Veer Madho Singh Bhandari UTU is starting counselling for various courses. The engineering counselling BTech/BE counselling will start on May 28 along with other courses.
There are more that 5500 seats available through UTU counselling.
Do all institutions participate in UTU counselling colleges for engineering seats in the state?
Several engineering colleges/universities in Uttarakhand do not participate in Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (UTU/UTU counselling) because they are deemed universities, private universities, central institutes, or autonomous institutes that run their own admission process.
We have the major examples:
UTU Counselling Colleges Government / National Institutes (Own Admission Process)
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
- Admission through JEE Advanced + JoSAA counselling
- Not through UTU counselling
National Institute of Technology Uttarakhand
- Admission through JEE Main + JoSAA/CSAB
- Not part of UTU counselling
Private / Deemed / State Private Universities (Usually Own Admissions)
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
- Own admission route (JEE Main / board merit / university criteria)
- Not under UTU centralized counselling.
Graphic Era Deemed to be University
- Own counselling/admission process
- Does not participate in UTU counselling.
Graphic Era Hill University
- Private university admission process
- Separate from UTU counselling.
DIT University
- Conducts admissions independently.
Uttaranchal University
- Private universities generally use their own admission process.
Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
- Independent admission/counselling route.
Quantum University
- Private university with separate admissions.
COER University
- University-level admissions.
Haridwar University
- Own admission procedure.
Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya
- Separate university admission system.
National and Central Institutes Are not Part of UTU Counselling Colleges
IIT Roorkee
Admissions are strictly based on JEE Advanced ranks through JoSAA Counselling.
NIT Uttarakhand (Srinagar)
Admission is processed via JoSAA / CSAB Counselling based on JEE Main scores.
Top Deemed and Private Universities Which are not the part of UTU Counselling Colleges
UPES Dehradun
Accepts students through its own test (UPSEAT), board marks, or JEE Main via the UPES Admission Portal.
Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun
Conducts independent, merit-based counselling through the Graphic Era University Portal.
DIT University, Dehradun
Runs a direct institutional application process based on JEE Main or 12th merit on the DIT University Site.
Graphic Era Hill University (GEHU)
Uses separate admission pathways for its Dehradun, Bhimtal, and Haldwani campuses.
Uttaranchal University, Dehradun
Admits engineering students via its own application rounds on the Uttaranchal University Website.
Quantum University, Roorkee
Shortlists students through its custom Q-CARE entrance exam or JEE Main scores.
COER University, Roorkee
Handles its engineering admissions independently of state-level counselling.
The ICFAI University, Dehradun
Conducts an independent application and interview selection process.
How to Apply to These Colleges
National Entrance Portals
- Use JoSAA/CSAB for IIT and NIT.
Direct University Websites
- Fill out individual application forms on the respective university portals for private and deemed options.
Management Quota
- Apply directly to the UTU BTech Counselling college administration if you missed the institutional entrance test windows.
FAQs
Q1. Why do some colleges not participate in UTU counselling Colleges?
These institutes may be:
- Central institutes (IIT, NIT)
- Private universities
- Deemed universities
- Autonomous institutions
They run their own admission and counselling systems instead of joining the centralized UTU process.
Q2. Does NIT Uttarakhand participate in UTU counselling Colleges?
No. NIT Uttarakhand admissions are done through:
- JEE Main
- JoSAA / CSAB Counselli
Q3. How can students apply to colleges that are not in UTU counselling?
Students usually need to:
- Visit the college’s official website
- Fill out the admission form
- Submit JEE Main/12th marks (if required)
- Attend university counselling or seat allotment.
Q4. Do non-UTU colleges accept JEE Main scores?
Yes, many colleges accept JEE Main scores, but through their own admission portals, not through UTU counselling.
Q5. Can a student apply for both UTU counselling and non-UTU colleges?
Yes. Candidates can participate in UTU counselling and also apply separately to private universities or institutes conducting independent admissions.
Q6. Do non-UTU colleges have separate counselling dates?
Yes. Every university/college releases its own admission schedule, registration dates, fee details, and counselling process independently.
Q7. Are scholarships available in non-UTU engineering colleges?
Many universities offer scholarships based on:
- JEE Main rank
- Class 12 percentage
- Merit performance
- Category / domicile rules (varies by institute).