{"id":11385,"date":"2026-02-18T12:08:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T06:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mycareer.matrixedu.in\/?p=11385"},"modified":"2026-06-08T12:43:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:13:25","slug":"josaa-counselling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/josaa-counselling\/","title":{"rendered":"JoSAA Counselling 2026: Registration (Open), Seat Allotment Dates, Eligibility &amp; Cutoff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JoSAA Counselling 2026: Registration (Open), Seat Allotment Dates, Eligibility &amp; Cutoff<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">JoSAA counselling 2026 registration and choice-filling have started on June 2, 2026, following the announcement of JEE Advanced 2026 results on June 1. This year, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is conducting admissions to 127 premier engineering institutes, including 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, and 47 GFTIs. They will be covering 67,323+ seats across undergraduate programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates who have qualified JEE Main 2026 for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs or qualified both JEE Main and JEE Advanced 2026 for IIT admissions can participate in the JoSAA Counselling 2026 process. The JoSAA registration 2026, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, seat acceptance fee payment, and admission confirmation will be conducted online through the official portal. This guide covers the complete JoSAA counselling process 2026, important dates, eligibility criteria, seat matrix, opening and closing ranks, participating institutes, and CSAB special rounds.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam paper analysis, shift-wise, is mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-session-2-paper-analysis-all-shifts\/\">JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper Analysis (All Shifts) (Live)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-apr-2-shift-1-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper Analysis (April 2 Shift 1) \u2013 Live<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-session-2-april-2-shift-2-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper Analysis (April 2 Shift 2) \u2013 Live<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-session-2-april-4-shift-1-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper Analysis (April 4 Shift 1) \u2013 Live<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-session-2-april-4-shift-2-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper Analysis (April 4 Shift 2) \u2013 Live<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-session-2-april-5-shift-1-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper Analysis (April 5 Shift 1) \u2013 Live<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-session-2-april-5-shift-2-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper Analysis (April 5 Shift 2) \u2013 Live<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-session-2-april-6-shift-1-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper Analysis (April 6 Shift 1) \u2013 Live<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-session-2-april-6-shift-2-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper Analysis (April 6 Shift 2) \u2013 Live<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-session-2-april-7-shift-2-b-arch-and-b-plan-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper Analysis (April 7) \u2013 Live<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-session-2-april-8-shift-2-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper Analysis (April 8 Shift 2) \u2013 Live<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A paper analysis of all the shifts on the JEE Main session 1 exam is provided below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-exam-session-1-paper-analysis-shift-wise\/\">JEE Main Session 1 Paper Analysis (All Shifts) (Live Now)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-jan-21-session-1-shift-1-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main Session 1 Paper Analysis (21 January Shift 1) (Live Now)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-session-1-jan-21-shift-2-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main Session 1 Paper Analysis (21 January Shift 2) (Live Now)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-jan-22-shift-1-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main Session 1 Paper Analysis (22 January Shift 1) (Live Now)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-exam-2026-jan-22-shift-2-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main Session 1 Paper Analysis (22 January Shift 2) (Live Now)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-jan-23-shift-1-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main Session 1 Paper Analysis (23 January Shift 1) (Live Now)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-exam-2026-jan-23-shift-2-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main Session 1 Paper Analysis (23 January Shift 2) (Live Now)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-exam-2026-jan-24-shift-1-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main Session 1 Paper Analysis (24 January Shift 1) (Live Now)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-jan-24-shift-2-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main Session 1 Paper Analysis (24 January Shift 2) (Live Now)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-jan-28-shift-1-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main Session 1 Paper Analysis (28 January Shift 1) (Live Now)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-jan-28-shift-2-paper-analysis\/\">JEE Main Session 1 Paper Analysis (28 January Shift 2) (Live Now)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-2026-jan-29-shift-1-paper-analysis-b-arch-b-planning\/\">JEE Main Session 1 Paper Analysis (29 January Shift 1)(Live Now)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" style=\"background-color:#24e381\">How to Crack JEE Main Exam in 30 Days?