JoSAA 2025 Registration: Application Form Link, How to Apply, Eligibility, Documents Needed

Joint Seat Allocation Authority 2025 ( JoSAA )

Mamona Majumder
Updated on Sep 11, 2025 12:33 IST

By Mamona Majumder, Assistant Manager

JoSAA 2025 Registration: The JoSAA 2025 counselling application form has closed. During the registration window, candidates had to also complete the JoSAA choice filling. The JoSAA 2025 application form and choice filling link are also provided on this page below.

The candidates who qualify for JEE Advanced 2025 and/or have a JEE Main 2025 rank can register for JoSAA 2025. JEE Advanced 2025 qualification will be needed for IIT admission, and the JEE Main 2025 ranks for admission to NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and other GFTIs.

JoSAA 2025 registration includes authentication using the JEE Main 2025 application number, candidate name, mother’s name and date of birth. Once authentication is done, candidates can login to the JoSAA online portal with their JEE Main 2025 application number, the JoSAA password created, and the OTP sent to the registered mobile number and email ID. Once logged in, candidates must verify their details and confirm the same.

After the JoSAA registration, candidates can proceed to fill in their choices of institutes and programmes for admissions. Candidates can select the institute types, the name of the institute and the programme from the list displayed. Applicants must add as many choices as possible from the list in order of their preference. Check complete details regarding JoSAA 2025 registration, like how to apply, fees, documents needed, eligibility, and more, below on this page.

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  • JoSAA 2025 Application Form Link - OUT
  • JoSAA Counselling 2025: Dates and Schedule
  • JoSAA Counselling 2025 Registration Fee
  • JoSAA Counselling 2025 Eligibility Criteria
  • Documents Needed for JoSAA Registration 2025
  • JoSAA Counselling 2025 Registration: Change of Personal and Other Details
  • JoSAA 2025 Registration: Steps to Apply for JoSAA Counselling
  • JoSAA 2025 Counselling Application Form: Important Instructions
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JoSAA 2025 Application Form Link - OUT

The JoSAA counselling registration link will be available below:

JoSAA application form 2025 link: https://josaa.admissions.nic.in/applicant/root/candidatelogin.aspx

Also Check: How to Fill Choices in JoSAA Counselling 2025: Important Tips and Major Mistakes to Avoid

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Q:   What is the last date to register for JoSAA?
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Q:   Where do I find the JoSAA counselling registration link?

JoSAA Counselling 2025: Dates and Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JoSAA 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
03 Jun ' 25 - 12 Jun ' 25

JoSAA 2025 Registration & Choice Filling

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JoSAA Counselling 2025 Registration Fee

There is no fee charged during the JoSAA registration. However, there is a processing fee that is to be paid with the seat acceptance fee. The JoSAA processing fee is included in the seat acceptance fee and is to be paid upon receiving a seat allotment for the first time in the respective round. 

  • JoSAA processing fee: INR 5000
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What documents are needed to be uploaded in JoSAA document verification?
Q:   I got 64.6% in class 12. I am from the SC category. Can I appear for JoSSA counselling?
Q:   Is JoSAA counselling free? If not, how much does a candidate have to pay for it?
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JoSAA Counselling 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must check the JoSAA eligibility criteria before they register for the counselling process. The eligibility criteria are given below:

Criteria

For IITs

For NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and other GFTIs 

Exam

JEE Advanced 2025 qualified

JEE Main 2025 rank

Year of passing class 12th

2024 or 2025

2023, 2024 or 2025

Subject combination needed for BE/BTech programmes

Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are compulsory subjects

Physics, Mathematics, and any one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Technical Vocation subjects, a language, any subject other than the above four  (the subject with the highest marks will be considered).

Subject combination needed for BArch programmes

NA

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and other two subjects (the subject with the highest marks will be considered).

Subject combination needed for BArch programmes

NA

Mathematics, and other four subjects (the subject with the highest marks will be considered)

Percentage in class 12th

75% aggregate marks and 65% for SC, ST and PwD candidates

or

Must be within the category-wise top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective Class 12 board examination.

75% aggregate marks and 65% for SC, ST and PwD candidates

or

Must be within the category-wise top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective Class 12 board examination.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are class 12th marks also considered in the JoSAA counselling process?
Q:   What is the minimum qualification needed to appear in the JoSAA counselling?
Q:   Is there any age limit to apply for JoSAA counselling?
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Documents Needed for JoSAA Registration 2025

There are no additional documents that need uploading during the JoSAA registration. All the data will be fetched from the JEE Main and JEE Advanced 2025 registrations of the candidates. However, some important documents rea to be uploaded to the JoSAA online portal by the candidates who are allotted seats for verification of documents. The list of documents to be uploaded after the allotment of seats is given below:

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

  1. Class X Mark Sheet/Certificate or Aadhaar Card or Birth Certificate (for Date of Birth)
  2. Class XII Mark Sheet and Certificate (Qualifying Examination)
  3. JEE Main 2025 admit card
  4. 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.
  5. Original Certificate for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD), if applicable, issued by the competent authority.
  6. Original Certificate for persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing, if applicable
  7. Crossed Bank Cheque copy / Image of Passbook with bank account details
  8. Medical Certificate
  9. OCI certificate/ PIO card, if applicable
  10. Passport/Citizenship certificate, if applicable

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

  1. Class X Mark Sheet/Certificate or Aadhaar Card or Birth Certificate (for date of birth)
  2. Class XII Mark Sheet (Qualifying Examination)
  3. Certificate of category (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS), if applicable
  4. Original Certificate for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), if applicable
  5. Original Certificate for persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing, if applicable 
  6. Crossed Bank Cheque copy / Image of Passbook with bank account details
  7. Medical Certificate
  8. OCI certificate /PIO card, if applicable
  9. Passport / Citizenship certificate, if applicable
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is birth certificate compulsory for JoSAA counselling?
Q:   Can a foreign candidate apply for the JoSAA counselling?
Q:   What happens if the documents uploaded during JoSAA counselling, JEE Mains and JEE Advanced do not match?
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JoSAA Counselling 2025 Registration: Change of Personal and Other Details

At the time of registration on the JoSAA website, candidates will NOT be allowed to change their details such as

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

 However, candidates can change their:

  • Nationality
  • Year of passing class 12 exam
  • Place as well as the status of passing class XII 
  • Gender
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   I saved my last filled choice list but I forgot to lock them before the JoSAA choice filling deadline. Will this affect the list of choices?
Q:   Who conducts the JoSAA counselling?
Q:   Is JoSAA counselling only for engineering course?
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JoSAA 2025 Registration: Steps to Apply for JoSAA Counselling

Check below how to apply for JoSAA counselling 2025:

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.

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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   I failed to apply for JOSAA 1st round counselling. What should I do now?
Q:   Can I apply for both JAC Delhi and JoSAA counselling?
Q:   I have qualified JEE Advanced and am interested in taking admission in one of the IITs. Do I need to register on JoSAA portal?
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JoSAA 2025 Counselling Application Form: Important Instructions

Candidates must check the below important instructions for 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.

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Q:   Can I participate in JoSAA counselling if I don't have 75% marks in class 12?
Q:   Can I change my option from float/slide to freeze in JoSAA counselling?
Q:   Which colleges participate in JoSAA Counselling?
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Answered 3 weeks ago

To be eligible for JEE Advanced JoSAA counselling:

  • Candidates should have JEE Advanced rank
  • Candidates must have passed class 12 or equivalent exam
  • Candidates should have studied Physics, Chemistry and Maths in class 12 
  • In class 12, canmdidates must have score 75% aggregate marks or must be in top 20 p

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Yatendra Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

No, your candidature will be rejected as you need to have minimum of 75% in class 12 to be eligible for admisison to the IITs, NIT, IIITs and GFTIs via the JoSAA counselling. Even if you pass JEE Advanced and JEE Main, of you do not have 75% minimum marks in class 12 boards you will no get admission

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Vipra Mehra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

The JEE Advanced JoSAA counselling dates will be made available on the official website of JoSAA - josaa.nic.in. Usually, the JoSAA counselling registration starts a day after the JEE Advanced result is anniunced. Complete schedule will be available on the official website.

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Mamona Majumder

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No, one does not have to apply separately at IIT Madras website after JoSAA counselling. This is because the institute follows a common admission process for its BTech course just like the other IITs. Shortlisted students who get a seat through the JoSAA counselling, simply need to report for docume

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Nishtha Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The seats offered via JoSAA counselling vary every year. In 2025, the number of seats offered was as follows:

InstituteTotal seats on offer in 2025Number of seats added in 2025Total seats on offer in 2024
Indian Institute of Technology (IITs)18,16040017,760
National Institute of Technology (NITs)24,52529624,229
Indian Institute of Information Technology9,94013948,546
Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes10,2288269,402
Total62,853291659,937

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Mamona Majumder

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

However, with a 92 percentile, you can still expect to gain admission to several NITs that have slightly lower cutoffs such as NIT Agartala, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Srinagar, and other newer or mid-tier NITs. Admission is also possible to some Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) and mid-ranked

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Abhishek Sharma

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

With 3 Lacs CRL and 11k OBC-NCL rank, chances in JoSAA are low for top branches. But don't skip counseling. Try filling all NITs, IIITs, and even lower branches. Also check CSAB special rounds later. You might still get a seat if some colleges have vacant spots.

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Rupesh Katariya

Contributor-Level 10

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