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What is GFTI?

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Updated on 03rd April, 2023 , 5 min read

What is GFTI?

GFTI also known as The Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTI), are a group of 27 premier technical institutes funded by the Government of India. According to the official date, the number of seats available for the academic year 2015 was approximately 9,260. It has a similar academic and admissions system to NITs and IIITs.

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) oversees conducting admissions for 27 government-funded technical institutes.

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Types of Degree Programmes Offered by GFTIs

Courses offered by GFTI Colleges are very popular among class 12 graduates. These colleges offer a variety of higher degree programs in addition to BTech and BArch. Admission to all programs is competitive. BTech and BArch are the most popular undergraduate programs offered by GFTIs, while MBA and MTech are the most popular postgraduate programs.

Sl. No

Courses

1

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)

2

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

3

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

4

Master of Technology (M.Tech.)

5

Dual Degree (B.Tech. – M.Tech.)

6

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

7

Dual Degree (BS & MS)

GFTIs provide a variety of courses. Following are some of the courses offered at GFTIs.

Seat Availability at GFTI Colleges

Students can view the GFTI seat matrix by institute below.

List of GFTI Colleges

Total Seats

Assam University

168

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi

1029

Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

460

Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi

33

Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management, Ahmedabad

114

Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

500

J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad, Allahabad

112

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra)

60

National Institute of Foundry & Forge Technology, Hatia, Ranchi

210

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal, Punjab

311

Mizoram University, Aizawl

102

School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur

145

School of Planning & Architecture, Bhopal

132

School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi

175

School of Planning & Architecture, Vijayawada

132

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir

195

HNB Garhwal University Srinagar, Garhwal

95

International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur

63

University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

30

Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh

703

Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi

126

International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar

165

Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar, Assam

20

Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry

318

Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal

95

Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan

90

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Sonepat, Haryana

180

Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

90

North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

16

Indian Institute of Handloom Technology(IIHT), Varanasi

33

Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU), Bhilai

90

Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai: Indian Oil Odisha Campus, Bhubaneswar

66

North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong

80

Entrance Exams for Admission to GFTIs

To gain admission to GFTI Colleges, candidates must pass entrance exams for various UG and PG level programs. Candidates for BTech courses are admitted through the JEE Main exam. Since 2018, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has served as the conducting authority for JEE Main. Postgraduate programs with various specializations are available at GFTI colleges. The following are the popular entrance exams accepted for admission to various academic courses offered by GFTIs:

Courses

Entrance Exams

BTech/BArch

JEE Main

MTech/MSc

GATE

MBA

CAT Exam

Also read  GFTI Colleges for more information on List of colleges, seat matrix & Cut-Off for GFTI. 

Fee Structure of GFTI Colleges

  • The fee structure of all Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) is available on the Central Seat Allocation Board's (CSAB) official website.
  • Fee structures differ between these institutes. Some colleges require fees to be paid semester by semester, while others require fees to be paid annually. Every semester or year, institute fees, transportation fees, hostel and mess fees must be paid. There is also a one-time advance and refundable caution money.
  • In some institutes, candidates from the SC/ST category are partially exempt from paying tuition fees. Scholarships are available to residents of the Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research, and Management in Ahmedabad. This scholarship is in the form of a fee waiver scheme, which requires them to pay only half of the total fee. 

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GFTI Cut Offs for BTech Admission

JoSAA publishes the category- and round-wise opening and closing ranks or cut-offs for admission to GFTI colleges' BTech, BArch, and dual degree programs through JEE Main. Candidates must register and participate in the JoSAA counselling and seat allotment process in order to be admitted to these courses. On the basis of candidates' JEE Main Ranks, JoSAA holds a joint counselling session for admission to GFTI colleges.

GFTI Counselling Registration Process 

Candidates must register online at the JoSAA website in order to take part in the JoSAA Counseling Process in 2022. Candidates can access the site by entering their respective JEE Main exam roll numbers. To register for JoSAA, candidates do not need to provide any additional personal or academic information. All information will be taken directly from the student's JEE Main and JEE Advanced application forms. Candidates must, however, update their contact information when applying for the centralised counselling process run by JoSAA.

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GFTI Choice Filling through JoSAA 2022

Candidates who pass the JEE Main exam are considered eligible for admission to the courses offered by India's various GFTIs. The first step in GFTI seat allocation is to choose the stream and institute where the candidate wishes to apply. Once the candidates have decided on a steam, they must arrange their options according to their preference choice of streams must be filled in the order of preference - most preferred to least preferred. It is possible to do so by using the Arrange Filled Choices option on the JoSAA official website. Fill in the options based on your interests and only then submit the options. 

GFTI Counselling and Seat Allotment 2022

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority has provided the counselling dates for admission to Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) in the table above. Only candidates who pass JEE Main 2022 will be eligible to participate in GFTI counseling. Seat allocation for GFTIs will be done based on a candidate's rank and score in the JEE Main exam.

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Documents Required for GFTI Admission Process 2022

There is a comprehensive list of documents that candidates must submit when confirming their admission at the reporting center during the counselling and seat allocation process. The following documents are required for the GFTI admission process in 2022:

  • Class 12 Marksheets
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Seat Allotment Letter
  • Admit Card & Score Card of JEE Main exam 2022
  • Class 10 Mark Sheet
  • Date of Birth Proof
  • Three Passport size Photographs
  • Category Certificate (If Applicable)
  • Medical Certificate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GFTI in JEE?

The best educational institutions in India are GFTI colleges (Government Funded Technical Institutions). Admission to GFTIs is based on the JEE Main score. Engineering schools, universities, and architecture schools are examples of GFTIs. The Indian government provides funding for these institutions.

Who is eligible for GFTI?

Only candidates who pass JEE Main 2022 will be eligible to participate in GFTI counseling. Seat allocation for GFTIs will be done based on a candidate’s rank and score in the JEE Main exam.

Are GFTIs better than Vit?

GFTI is superior because it takes a more educational approach and has a more academic atmosphere.

Is GFTI government or private?

The Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTI) are a group of 27 topechnical institutes supported by the Indian government.

Which is the best GFTI in India?

Some of the country’s GFTIs include the University of Hyderabad, Assam University, and Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi. The majority of GFTIs in India also provide degree programs at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in fields such as science, humanities, and arts, among others.

What is the full form of GFTI?

The full form of GFTI is Government Funded Technical Institutes.

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