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is JoSAA Counselling 2026 and How Does It Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">JoSAA stands for the Joint Seat Allocation Authority, which is a centralised body. The Ministry of Education set up the JoSAA counselling body to regulate the admission process and seat allocation to 127 engineering institutes based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced results. These include 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs, and 47 GFTIs (Government-Funded Technical Institutes). Admission to all the academic programmes offered by these engineering colleges is made through a single platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be eligible for the JoSAA counselling process, candidates will have to qualify and clear JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Students should stay updated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main\/\">JEE Main exam<\/a> updates and the latest structure, as JoSAA counselling completely depends upon JEE Main rank and percentile. of both sessions. The whole online process will be conducted in 5 rounds, through which students will be allotted the seats to their desired colleges. In this blog, we will discuss the registration process, colleges participating in JoSAA, fee payment, college choice filing forms, and CSAB counselling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JoSAA Counselling Process 2026 Step by Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The JoSAA counselling is an online merit-based JEE Main college counselling process done to manage and allot seats for all 127 institutes registered. The counselling process usually starts once the JEE Main Session 2 results are out and all candidates have been allotted their respective ranks and percentiles. NTA follows a normalisation formula to calculate the final JEE Main percentile, and ranks are allotted based on it. Students should be aware of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/how-to-calculate-percentile-in-jee-main\/\">how to calculate percentile in JEE Main<\/a> exam to get a better idea. The registration will tentatively begin on June 2, 2026. Candidates who have cleared the cutoff and have qualified for JEE Advanced can register on the official website of JoSAA counselling. Here is a detailed step-by-step registration process that students can refer to while filling out the form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Register for JoSAA 2026 (Online Registration Steps)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the guide to complete the JoSAA registration process 2026. To register is the first step to participate in JoSAA counselling. Here is how to register on the JoSAA website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/josaa.admissions.nic.in\/applicant\/root\/candidatelogin.aspx\">JoSAA Counselling 2026 Registration &#8211; Direct Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Visit the official website of JoSAA and log in using your JEE Main 2026 roll number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">You will have to fill out a form with the necessary personal details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The next step is to read all the terms and conditions. Once done, accept the tick box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Click on the declaration button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The registration is complete, and you will receive details regarding the successful completion of registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-06-04-100423.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13937\" style=\"width:412px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-06-04-100423.png 828w, https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-06-04-100423-292x300.png 292w, https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-06-04-100423-768x789.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JoSAA Choice Filling 2026 and Choice Locking Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After registration, the next step is the most crucial, which is JoSAA choice filling and locking. Students will have to fill out the college choice form. Candidates will have to choose options as their preferred institutes, preferred course, and academic programs. It is advised to carefully prioritise the colleges you prefer the most and rank them higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is advised that students should make a target college list before filling out the college choice form. Make an informed decision by checking out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/top-10-best-iit-colleges-in-india\/\">top IITs in India<\/a> along with eligibility and cutoff. This form can be filled out only once and will be used for all 5 rounds. Students will not be able to make any more changes once the form is submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>JoSAA Choice Filling Tips 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The JoSAA choice filling 2026 stage plays a major role in determining the final seat allotment. Students should prepare a balanced college list using the previous years opening and closing ranks before locking their choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Strategy<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why It Matters<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Put dream colleges first<\/td><td>JoSAA considers higher preferences first<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Do not leave branches unchecked<\/td><td>Increases allotment chances<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Use previous year JoSAA cutoff ranks<\/td><td>Helps create realistic choices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Include safe, target and dream colleges<\/td><td>Improves seat allotment probability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lock choices before deadline<\/td><td>Prevents accidental changes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mock Seat Allotment (2 Rounds)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">JoSAA conducts mock seat allotment for 2 rounds before starting the final seat allotment. The JoSAA mock allotment is basically a trial round to educate candidates on what colleges and branches they will get based on their preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">2 mock rounds will be conducted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Students can revise their preferred college and branch choices based on the mock round analysis.