BTech and BS Courses Admission through Olympiads

BTech and BS Courses Admission through Olympiads

Edited By Ankita Sinha | Updated on Dec 27, 2024 03:46 PM IST | #B.E /B.Tech

Do you know after the sports quota now students can take admission based on Olympiads? Students can take admission at IIT Kanpur based on their Olympiad scores. This will give students opportunities to streamline their knowledge on the particular subject in which they want to study. BTech course admission through Olympiad involves two stages, in the first step their application is reviewed and shortlisted. The second stage is an entrance test and an interview.

BTech and BS Courses Admission through Olympiads
BTech and BS Courses Admission through Olympiads

BTech is an undergraduate degree programme which has multiple specialisations, such as Mechanical Engineering, Civil, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering. Students after completing their 10+2 in Science stream appear for JEE Main to be eligible for the BTech degree programme. Candidates who want to take admission in IITs need to crack the JEE Advance and appear for JoSAA counselling process.

BTech Admission through Olympiads: Eligibility Criteria

BTech course admission through Olympiads is nothing but bypassing the traditional way of admission into the BTech course. Students who opt for this process, need to complete their 10+2 in Science stream and also attend the Olymipad training centre for the subject they are applying for. The age criteria is the same for both JEE Advance and this process. Candidates who have opted for BTech admission through Olympiads, do not need to appear for JEE Advance and JoSAA counselling.

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Students whose admission in any IITs has been cancelled previously are not eligible for this process. Not only in BTech degree programmes but also in few other domains, candidates can take admission through Olympiads’ score. The five departments where students can take admission through Olympiad score are Biological Sciences & Bioengineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Chemistry, Economic Sciences, and Mathematics & Statistics.

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Admission in these five departments through Olimpiad score will be limited to a number of seats depending on the specialisation and students must have gone through a rigorous training process. The selection process involves two stages, one is reviewing the application and shortlisting. And the second stage is to appear for the entrance test and the interview.

BS Admission through Olympiads

Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate degree programme which candidates opt after completing their 10+2 in science stream. A few specialisations of BS degree are offered by IITs, one of the pioneer institutes of engineering and technology. Not only BTech, IIT Kanpur provides admission to a few BS specialisations through the Olympiad, such as Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Economics Science.

BTech and BS admissions through the Olympiad score will provide opportunities for the students who have proved themselves in various international competitions. It will help enhance academic excellence which can further cultivate critical thinking and analytical skills in candidates. This initiative of IIT Kanpur will also support all the disciplines in which the admission is done through the score of Olympiads. Admission through the olympiad will encourage students to participate in such competitive examinations and this will support innovations in various disciplines.

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Questions related to B.E /B.Tech

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For last date to apply BE/ Btech is depend upon universities or institute.most colleges application process is starting between  June and July.on most state addmission is starting in mid June and July . some private colleges are keep going this addmission process till August end.

Hello Avinash,

For BE/B.Tech admission counselling, here is a general overview of the main options and steps:

  1. JoSAA Counselling

  • Covers IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other government-funded institutes.

  • Based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced ranks.

  • Usually starts in June.

  • Process includes online registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, fee payment, and admission confirmation.

  1. State-Level Counselling

  • Each state has its own counselling for seats in state colleges.

  • Examples:

    • Uttar Pradesh (UPTAC) for JEE Main qualified candidates.

    • Tamil Nadu (TNEA) based on Class 12 marks and reservations.

    • Andhra Pradesh (AUEET) with online certificate verification and seat allotment.

  • Registration and counselling dates vary by state.

  1. Private University Counselling

  • Many private universities conduct their own admission tests and counselling.

  • Examples: IIIT Delhi, PES University, Chandigarh University.

  • Process usually involves registration, entrance test (if any), choice filling, seat allotment, and admission.

General Counselling Steps:

  • Register online on the official counselling website.

  • Fill your preferred colleges and courses.

  • Wait for seat allotment based on merit and preferences.

  • Complete document verification.

  • Pay admission fees to confirm your seat.

  • Report to the college to complete admission.

Counselling schedules and processes can change, so check official counselling authorities regularly for updates.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

With a VIT Vellore entrance rank of 52,290 in slot 3, your chances for popular B.Tech courses like Computer Science, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering are low because these usually require a better rank. However, you can look for other branches like Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Biotechnology. These branches may still have seats available at your rank. It’s best to check the official VIT counselling website for the latest seat availability and options for your rank slot.



With a VITEEE rank of 59,290 in slot 3, getting popular B.Tech courses like Computer Science or Electronics at VIT Vellore is difficult. But you may get other branches like Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Biotechnology at VIT Bhopal or VIT-AP campuses. You can also try courses like BCA or B.Sc in Multimedia. Check the official VIT counselling for available seats and choose the best option for your rank.


With 74.19 percentile in JEE Main 2025, here are some good B.Tech CSE colleges in Delhi NCR you can consider:

1. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) – 64.6K total fees

2. GGSIPU Colleges (like ADGITM, BVCOE, MSIT) – 4.5–6.5 lakhs

3. Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) – 5.2 lakhs (for girls only)

4. GNIOT, Greater Noida – 1.4 lakhs/year


Apply through JoSAA, IPU CET, or direct admissions where eligible

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