GFTI or Government-Funded Technical Institutions, are top-tier higher education institutions in India. These include universities, as well as engineering and architecture colleges, all supported by the Government of India. GFTIs offer postgraduate programs like M.Tech and MBA, along with doctoral degrees in various specialisations. Admission to these courses is typically based on national and state-level entrance exams such as GATE, CAT, and others. Some notable GFTIs in the country include the University of Hyderabad, Assam University, and Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi. Most GFTIs in India also provide undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in fields such as science, humanities, and arts.
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List of GFTI colleges in India that accept JEE Main scores
India has a total of 32 GFTIs, which follow academic and admission procedures similar to those of NITs and IIITs. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) oversees the admission process for all GFTI colleges. Prior to 2016, admissions to GFTIs were based on students' ranks in the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main. Currently, GFTI colleges under JEE Main offer a total of 6,078 seats for B.Tech and B.Arch courses.
| Institute Name | Total Seats | Total No of Programmes Offered (BTech & BArch) |
| 168 | 6 | |
| 1029 | 30 | |
| 460 | 4 | |
| 33 | 1 | |
| Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad | 114 | 3 |
| Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh | 500 | 7 |
| 112 | 2 | |
| National Institute of Foundry & Forge Technology, Hatia, Ranchi | 210 | 3 |
| 311 | 7 | |
| 102 | 6 | |
| School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur | 145 | 6 |
| School of Planning & Architecture, Bhopal | 132 | 2 |
| School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi | 175 | 2 |
| School of Planning & Architecture: Vijayawada | 132 | 2 |
| 195 | 6 | |
| HNB Garhwal University Srinagar (Garhwal) | 95 | 5 |
| International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur | 63 | 3 |
| 30 | 1 | |
| 703 | 16 | |
| 126 | 2 | |
| International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar | 165 | 5 |
| 20 | 5 | |
| Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry | 318 | 18 |
| Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal | 95 | 6 |
| 90 | 3 | |
| National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Sonepat, Haryana | 180 | 1 |
| Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu | 90 | 1 |
| North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh | 16 | 6 |
| 33 | 1 | |
| Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekananda Technical University (CSVTU), Bhilai | 90 | 2 |
| Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai: Indian Oil Odisha Campus, Bhubaneswar | 66 | 2 |
| 80 | 4 |
GFTI Colleges Ranking
The Ministry of Education has published the NIRF 2024 rankings for Indian institutions, including Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). While many GFTIs were unranked in the 2023 NIRF, you can find the ranked colleges in the list below.
| Institute Name | NIRF Ranking |
| Assam University | 102 (Overall) |
| Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi | 107 (Overall) |
| Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology | 132 (Overall) |
| Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir | 190 (Overall) |
| University of Hyderabad | 17 (Overall) |
Types of Degree Programmes Offered by GFTIs
GFTI Colleges are highly sought-after by recent high school graduates, offering a diverse range of programs beyond B.Tech and B.Arch. Admission to all programs is competitive and entrance-based. While B.Tech and B.Arch are popular undergraduate choices, M.B.A. and M.Tech are prominent postgraduate options.
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
- Bachelor of Science (BS)
- Dual Degree (B.Tech M.Tech)
- Dual Degree (BS MS)
- Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Postgraduate Programmes
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Master of Technology (M.Tech)
- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Entrance Exams for Admission to GFTIs
To gain admission to GFTI colleges, candidates must qualify for entrance exams for various UG and PG programs. For BTech courses, admission is based on the JEE Main exam, which is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). GFTI colleges also offer postgraduate programs in various specializations. Given below are popular entrance exams accepted for admission to the different academic courses offered by GFTIs:
- B.Tech/B.Arch: JEE Main
- M.Tech/M.Sc: GATE
- M.B.A: CAT