IIT Tirupati’s Engineering Physics Sees Sharpest Rise in JEE Main 2026 Choices
As per the latest analysis of the JEE Main 2026 counselling data, IIT Tirupati’s Engineering Physics programme has recorded the highest percentage increase in student choices among its BTech offerings. This trend indicates a growing interest in specialized and traditional engineering branches at the institute.
Choice Count Growth Across IIT Tirupati Programmes
The Joint Implementation Committee (JIC) report for 2025 reveals significant growth in the choice count for various undergraduate programmes at IIT Tirupati. The choice count refers to the number of times a programme is selected by candidates during the JoSAA counselling process. Here are some key statistics:
- Engineering Physics: Increased from 5,957 choices in 2024 to 7,594 in 2025, representing a 27.5% jump.
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE): Remained the most preferred branch, rising from 14,048 choices in 2024 to 17,117 in 2025, a 21.8% increase.
- Mechanical Engineering: Saw a rise of 20.7%.
- Civil Engineering: Increased by 20.5%.
- Chemical Engineering: Rose by 20.3%.
- Electrical Engineering: The newly introduced programme attracted 13,420 choices in 2025.
What This Indicates for JEE Main 2026 Aspirants
The increase in choice counts suggests that aspirants are increasingly valuing both traditional and specialized branches offered at newer IITs like Tirupati. This pattern often signals aspirants’ confidence in:
- Placement opportunities
- Curriculum quality
- The overall reputation of the institute
Supporting this trend, IIT Tirupati reported an impressive overall BTech placement rate of 83.82% for the year 2024. The placement outcomes were particularly strong in the fields of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, further enhancing the appeal of these programmes.
About IIT Tirupati
Established in 2015, IIT Tirupati is part of the third generation of Indian Institutes of Technology and functions as an Institute of National Importance. The institute offers a variety of BTech programmes, including:
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Mechanical Engineering
All these programmes are structured over eight semesters, providing students with a comprehensive educational experience.
Admission Process
Students participating in the JoSAA counselling process choose institutes and branches based on their JEE Main and, where applicable, JEE Advanced ranks. Admission to IITs, including IIT Tirupati, is typically through this national counselling system after candidates qualify for the requisite entrance exams.
Conclusion
The rising choice count for Engineering Physics and other programmes at IIT Tirupati reflects aspirants’ evolving preferences and the increasing appeal of interdisciplinary and core engineering offerings. This trend highlights the institute’s growing reputation and the confidence students have in the quality of education and career prospects it provides.
Note: The information presented in this article is based on the JIC report and other relevant data as of February 2026.
