JoSAA Registration 2025 (June 3), Steps to apply, Fees, and Documents required

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has announced the JoSAA registration date on the official website. The JoSAA registration will begin on 3rd June 2025. The candidates who qualify the JEE Advanced exam or have a rank in JEE Main exam must appear for JoSAA counselling. The JEE Advanced qualification is required for admission to various IITs while the JEE Main rank is required for admission to NITs, IIITs, IIEST, and other GFTIs. The JoSAA registration requires authentication by candidates using their JEE Main application number, their name, mother's name, and Date of Birth (DOB).

Once the JoSAA authentication is completed the candidates can proceed to login to the JoSAA portal using their JEE Main application number, JoSAA password, and OTP sent on the registered email ID and mobile number. Once the registration is completed the candidates need to fill in their choices for the preferred colleges and courses. It is advised that the candidates must fill as many options as possible to increase their chances of admission.

Read and learn all about the JoSAA registration here including the JoSAA registration dates, how to apply for JoSAA registration, documents required, and other important details relevant to the JoSAA registration.

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JoSAA Registration Dates

The JoSAA registration dates have been announced and the counselling and registration will begin soon. Candidates can check the tentative JoSAA schedule below.

JoSAA Registration - Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the JoSAA registration the candidates  must fulfil a certain eligibility criteria. Check the JoSAA eligibility criteria tabulated below. The criteria has been given separately for IITs and other institutes. Also check the list of Top IITs in India here.

How to register for JoSAA - A step-by-step guide

The JoSAA registration is a simple two part process to be followed by the aspirants. The detailed guide on registering for JoSAA is given and explained below.

Step 1: New Candidate Registration

• The first time registering candidates have to authenticate themselves with JEE Main 2025 details. Click on the link that says “New Candidate Registration”.
• In the next step enter JEE Main 2025 application number, date of birth, Mother’s name, and candidate’s name.
• Submit the details and verify the OTP sent to the JEE Main 2025 registered email ID and phone number.
• Create a new password in the next step for the JoSAA portal and proceed to login.

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Step 2: Logging into the JoSAA 2025 Candidate Portal

• The candidate will be redirected to the JoSAA candidate portal after registration.
• Login with the JEE Main 2025 application number and the JoSAA password created.
• Verify the OTP sent to the registered email ID and phone number.
• Read important instructions and check the details like - personal details, JEE Main/Advanced details/Ranks, gender, nationality, passing place of class 12 examination, and state of eligibility. If all details are correct proceed to confirm the registration. If not, then click on the ‘edit’ button.

The above two steps confirm the JoSAA registration process. Once done, candidates can proceed to choice filling and fill in choices of institute type, the name of the institute and the programme from the list displayed.

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JoSAA Registration Fees

There is no fees to be paid during JoSAA registration. However, the fees is paid to book and confirm the allocated seat. The JoSAA processing fee is included in the seat allotment fees and is to be paid after the seat allocation in the first round. The candidates must pay a fees of INR 5000 for this process.

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Documents Required to complete the JoSAA Registration

To complete the JoSAA registration the candidates who are allotted seats must upload some documents for the purpose of document verification . While most of the candidates' data will be fetched from the JEE Main and JEE Advanced registration portal of the candidate. Below is the list of all necessary documents for JoSAA registration.

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Suggested List of Documents to be uploaded by Candidates for Registration/Online Reporting (for Admission to NIT+ System)

• Class X Mark Sheet/Certificate or Aadhaar Card or Birth Certificate (for Date of Birth)
• Class XII Mark Sheet and Certificate (Qualifying Examination)
• JEE Main 2025 admit card
• Certificate of category (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS), if applicable, as per Government of India format, available on the JoSAA website, issued by the competent authority.
• 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
• Crossed Bank Cheque copy / Image of Passbook with bank account details
• Medical Certificate
• OCI certificate/ PIO card, if applicable
• Passport/Citizenship certificate, if applicable

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List of Documents to be uploaded by Candidates for Registration/Online Reporting (for Admission to IITs)

• Class X Mark Sheet/Certificate or Aadhaar Card or Birth Certificate (for date of birth)
• Class XII Mark Sheet (Qualifying Examination)
• Certificate of category (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS), if applicable
• Original Certificate for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), 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
• Medical Certificate
• OCI certificate /PIO card, if applicable
• Passport / Citizenship certificate, if applicable

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Can I change my personal details during JoSAA registration process?

Yes. The candidates can edit a few details if required during the JoSAA registration process. The following are the details that cannot and can be edited at the time of JoSAA registration.

Non Editable Fields in JoSAA registration

• Name
• Father’s Name
• Mother’s Name
• Guardian’s Name
• Date of birth
• Class XII (or equivalent) examination board
• Birth category

Editable Fields in JoSAA registration

• Nationality
• Year of passing class 12 exam
• Place as well as the status of passing class XII 
• Gender

Important Instructions for JoSAA Registration

Candidates must keep in mind the following instructions when applying for the JoSAA registration.

• Confidentiality of Password is solely the responsibility of the candidate and all care must be taken to protect the password.
• Candidates are advised to keep changing the Password at frequent intervals.
• Never share your password and do not respond to any mail which asks you for your Login ID/Password. NIC/JoSAA does not request such information by email.
• Your IP address will be monitored for security purposes.
• It is strongly recommended that the OTP sent to the applicant for any activity like resetting password etc. must not be shared with anyone.