JoSAA Counselling 2026: Registration (BEGINS), Round wise Seat Allotment, Cut off

JoSAA Counselling 2026: For the year 2026, JoSAA counselling registration process commenced on June 2, 2026, on its official website josaa.nic.in. The counselling process is conducted online and is divided into five distinct rounds, ensuring a transparent approach to seat allocation. The registration window will remain open until June 11, 2026. The JoSAA Round 1 seat allocation will begin from June 13, 2026, and the last date to respond to withdrawal query is June 29, 2026. After each counselling round, JoSAA publishes a seat allotment list that details which candidates have been assigned seats at their preferred institutes.

Once candidates are allocated seats, they must complete a self-reporting process at the designated institution to confirm their acceptance. The entire seat allocation is meticulously based on several factors: the candidates' ranked performance in the exams, their preferred choices of institutes and courses, and their respective categories. This systematic approach helps to ensure that students are placed in institutions that match their academic aspirations and qualifications.

Also Read: JEE Main 2026

What is JoSAA 2026?

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA)  conducts a centralised counselling process for candidates who have qualified in the JEE Main and JEE Advanced examinations. 

JoSAA was established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to manage and oversee the seat allocation process for admissions into various UG engineering programs at participating institutes, including Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) across India.

JoSAA Counselling Date 2026

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority released the official schedule for JoSAA counselling 2026. The counselling schedule, includes registration dates, choice filling, mock allocation, seat allocation rounds, and document verification, is announced on the official JoSAA website. The registration for the counselling will begin from June 2, 2026.

JoSAA Counselling 2026: Complete Schedule

JoSAA Counselling 2026: Seat Matrix

As compared to last year, the total number of seats available this year has gone up by 4,470, giving students more chance to secure admission through JEE Main and JEE Advanced Ranks. A key addition to JoSAA Counselling 2026 is Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, which is participating for the first time with four BTech programmes, contributing to the overall increase in seat availability. Among all participating institutes, the largest rise has been seen in the IIITs, which together have added 1,578 seats over the previous year. Candidates can check the updated seats from the table below:

JoSAA 2026 Registration and Choice Filling

To register for JoSAA 2026, candidates can follow the steps outlined below.

• Visit the official website, josaa.nic.in.
• Click on the ‘JoSAA 2026 Registration’ link.
• Candidates are required to login through JEE Main/Advanced Application number and password.
• Candidates will be redirected to a new window displaying the details of the candidate as filled during the JEE Main/Advanced application process.
• Review the details carefully and click on ‘Submit’.
• Candidates must then fill in their preferred choices of academic programmes as well as institutes.
• Filling-in of choices on the online portal is free of cost, that is, candidates are not required to pay any fee.
• It is important for candidates to lock their choices on/before the last day of choice filling. If candidates do not lock their choices, last saved choices will be locked automatically upon reaching the deadline for choice filling.

Documents Required for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs

Candidates must carry all the necessary documents in original and photocopy format as per the instructions provided by JoSAA. Candidates need to submit the following documents for registration/online reporting during JoSAA counselling 2026:

• Class X Mark Sheet/Certificate, Aadhar Card (for Date of Birth)
• Class XII Mark Sheet and Certificate (Qualifying Examination)
• Certificate of category (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS), if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Crossed Bank Cheque copy / Image of Passbook with bank account details
• Medical Certificate in specified format
• OCI certificate/ PIO card, if applicable
• Passport/Citizenship certificate, if applicable
• Admit card of JEE (Main) 2026

JoSAA 2026: Counselling Procedure

The JoSAA 2026 counselling process involves the following stages:

• Registration: Candidates need to register on the JoSAA website using their JEE Main or JEE Advanced roll number and password.
• Choice Filling and Locking: Registered candidates must fill in their preferred choices of institutes and programs in order of preference. It is important for candidates to carefully consider the available options and lock their choices before the specified deadline.
• Seat Allocation: JoSAA conducts multiple rounds of seat allocation based on the choices opted by the candidates, category of the candidate, and merit secured in the JEE exam. Seat allocation results are published on the JoSAA website after each round.
• Acceptance of Seat and Reporting: Candidates who are allocated seats are required to either accept the allotted seat, participate in further rounds for better options, or withdraw from the counselling process. Those who accept their seats must report to the designated institutes for document verification and admission formalities.

JoSAA 2026 Eligibility Criteria 

To participate in JoSAA counselling 2026, candidates must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

In BE/ BTech programs offered by IITs, admissions through JoSAA are conducted on the basis of JEE Advanced rank. Meanwhile, in case of NITs, IIEST, IIITs and other GFTIs, admissions are conducted on the basis of JEE Main rank secured by the candidate. Students can take a look at the eligibility criteria for admission to various participating institutes in the table below.

JoSAA counselling streamlines the admission process for candidates willing to take admission in engineering programs through the JEE exam. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority provides a single online platform for seat allocation across various participating institutes. Through JoSAA counselling 2026, candidates can choose their preferences for programs and colleges based on their JEE Main and JEE Advanced ranks. 

