REAP 2027 Reservation Policy: Quota Distribution & Category Rules
Comprehensive official guide to seat allocation policies formulated by the Centre for Electronic Governance (CEG) Rajasthan. Understand the 85% Home State vs 15% Outside Rajasthan quota split, vertical category percentages (SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS), 25% female horizontal reservation, ex-servicemen priorities, and 100% Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) benefits.
- 85% : 15% Quota Split: 85% seats reserved for Rajasthan Bonafide residents; 15% open to Outside Rajasthan (OR) candidates.
- Vertical Categories (64%): SC (16%), ST (12% with TSP sub-quota), OBC-NCL (21%), MBC-NCL (5%), and EWS (10%).
- 25% Horizontal Women Quota: 25% seats reserved for female candidates across every single vertical category.
- 5% Supernumerary TFWS: 100% tuition fee waiver for candidates with annual family income strictly below ₹8 Lakhs.
85% seats for Rajasthan Bonafide residents; 15% for All India Outside Rajasthan candidates.
OBC (21%) + SC (16%) + ST (12%) + EWS (10%) + MBC (5%) under Rajasthan Home State quota.
25% seats in every category reserved exclusively for female aspirants (Gen-F, OBC-F, SC-F, ST-F).
AICTE Supernumerary waiver seats for family annual income < ₹8 Lakhs.
REAP 2027 Reservation & Quota Evaluator
Select your domicile status, reservation category, gender, and income slab to calculate your exact applicable seat quota, horizontal reservation benefits, TFWS eligibility, and mandatory certificates.
Category & Quota Eligibility Calculator
Real-time calculation mapped directly to official CEG Rajasthan admission rules
General Open Category
You compete on 36% General Merit seats under the 85% Rajasthan state quota.
Mandatory Certificates For Verification:
- Rajasthan Digital Bonafide Certificate (QR coded)
- Class 10th & 12th Marksheets & Passing Certificates
- JEE Main 2027 Scorecard (or 12th Board Percentile)
- Income Certificate (Format I/II/III for TFWS verification)
Home State Quota (85%) vs Outside Rajasthan Quota (15%)
Every government, university, aided, and private engineering college in Rajasthan reserves seats under a two-tier jurisdiction framework governed by domicile norms.
Rajasthan Home State Quota (85%)
Reserved exclusively for candidates possessing a valid Rajasthan state Bonafide / Domicile certificate under Clause A, B, C, or D.
- Full Category Benefits: All vertical reservations (SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS) and horizontal sub-quotas apply.
- Relaxed Academic Cutoff: Reserved category candidates need 40.00% aggregate in 10+2 PCM (compared to 45% for General).
- AICTE TFWS Access: Eligible to opt for 5% supernumerary TFWS seats offering 100% tuition waiver.
- Merit Hierarchy: Priority 1 (JEE Main AIR), Priority 2 (12th Board Percentile), Priority 3 (Diploma).
Allotment Round
Allotted in Round 2 (State JEE Merit) and Round 3 (State 12th PCM Percentile Merit).
Outside Rajasthan Quota (15%)
Open to all Indian nationals who passed Class 12th outside Rajasthan or do not hold a Rajasthan Bonafide / Domicile certificate.
- General Merit Only: Caste-based reservations (SC, ST, OBC, EWS) from other states do NOT apply in Rajasthan colleges.
- Strict Academic Cutoff: Must have minimum 45.00% aggregate marks in 10+2 PCM with no rounding off.
- No TFWS Concession: TFWS seats are strictly not available for Outside Rajasthan applicants.
- Exclusively JEE Main: Allotted strictly on the basis of JEE Main 2027 All India CRL Rank (Round 1).
First Counselling Round
Round 1 of REAP counselling is conducted exclusively for Outside Rajasthan (OR) candidates.
Vertical Reservation Breakdown (Rajasthan State Quota)
As per Government of Rajasthan notifications, 64% of total seats under the 85% Home State Quota are vertically reserved for constitutional categories.
