The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has opened the choice filling window for the 2026 counselling process. Qualified candidates can now register and select their preferred academic programs for admission to IITs and other participating institutes. The portal for this process is accessible via the official JEE Advanced website.
JoSAA 2026 Choice Filling Underway
The registration and choice filling period commenced on June 1, 2026. Candidates must participate in this step to secure a seat in an IIT through JoSAA 2026. The deadline to finalize and lock choices online is June 10, 2026 .
Mandatory Registration and Choice Selection
According to JoSAA, registering and filling choices is a mandatory requirement for all candidates who have qualified. This process determines seat allocation in the participating engineering and technology institutes.
How to Fill Your Choices
Candidates must follow specific steps to complete the choice filling process. Access to the portal requires candidate login credentials.
Steps for Choice Filling:
- Visit the official JoSAA website: josaa.admissions.nic.in .
- Locate and click on the link for "Online Registration and Choice Filling for JoSAA 2026."
- Enter your JEE Advanced application number and password .
- Complete the captcha verification.
- Submit the details to log in to your account.
- Enter your preferred choices of academic programs and institutes in the order of preference.
- Review your selections carefully.
- Lock your choices before the deadline.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Failure to lock choices by the specified deadline will result in the submitted preferences being considered final.
Key Dates:
| Activity | Date |
| JoSAA 2026 Choice Filling Opens | June 1, 2026 |
| Last Date to Lock Choices | June 10, 2026 |
Candidates are advised to prepare their list of preferred choices in advance to avoid any last-minute issues.
