The MP DTE Counselling Process follows a strict reservation policy laid down by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. These rules ensure equitable distribution of seats among various social and economic categories.
It is important to note that the primary category-based reservations are only applicable to candidates holding a valid Madhya Pradesh Domicile Certificate. Candidates from other states are not eligible for these category benefits and are treated as General/Unreserved candidates.
The total seats across engineering institutions in Madhya Pradesh are broadly divided into two quotas:
For the seats falling under the MP State Quota, the Government of Madhya Pradesh provides the following vertical reservation matrix:
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 20% |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 16% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer) | 14% (Subject to Govt. guidelines/Court rulings) |
| Unreserved (UR / General) | 50% |
Within the vertical categories mentioned above, MP DTE also implements horizontal reservations to support specific groups:
To avail the benefits of the MP DTE reservation policy, candidates must present valid, government-issued documents during the document verification phase:
No, candidates applying under the All India Quota (outside Madhya Pradesh) are considered under the Unreserved (UR) category and cannot claim category-based reservations.
Yes, there is a 30% horizontal reservation for female candidates across all categories (UR, SC, ST, OBC) in MP DTE Counselling.
The Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme provides a waiver of tuition fees for economically weaker students with MP domicile. Up to 5% of supernumerary seats are allocated for this.
Yes, OBC candidates must produce a valid and recent income certificate to prove they fall under the Non-Creamy Layer to claim reservation benefits.