Girl Power in IITs: Number of Female Students Qualifying for Counselling More Than Doubles in 10 Years

Bangalore: Girls are increasingly making their mark in engineering education and competing on an equal footing with their male counterparts. The number of female students securing admission opportunities in India’s prestigious IITs has been rising steadily over the years. According to the JEE Advanced 2026 results, the number of girls qualifying for counselling has reached an all-time high.

This year, 10,107 girls qualified for JEE Advanced counselling, accounting for 17.76 percent of the total qualified candidates. Never before has the number of qualified girls crossed the 10,000 mark. A significant contribution to this achievement has come from ALLEN Career Institute, where 1,044 girl students qualified for counselling this year.

Adding to the institute’s success, Arohi Deshpande, a student of ALLEN Kota, emerged as the All India Girl Topper, securing AIR 77. Over the last decade, the number of girls qualifying for JEE Advanced counselling has more than doubled—from 4,570 in 2016 to 10,107 in 2026.

Nitin Kukreja, CEO of ALLEN Career Institute, said that the growing interest of girls in engineering education is a positive sign for the country’s future. “The increasing participation of girls in technical fields is driving social transformation. ALLEN remains committed to creating awareness about engineering education among female students and encouraging them to pursue their aspirations. This year, 1,044 girls from ALLEN qualified, and we expect a large number of them to secure admission to IITs,” he said.

Speaking about her achievement, Arohi Deshpande, the All India Girl Topper in JEE Advanced 2026, said that one should always dream big and work hard to achieve those dreams. “My family supported me throughout my journey and stayed with me in Kota for four years. The guidance provided by ALLEN faculty members played a crucial role in my success. The result exceeded my expectations, and I am delighted to emerge as the girl topper,” she said.