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The purpose of mock seat allotment is to help candidates make better choices regarding their preferred colleges and branches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Students will not be allowed to edit their college choice form after the deadline passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JoSAA 2026 Seat Allotment: Round-Wise Process &amp; Timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the mock rounds conclude, JoSAA allots the college seats based on the candidate\u2019s JEE Main &amp; Advanced All India rank, percentile, category (reservation), and the college choice preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">There will be 5 rounds in the official JoSAA seat allotment process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">In every JoSAA counselling round, students will receive the colleges they are allotted. They will have the choice to either freeze, float, or slide from the choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freeze Float Slide in JoSAA Counselling 2026 Explained<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the seat allotment rounds, students will have an option to choose freeze, float, or slide options. Based on the colleges they will be allotted in every round, candidates will have to choose each college allotted to them. Here is what these options mean and when to use them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Freeze Option: <\/strong>Choose this option if you want to accept the seat and not participate in further counselling rounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Float Option:<\/strong> Students can choose this option when they want to accept the seat but also participate in later counselling rounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Slide Option:<\/strong> Choose this option when you want to accept a college but want a better branch in the same college itself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Surrender\/Withdraw:<\/strong> Choosing this option means to cancel the allotted seat (partial refund applicable).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JoSAA Seat Acceptance Fee Payment (SAF &amp; PAF)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To confirm any college seat offered, candidates will have to make the fee payment. The fee payment options available are net banking, Credit\/Debit, or UPI. Students should download the seat allotment letter after the fee payment is successfully made for future purposes. There are two types of fee payment done during JoSAA counselling:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SAF fee is a payment made to retain and seat and confirm your choice. The candidate can continue the counselling rounds after confirming their seat for a specific college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Partial Admission Fee (PAF)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Partial Admission Fee (PAF) is paid after the SAF to confirm admission in the respective college. This is like an advanced payment, and PAF confirms that the candidate will be joining that specific institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fee Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Amount (\u20b9)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>When Paid?<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SAF (<\/strong>Seat Acceptance Fee)<\/td><td>General \/ OBC-NCL \/ EWS<\/td><td>\u20b935,000<\/td><td>After seat allotment<\/td><td>Confirms acceptance of the allotted seat and allows participation in further rounds.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SAF<\/strong> (Seat Acceptance Fee)<\/td><td>SC \/ ST \/ PwD<\/td><td>\u20b915,000<\/td><td>After seat allotment<\/td><td>Same purpose, but reduced fee for reserved categories.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PAF <\/strong>(Partial Admission Fee)<\/td><td>All Categories<\/td><td>\u20b940,000 (approx.)<\/td><td>After final seat confirmation<\/td><td>An advance payment towards the institute admission fee and confirms final admission intent.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents Required for JoSAA Counselling 2026 (Complete List)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the payment is done and the seat is booked, students will have to upload the necessary documents to confirm their seat. Make sure all documents are updated, as online verification will happen. The following are the JoSAA document verification lists that students are required to submit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Document Required<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Required for NITs\/IIITs\/GFTIs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Required for IIT Admissions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Class X Mark Sheet\/Certificate or Aadhaar Card (Date of Birth Proof)<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Class XII Mark Sheet &amp; Certificate<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>JEE Main 2026 Admit Card<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Not Applicable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Category Certificate (SC\/ST\/OBC-NCL\/GEN-EWS), if applicable<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PwD Certificate, if applicable<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bank Cheque Copy or Passbook Image<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medical Certificate<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OCI\/PIO Certificate or Passport, if applicable<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Report to the Allotted Institute for Verification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final step is to report physically to the allotted institute to confirm and finalise admission. This step involves finishing the process offline after online registration is done. When the candidate reports to the respective institute, a complete verification of documents will be done again. The admission process will be considered complete only after the candidate visits the institute and the complete verification process is finalised. Failing to report to the institute or college allotted, the candidate&#8217;s seat will be cancelled. Hence, this is the complete JoSAA counselling registration process that students should be aware of. Use this as a guide and keep all the documents ready beforehand to avoid any delays or hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JoSAA Counselling 2026 Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As