The JoSAA counselling 2026 registration and choice-filling dates have been released on the official website: josaa.nic.in. The JoSAA counselling 2026 registration and choice filling will open together on June 2, 2026, one day after the JEE Advanced 2026 results. This year, JoSAA will be held in 5 rounds.
- The JoSAA 2026 First Mock Seat Allotment Round 1 result has been released today, June 8, 2026, on the official website, josaa.nic.in/.
- Candidates who completed the registration process and locked or saved their choices by June 7 can check their tentative seat allotment by logging into their candidate portal.
- The registered candidates can proceed to the choice-filling process.
- The JoSAA choice filling and registration can be done from June 2 to June 11.
- You must register and fill out choices before the Round 1 allotment. This is mandatory.
- You can upgrade your seat in later rounds without losing your current allotment.
- If you withdraw after paying the seat acceptance fee, a portion is deducted as a penalty.
- Around 55,000+ seats across IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs are allotted through JoSAA each year.
- Seat acceptance fee is Rs. 35,000 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS and Rs. 15,000 for SC/ST/PwD students.
Source: JoSAA Official Website
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JoSAA Counselling 2026 Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Joint Seat Allocation Authority |
| Official Website | josaa.nic.in |
| Conducting Body | IITs and NTA jointly |
| Registration Start | June 2, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Process End (Tentative) | Late July 2026 |
| Participating Institutes | IITs, NITs, IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, GFTIs (~120+ institutes) |
| Exam Basis | JEE Advanced 2026 (IITs) and JEE Main 2026 (NITs / IIITs / GFTIs) |
| Total Seats (Approx.) | 55,000+ across all participating institutes |
| Number of Rounds | 6 rounds + CSAB rounds for the remaining vacant seats |
| Mock Allotments | 2 (released before Round 1) |
| Mode | Fully online at josaa.nic.in |
JoSAA Counselling 2026 Important Dates
The JoSAA 2026 schedule is aligned with the JEE Advanced 2026 result. The JoSAA Counselling dates have been released. Always verify the final schedule at josaa.nic.in.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 2 to 11 | JoSAA counselling registration and choice filling |
| June 8 (Out) | Display of Mock Seat Allocation-1 |
| June 10 | Display of Mock Seat Allocation-2 |
| June 13 | Round 1 seat allotment |
| June 29 | Round 1 ends |
| June 30 | Round 2 seat allotment |
| July 5 | Round 2 ends |
| July 6 | Round 3 seat allotment |
| July 9 | Round 3 ends |
| July 10 | Round 4 seat allotment |
| July 15 | Round 4 ends |
| July 16 | Round 5 seat allotment—Final round for IIT/IISc |
| July 21 | Round 5 ends—final round for IIT/IISc |
| July 16 to 24 | Withdrawal and PAF payment only for the NIT+ System |
Source: JoSAA Official Website
JoSAA Counselling Eligibility 2026
There is no separate eligibility exam for JoSAA. You must hold a valid JEE Main or JEE Advanced 2026 rank and meet the Class 12 academic criteria set by each participating institute.
For IIT Admission — JEE Advanced 2026 rank required
| Criteria Category | Requirement Details |
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| Exam Rank | A valid JEE Advanced 2026 rank is mandatory. |
| Class 12 Marks (Option 1) | Minimum 75% aggregate marks for General/OBC candidates (or 65% aggregate for SC/ST/PwD students). |
| Class 12 Marks (Option 2) | Must be within the top 20th percentile of successful students in your respective board examination. |
| Mandatory Subjects | Must include a minimum of 5 subjects: |
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For NIT / IIIT / IIEST / GFTI Admission — JEE Main 2026 rank required
- Valid JEE Main 2026 rank is mandatory.
- You must have passed Class 12 with at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD).
- Physics and Mathematics are compulsory Class 12 subjects.
- Two-year rule applies: you must have passed Class 12 in 2025 or be appearing for the first time in 2026.
| Category | Min. Class 12 % for IITs | Min. Class 12 % for NITs/IIITs/GFTIs |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | 75% | 75% |
| SC / ST / PwD | 65% | 65% |
Note: Meeting the JEE rank requirement alone is not sufficient. You must also meet each institute's academic eligibility criteria to receive a seat.
How to Register for JoSAA Counselling 2026?
The JoSAA 2026 registration window opens on June 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
- Late registrations are not accepted under any circumstances.
- Registration and choice filling open simultaneously on the official website josaa.nic.in.
- JoSAA registration is free. You pay the seat acceptance fee only after a seat is allotted to you.
Also Check: CSAB SFTI 2026 Counselling Process: Registration, Seat Allotment & Important Dates
JoSAA Choice Filling Strategy 2026
Fill at least 15-20 choices to maximise your chances across all rounds. You can add hundreds of Academic Programme Code (APC) combinations in order of preference. Modify them unlimited times before locking.
