JoSAA 2020 Registration & Choice Filling (Begins): Check procedure & last date

Joint Seat Allocation Authority 2025 ( JoSAA )

Updated on Oct 6, 2020 18:02 IST

JoSAA 2020 Registration and Choice Filling for the admission process of IITs/NITs/IIITs/GFTIs begins. Read on to details such as important dates, how to register for JoSAA 2020 and eligibility criteria.

JoSAA 2020 Registration and Choice Filling: Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has begun the registration and choice -filling process for the qualified candidates of JEE Main 2020 and JEE Advanced 2020 on its official portal i.e. josaa.nic.in. The qualified candidates will be required to register themselves and then fill their online preferences of institutes and engineering streams from October 6 to 15, 2020. Candidates must ensure that they fill all the choices of engineering streams and colleges as per their choices as it will be one of the important parameters based on which the rounds of seat allocation will take place.

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Click here to Register for JoSAA 2020 Counselling

The candidates who qualify JEE Main 2020 and JEE Advanced 2020 are only allowed to take part in JoSAA 2020. Before JoSAA 2020 registrations, candidates must ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions. Candidates have to register themselves on the official portal to register themselves to participate in JoSAA 2020 counselling. To know more about JoSAA 2020 Registration and Choice Filling, candidates can go through this article.

Table of content
  • JoSAA 2020 Registration: Important dates
  • How to register for JoSAA 2020?
  • JoSAA 2020 registrations: key points to remember
  • JoSAA 2020 Eligibility Criteria
  • FAQs Regarding JoSAA 2020 Registration

JoSAA 2020 Registration: Important dates

Check the important dates for JoSAA 2020 Form Filling from the table given below:

JoSAA 2020 events

JoSAA 2020 Dates

Candidate registration/choice filling for academic programmes under JoSAA to start

6-Oct-2020

Display of Mock Seat Allocation-1 based on the choices filled-in by candidates as on Oct 11, 2020

12-Oct-2020

Display of Mock Seat Allocation-2 based on the choices filled-in by candidates as on Oct 13, 2020

14-Oct-2020

Last date for candidates to register and fill choices for academic programmes under JoSAA

15-Oct-2020

Reconciliation of data, verification and validation of allocated seats

16-Oct-2020

Seat Allocation (Round 1) to begin

17-Oct-2020

Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 1)

17-Oct -2020

to

19-Oct-2020

Last day to respond to query (Round-1)

20-Oct-2020

Display of seats filled/availability status

21-Oct-2020

Seat Allocation (Round-2)

Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response by candidate to query (if required) (Round-2)

22-Oct -2020

to

23-Oct-2020

Last day to respond to query (Round-2)

24-Oct-2020

Withdrawal of seat/Exit from seat allocation process (Round 2)

22-Oct -2020

to

24-Oct-2020

Display of seats filled/availability status

26-Oct-2020

Seat Allocation (Round-3)

Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response by candidate to query (if required) (Round-3)

27-Oct -2020

to

28-Oct-2020

Last day to respond to query (Round-3)

29-Oct-2020

Withdrawal of seat/Exit from seat allocation process (Round-3)

27-Oct -2020

to

29-Oct-2020

Display of seats filled/availability status

30-Oct-2020

Seat Allocation (Round-4)

Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response by candidate to query (if required) (Round-4)

31-Oct -2020

to

1-Nov-2020

Last day to respond to query (Round-4)

2-Nov-2020

Withdrawal of seat/Exit from seat allocation process (Round-4)

31-Oct -2020

to

2-Nov-2020

Display of seats filled/availability status

3-Nov-2020

Seat Allocation (Round-5)

Online reporting: fee payment / document upload / response by candidate to query (if required) (Round-5)

4-Nov-2020

to

5-Nov-2020

Last day to respond to query (Round-5)

6-Nov-2020

Notification of the decision on seat confirmation for Round-5

Withdrawal of seat/Exit from seat allocation process. Last round for seat withdrawal/Exit option (Round-5)

4-Nov-2020

to

6-Nov-2020

Display of seats filled/availability status

7-Nov-2020

Seat Allocation (Round-6: Final round for IITs)

Online reporting: fee payment / document upload / response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 6) (For IITs only: Reporting may also be done at admitting IIT). Final round for IITs

8-Nov-2020

Last day to respond to query (Round 6) (FINAL ROUND for IITs)

9-Nov-2020

 

Admission Process:
Document verification for acceptance of seat or withdrawal of seat by physical mode at Admitting/Allotted Institutes ONLY (Round 6) (For NIT+ system). In case, the situation does not permit the physical presence of candidate at admitting Institute the above process will be done online.

9-Nov-2020

to

13-Nov-2020

(for NIT+ system)

Note: Candidates will be allowed to register for JoSAA 2020 counselling and fill in their choices as per the schedule available on the official website.