per the timeline of the exam dates of JEE Main 2026, it can be expected that JoSAA counselling will start on June 2, 2026. Students should also find out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-main-cutoff\/\">JEE Main cutoff 2026<\/a> to see if they are eligible for the institutes before applying. Check out the complete JoSAA 2026 counselling schedule with all the Tentative dates, and check the JoSAA website regularly to not miss any important updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Phase<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time (IST)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pre-JoSAA<\/td><td>Mon, 20 Apr 2026<\/td><td>10:00<\/td><td>JEE Main 2026 ranks declared by the Joint Apex Board<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pre-JoSAA<\/td><td>Mon, 1 Jun 2026<\/td><td>10:00<\/td><td>JEE Advanced 2026 result announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration<\/td><td>Tue, 2 Jun 2026<\/td><td>17:00<\/td><td>Candidate registration &amp; choice-filling opens(Note: AAT-specific choices can be filled from 7 Jun 2026 onwards, after AAT result declaration.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration<\/td><td>Mon, 8 Jun 2026<\/td><td>14:00<\/td><td>Mock Seat Allocation 1 displayed(Based on choices filled as on 7 Jun 2026, 20:00 IST)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration<\/td><td>Wed, 10 Jun 2026<\/td><td>13:00<\/td><td>Mock Seat Allocation 2 displayed \u2013 candidates can lock their choices(Based on choices filled as on 9 Jun 2026, 17:00 IST)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration<\/td><td>Thu, 11 Jun 2026<\/td><td>17:00<\/td><td>Choice filling &amp; registration closes \u2014 auto\/system locking of choices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration<\/td><td>Fri, 12 Jun 2026<\/td><td>17:00<\/td><td>Data reconciliation, verification &amp; validation by JoSAA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 1<\/td><td>Sat, 13 Jun 2026<\/td><td>10:00<\/td><td>Seat allocation \u2014 Round 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 1<\/td><td>Sat, 13 Jun &#8211; Fri, 26 Jun 2026<\/td><td>By 17:00<\/td><td>Online reporting: fee payment, document upload &amp; response to queries(Last date for fee payment: 26 Jun 2026, by 17:00)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 1<\/td><td>Mon, 29 Jun 2026<\/td><td>By 13:00<\/td><td>Resolution of fee payment issues (For candidates who made payment attempts before the deadline)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 1<\/td><td>Mon, 29 Jun 2026<\/td><td>By 17:00<\/td><td>Last day to respond to queries \u2014 Round 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 2<\/td><td>Tue, 30 Jun 2026<\/td><td>17:00<\/td><td>Seat allocation \u2014 Round 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 2<\/td><td>Tue, 30 Jun &#8211; Fri, 3 Jul 2026<\/td><td>By 17:00<\/td><td>Online reporting: fee payment, document upload &amp; response to queries(Last date for fee payment: 3 Jul 2026, by 17:00)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 2<\/td><td>Wed, 1 Jul 2026<\/td><td>10:00<\/td><td>Initiation of withdrawal of seat\/exit from the seat allocation process(Window: 1 Jul 2026, 10:00 IST \u2013 3 Jul 2026, 17:00 IST)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 2<\/td><td>Sat, 4 Jul 2026<\/td><td>By 17:00<\/td><td>Resolution of fee payment issues \u2014 Round 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 2<\/td><td>Sun, 5 Jul 2026<\/td><td>By 17:00<\/td><td>Last day to respond to withdrawal query &amp; respond to queries \u2014 Round 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 3<\/td><td>Mon, 6 Jul 2026<\/td><td>17:00<\/td><td>Seat allocation \u2014 Round 3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 3<\/td><td>Mon, 6 Jul &#8211; Wed, 8 Jul 2026<\/td><td>By 17:00<\/td><td>Online reporting: fee payment, document upload &amp; response to queries(Last date for fee payment: 8 Jul 2026, by 17:00)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 3<\/td><td>Tue, 7 Jul 2026<\/td><td>10:00<\/td><td>Initiation of withdrawal of the seat\/exit from the seat allocation process <br>(Window: 7 Jul 2026, 10:00 IST \u2013 8 Jul 2026, 17:00 IST)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 3<\/td><td>Thu, 9 Jul 2026<\/td><td>By 17:00<\/td><td>Resolution of fee payment issues \u2014 Round 3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 3<\/td><td>Thu, 9 Jul 2026<\/td><td>By 17:00<\/td><td>Last day to respond to withdrawal query &amp; respond to queries \u2013 Round 3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 4<\/td><td>Fri, 10 Jul 2026<\/td><td>17:00<\/td><td>Seat allocation \u2014 Round 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 4<\/td><td>Fri, 10 Jul &#8211; Mon, 13 Jul 2026<\/td><td>By 17:00<\/td><td>Online reporting: fee payment, document upload &amp; response to queries(Last date for fee payment: 13 Jul 2026, by 17:00)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 4<\/td><td>Sat, 11 Jul 2026<\/td><td>10:00<\/td><td>Initiation of withdrawal of the seat\/exit from the seat allocation process<br>(Window: 11 Jul 2026, 10:00 IST \u2013 14 Jul 2026, 17:00 IST)(The last round for withdrawal\/exit for IITs &amp; IISc, and the deadline is 14 Jul, 17:00.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 4<\/td><td>Tue, 14 Jul 2026<\/td><td>By 17:00<\/td><td>Resolution of fee payment issues \u2014 Round 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 4<\/td><td>Wed, 15 Jul 2026<\/td><td>By 17:00<\/td><td>Last day to respond to withdrawal query &amp; respond to queries \u2014 Round 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 5<\/td><td>Thu, 16 Jul 2026<\/td><td>17:00<\/td><td>Seat allocation \u2014 Round 5 (Final round of seat allocation for IITs &amp; IISc)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 5<\/td><td>Thu, 16 Jul &#8211; Mon, 20 Jul 2026<\/td><td>By 17:00<\/td><td>Online reporting: fee payment, document upload &amp; response to queries (Last date for fee payment: 20 Jul 2026, by 17:00)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 5<\/td><td>Tue, 21 Jul 2026<\/td><td>By 17:00<\/td><td>Resolution of fee payment issues &amp; last day to respond to queries \u2014 Round 5 (This is the final round of seat allocation for IITs &amp; IISc)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round 5 (NIT+ only)<\/td><td>Thu, 16 Jul &#8211; Tue, 21 Jul 2026<\/td><td>By 17:00, 