How to Fill and Lock Choices?
| Strategy | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Add both dream and safe choices | Increases your chance of getting a seat in Round 1 itself |
| Rank branch over college if your core interest is fixed | Avoids branch dissatisfaction even after a seat upgrade |
| Include all institute types — IIT, NIT, IIIT, GFTI | A wider net means a higher probability of allotment across rounds |
| Use Mock Allotment 1 and 2 to reorder your list | Gives you real-time data on where you stand before Round 1 |
| Never leave choices unlocked before the deadline | An unlocked list is treated as invalid — you will not get a seat |
JoSAA Round-Wise Seat Allotment 2026
JoSAA 2026 has 6 rounds of seat allotment. Each round follows the same cycle: allotment result > seat acceptance > fee payment > document upload. After Round 6, no further upgrades are possible through JoSAA — remaining vacant seats move to CSAB.
| Round | Allotment Date (Tentative) | Action Required | Options Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mock Allotment 1 | ~June 8, 2026 | Review and adjust choices | No fee; modify choices freely |
| Mock Allotment 2 | ~June 10, 2026 | Final review; lock choices before deadline | Last chance to modify before Round 1 |
| Round 1 | ~June 14, 2026 | Accept seat, pay fee, upload docs | Freeze / Float / Slide / Withdraw |
| Round 2 | ~June 20, 2026 | Accept upgraded or retain current seat | Freeze / Float / Slide / Withdraw |
| Round 3 | ~June 25, 2026 | Accept, upgrade, or retain | Freeze / Float / Slide |
| Round 4 | ~July 1, 2026 | Accept, upgrade, or retain | Freeze / Float / Slide |
| Round 5 | ~July 7, 2026 | Accept, upgrade, or retain | Freeze / Float / Slide |
| Round 6 | ~July 14, 2026 | Final — accept seat or exit JoSAA | Freeze only (Withdraw exits JoSAA permanently) |
Seat Acceptance Fee
- Pay online via net banking, UPI, or debit/credit card through the JoSAA portal.
- This fee is adjusted against your first-semester tuition fee at the allotted institute.
- If you upgrade in a later round, you do not pay the fee again.
- Non-payment within the deadline cancels your seat automatically — no exceptions.
| Category | Seat Acceptance Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | Rs. 35,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs. 15,000 |
Also Check: JEE Main Seat Matrix 2026: Check Expected Seat Intake for NITs, IIITs & GFTIs
Documents Required for JoSAA Counselling 2026
Keep scanned copies of all documents ready before registration begins. All documents must match exactly the details submitted during JEE registration — any mismatch can lead to seat cancellation.
| Document | Specification |
|---|---|
| Class 10 Marksheet | For date of birth verification |
| Class 12 Marksheet | Original marks in all subjects; both years if improvement attempted |
| JEE Main 2026 Rank Card | Downloaded from jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Rank Card | For IIT applicants only; downloaded from jeeadv.ac.in |
| Category Certificate (OBC-NCL / SC / ST) | Issued by the competent authority, OBC-NCL must be a non-creamy layer |
| EWS Certificate | Issued by the Revenue/Tehsil authority; income-based verification required |
| PwD Certificate | From the specified medical authority as per JoSAA norms |
| Identity Proof | Aadhaar card / Passport / Voter ID |
| Passport-Size Photographs | Recent; white background; same as used during JEE application |
| Seat Acceptance Fee Payment Receipt | Downloaded from JoSAA portal after online payment |
JoSAA Reporting to Allotted College 2026
Failure to report within the deadline results in automatic seat cancellation — no extensions are granted. After your final round, complete these steps to secure admission.
What to Choose among Upgrade, Freeze, or Withdraw:
JoSAA offers four options after each round: Freeze, Float, Slide, and Withdraw. Choosing correctly protects your seat while maximising your chances of a better allotment.
| Option | What It Means | When to Choose |
|---|---|---|
| Freeze | Accept your current seat and stop participating in further rounds | You are fully satisfied with the allotted seat and branch |
| Float | Retain your current seat but move to any better-ranked option across any institute in the next round | You want any better option from your full preference list |
| Slide | Retain your current seat but upgrade to a better branch within the same institute only | You are happy with the institute but want a better branch |
| Withdraw | Exit JoSAA counselling entirely | You have secured admission elsewhere or do not want any JoSAA seat |
If you withdraw after accepting a seat, the seat acceptance fee is not fully refunded. A penalty amount is deducted before the refund is processed. Be certain before selecting Withdraw.
Also Check: List of Top Colleges in India Accepting JEE Main Based on 2026 Ranking
FAQs
Ques. Can I change my choices after locking them?
Ans: No. Once you lock your choices before the Round 1 allotment deadline, no changes are allowed. You can modify your list any number of times between the mock allotments and the locking deadline.
Ques. What is the difference between Float and Slide?
Ans: Float upgrades your seat to any better-ranked option across your full preference list, including a different institute. Slide upgrades are only available within the same institute to a better branch. Both retain your current seat until a better one is confirmed.
Ques. What happens to vacant seats after JoSAA Round 6?
Ans: Vacant seats at NITs, IIITs, IIEST, and GFTIs move to CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) counselling. IIT seats are not transferred to CSAB.
Ques. Can I withdraw from JoSAA and get a full refund?
Ans: No. If you withdraw after paying the seat acceptance fee, only a partial refund is processed. The withdrawal penalty amount is deducted before the refund.
Ques. Can I participate in both JoSAA and state counselling simultaneously?
Ans: Yes. You can participate in state-level counselling alongside JoSAA. However, withdraw from one before submitting final documents to the other to avoid seat cancellation in both.
Ques. What is CSAB and how is it different from JoSAA?
Ans: CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) fills vacant seats at NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs remaining after JoSAA Round 6. It is a separate process that runs after JoSAA concludes. IIT seats are never part of CSAB.
Ques. I qualified JEE Advanced. Can I still get an NIT through JoSAA?
Ans: Yes. JEE Advanced 2026 qualifiers automatically hold a valid JEE Main rank as well. You can use your JEE Main rank for NIT, IIIT, or GFTI admissions through the same JoSAA process.
Ques. Is physical reporting mandatory at all institutes after the final round?
Ans: Most reporting is completed online through the JoSAA portal. However, some institutes require physical reporting for original document verification. Check your allotted institute's specific reporting instructions after each round result.
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