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How to register for JoSAA 2020?

Candidates will need to follow the below-given steps to register and fill their choices in JoSAA 2020 counselling:

Step-1: Visit the official website josaa.nic.in.

Step-2: After visiting the website, search for JoSAA 2020 registration link and click on it.

Step-3: After clicking a registration window will open, where candidates will be required to enter their JEE Main 2020/JEE Advanced 2020 application number and password.

Step-4: After submitting the details, a window will open where all the details of candidates will be displayed. Candidates must cross-check all the details diligently and then enter a new password.

Step-5: Candidates will only be allowed to change their contact details. After checking all the details, candidates have to click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Step-6: After completion of the registration process, candidates will be able to check the available choices of engineering streams and institutions. Aspirants must select the academic programs in order of their preferences.

Step-7: Candidates must not forget to lock their choices after filling them online. This is an important step in the process of the JoSAA 2020 seat allotment process. If a candidate does not lock the choices then the system will automatically save the choices selected earlier. Hence, the preference will be displayed like that only.

Instructions to follow while filling the choices for JoSAA 2020

Candidates are required to follow the below instructions while filling the choices for the JoSAA 2020 seat allocation:

  • The choices have to be filled in the decreasing order of the preferences.
  • Candidates must select the academic programs carefully.
  • Candidates will be given a 10-day window to fill in their online choices.
  • Candidates must lock their choices before the Online Choice Filling Window closes.
  • The candidates will not be allowed to lock or change their choice after the deadline.

JoSAA 2020 registrations: key points to remember

There are few things that can be edited at the time of JoSAA Registration and there are some details that cannot be edited. Check the information given below for the same:

Fields that cannot be changed:

  • Name
  • Father’s / Mother’s / Guardian’s Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Class 12th Examination Board
  • Category

Fields that can be changed:

  • State of Eligibility
  • Gender
  • Nationality

JoSAA 2020 Eligibility Criteria

To appear in the seat allocation rounds, candidates need to fulfil the given criteria:

  • All the candidates who qualify JEE Main 2020 will be allowed to appear for the seat allocation round
  • All the candidates who qualify JEE Advanced 2020 will also be eligible to appear for JoSAA 2020 counselling.
  • The candidates must secure 75% in 12th class or must be in top 20 percentile. For SC, ST, and PwD candidates, the qualifying percentage is 65%. (For admission into IITs).

FAQs Regarding JoSAA 2020 Registration

Q. When can I apply for JoSAA Counselling?

A. JoSAA counselling 2020 for the admission in IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs will begin on October 06, 2020. Candidates need to register on the official portal of JoSAA to appear in the counselling process.

Q. How can I apply for JoSAA 2020 Counselling in JoSAA?

A. Students have to register themselves online for participating in the JoSAA 2020 counselling. After registration, they have to enter their choices for institute and engineering branch as per their rank and availability of seats. They have to lock their choices and accordingly, seats will be allotted to them.

Q. Will I be allowed to reshuffle the choices at any stage of seat allotment?

A. The reshuffling of choices will only be during the choice filling period before these choices are locked. No candidate will be allowed to reorder the choices selected after the specified time period.

Q. What will happen if I do not lock my choices?

A. Your last saved choices/preferences will be locked automatically and taken into consideration within the time period specified.

Q. Will I have to pay any fees for registration and filling up choices?

A. No, there will be no fees for registration and filling up of choices.

Q. What are the documents required for NIT Counselling?

A. Candidates have to provide Provisional seat allotment letter, Original JEE Main 2020 admit card, One passport size photograph same as uploaded during the application form fill up, JEE Main 2020 scorecard issued by NTA, Proof of Photo ID by government, Class XII board mark sheet and Category and Medical certificate (if any).

Q. Who is eligible for JoSAA Counselling?

A. All the candidates who have qualified JEE Main 2020 or JEE Advanced 2020 will be eligible to register and appear for JoSAA 2020 counselling and seat allotment procedure.

Q. I have appeared in JEE Advanced also? Where should I put the details?

A. Use the JEE Advanced password to register in such a case so your details are captured. Anyway, the registration form does ask for all such details so you won't miss out.

Q. Is domicile certificate required for admission to NITs?

A. In joining IIT/NIT/IIIT through JEE, candidates are not required to provide domicile certificate. It is only NIT where admission is offered against Home State quota and it is not determined on the basis of the state to which you belong but on the basis of the state in which you appear your 12th board exam.

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Answered 2 months ago

  • Candidates should have JEE Advanced rank.
  • Candidates must have at least 75% aggregate marks in class 12 and SC, ST and PWD candidates must have atleast 65% marks.
  • Candidates must be within the category wise top 25 percentile of successful candidates of their respective class 12 boards.

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Yatendra Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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