21 Jul<\/td><td>[NIT+ system only] Initiation of withdrawal of seat \u2014 Round 5(Withdrawal window: 16 Jul \u2013 20 Jul 2026, 17:00 IST)<br>(Withdrawal query response: 17 Jul \u2013 21 Jul 2026, 17:00 IST)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post-JoSAA<\/td><td>Wed, 22 Jul &#8211; Fri, 24 Jul 2026<\/td><td>By 17:00, 24 Jul<\/td><td>[NIT+ system only] Online payment of Partial Admission Fee (PAF)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JoSAA Counselling Eligibility 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To participate in the JoSAA counselling process, candidates must fulfil certain eligibility criteria. The JoSAA counselling session has different eligibility criteria for admissions into IITs and other top engineering colleges. Here is a detailed list of all the eligibility criteria that a candidate needs to meet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IIT Admission Eligibility Criteria Through JoSAA Counselling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">A candidate must have cleared and qualified for the JEE Advanced exam. Since admissions into IITs only happen through the JEE Advanced exam, students should also check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/jee-advanced-eligibility-criteria\/\">JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility criteria<\/a> along with the JoSAA counselling eligibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The candidate must have 5 subjects in class 12 or equivalent exams. Compulsory subjects are physics, maths, chemistry, and one language subject.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Candidates must be in the top 20%of their 12 board examinations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The minimum percentage class 12 eligibility for admissions into IITs is 75% (aggregate) for the general category and 65% for SC\/ST.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The student should be in the top 2,50,000 JEE Main 2026 qualified candidates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-jee-advanced\/\">How to prepare for JEE Advanced 2026<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria for Other Engineering Colleges (NITs, IIITs &amp; GFTIs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates who have qualified for JEE Main 2026 can sit for the JoSAA counselling process. The admission to IITs happens through the JEE Advanced exams. But the admissions to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and other top engineering colleges are done on the basis of the JEE Main exam. Students who want to take admission in engineering, architecture, and planning courses can sit for JoSAA counselling. Here is the detailed eligibility criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Students should have appeared for the class 12 or equivalent exam for the first time in the year 2024 or 2025. Students who are appearing for the Class 12 or equivalent exam in the year 2026 are also eligible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The compulsory subjects required in class 12 are physics and mathematics. Any one subject can be chosen from chemistry, biology, biotechnology, or technical vocations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JoSAA 2026 Participating Institutes: IITs, NITs, IIITs &amp; GFTIs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the year 2026, there are 127 premier engineering colleges participating in the JoSAA counselling. These colleges include IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and other top engineering institutes. The admission process is based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced results, which are their final percentile and rank. Students can check out the list below of all JoSAA counselling participating institutes, and also check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixedu.in\/blog\/top-10-iiit-colleges-in-india\/\">top 10 IIT colleges in India<\/a> to make their target college list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NITs Participating in JoSAA Counselling 2026&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>S.No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>NIT Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Seats Available<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Dr. B.R. Ambedkar NIT, Punjab<\/td><td>1103<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>MNIT Jaipur, Rajasthan<\/td><td>888<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>NIT Puducherry<\/td><td>275<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>NIT Trichy, Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>1038<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>VNIT Nagpur, Maharashtra<\/td><td>933<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>NIT Sikkim<\/td><td>190<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>MANIT Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>1203<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>NIT Srinagar, J&amp;K<\/td><td>899<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>MNNIT Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>1134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>NIT Uttarakhand<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>SVNIT Surat, Gujarat<\/td><td>1400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>NIT Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>480<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>NIT Mizoram<\/td><td>190<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>NIT Warangal, Telangana<\/td><td>1049<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>NIT Rourkela, Odisha<\/td><td>1065<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>NIT Jamshedpur, Jharkhand<\/td><td>751<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>NIT Arunachal Pradesh<\/td><td>230<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<\/td><td>NIT Nagaland<\/td><td>201<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19<\/td><td>NIT Calicut, Kerala<\/td><td>1278<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>NIT Silchar, Assam<\/td><td>903<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21<\/td><td>NIT Agartala, Tripura<\/td><td>1160<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22<\/td><td>NIT Durgapur, West Bengal<\/td><td>969<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23<\/td><td>IIEST Shibpur, West Bengal<\/td><td>810<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24<\/td><td>NIT