IIT Roorkee announced on June 5, 2026, that students with less than 75% marks in Class 12 can participate in ongoing JoSAA counselling. Seats will be allocated based on JEE Advanced rank, not board marks. The institute clarified that candidates must submit revised scorecards meeting eligibility criteria by July 15, 2026.

Students scoring below 75% (General/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS) or 65% (SC/ST/PwD) are eligible to fill choices immediately. Seats will be allotted based on JEE Advanced rank during the counselling process. This decision provides relief amid CBSE's on-screen marking (OSM) controversy affecting Class 12 evaluations.

For those students whose Class 12 (or equivalent) marks are less than 75% (for General/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS categories) or less than 65% (for SC/ST/PwD categories), please note the following: You are eligible to fill in your choices at present and seats will be allocated to you based…

— IIT Roorkee (@iitroorkee) June 5, 2026

JoSAA Counselling Important Dates 

Also Check: JoSAA 2026 Counselling Registration and Choice Filling Begins at josaa.nic.in

JoSAA Counselling Eligibility and Participation Process

Also Check: JoSAA 2026 Seat Matrix Released at josaa.nic.in

How to Participate in JoSAA Counselling?

• Candidates must register on the official JoSAA portal and fill their choice of colleges and courses.
• The seat allocation is purely merit-based on JEE Advanced rank, regardless of Class 12 percentage.
• Candidates can modify their choices during each counselling round.

Students must email their revised scorecard to orgjee@iitr.ac.in by July 15, 2026. The scorecard should show at least 75% (General/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS) or 65% (SC/ST/PwD) aggregate marks. Admission will be confirmed only after receiving the updated marksheet against the seat allotted in the 4th round.

JoSAA 2026 conducts five main counselling rounds for seat allocation. Each round involves registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and fee payment. Candidates can participate in all rounds and modify their choices based on seat availability and preferences.

Documents Required for JoSAA Counselling

Candidates must carry Class 10 marksheet, Class 12 certificate, Aadhaar card, JEE Advanced admit card, and category certificate (if applicable). Original documents are verified during reporting at the allotted institute. Incomplete documentation may result in seat cancellation.

What Happens After Seat Allocation

Once a seat is allotted, candidates must report to the institute within the specified deadline. Failure to report results in automatic seat cancellation. Candidates can accept, reject, or float their seat in subsequent rounds based on their preferences.

This move provides significant relief to students affected by CBSE's OSM evaluation issues. The rank-based allocation ensures merit is prioritized over board marks discrepancies. Students should focus on submitting revised scorecards promptly to avoid admission cancellation.

IIT Roorkee's decision allows candidates below the 75% threshold to participate in JoSAA counselling based on JEE Advanced merit. Students must submit revised scorecards by July 15, 2026, to secure admission. The process prioritizes JEE rank over board marks, offering a fair opportunity to deserving candidates despite CBSE evaluation concerns.

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Action Plan for Candidates

1. Register on josaa.admissions.nic.in without waiting for the revised result.
2. Fill and lock all preferred course and institute choices on time.
3. Apply for Class 12 re-evaluation or supplementary exam immediately.
4. Collect the revised marksheet as soon as the board releases it.
5. Email the scanned scorecard to orgjee@iitr.ac.in before July 15, 2026.
6. Track JoSAA seat allotment rounds on the official portal regularly.

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