JoSAA 2026 Dates (OUT): Counselling Round Wise Schedule
Joint Seat Allocation Authority 2026 ( JoSAA )
JoSAA 2026 Online reporting: fee payment / document upload / response by candidate to query (Round 4)
10 Jul '26 - 13 Jul '26
JoSAA 2026 Dates: The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the JoSAA counselling dates 2026 on its official website, josaa.nic.in. The round 4 allotment is out, and the cutoff will be out soon.
JoSAA consists of six rounds. Each round consists of the following steps: seat allotment, seat confirmation by candidates, online reporting at the allotted institute, and payment of fees. After all the rounds, any vacant seats remaining will be allotted via the CSAB counselling 2026. The complete schedule of JoSAA 2026 counselling, information brochure, eligibility, and all details are made available on the official JoSAA 2026 website and this page. Check the tentative schedule of JoSAA counselling 2026 below on this page.
- JoSAA Counselling 2026 Dates and Schedule
- JoSAA Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment Dates
- JoSAA 2026 Seat Acceptance Date
- JoSAA 2026 Documents Verification and Online Reporting Date
- JoSAA Registration Dates 2026
- JoSAA 2026 Choice Filling Dates
- JoSAA Counselling Dates 2026 FAQS
JoSAA Counselling 2026 Dates and Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JoSAA 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 10 Jul ' 26 - 13 Jul ' 26 | JoSAA 2026 Online reporting: fee payment / document upload / response by candidate to query (Round 4) ONGOING |
| 11 Jul ' 26 - 14 Jul ' 26 | JoSAA 2026 Initiation of Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process (Round 4) ONGOING |
| 14 Jul ' 26 | JoSAA 2026 Resolution of Fee Payment Issues, if any / Last day to respond to queries (Round 4) |
| 16 Jul ' 26 | JoSAA 2026 Seat Allocation (Round 5) |
| 16 Jul ' 26 - 20 Jul ' 26 | JoSAA 2026 initiation of Withdrawal of seat (Round 5) - Only for NIT+ system |
| 16 Jul ' 26 - 20 Jul ' 26 | JoSAA 2026 Online reporting: fee payment / document upload / response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 5) |
| 17 Jul ' 26 - 21 Jul ' 26 | JoSAA 2026 Withdrawal Query Response - Only for NIT+ system |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 10 Jul ' 26 | JoSAA 2026 Counselling Seat Allocation (Round 4) |
| 09 Jul ' 26 | JoSAA 2026 Resolution of Fee Payment Issues, if any / Last day to respond to queries (Round 3) |
| 07 Jul ' 26 - 08 Jul ' 26 | JoSAA 2026: Initiation of Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process (Round 3) |
JoSAA Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment Dates
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) releases the JoSAA seat allotment result for each round. To check the seat allotment result, candidates have to login into the JoSAA portal using their JEE Main application number and password.
Seats are allotted to the candidates based on their JEE Main/JEE Advanced ranks, and also their category. After allotment of the seats, candidates must download the "Initial Seat Allotment Intimation Slip", which has the information about the allotted seat. Candidates have to login to the JoSAA portal to check if a seat has been allocated during a specific round of seat allocation. No separate intimation of seat allocation will be provided to the candidate.
The round-wise seat allotment dates have been updated below:
| JoSAA 2026 Counselling Round |
Seat Allotment Date |
|---|---|
| JoSAA 2026 round 1 seat allotment date |
13 June 2026 - OUT |
| JoSAA 2026 round 2 seat allotment date |
30 June 2026 - OUT |
| JoSAA 2026 round 3 seat allotment date |
6 July 2026 - OUT |
| JoSAA 2026 round 4 seat allotment date |
10 July 2026 |
| JoSAA 2026 round 5 seat allotment date |
16 July 2026 |
Commonly asked questions
No. You are only allowed to fill choices once before entering the first round of counselling and that choice list is final. Candidates are given only one chance to enter their choice, edit the choices, rearrange them before the choice filling deadline. All candidates have to save and lock their choices within the prescribed deadline. No more chances to fill.edit/rearrange the choices will be provided in the subsequent rounds of JoSAA counselling.