Surathkal, Karnataka<\/td><td>961<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<\/td><td>NIT Meghalaya<\/td><td>165<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26<\/td><td>NIT Patna, Bihar<\/td><td>981<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27<\/td><td>NIT Raipur, Chhattisgarh<\/td><td>1159<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28<\/td><td>NIT Delhi<\/td><td>374<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>29<\/td><td>NIT Goa<\/td><td>224<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30<\/td><td>NIT Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh<\/td><td>944<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31<\/td><td>NIT Kurukshetra, Haryana<\/td><td>1147<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32<\/td><td>NIT Manipur<\/td><td>226<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IIITs Participating in JoSAA Counselling 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>S.No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IIIT Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Seats Available<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>IIITM Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>360<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>IIIT Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>439<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>IIIT Surat, Gujarat<\/td><td>282<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>IIIT Manipur<\/td><td>660<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>IIIT Raichur, Karnataka<\/td><td>220<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>IIIT Kancheepuram, Chennai<\/td><td>593<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>IIIT Dharwad, Karnataka<\/td><td>486<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>IIIT Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>550<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>IIIT Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>331<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>IIIT Sri City, Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>438<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>IIIT Ranchi, Jharkhand<\/td><td>320<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>IIIT Pune, Maharashtra<\/td><td>445<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>IIIT Guwahati, Assam<\/td><td>254<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>IIIT Nagpur, Maharashtra<\/td><td>648<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>IIIT Vadodara, Gujarat<\/td><td>228<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>IIIT Kalyani, West Bengal<\/td><td>237<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>IIIT Vadodara (DIU Campus)<\/td><td>108<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<\/td><td>IIIT Bhagalpur, Bihar<\/td><td>344<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19<\/td><td>IIIT Agartala, Tripura<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>IIIT Una, Himachal Pradesh<\/td><td>294<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21<\/td><td>IIIT Kota, Rajasthan<\/td><td>330<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22<\/td><td>IIIT Trichy, Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>225<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23<\/td><td>IIIT Sonepat, Haryana<\/td><td>240<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24<\/td><td>IIIT Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>240<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<\/td><td>IIIT Kottayam, Kerala<\/td><td>556<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26<\/td><td>IIIT Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>705<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GFTIs Participating in JoSAA Counselling 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>S.No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>GFTI Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Seat Intake<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Assam University, Silchar<\/td><td>180<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>BIT Deoghar Off-Campus<\/td><td>266<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>BIT Mesra, Ranchi<\/td><td>1284<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>BIT Patna Off-Campus<\/td><td>426<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar<\/td><td>24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Central University of Haryana<\/td><td>210<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Central University of Jammu<\/td><td>210<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Central University of Jharkhand<\/td><td>240<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Central University of Rajasthan<\/td><td>90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>CSVTU Bhilai, Chhattisgarh<\/td><td>210<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute, Malda<\/td><td>187<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar<\/td><td>575<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi<\/td><td>33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>IIHT Varanasi<\/td><td>33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>IIHT Salem<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>ICT Mumbai \u2013 IOCL Odisha Campus<\/td><td>66<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>IET, Dr. H.S. Gour University, Sagar<\/td><td>360<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<\/td><td>IITRAM Ahmedabad<\/td><td>156<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19<\/td><td>IT, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur<\/td><td>500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>IIIT Bhubaneswar<\/td><td>223<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21<\/td><td>IIIT Naya Raipur<\/td><td>95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22<\/td><td>J.K. Institute, University of Allahabad<\/td><td>86<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23<\/td><td>Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi<\/td><td>126<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24<\/td><td>Mizoram University, Aizawl<\/td><td>96<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<\/td><td>NIAMT Ranchi<\/td><td>270<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26<\/td><td>NIELIT Aurangabad<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27<\/td><td>NIFTEM