| Category Code | Category Name & Description | Reserved % | Sub-Quotas / Details | Certificate Validity Norms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN / UR | General / Unreserved Open to all qualifying candidates on merit |
~36.00% | Open to all candidates irrespective of category if merit cutoff is met. | No caste certificate required. Domicile mandatory for 85% quota. |
| OBC-NCL | Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) State of Rajasthan recognized OBC list |
21.00% | Includes 25% female horizontal reservation (~5.25% of total). | Valid for 1 year; max 3 years if accompanied by Form-E affidavit. |
| SC | Scheduled Castes (SC) Constitutional list of Rajasthan Scheduled Castes |
16.00% | Includes 25% female horizontal reservation (~4.00% of total). | Lifetime validity digital certificate issued by Tehsildar / SDO. |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes (ST) - General Non-TSP Scheduled Tribes residing across Rajasthan |
12.00% | Includes 45% TSP sub-quota in scheduled tribal districts. | Lifetime validity digital certificate issued by Tehsildar / SDO. |
| ST-TSP | Tribal Sub-Plan Area (ST-TSP) Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, scheduled areas |
45% of ST | Sub-quota within tribal district institutions (GEC Banswara, etc.). | Special TSP Bonafide certificate issued by competent authority. |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Sections General category with annual income < ₹8 Lakhs |
10.00% | Created via supernumerary / vertical addition without reducing UR seats. | Must be valid for the financial year 2026-2027. |
| MBC-NCL | More Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) Gujjars, Raika, Rebari, Banjara, Gadia Lohar |
5.00% | Separate reservation quota in Rajasthan state admissions. | Valid for 1 year; max 3 years with Form-E non-creamy layer affidavit. |
OBC-NCL (21%) Rules
Candidate must belong to Rajasthan state OBC list and fall strictly under the Non-Creamy Layer (annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs).
Affidavit Rule: If issued between 1 and 3 years ago, submit a notarized Form-E Non-Creamy Layer declaration.
Central vs State List: State Rajasthan OBC certificate is required. Central OBC certificates alone are not accepted if caste is not in state list.
EWS (10%) Rules
Applicable to General category candidates whose total family gross annual income is below ₹8.00 Lakhs for the preceding financial year.
Asset Exclusions: Candidates owning agricultural land of 5 acres or more, or residential flat ≥ 1000 sq ft do not qualify.
Validity: The EWS certificate must be issued by SDO / Tehsildar and clearly state validity for FY 2026-2027.
MBC-NCL (5%) Rules
Specifically enacted by the Rajasthan government for Gujjar, Raika/Rebari, Gadia Lohar, Banjara, and Gadariya communities.
Non-Creamy Layer: Similar to OBC, candidate must be non-creamy layer with valid digital certificate.
De-reservation: If MBC seats remain vacant after internal sliding, they convert to OBC seats before spot rounds.
Horizontal Reservation Policies
Horizontal reservation cuts across all vertical categories (GEN, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, MBC). Candidates allotted under horizontal quota consume a seat within their parent vertical category.
Women Candidates (25%)
A minimum of 25% seats in each vertical category are reserved strictly for female candidates (Gen-F, OBC-F, SC-F, ST-F, EWS-F, MBC-F).
- Significantly lower closing ranks in government engineering colleges (MBM, CTAE, RTU).
- If qualified female candidates are not available, vacant seats revert to male candidates of the exact same category.
Persons with Disability (5%)
5% horizontal reservation for candidates with permanent physical disability (Divyangjan) of 40% or more.
- Must produce disability certificate issued by an authorized Government Medical Board / Unique Disability ID (UDID).
- Candidates must be certified physically fit to undergo standard engineering laboratory curricula.
Defense & Ex-Servicemen (3%)
3% horizontal reservation reserved for children of defense personnel and ex-servicemen of Rajasthan domicile.
- Allotted strictly in order of the Ministry of Defence 9-Tier Priority hierarchy.
- Discharge book & Zila Sainik Kalyan Board certificate required during reporting.
Ministry of Defence 9-Tier Priority Hierarchy for REAP 2027
Seats in the 3% Defense quota are allocated strictly starting from Priority I down to Priority IX.
| Priority Rank | Entitled Beneficiaries | Mandatory Verification Document |
|---|---|---|
| Priority I | Widows / Wards of Defence personnel killed in action | Part II Order / Battle Casualty Certificate |
| Priority II | Wards of disabled in action and boarded out from service | Disability Pension Order & Medical Board report |
| Priority III | Widows / Wards of Defence personnel died in peace time with attributable causes | Attributability certificate from service records |
| Priority IV | Wards of disabled in service and boarded out with attributable disability | Disability discharge book |
| Priority V | Wards of Gallantry Award winners (Param Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, Sena/Nau Sena/Vayu Sena Medal, Mention-in-Despatches) | Gallantry Award Citation & Gazette Notification |
| Priority VI | Wards of Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Discharge Book & Zila Sainik Welfare Board I-Card |
| Priority VII | Wives of Defence personnel disabled in action and boarded out | Boarding out certificate with pension record |
| Priority VIII | Wards of Serving Personnel | Service Certificate from Commanding Officer (CO) |
| Priority IX | Wives of Serving Personnel | Service Certificate & Marriage proof in service record |
AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS)
Up to 5% supernumerary seats in all AICTE-approved government and private engineering colleges are allocated to meritorious students with zero tuition fees.
Key TFWS Entitlements & Rules
- Supernumerary Nature: TFWS seats are created over and above the sanctioned intake (e.g. 3 extra seats for an intake of 60).
