JoSAA Counselling 2026 registration and choice filling are now LIVE at josaa.nic.in. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority opened the window on June 2, 2026, and candidates can register, fill, and lock choices until June 11, 2026 (5 PM). The first seat allotment result is scheduled for June 13, 2026. JoSAA Counselling 2026 governs admission to all IITs, NITs, IIITs, and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) on the basis of JEE Advanced 2026 and JEE Main 2026 ranks. Last updated: June 4, 2026.
🔴 JoSAA Counselling 2026 Live Updates
June 4, 2026 – 10:00 AM
Choice filling is in full swing. Candidates are advised to add 40–60 well-ordered choices and not wait for the deadline, as the portal sees heavy traffic in the final hours. The first mock seat allotment will be published on June 8, giving aspirants a preview of likely allotment before they lock choices.
June 3, 2026 – 11:30 AM
The JoSAA 2026 portal is active and candidates with a valid JEE Main or JEE Advanced rank are completing new registration and choice filling. Both JEE Advanced qualifiers (for IITs) and JEE Main rank holders (for NIT+ institutes) use the same single counselling window.
June 2, 2026 – 5:00 PM
JoSAA Counselling 2026 registration and choice filling officially opened at josaa.nic.in. The last date to register and lock choices is June 11, 2026. Round 1 seat allotment will be declared on June 13, 2026.
June 1, 2026 – 10:30 AM
IIT Roorkee declared the JEE Advanced 2026 result, with 56,880 candidates qualifying. With both JEE Main and JEE Advanced results now out, eligibility for JoSAA Counselling 2026 is set for all qualified candidates.
JoSAA Counselling 2026 Schedule and Important Dates
The official round-wise schedule is available in the JoSAA business rules at josaa.nic.in. The key dates for the opening phase of JoSAA Counselling 2026 are below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration & choice filling begins | June 2, 2026 |
| Mock Seat Allotment 1 | June 8, 2026 |
| Mock Seat Allotment 2 & choice locking | June 10, 2026 |
| Last date to register & lock choices | June 11, 2026 (5 PM) |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | June 13, 2026 |
| Subsequent rounds | As per official JoSAA schedule |
JoSAA Counselling 2026 Registration and Choice Filling
To take part in JoSAA Counselling 2026, candidates must first complete a fresh registration on the portal using their JEE Main 2026 application number and date of birth. After registration, they fill choices of institutes and branches in order of preference. Choices can be edited, reordered, added, or deleted any number of times until the window closes; the saved list is then locked (or auto-locked) on June 11 and used for every round of seat allotment. There is only one choice-filling window for the entire process, so the order must be finalised carefully. Use the JEE Main result scorecard and previous-year opening and closing ranks to plan the order.
How to Register for JoSAA Counselling 2026
- Visit the official website josaa.nic.in.
- Click on “New Candidate Registration” and log in with your JEE Main 2026 credentials.
- Verify personal, academic, and category details.
- Fill and order your choices of colleges and branches.
- Review against mock seat allotment results on June 8 and June 10.
- Lock your choices before 5 PM on June 11, 2026.
Seat Acceptance Fee and Freeze, Float, Slide Options
After a seat is allotted, candidates must accept it by paying the seat acceptance fee — ₹35,000 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS and ₹15,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates — and report online within the deadline. The fee is adjusted against admission fees on joining; on withdrawal before the final round it is refunded after deducting a processing charge. While accepting, candidates choose one of three willingness options:
- Freeze – accept the allotted seat and stop further upgrades.
- Float – accept the seat but remain open to any higher preference in later rounds.
- Slide – accept the seat but stay open only to a better branch within the same institute.
Seats that remain vacant after the JoSAA rounds are filled through CSAB special counselling at csab.nic.in for NIT+ institutes. Candidates still deciding between branches can explore courses after Class 12 and sharpen their engineering preparation with free engineering mock tests.
Documents Required for JoSAA Counselling 2026
- JEE Main 2026 / JEE Advanced 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 certificate (for date of birth)
- Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- Photo ID proof and recent passport-size photographs
FAQ – JoSAA Counselling 2026
When did JoSAA Counselling 2026 registration begin?
JoSAA Counselling 2026 registration and choice filling began on June 2, 2026 at josaa.nic.in.
What is the last date for JoSAA 2026 registration and choice filling?
The last date to register and lock choices is June 11, 2026, by 5 PM.
When will the JoSAA 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result be released?
The JoSAA 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for June 13, 2026.
Who is eligible for JoSAA Counselling 2026?
Candidates with a valid JEE Main 2026 rank (for NITs, IIITs, GFTIs) or a qualified JEE Advanced 2026 rank (for IITs) are eligible.
What is the seat acceptance fee for JoSAA 2026?
The seat acceptance fee is Rs 35,000 for General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates and Rs 15,000 for SC, ST and PwD candidates.
When are the JoSAA 2026 mock seat allotments?
Mock Seat Allotment 1 is on June 8, 2026 and Mock Seat Allotment 2, along with choice locking, is on June 10, 2026.
What are Freeze, Float and Slide options in JoSAA?
Freeze means accepting the seat and stopping upgrades, Float means staying open to any higher preference, and Slide means staying open only to a better branch in the same institute.
How many choices should I fill in JoSAA 2026?
Fill as many genuine preferences as possible, typically 40 to 60 choices, ordered strictly by preference, since allotment depends on rank, category, choice order and seat availability.
What happens to seats vacant after JoSAA rounds?
Vacant seats in NIT+ institutes after the JoSAA rounds are filled through CSAB special counselling at csab.nic.in.
What is the official website for JoSAA Counselling 2026?
The official website for JoSAA Counselling 2026 is josaa.nic.in.
