Applications for JoSAA counselling 2026 opened today, June 2, at 5 PM. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will accept online applications until June 11, 2026 . Eligible students must register on the official JoSAA portal to apply for admission to engineering and technology programs.
JoSAA Counselling 2026 Overview
The counselling process grants admissions to 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, 31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs), IIEST Shibpur, 26 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and 56 other government-funded technical institutes (Other-GFTIs). Candidates who cleared JEE Main and JEE Advanced 2026 are eligible to participate.
Key Dates and Mock Allotment
The application window closes on June 11, 2026 . A mock seat allotment will be released based on candidate choices. This occurs between June 7 and June 9, 2026. Mock allotment helps students understand their admission chances and adjust their college preferences.
How to Apply for Round 1
Students must follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official JoSAA portal.
- Locate and click the JoSAA Round 1 application link.
- Enter all required personal and academic details.
- Complete the application form.
- Review all entered choices.
- Save and submit the application.
There is no fee for JoSAA registration or choice filling. Candidates can pre-upload necessary documents during registration if available.
Qualifying Examinations
Admission to various institutes is based on specific entrance examinations:
| Qualifying Examination | Admitting Institutes |
| JEE (Advanced) 2026 | IITs and IISc |
| JEE (Main) 2026 (Paper I: B.E./B.Tech.) | NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and Other-GFTIs |
| JEE (Main) 2026 (Paper IIA: B.Arch. / Paper IIB: B.Planning) | NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and Other-GFTIs |
Candidates are advised to list all preferred academic programs in order of preference. Programs not selected will not be considered for allotment.
Seat Allotment and Confirmation
If a seat is allocated, candidates must download the "Initial Seat Allotment Intimation Slip." This document details the allotment and confirmation steps. Candidates must then choose one of three options: 'Freeze,' 'Slide,' or 'Float' for their chosen academic program. This choice affects participation in subsequent rounds.
Required documents must be uploaded to the JoSAA portal. A seat acceptance fee is mandatory to continue with the JoSAA process and secure a seat in IITs, IISc, or NIT+ System institutions.
Students who qualified for JEE Main and JEE Advanced 2026 should ensure their applications are submitted by the deadline. Having copies of all necessary documents for verification is crucial. Further JoSAA counselling instructions will be posted on the official website.