- Complete Tuition Exemption: 100% tuition fees are waived for all 4 years of the B.Tech program. Students pay only nominal college development, exam, and caution deposits.
- Merit Allocation: Allotted strictly in order of REAP 2027 merit ranks among applicants who opted for TFWS seat codes.
- Branch Non-Transferable: Students admitted under TFWS cannot request internal branch change in higher semesters.
Annual Savings
Students save between ₹60,000 to ₹1,20,000 annually in government and private institutions.
TFWS Qualification Criteria
- Income Threshold: Gross annual family income from all sources must be strictly less than ₹8,00,000/-.
- Rajasthan Bonafide: Candidate must possess a valid Rajasthan Bonafide / Domicile certificate. Outside Rajasthan students are not eligible.
- Income Certificate: Form 16 / Tehsildar-signed Income Certificate (Format I, II, or III) issued within the current financial year.
- Separate Choice Codes: During choice filling, select branch codes
suffixed with 'T' (e.g.,
101-CS-Tfor Computer Science TFWS).
Choice Filling Alert
You must fill regular branch codes as backup in case your rank falls short of competitive TFWS cutoffs.
Rajasthan Domicile Eligibility Norms (Clauses A, B, C, D)
To claim benefits under the 85% Home State Quota and state caste reservations, candidates must satisfy at least one of the official domicile eligibility clauses recognized by the Government of Rajasthan.
Bonafide Resident by Birth
Candidate or either of their natural parents is a bonafide resident of Rajasthan, possessing a digital Mool Niwas certificate issued by the competent revenue authority.
3-Year Continuous Study
Candidate who studied continuously for at least 3 years in recognized educational institutions in Rajasthan and passed the qualifying 10+2 examination from a Rajasthan board/school.
State Govt / PSU Employees
Sons and daughters of serving or retired employees of Government of Rajasthan, Rajasthan State Universities, or Rajasthan State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
Central Govt / Defense Posted
Children of Central Government, Defense, or Central PSU employees currently stationed in Rajasthan for at least 1 continuous year prior to the REAP application deadline.
Seat Conversion & De-Reservation Protocol
When reserved category seats remain vacant due to a lack of eligible candidates during counselling rounds, CEG Rajasthan executes systematic de-reservation in strict accordance with state statutes.
Horizontal PwD & Ex-S
Vacant PwD and Defense seats revert to their respective parent vertical category (e.g., OBC-PwD reverts to OBC General).
Female Horizontal Seats
Unfilled 25% female quota seats revert to male candidates of the exact same category (e.g., SC-Female converts to SC-Male).
TSP & MBC Conversion
Vacant ST-TSP seats convert to general ST seats. Vacant MBC seats convert to OBC-NCL category seats before spot round.
Final Spot Round
In the institutional spot/mop-up round, any unfilled SC, ST, OBC, MBC, or EWS seats convert to General Open merit seats.
Mandatory Certificates & Validity Checklist
Review the issuing authorities, validity periods, and formatting prerequisites to ensure smooth physical document verification at your allotted reporting college.
| Certificate Type | Issuing Authority | Mandatory Validity Window | Special Remarks / Affidavit Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Bonafide (Mool Niwas) | Tehsildar / SDO / Authorized e-Mitra Center | Lifetime Validity | Must possess verifiable digital barcode / QR code certificate issued through Rajasthan e-Mitra. |
| OBC-NCL / MBC-NCL Certificate | Tehsildar / Executive Magistrate | 1 Year (Up to 3 Years with Affidavit) | If issued > 1 year ago (up to 3 years), submit Form-E non-creamy layer affidavit on ₹50 stamp paper. |
| EWS Income & Asset Certificate | SDO / Tehsildar / City Magistrate | Financial Year 2026-2027 | Must specify family gross income < ₹8 Lakhs and attest to residential land/flat limits. |
| SC / ST Certificate | Tehsildar / SDO | Lifetime Validity | Must state caste/tribe included in Government of Rajasthan official reservation notifications. |
| Income Certificate (Format I/II/III) | Tehsildar / Employer Form 16 / Gazetted Officer | Current Financial Year | Mandatory for all candidates opting for AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) seats. |
| PwD Disability Certificate | Chief Medical Officer (CMO) / UDID Card | Valid on Admission Date | Must certify minimum 40% permanent locomotor, hearing, or visual impairment. |
| Defense / Ex-Servicemen Certificate | Zila Sainik Kalyan Board / Station HQ | Valid on Admission Date | Must explicitly mention Entitlement Priority (Priority I through IX) and discharge record. |
Frequently Asked Questions on REAP 2027 Reservation
Find authoritative answers to the most common queries regarding seat percentages, domicile clauses, document validity, and quota allocations.