The JoSAA 2026 counselling seat allotment result was out on June 30.
The JoSAA 2026 counselling round 1 seat allotment result was out on June 13. Candidates can check the seat allotment result by logging into the JoSAA website.
JoSAA 2026 Seat Acceptance Date
After candidates get a seat in JoSAA counselling, they have to confirm the seat by accepting it as per the deadline. They can either freeze the allotted seat or they can float or slide.
Check what freeze, float and slide mean below:
| Freeze | Seat accepted. Candidates desire no upgradation or change in seat. |
| Float | Candidates select the float option if they want a better college and course from their preference list. |
| Slide | This option means candidates want a better course preference from their choice list, but in the same institution allotted. |
How to Check JoSAA Seat Allotment Result 2026
Check the process below to check the JoSAA seat allotment result:
- Visit the official JoSAA website and follow the seat allotment link.
- Now the JoSA login will open. Here, enter the JEE Main application number and password.
- Once the login is successful, candidates can check the seat allotment result.
- Check the allotted college and course and save the page for reference.
Commonly asked questions
The JoSAA 2026 choice filling window started on June 2.
JoSAA 2026 counselling portal opened on June 2.
JoSAA 2026 Documents Verification and Online Reporting Date
Once the seats are allotted, candidates have to upload the required documents for JoSAA counselling on the JoSAA portal for verification. If a query is raised by the verification officer regarding the documents, then they will have to respond to the queries with a valid document and explanation within the deadline. If the query is not resolved, the candidate will be eliminated from the JoSAA counselling.
Documents needed for JoSAA Counselling: The documents needed for JoSAA counselling are:
| Documents Required for Admission to NIT+ System |
Documents for Admission to IITs
|
|---|---|
| Class X Mark Sheet/Certificate or Aadhaar Card or Birth Certificate (for Date of Birth) |
Class X Mark Sheet/Certificate or Aadhaar Card or Birth Certificate (for date of birth)
|
| Class XII Mark Sheet and Certificate (Qualifying Examination) |
Class XII Mark Sheet (Qualifying Examination)
|
| JEE Main 2026 admit card |
Certificate of category (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS), if applicable
|
| Certificate of category (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS), if applicable, as per the Government of India format, available on the JoSAA website, issued by the competent authority. |
Original Certificate for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), if applicable
|
| Original Certificate for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD), if applicable, issued by the competent authority. |
Original Certificate for persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing, if applicable
|
| Original Certificate for persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing, if applicable |
Crossed Bank Cheque copy / Image of Passbook with bank account details
|
| Crossed Bank Cheque copy / Image of Passbook with bank account details | Medical Certificate |
| Medical Certificate |
OCI certificate /PIO card, if applicable
|
| OCI certificate/ PIO card, if applicable |
Passport / Citizenship certificate, if applicable
|
| Passport/Citizenship certificate, if applicable | -- |
Commonly asked questions
You can update your nationality in the JoSAA portal from foreign national to Indian. Once the nationality status is changed, you will be eligible for seats in IITs under the GEN category only. If you have already been allocated a seat, it will be cancelled, and you will be considered for seat allocation in subsequent rounds (if any) under the OPEN category, provided you -
- submit proof of Indian nationality, and
- meet all other eligibility criteria for Indian nationals, including satisfying the JEE (Main) cut-off marks for qualifying for JEE (Advanced) in the GEN category.
If you do not have a valid UDID card indicating permanent disability and are seeking a seat in IITs through JoSAA, you must visit any of the IITs for physical verification, bringing a copy of your PwD certificate.
JoSAA Registration Dates 2026
JoSAA registration link is activated at josaa.nic.in. The candidates who qualify JEE Advanced 2026 can apply for JoSAA 2026 for IIT admission. On the other hand, the candidates who will have a rank of JEE Main 2026 can also fill JoSAA application form 2026 for admission to NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and other GFTIs. Candidates who wish to be admitted to the IITs and the NIT+ systems must register for JoSAA 2026 counselling. Candidates need to authenticate themselves using JEE Main 2026 application number, candidate name, mother’s name and date of birth and then verify the OTP sent on the JEE Main 2026 registered mobile number and email ID.
