The JoSAA counselling has started (June 3) on the official website, and the candidates with rank in JEE main or JEE advanced can apply for the counselling registration. Candidates are expected to complete the process including the JoSAA mock seat allotment by June 12, 2025. The JoSAA counselling will last for 5 rounds and the candidates must keep their documents ready for reporting.
The article here provides a detailed view on the documents that must be uploaded and carried at the JoSAA reporting centre. The candidates are advised to thoroughly understand the necessary documents required and carry the correct and legal documents. Any faulty document submitted can lead to disqualification from the JoSAA counselling process and further admission rounds.
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JoSAA 2025 - Documents checklist for NIT + System Admission
The candidates willing to get admission into NIT and system colleges must upload the following documents as per the specified dimensions and information only. Click here to download the prescribed forms
S. No. | Document Name | Description | Accepted Format | File Size (Max) |
1 | Class X Mark Sheet / Certificate / Aadhaar / Birth Certificate | For verifying Date of Birth. Any one among Class X Certificate, Aadhaar, or Birth Certificate is acceptable. | PDF | 1 MB |
2 | Class XII Mark Sheet and Certificate | Proof of qualifying examination passed. Both mark sheet and certificate are required. | PDF | 1 MB each |
3 | JEE (Main) 2025 Admit Card | Admit card issued for JEE Main 2025 exam. | PDF | 1 MB |
4 | Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS) | Must follow Government of India format. OBC-NCL/EWS should be issued on or after April 1, 2025, or be valid till August 31, 2025. Special rules apply for Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu as mentioned. | PDF | 1 MB |
5 | PwD Certificate (if applicable) | For candidates with benchmark disabilities (≥40%), issued by competent medical authority. JoSAA format required. | PDF | 1 MB |
6 | Certificate for Disability <40% with Writing Difficulty (if applicable) | Candidates with <40% disability but with difficulty in writing must upload a certificate in the format provided in the JEE Main 2025 Information Bulletin. | PDF | 1 MB |
7 | Bank Account Proof | Image of a crossed cheque or passbook photo showing account holder name, account number, and IFSC code. | JPG / PDF | 500 KB – 1 MB |
8 | Medical Certificate | As per JoSAA 2025 Annexure 7 format; must confirm general fitness. | PDF | 1 MB |
9 | OCI/PIO Certificate (if applicable) | Required for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) candidates. | PDF | 1 MB |
10 | Passport / Citizenship Certificate (if applicable) | Required for foreign nationals / NRIs to prove citizenship or residency status. | PDF | 1 MB |
JoSAA 2025 - Documents checklist for IIT Admission
The candidates willing to get admission into IIT colleges must upload the following documents as per the specified dimensions and information only. Click here to download the prescribed forms
S. No. | Document Name | Description | Accepted Format | File Size (Max) |
1 | Class X Mark Sheet / Aadhaar / Birth Certificate | Any one to verify Date of Birth. Must be legible and clearly show name and DOB. | PDF | 1 MB |
2 | Class XII Mark Sheet | Proof of qualifying examination passed (final board exam). | PDF | 1 MB |
3 | Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS) | As per JEE Advanced 2025 or GoI format. OBC-NCL/EWS: issued on or after April 1, 2025, OR an online-verifiable certificate valid till at least July 23, 2025. | PDF | 1 MB |
4 | PwD Certificate (if applicable) | Certificate for candidates with benchmark disability (≥40%). Must follow JEE Advanced 2025 format and be issued by competent authority. | PDF | 1 MB |
5 | Certificate for <40% Disability with Writing Difficulty (if applicable) | Required for candidates with <40% disability and writing issues; in JEE Advanced 2025 format. | PDF | 1 MB |
6 | Bank Account Proof | Crossed cheque or passbook image clearly showing candidate’s name, account number, and IFSC code. | JPG / PDF | 500 KB – 1 MB |
7 | Medical Certificate | In Annexure 7 format provided in JEE Advanced 2025 brochure; confirms medical fitness. | PDF | 1 MB |
8 | OCI Certificate / PIO Card (if applicable) | For foreign nationals / NRI candidates. | PDF | 1 MB |
9 | Passport / Citizenship Certificate (if applicable) | Required for proof of nationality/residency status of foreign candidates. | PDF | 1 MB |
Important Guidelines for Uploading Documents
While uploading the JoSAA counselling required documents candidates must follow the below guidelines to ensure safety and legitimacy.
- Ensure legibility and clarity of all scanned documents.
- Upload files in PDF format unless otherwise specified.
- Keep backup copies in cloud storage and email.
- Use JoSAA-prescribed formats where required (available on the JoSAA website).
- All documents should be scanned clearly and legibly.
- PDF format is generally preferred for documents; JPEG for photos.
- Use standard naming formats like Class10_DOB.pdf, Category_SC.pdf, etc., to avoid upload errors.
- Document size limits can vary slightly depending on the portal's update. Try to keep all PDF files under 1 MB unless otherwise specified.
- For OBC-NCL and EWS, make sure the certificate is issued after April 1, 2025 and is in JoSAA format.
- If any document is not in English or Hindi, a certified translated version must also be uploaded.
- Upload all documents clearly, ensuring no cropping, blurring, or overlapping of information.
- Candidates should keep hard copies of all documents ready for physical verification at the time of institute reporting.
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What If a Document Is Missing or Rejected?
If any document is missing, unclear, or incorrect, JoSAA will respond and the following must be done within a set limit.
- JoSAA may raise a query during online verification.
- Candidates will be required to respond by re-uploading or clarifying within the specified timeline (usually 1–2 days).
- Failure to respond may result in seat cancellation.
