Planning to get into a B.E./B.Tech or B.Arch program in Rajasthan through REAP (Rajasthan Engineering Admission Process)? This post gives a single, practical walkthrough of everything a candidate needs to know for REAP 2026: what REAP is, eligibility, important dates, how seat allotment works, required documents, a step-by-step counselling flow, common mistakes to avoid, and a printable checklist.

What is REAP?

REAP (Rajasthan Engineering Admission Process) is the state-level online counselling and seat-allotment system used by Rajasthan technical universities and participating engineering/architecture colleges to admit students into undergraduate engineering (B.E./B.Tech) and architecture (B.Arch) programmes. REAP does not conduct a separate entrance test — admissions are typically based on JEE (Main) rank, board marks or diploma scores and applicable NATA/JEE (Paper 2) scores for architecture. (reapcounselling2026.com)

Key highlights for REAP 2026 (at-a-glance)

Registration mode: Online.

Typical registration fee (recent cycles): ₹590 (confirm on the official site during registration).

Counselling/practical timeline: REAP 2026 counselling windows are expected to open in June–July 2026 (official timelines vary slightly across sources — always check the official REAP portal before acting).

Seat allotment basis (summary): priority to JEE (Main) percentile/rank, then Class 12th percentile or Diploma percentile per the published priority rules; for B.Arch the process considers NATA/JEE Paper-2 and Class 12/Diploma weightage as declared.

Note: Dates and procedural details can be adjusted by the conducting authority each year. Treat this post as a practical planner — but verify every date on the official REAP portal before you submit forms or fees.

Eligibility (summary)

General conditions that have applied in recent REAP cycles (use the official notification to confirm for 2026):

For B.E./B.Tech: Passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects; minimum aggregate ~45% (relaxation to ~40% for reserved categories of Rajasthan as per govt. policy). Final-year students are usually allowed to apply provisionally.

For B.Arch: 10+2 with Mathematics or a 3-year Diploma in Architecture; valid NATA or JEE Paper-2 score may be required/used in weightage calculation.

Typical REAP 2026 schedule (what to watch for)

Below are the events you must track. The exact dates for 2026 must be confirmed on the official portal, but recent cycles followed this flow:

Notification & registration window opens — (watch the official portal).

Last date to register & pay fee — usually few weeks after registration opens.

Release of merit list / provisional list — after registrations close.

Choice filling / preferences window — mandatory: fill and lock college/course choices within the window.

Seat allotment (multiple rounds) — REAP typically conducts multiple allotment rounds (including mock allotment sometimes), plus upward/downward movement rounds and a final spot round if seats remain vacant.

Reporting & admission fee deposit at allotted institute — within stipulated dates after allotment.

Action: Bookmark the official REAP 2026 portal and set reminders to check the site on each “milestone” day (registration start, last date, merit list, choice filling, allotment).

How seat allotment / merit is prepared (simple explanation)

REAP produces merit lists combining data from multiple channels:

For B.Tech/B.E.: candidates with JEE (Main) percentile above a threshold are given priority (first), followed by Class 12th percentile or Diploma percentile depending on the candidate’s credential and the published priority rules. This means a strong JEE percentile makes you more competitive; otherwise 12th/Diploma marks determine rank.

For B.Arch: composite weightage using class XII/diploma scores and NATA/JEE Paper-2 scores is usually applied (percentage split — e.g., 50:50 — as declared in the REAP notification). (reapcounselling2026.com)

Step-by-step: How to apply (generalised)

Read the official REAP 2026 notification (must). It contains exact dates, fees, seat matrix link and eligibility.

Register on the official portal — create login, fill basic personal info, upload required documents and pay registration fee.

Check provisional merit list — if mistakes, follow the portal’s procedure to raise objections within the allowed timeframe.

Login for choice filling — fill and lock choices (college+branch) carefully; order them by true preference. Changes after locking may not be allowed.

Wait for seat allotment rounds — if allotted, follow instructions to download allotment letter and report to the allotted institute within the window with documents and fee. If not allotted, follow rules for subsequent rounds or spot rounds.

Documents you’ll usually need (scanned + original at reporting)

10th mark sheet / birth proof

12th mark sheet (or provisional certificate) / Diploma certificate (where applicable)

JEE (Main) scorecard (if applicable) / NATA scorecard (for B.Arch)

Caste certificate (if applicable) / Domicile certificate (for Rajasthan categories)

PwD / EWS certificates (if applicable)

Passport-size photographs and ID proof (Aadhaar/Passport)

Character/Transfer certificate (as required by the allotted institute) Always carry both originals and multiple photocopies when reporting. (reapcounselling2026.com)

Seat matrix & participating colleges

REAP publishes a seat matrix listing participating institutes and the number of seats per branch. Historically, government engineering colleges (e.g., MBM Jodhpur, Govt. Engineering College Bikaner, RTU-affiliated colleges) plus many private colleges participate. Check the latest seat matrix PDF on the REAP portal before choice filling. (Careers360 Engineering)

Common mistakes to avoid

Missing the choice-filling window — you must lock your choices; inactivity can cost you preferred seats.

Wrong order of preferences — students sometimes put “safe” choices on top; always order by true preference to get the best outcome if allotted.

Using wrong documents or incomplete uploads — upload clear, legible scans in the required format.

Not checking reservation/domicile rules — domicile/reservation affects seat pools and eligibility.

Strategy & tips for better chances

If you have a good JEE (Main) percentile, prioritize the best colleges you can realistically get — it’s the first priority in many cases.

If relying on Class 12 marks, calculate your weighted percentile and slot colleges accordingly.

Fill more choices (reasonable ones) — more well-ranked options increases your chance of getting a good allotment.

Keep scanned documents ready in advance (PDF/JPG size & format as per portal instructions).

Sample REAP 2026 checklist (printable)

[ ] Read official REAP 2026 notification (download).

[ ] Register on portal & pay fee.

[ ] Prepare scanned documents (ID, marksheets, certificates).

[ ] Verify merit list & raise corrections (if any).

[ ] Fill & lock choices before deadline.

[ ] Download allotment letter and report to institute with originals.

Quick FAQ

Q — Is REAP an entrance exam?

A — No. REAP is a counselling and seat-allotment process that uses JEE (Main) ranks, Class-XII/Diploma scores, and NATA/JEE Paper-2 (for B.Arch) as applicable.

Q — How many counselling rounds are there?

A — Multiple rounds are common (including mock allotment, several online rounds, possible spot rounds). Exact number varies by year and seat availability.

Q — Where do I get the official seat matrix?

A — The REAP official portal publishes the seat matrix PDF during counselling—download it and plan your choices accordingly.

REAP 2026 — Complete guide (Dates, Eligibility, Counselling, Tips & Checklist)