Kundli<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28<\/td><td>NIFTEM Thanjavur<\/td><td>90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>29<\/td><td>NERIST Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30<\/td><td>NEHU Shillong<\/td><td>80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31<\/td><td>Puducherry Technological University<\/td><td>317<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32<\/td><td>Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh<\/td><td>800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>33<\/td><td>SLIET Longowal<\/td><td>498<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>34<\/td><td>Tezpur University, Napaam<\/td><td>149<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>35<\/td><td>SPA Bhopal<\/td><td>132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>36<\/td><td>SPA New Delhi<\/td><td>177<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>37<\/td><td>SPA Vijayawada<\/td><td>132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>38<\/td><td>GGV Bilaspur (School of Engineering)<\/td><td>711<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>39<\/td><td>SMVD University, Katra<\/td><td>270<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>40<\/td><td>University of Hyderabad<\/td><td>110<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JoSAA 2026 Seat Matrix (IITs, NITs, IIITs &amp; GFTIs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The JoSAA 2026 seat matrix shows the total number of seats available across all participating institutes. This year, a total of <strong>67,323 seats<\/strong> are available. The official seat matrix is published on josaa.nic.in after the schedule is released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Institute Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Institutes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Seats (Approx.)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IITs (including IISc)<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>17,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NITs<\/td><td>31<\/td><td>24,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIITs<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>10,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GFTIs<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>7,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>127<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>67,323+<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JoSAA 2026 Cutoff Opening &amp; Closing Ranks (IIT, NIT, IIIT)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The JoSAA counselling 2026 cutoff will be released with opening and closing ranks once the JEE Main Session 2 results are declared. To be eligible to participate in the JoSAA counselling and get admissions to the top engineering colleges, students have to clear the cutoff. The official cutoff will be released soon, but here is the expected cutoff that students can expect for this year. Find the JoSAA counselling 2026 expected cutoff below based on previous year trends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Percentile Cutoff<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minimum Percentile Cutoff<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>93.1023262<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gen-PwD<\/td><td>93.0950208<\/td><td>0.0079349<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EWS<\/td><td>93.0950208<\/td><td>80.3830119<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OBC-NCL<\/td><td>93.0950208<\/td><td>79.4313582<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>93.0950208<\/td><td>61.1526933<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>93.0950208<\/td><td>47.9026465<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CSAB Special Counselling 2026 After JoSAA (Eligibility &amp; Process)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) is a government counselling body for admissions into NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and IIEST. The CSAB counselling happens after the JoSAA counselling finishes. The purpose of CSAB is to allot the vacant seats remaining after the JoSAA counselling. Eligible students are those who have cleared the JEE Main exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CSAB Eligibility Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Qualified for JoSAA and cleared JEE Main.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Students who were allotted seats in JoSAA can participate in CSAB if they wish to get better seats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Students who have already paid PAF in JoSAA and wish to upgrade their seats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Candidates who have chosen the option of not participating in the special round will not be eligible.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CSAB 2026 Registration Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/csab.nic.in\/\">official CSAB website<\/a> to register.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">You will have to register using the JEE Main roll number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">You will be asked to enter details, including category, gender, nationality, and other information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Upload all the necessary documents asked for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Pay the registration fee for CSAB counselling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Click on submit, and you will be registered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">JoSAA Counselling 2026 is the single admission gateway for IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs through JEE Main and JEE Advanced ranks. Students should complete JoSAA registration, carefully fill and lock their choices, track seat allotment rounds, upload documents on time and pay the required fees before deadlines. Candidates who do not secure a seat through JoSAA can also participate in CSAB counselling to explore vacant seats in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771388544191\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many rounds are conducted in JoSAA counselling?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">JoSAA counselling conducts 5 counselling rounds for admissions into the top engineering colleges. The seats are allotted in these rounds based on the college choices, rank, and category of the students. There are 2 mock allotment rounds as well.