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BTech Course Admission under Fine Arts and Culture Excellence Quota

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Ankita SinhaUpdated on 23 Dec 2024, 02:19 PM IST

Do you know, now you can get admission to IIT Madras, one of the premier institutes of India, under the cultural quota? From the academic session 2025-2026, it has started offering admission to undergraduate courses based on the FACE (Fine Arts and Culture Excellence) quota.

BTech Course Admission under Fine Arts and Culture Excellence Quota
BTech Course Admission under Fine Arts and Culture Excellence Quota

This cultural quota is similar to other quotas, such as the sports quota, and SC-ST quota. Students who are applying for this quota do not need to appear for the JoSSA counselling process. This is a historic move, as no other institutes before have considered the arts and culture to provide admission. BTech or Bachelor of Technology is one of the most sought-after courses among the students who have completed their 10+2 in Science.

The eligibility criteria for the BTech course is to clear the JEE Main examination. Candidates who wish to pursue a BTech degree in top institutions like IITs, then they need to clear the JEE Advanced as well. Candidates need to appear for the JoSSA Counselling once they clear their JEE Main entrance examination to get admission into engineering colleges in India.

BTech with Cultural Quota: Eligibility Criteria

Students with valid certificates in arts and culture are eligible for admission. Two seats are added for the cultural quota for each programme, one is for female students and one is gender neutral. Candidates need to receive at least a once-in-a-lifetime award from the Government of India for any art form.

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Indian citizens and overseas citizens of India or persons of Indian origin (OCI/PIO) are eligible for the cultural quota at IIT Madras. The list of eligible awards, recognition and fellowships for students opting for the FACE quota are listed below:

  • Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar
  • National Youth Award under Arts/Culture
  • Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar under Arts and Culture by the Government of India.
  • National Bal Shree Honour in creative performance, creative art, and creative painting.
  • Active certification from All India Radio or Doordarshan, Prasar Bharati, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
  • Scholarship to Young Artists (SYA), awarded by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
  • Empaneled Artists who performed in Indian Festivals Abroad by the Government of India.
  • National Youth Festival Competition Award (Stage 4), where the presentation in Arts and Culture.
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Candidates need to clear the JEE Advanced examination and should not opt for the JoSAA counselling process. They need to pay the seat acceptance fee for the FACE quota. Based on the candidate’s achievements in fine arts, one FACE rank list will be prepared. Candidates can freeze the seat similarly in the JoSSA counselling process. Admission to the BTech degree and BS degree in cultural quota sets a milestone for both cultural and academic excellence.

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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