Choice Filling is the most critical stage in the REAP counselling process. It is where you define your preferences for colleges and branches. The automated seat allotment system uses this list to allocate seats based on your merit rank.
A well-structured option form can help you get a better college even with a lower rank, while a poorly filled form might leave you with no seat or an undesirable branch.
Candidates must exercise extreme care while arranging the order of institutes and branches, as the software checks choices sequentially from top to bottom.
| Conducting Body | Centre for Electronic Governance (CEG), Rajasthan |
|---|---|
| Mode of Counselling | Online (Web-Based) |
| Choice Locking | Mandatory (Auto-locking may apply) |
| Limit on Choices | No Limit (Fill as many as possible) |
| Modification | Allowed before locking / Unlock window |
| Official Website | reap2026.in |
Visit the official REAP website and log in using your Form Number and Password created during registration. Navigate to the "Fill Option Form" link.
The interface usually allows you to filter by:
Click the "Add" button next to the college and branch combination you wish to select. It will move to your selection list.
This is crucial. The computer checks your choices starting from number 1.
Save your choices frequently to avoid data loss. Once you are 100% sure, click the Lock button. You will likely need to enter your password or an OTP to confirm locking. Note: Unlocked choices may be automatically locked on the last date, but do not rely on this.
The REAP Seat Allotment is a computerized process that strictly follows the merit list and the choices filled by the candidate. Understanding the logic can help you predict your chances.
Seats are filled in the following order of priority:
The allotment software follows the Rajasthan Government's reservation policy. Vertical reservation (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS) and Horizontal reservation (PwD/Ex-S/KM) are applied simultaneously. If a candidate from a reserved category qualifies for a General seat based on merit, they are allotted the General seat first (subject to rules).
If a candidate is allotted a seat in Round 1 or 2 but wishes to get a higher preference college/branch, they can apply for Upward Movement. The process is as follows:
Candidates who wish to withdraw their admission after seat allotment must submit a request online or at the reporting institute before the specified deadline. The fee refund is processed according to the REAP/AICTE refund policy.
Candidates must carry the original and two sets of self-attested photocopies of the following documents:
Your seat allotment depends entirely on the order of choices you fill. Here is a strategic approach:
Decide what is more important to you. If you are fixed on Computer Science (CS), fill CS in all top colleges first, then move to lower colleges. If you want a Top Government College (like MBM Jodhpur or CTAE Udaipur), fill all decent branches (CS, IT, ECE, EE) in those colleges first.
If you are eligible for TFWS (Family income < 8 Lakhs), you will see separate options for TFWS seats.
Strategy: Always fill the TFWS seat of a college above the Normal seat of the same college.
Example: 1. MBM (TFWS) -> 2. MBM (Normal).
The software checks your choices from #1 downwards. If you only fill 5 choices and your rank is not high enough, you might end up with No Seat Allotted. It is recommended to fill at least 30-40 choices, including some "safe" options lower in the list.
The application fee is approximately Rs. 590, which includes the registration and counselling fee. It is non-refundable.
After registration, log in to the REAP portal, select 'Choice Filling', and add colleges/branches in order of preference. Make sure to lock your choices before the deadline.
You need Class 10/12 marksheets, Domicile certificate, Category certificate (if applicable), Income certificate, Medical fitness certificate, and Aadhar card.
No, the counselling process is combined. However, seats are allotted based on priority: 1. JEE Main Rank, 2. Class 12th Percentile, 3. Diploma Percentage.
If you fail to report to the allotted institute within the stipulated time with original documents and fee, your allotted seat will be cancelled.
The result is declared online on the official REAP portal. Candidates must log in using their credentials to view the allotted college and branch. A provisional allotment letter must be downloaded for reporting.
No, once the choices are locked, they cannot be modified. However, during the 'Unlock' window (if provided by CEG), you may be able to edit them. Always double-check before locking.