (OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST in the latest format), CW/PwD certificates if claimed, photographs, ID proof, and the fee payment receipt. Verify the exact list in the JAC Delhi brochure.
22Is the B.Arch cutoff also based on JEE Main Paper-1?+
No. NSUT B.Arch admission uses the JEE Main Paper-2 (B.Arch) rank. That's why its numbers look tiny (R2 closed at 2,798 for Delhi General) — it's a different, much smaller rank list. Don't compare it with B.Tech CRL figures.
23Why are EWS cutoffs sometimes better (lower) than OBC cutoffs?+
EWS has fewer seats (10%) but also a much smaller applicant pool than OBC (27% seats, huge pool). Depending on demand, either can close earlier. At NSUT, EWS generally closes at a lower CRL than OBC across branches — e.g., CSE Delhi: EWS ~27,400 vs OBC 42,757 in R2.
24Between NSUT Outside-Delhi and DTU/IIIT-D, how should I decide?+
All three are excellent for CS-family branches. Practical rule: prefer the better branch over the marginally better college — CSE/IT at any of them beats a non-circuit branch at another. Compare fee structure, campus and the specific branch's placement record rather than the college name alone. This page covers NSUT only; check DTU/IIIT-D cutoffs separately.
25Where do I verify the official Round 3 cutoff once it's out?+
On the official JAC Delhi portal (jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in) and the NSUT website (nsut.ac.in) after 5 PM on 7 July 2026. Treat this page as planning guidance and the official PDF as the final word. We'll update Daily Spark with the official numbers the same evening.