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771388563724\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Who is eligible for JoSAA counselling 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Candidates who have scored enough to clear the cutoffs for their desired colleges are eligible for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. To be eligible for IITs, candidates must have qualified for JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Students can check the official website for category-wise cutoffs and other eligibility criteria.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771388607310\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many admission seats are available in JoSAA counselling 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, and multiple other GFTIs participating in the JoSAA counselling 2026. The data is not fixed, but estimated; there are 18000+ seats available in IITs. If we talk about NITs, there are 24000+ seats. Likewise, there are approximately 10,000 seats in IIITs and GFTIs.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771388813908\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>When will the JoSAA 2026 registration start?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The registrations for JoSAA counselling have started from June 2, 2026, as the JEE Advanced results are out now. Now that the registration has officially started, students should be prepared with their target colleges&#8217; list. The registration includes registering, filling in the college choices, and seat allotment.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771388827471\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the fees for JoSAA counselling 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The official seat acceptance fees are not out yet, but here are the estimated fees based on the previous year&#8217;s trends. For General\/OBC-NCL\/EWS candidates, the seat acceptance fees are 35,000, whereas the fees for SC\/ST\/PwD are 15,000.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771388850794\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is JoSAA counselling mandatory to get admissions in IITs?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, JoSAA counselling is mandatory to get admissions in the top engineering colleges, including IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. It is through JoSAA counselling that students get admitted based on their JEE Main and JEE Advanced ranks.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771388904036\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the freeze, float, and slide options in JoSAA counselling?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Based on the JEE Main rank, candidates are allotted seats in colleges they can get into. At that stage, candidates have an option to choose freeze, flight, or slide option. The candidate can choose the freeze option if they want to accept that seat and not participate in further rounds. Choose the float option if you want to choose the current seat but also participate in the further rounds. The slide option represents that you accept the seat but participate to get a higher branch in the same institute.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771388936368\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the necessary documents required for JoSAA counselling?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">During the JoSAA counselling, candidates need to be ready with certain documents. These include Class 10 certificate, Class 12 mark sheet and pass certificate, JEE Main or JEE Advanced (for IITs) scorecards, and category certificate if applicable, passport-sized photos, and ID proof (Aadhar or more).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771388950845\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>If I withdraw a seat, can I get a refund from JoSAA counselling?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, a candidate gets a refund once they decide to withdraw from a seat allotted to them. Only a processing fee will be deducted, which is approximately 3000\/-, and the rest amount will be refunded. Students should check out the JoSAA brochure to find out the exact details regarding the refund policy.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771388971787\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I fill out the choice form in every round of JoSAA counselling?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, candidates will be asked to fill the choice-filling form at the start, and that will be considered as the final list itself. Whatever edits and changes the student wants to make, they should do that before the deadline.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780900766098\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the JoSAA 2026 seat matrix?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The JoSAA 2026 seat matrix is the official document listing the total number of seats available in each programme at every participating institute (IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs). This year, 67,323+ seats are available across 127 institutes. The official seat matrix is published on josaa.nic.in at the start of counselling.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780900791780\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the difference between JoSAA and CSAB counselling?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">JoSAA conducts the main seat allocation across 127 institutes, including IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) runs after JoSAA ends and fills only the vacant seats in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs \u2014 it does not include IIT seats. Students who did not get a seat in JoSAA or want to upgrade can participate in CSAB.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780900829852\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the JoSAA 2026 registration fee?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">JoSAA counselling itself does not charge a separate registration fee. However, after seat allotment, candidates must pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF): \u20b935,000 for General\/OBC-NCL\/EWS candidates and \u20b915,000 for SC\/ST\/PwD candidates. 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