TJEE 2026 Counselling: Category-Wise Seat Reservation for OBC, SC, ST and Domicile Eligibility

TJEE 2026 counselling reserves seats for OBC, SC, ST, and General students under Tripura state reservation norms — and every student, regardless of category, must hold a valid Tripura domicile certificate to be eligible for seat allotment.

The Tripura Board of Joint Entrance Examinations (TBJEE) administers TJEE counselling for admission to engineering, technology, pharmacy, and allied professional programmes in Tripura. Seat reservation follows state government norms, with a substantial share allocated to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students given Tripura’s large tribal population. Understanding which category you qualify for — and what documents you must carry — is essential before participating in any round of TJEE 2026 counselling.

• Domicile of Tripura is mandatory for all students — General, OBC, SC, and ST — to participate in TJEE 2026 counselling.
• ST students receive approximately 31% reservation based on previous year norms, the highest share among all reserved categories in Tripura.
• SC students get approximately 17% and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) students get approximately 16% of seats, based on Tripura state reservation policy.
• All category certificates must be issued by a competent authority of Tripura state — certificates from other states are not accepted.
• OBC candidates must specifically hold a Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate; there is no creamy layer bar for SC and ST students.
• PWD students are covered under 5% horizontal reservation across all categories, as per expected norms.

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TJEE 2026 Category-Wise Seat Reservation Overview

Seat reservation in TJEE 2026 counselling follows the Tripura state government’s reservation framework. The distribution below is based on norms applicable in previous years and is expected to remain consistent in 2026, subject to official notification:

The final seat matrix for each participating institute is published in the official TBJEE 2026 counselling brochure at tbjee.tripura.gov.in. The percentages above are based on previous year trends and may be revised by the Tripura government for the 2026 cycle.

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OBC Eligibility Rules for TJEE 2026 Counselling

To claim OBC reservation in TJEE 2026 counselling, you must satisfy all of the following conditions:

• Your OBC certificate must be issued by a competent authority in Tripura state. Certificates issued by authorities in other states are not valid for TJEE counselling seat reservation.
• You must belong to a caste listed in the Tripura state OBC list notified by the Tripura government. Inclusion in the central OBC list alone does not automatically qualify you for state-level reservation in Tripura.
• Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) status is mandatory. If your family income exceeds the prescribed NCL ceiling, you are not eligible for OBC reservation and must apply under the General category.
• Your OBC-NCL certificate must be valid and typically issued within the current financial year or within the validity window specified in the TBJEE 2026 notification — an expired certificate will not be accepted at document verification.
• You must also hold a valid Tripura domicile certificate alongside your OBC-NCL certificate.

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SC Eligibility Rules for TJEE 2026 Counselling

Scheduled Caste students seeking reserved seats in TJEE 2026 counselling must meet these requirements:

• Your SC certificate must be issued by a Sub-Divisional Magistrate, District Magistrate, or another competent officer of Tripura state as specified in the TBJEE counselling brochure.
• You must belong to a caste listed in the Presidential Order on Scheduled Castes applicable to Tripura. SC status is state-specific — a caste recognised as SC in another state is not automatically recognised in Tripura.
• There is no creamy layer restriction for SC students. SC reservation in TJEE 2026 counselling applies irrespective of your family’s income level.
• A valid Tripura domicile certificate is required alongside your SC certificate.
• If your family migrated from another state but your ancestral caste is recognised as SC under the Tripura schedule, you may still qualify — but this must be certified specifically by a Tripura state authority.

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ST Eligibility Rules for TJEE 2026 Counselling

Tripura has one of the highest ST population shares among Indian states, and TJEE counselling reflects this with approximately 31% of seats reserved for Scheduled Tribe students based on previous year norms. The eligibility rules are:

• Your Scheduled Tribe certificate must be issued by a competent authority in Tripura. Tribal communities officially recognised as ST in Tripura include Tripuri (Borok), Reang, Jamatia, Chakma, Mog, Lushai, Halam, Khasia, Bhil, Munda, Orang, Lepcha, Santhal, Bhutia, Garo, and others as listed in the Presidential Order for Tripura.
• There is no creamy layer restriction for ST students. ST reservation applies regardless of family income.
• Candidates who are residents of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) area may be eligible for additional sub-category seats if specified in the official TBJEE 2026 brochure — check the seat matrix for your chosen institutes carefully.
• ST certificates from other states or tribal autonomous councils outside Tripura are not interchangeable with Tripura ST certificates for TJEE counselling purposes.
• A valid Tripura domicile certificate is required alongside your ST certificate.

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Tripura Domicile Eligibility Rules

Every student — General, OBC, SC, and ST — must hold a valid Tripura domicile certificate to participate in TJEE 2026 counselling. Without it, your application will be rejected at document verification regardless of your TJEE rank or category.

Tripura domicile eligibility is established through one or more of the following criteria, as per state government rules:

The domicile certificate must be issued by a Sub-Divisional Magistrate or an authority designated by the Tripura government. Simply studying in a Tripura school or college does not automatically confer domicile status unless the family meets one of the above criteria. Apply for the certificate well before the counselling schedule to avoid delays.

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Documents Required for Category Verification at TJEE 2026 Counselling

Carry original documents and self-attested photocopies to the TJEE 2026 document verification centre. The standard checklist is as follows:

Always check the latest official TBJEE 2026 counselling notification at tbjee.tripura.gov.in for any additions or changes to this document list before attending verification.