Also Read - JEE Advanced Exam 2026

JoSAA Mock Allotment 2026

The JoSAA mock allotment is conducted to help candidates make informed decisions about their choices before the actual seat allocation rounds begin. It allows them to evaluate and adjust their preferences if needed, based on the mock allotment results and their personal preferences regarding colleges, courses, and branches.

JoSAA Seat Allotment 2026

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) conducts the seat allotment process on the basis of ranks secured in JEE Main or JEE Advanced exam. The seat JoSAA allotment process consists of a total of six rounds. During each round, candidates are allocated seats based on their choices of institutes and programs, their category, and the merit rank secured in JEE exam.

After each round of seat allotment, candidates are informed about the allocated seats through the JoSAA website. If a candidate wishes to accept the allocated seat, he/she must opt for any one of the options ‘Freeze’, ‘Slide’ or ‘Float’ for the choice of academic program.

The seat allotment process continues until all the available seats are filled or until the counselling process concludes. JoSAA also conducts special rounds of seat allotment to fill any remaining vacancies after the regular rounds are completed.

Candidates are required to report to the allotted institute for document verification after accepting the allocated seat. Candidates must carefully follow the instructions provided by JoSAA and complete the admission process within the specified deadlines.

JoSAA 2026 Colleges

JoSAA 2026 will be conducted for admissions to 118 institutes. Candidates can take a look at the number of participating colleges in the table below.

JoSAA Counselling 2026 - Top Engineering Colleges

Candidates can check out the links given below to know top engineering colleges: 

JoSAA Counselling 2026 Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF)

Candidates who are allocated seats are required to pay the seat acceptance fee to complete the JoSAA process and avail the seat in IITs or NIT+ System. The documents uploaded by the candidate will not be verified unless he/she pays the seat acceptance fee. Admission fee varies across the institutes/category of candidates and is different from the seat acceptance fee. 

Candidates can take a look at the JoSAA Counselling 2025 Seat Acceptance Fee in the table given below.

JoSAA 2026 Online Reporting Schedule

The online counselling process will be conducted through the official JoSAA portal - josaa.nic.in. Check the dates for JoSAA's online reporting schedule below. 

JoSAA 2026 Seat Allocation 

The table below shows the JoSAA 2026 seat allocation schedule of this year. Candidates can check the dates for JoSAA seat allocation of every round in the table below. 

JoSAA 2026 - Withdrawal Window

This table shows the JoSAA 2026 withdrawal window. Students can get an idea from the table. After each round, the withdrawal window will open for a limited time period. Check details in the table below. 

JoSAA 2026 Dates For NIT+ System Only

The table below shows the JoSAA 2026 dates for the NIT+ System. For admissions to NITs, JoSAA followed the dates provided in the table below. 

How to Check JoSAA Seat Allotment List 2026?

Registered candidates can check the JoSAA seat allotment result using their JEE Main application number and password:

JoSAA Seat Allotment 2026 - What after seat allocation?

The JoSAA Opening and Closing ranks have been released by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). Candidates who have been allotted seats can check the counselling cutoff for NITs, IITs, and IIITs.

JoSAA Counselling - Round 5 OR-CR

The cutoff mentioned below are of 2025.

JoSAA Counselling 2026 - Round 4 Opening and Closing Rank

The ranks mentioned below are of 2025 candidates. They can download the Round 4 opening and closing rank PDF for IITs, NITs, and IIITs from the table below - 

JoSAA Counselling 2026 - Round 3 Opening & Closing Rank

The ranks mentioned below are of 2025

JoSAA Counselling 2026 - Round 2 Opening & Closing Rank

Candidates can download the JoSAA Round 2 Cut off 2025 PDF for NITs, IITs, and IIITs below - 

JoSAA Opening and Closing Rank 2026 - Round 1 Cut off

Candidates can download the JoSAA Round 1 Cutoff 2025 for NITs, IITs, and IIITs below - 

JoSAA Counselling 2026 - Category wise Top-20 percentile cut-off marks 

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority has released the category-wsie top 20 percentile cutoff marks (Out of 500) for each board. The same can be downloaded by candidates from the link given  below:

JoSAA Previous Year Opening and Closing Ranks

Candidates can access the previous year JoSAA opening and closing ranks for Round 1 in the table provided below. 

JoSAA Counselling 2026 - Minimum Qualifying Marks to participate in the Counselling Process

The table below contains the JoSAA counselling cutoff of 2025. IIT Roorkee has released the JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 for students who appeared in the examination. The category-wise cutoff is given in the table below:

JoSAA Open House Schedule

The table below contains the schedule for the JoSAA Open House 2025. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) released the schedule for the IIT Open House. The open house is conducted for students who qualified for the JEE Advanced exam 2025. It is conducted online where students get the chance to interact with IIT's professors, dean, and current students. Aspirants may find the IIT-wise Open House schedule in the table below: