The JoSAA 2026 Round 4 seat allotment result has been announced by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority on July 10, 2026. Candidates can log in to josaa.nic.in to check their allotted IIT, NIT, IIIT, or GFTI seat. Round 5, the final round, is scheduled for July 16, 2026.
JoSAA 2026 covers admissions to 138 institutes including 23 IITs, IISc Bengaluru, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs, and 56 Other-GFTIs. Round 4 typically sees significant seat movement due to upgrades and withdrawals from earlier rounds. Candidates who chose Float or Slide in Round 3 may now have a new, improved allotment to consider.
JoSAA 2026 Round 4 and Round 5 Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | June 13, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | June 30, 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment | July 6, 2026 |
| Round 4 Seat Allotment (OUT) | July 10, 2026 |
| Round 4 Online Reporting and Document Upload | By July 13, 2026 |
| Round 5 Seat Allotment (Final Round) | July 16, 2026 |
How to Check JoSAA 2026 Round 4 Seat Allotment
- Go to josaa.nic.in.
- Click on the Round 4 Seat Allotment Result link.
- Log in with your JEE Main Application Number and JoSAA password (or JEE Advanced credentials for IIT seats).
- View allotted institute, branch, and category.
- Download the provisional allotment letter (Initial Seat Allotment Intimation Slip).
No separate intimation is sent — candidates must log in themselves. Also check the JoSAA 2026 guide on AglaSem Admission for complete reporting steps.
JoSAA Round 4 Allotment – Freeze, Float or Slide?
After checking your JoSAA Round 4 seat allotment, candidates must respond before the deadline with one of three options:
- Freeze — Accept the allotted seat and stop upgrade consideration. Admission is finalised at the current institute.
- Float — Accept the current seat while remaining eligible for a better institute in Round 5. Current seat is protected.
- Slide — Accept the seat and seek a better branch within the same institute in Round 5. Available only if the candidate was not allotted their first preference branch.
Candidates must also pay the Seat Acceptance Fee — Rs. 35,000 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS and Rs. 15,000 for SC/ST/PwD. Missing this payment deadline causes automatic cancellation and disqualification from Round 5.
Round 5: The Final JoSAA 2026 Counselling Round
JoSAA Round 5 on July 16 is the last seat allotment round. Candidates who selected Float or Slide in Round 4 will be considered for upgraded seats or branches. After Round 5, no further changes are possible. Remaining vacant seats at NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs will then move to CSAB special counselling rounds. IITs do not participate in CSAB.
Branches with expected seat movement in Round 5 include Mechanical, Civil, Metallurgical, and Biotechnology Engineering. Branches like CSE, AI, Data Science, and ECE at top NITs are likely to see minimal movement with tightening cutoffs.
Also note: IIT Kanpur has launched a new BCyber undergraduate programme for 2026-27. For IIT JEE preparation resources and past year papers, visit AglaSem Mock Tests. Engineering aspirants can also explore college options via AglaSem Admission.
Documents for JoSAA Online Reporting
- Class 10 and Class 12 certificates and mark sheets
- JEE Main or JEE Advanced 2026 admit card
- JoSAA provisional allotment letter
- Category certificate in Central Government format (state formats rejected); EWS certificate must state Valid for 2026-2027
- Passport-size photograph and valid photo ID
FAQ – JoSAA 2026 Round 4 Seat Allotment
When was JoSAA 2026 Round 4 seat allotment result released?
JoSAA 2026 Round 4 seat allotment result was released on July 10, 2026, at josaa.nic.in.
When is JoSAA Round 5 2026?
JoSAA Round 5, the final round of counselling for 2026, is scheduled for July 16, 2026. It is the last chance for candidates with Float or Slide options to receive an upgrade.
What is the difference between Freeze, Float, and Slide in JoSAA?
Freeze means you accept the current seat and stop upgrades. Float means you keep the current seat while trying for a better institute next round. Slide means you seek a better branch within the same institute. Float and Slide are not available in Round 5.
What is the JoSAA seat acceptance fee for 2026?
The JoSAA 2026 seat acceptance fee is Rs. 35,000 for General, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates, and Rs. 15,000 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. Failure to pay by the deadline results in disqualification from all future rounds.
