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List of GFTI Colleges in India 2026

Complete list of Government Funded Technical Institutes participating in JoSAA and CSAB counselling

Total GFTIs

~47

Best Closing Rank

642

Top GFTI

IIEST Shibpur

Counselling

JoSAA + CSAB

What Are GFTIs?

GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes) are a category of technical institutions — funded by central or state governments — that participate in the JoSAA (for the main rounds) and CSAB (for special/extended rounds) counselling process. Unlike NITs and IIITs, GFTIs are administratively diverse: the category includes engineering colleges, central universities with engineering schools, and specialized technical institutes. Based on JoSAA Round 5 2026 data, closing ranks across GFTIs range from around 642 (best, at IIEST Shibpur) to over 124,000 at the more accessible institutes — reflecting the wide variation in reputation and demand within this category.

Full List of GFTIs in JoSAA/CSAB 2026

1Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
2Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
3Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
4Birla Institute of Technology Patna Campus
5Birla Institute of Technology Deoghar Campus
6Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science, Indore
7Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology
8National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Jamshedpur
9International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar
10International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur
11Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management, Ahmedabad
12Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar
13North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli
14University of Hyderabad
15Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
16Assam University, Silchar
17Mizoram University, Aizawl
18North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
19Tezpur University School of Engineering
20Central University of Haryana
21Central University of Jammu
22Central University of Rajasthan
23Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur
24Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya
25Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai
26Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda
27Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai – IOC Odisha Campus
28Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. Harisingh Gour University
29Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi
30Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem
31Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Varanasi
32Islamic University of Science and Technology, Pulwama
33J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, University of Allahabad
34NIELIT Ajmer
35NIELIT Aurangabad
36NIELIT Gorakhpur
37NIELIT Patna
38NIELIT Ropar
39National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli
40National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur
41Puducherry Technological University
42Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University, Amethi
43Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra
44School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal
45School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
46School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
47Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara

Verify Participation Each Year

GFTI participation in JoSAA/CSAB can change slightly year to year, and not every GFTI offers seats in every branch or every counselling round. Category/quota-wise seat availability also varies. Always cross-check the current year's GFTI list and seat matrix at josaa.nic.in and csab.nic.in before finalizing your choices.

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Frequently Asked Questions – GFTI Colleges in India

Common questions about Government Funded Technical Institutes

1
What does GFTI stand for?
GFTI stands for Government Funded Technical Institute. These are technical institutions funded by central or state governments that participate in JoSAA and CSAB counselling alongside NITs and IIITs, though they are administratively separate from the NIT/IIIT system.
2
How many GFTIs participate in JoSAA/CSAB counselling?
Around 40-47 GFTIs participate in JoSAA/CSAB counselling in a typical year, including well-known names like IIEST Shibpur, PEC Chandigarh, BIT Mesra, and several central universities and specialized institutes. The exact number can vary slightly year to year based on participation status.
3
Which is the best GFTI college in India?
IIEST Shibpur (Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur) is generally regarded as the top GFTI, with the best closing ranks among this category in recent JoSAA rounds. PEC Chandigarh and BIT Mesra are also among the most sought-after GFTIs.
4
Do all GFTIs offer the same admission process as NITs?
Yes, GFTIs use the same JoSAA (for the first few rounds) and CSAB (for special/extended rounds) counselling process as NITs and IIITs, with rank-based seat allotment, choice filling and category-wise reservation, though each GFTI sets its own program list and seat matrix.
5
Are GFTI degrees as valued as NIT degrees?
GFTI recognition varies significantly by institute. Established ones like IIEST Shibpur and PEC Chandigarh have strong reputations comparable to good NITs, while some smaller or newer GFTIs are less established. It's important to research placement records and specific program strength at each GFTI rather than treating the category as uniform.

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GFTIs At a Glance

~47 institutes | Admitted via JoSAA + CSAB | Best closing rank ~642 (IIEST Shibpur) | Wide variation in reputation

Disclaimer

List is compiled from publicly available JoSAA/CSAB participation data and may vary by year. Always verify at josaa.nic.in / csab.nic.in.