To register with JoSAA, candidates must first authenticate their identity using JEE Main 2026 details. Click “New Candidate Registration,” fill in the necessary information, and verify the OTP sent to your registered email and phone. Next, create a password for the JoSAA portal and log in using your JEE Main 2026 application number. Verify the OTP again and review your personal details, JEE Main/Advanced ranks, and other relevant information. If everything is correct, confirm your registration; if not, click ‘edit.’
Commonly asked questions
JoSAA counselling started on June 2.
Registration for JoSAA 2026 started on June 2. Admission to IITs is determined by JEE Advanced 2026 ranks, while NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and other GFTIs use JEE Main 2026 ranks for their allotments.
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JoSAA 2026 Choice Filling Dates
The JoSAA 2026 registration and choice filling window opens simultaneously. After registering, candidates can enter and rearrange their preferences. Once satisfied with their selections, they can save the list. Before the deadline for JoSAA choice filling, candidates can revise their choices as many times as they wish. However, candidates must lock in their choices before the last date, or else the system will automatically finalise their last preference order. After choices are locked, candidates will not be able to alter their selections or the order of those selections.
Commonly asked questions
JoSAA round 3 allotment was out on July 6.
The JoSAA 2026 schedule is now out at josaa.nic.in. Candidaes can check the JoSAA counselling dates for all five rounds.
JoSAA Counselling Dates 2026 FAQS
Check below some most important questions asked for JoSAA counselling:
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The JoSAA opening and cloing ranks are published for all IITs, NIT, IIIT and GFTIs a few hours after the seat allotment result is published for each round of the JoSAA counselling.
The last date to register for JoSAA 2026 was June 11.
JoSAA round 3 allotment was out on July 6.
Candidates were able to make choices during JoSAA counselling till June 11.
The JoSAA 2026 counselling seat allotment result was out on June 30.
The JoSAA 2026 choice filling window started on June 2.
JoSAA Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
CSAB cutoffs are usually lower or higher in rank (i.e., less competitive) than JoSAA cutoffs.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, there is no need to apply separately at VNIT Nagpur after JoSAA counselling. BTech and BArch admissions at all NITs, including VNIT, are centrally managed through JoSAA and CSAB (for vacant seats). Aspirants only have to register for these counselling processes and keep VNIT in their college pre
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
The JoSAA counselling for NIT Manipur BTech course admission usually takes place in June and July. This process starts after the declaration of the JEE Main and Advanced results. You will need to register on the JoSAA portal and fill in your preferences for colleges and branches. There are six round
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
NIT Raipur admissions for the BTech course typically begin in June, right after the JEE Advanced results are announced. The JoSAA portal opens for registration and choice filling during this time. You usually have about ten days to finalize your list of colleges. It is very important to stay updated
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
NIT Raipur partners with JoSAA to manage the seat allotment for the BTech programme in several rounds. The system looks at your JEE rank and your saved list of college preferences. If your rank matches the cutoff, you get a seat offer automatically. You can then choose to "Freeze" your seat or wait
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
No, students do not need to apply separately at IIT Ropar site after JoSAA counselling. This is because the institute follows a common admission process for its BTech course just like the other IITs. Shortlisted students who get a seat through the JoSAA counselling, simply need to report for documen
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
JoSAA Counselling is for government/NIT/IIT-level colleges, you need a JEE Main/Advanced score, seats are allotted by the government, fees are lower, and the process is centralized and merit-based.
Direct Private Admission is for private colleges like NIE, JSS, or VVCE Mysore done through KCET or COM
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, participating in JoSAA counselling is mandatory to get a BTech seat in Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Students must first pass JEE Advanced exam. Then students must register on the official portal for counselling, for final seat allotment.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The most important thing to understand is that JoSAA counselling does not apply to private engineering colleges at all — it strictly manages admissions for premier government-funded institutions only. So if you are targeting private engineering colleges in Chennai like SRM, VIT, or Saveetha, you wil
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, students do not have to apply separately at IIT Roorkee website after JoSAA counselling. This is because the institute follows a common admission process for its BTech course just like the other IITs. Shortlisted students who get a seat through the JoSAA counselling, simply need to report for do
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