Is SPA Bhopal in DTE-MP counselling?

No. SPA Bhopal (School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal) is a CFTI and admits B.Arch via JoSAA only.

Is NIT Bhopal B.Arch in DTE-MP?

No. MANIT Bhopal B.Arch is admitted through JoSAA only. DTE-MP covers state and private affiliated colleges.

What is the OBC reservation in DTE-MP?

OBC reservation in MP is in active Supreme Court litigation. Currently the interim 87:13 formula gives 14% effective OBC reservation. The 27% notified figure is pending the Shivam Gautam v. State of MP verdict.

How is the MP domicile defined?

MP domicile is established through parental Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate or by completing the qualifying examination from an MP-recognised institution.

When does DTE-MP B.Arch counselling start?

Typically June or July after NATA Phase 1 results. Watch dte.mponline.gov.in for the 2026 schedule.

DTE-MP B.Arch 2026 Madhya Pradesh: NATA, JEE P2, OBC 87:13

DTE-MP B.Arch Counselling 2026 (Madhya Pradesh)

Madhya Pradesh B.Arch counselling. 90% MP domicile, OBC reservation under court interim 87:13.

VERIFIEDLast verified 8 May 2026 against dte.mponline.gov.in

This counselling guide is currently available in English only. Translations are coming soon.

2026 schedule pendingSchedule TBD

DTE-MP typically opens registration in June or July. OBC reservation may change pending court verdictNote: OBC reservation in MP is operating under interim 87:13 (14% effective). The 27% notified figure is pending Shivam Gautam v. State of MP verdict.

DTE Madhya Pradesh runs centralised B.Arch counselling for state and private colleges. NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 is accepted. 90% of seats are reserved for MP-domiciled candidates. OBC reservation is in active Supreme Court litigation, currently operating under an interim 87:13 formula (14% effective OBC) until the verdict in Shivam Gautam v. State of MP, 2025. SPA Bhopal is JoSAA, not DTE-MP.

Important dates

Upcoming: NATA Phase 1 resultExpected date
May 2026
Upcoming: DTE-MP registration
June or July 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 1 allotment
July 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 2 allotment
August 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Spot round
August or September 2026 (TBD)

At a glance

MP domicile quota: 90%
All India quota: 10%
Entrance: NATA or JEE Paper 2
OBC reservation: 14% interim (27% pending verdict)
SPA Bhopal in DTE-MP?: No, JoSAA only
NIT Bhopal B.Arch?: JoSAA only

Eligibility

Academic qualification10+2 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory plus one more, 50% PCM aggregate (45% reserved).
Entrance acceptedNATA score or JEE Main Paper 2 score. Both can be submitted.
MP domicileFor 90% state quota, parental domicile or qualifying examination from MP-recognised institution.

Frequently asked questions

Information curated from official sources. Always verify against dte.mponline.gov.in before applying.