JoSAA Counselling 2025 Round 2 Seat Allotment Analysis and What to Expect in Round 3?
Joint Seat Allocation Authority 2025 ( JoSAA )
Maximum candidates are looking forward to JoSAA 2025 counselling round 2 seat allotment, as they could not get a seat in round 1. Round 2 is expected to witness more movement in the seat allotment across the rank list. Read a detailed analysis of JoSAA 2025 seat allotment below.
JoSAA Counselling 2025 Seat Allotment Analysis
JoSAA Counselling 2025 Seat Allotment Analysis: The JoSAA 2025 round 2 counselling seat allotment result was announced, and soon after, Shiksha.com ran a poll to ask our student community if they got a seat in round 2. More than half of the poll respondents said that they were not allotted a seat in round 2 and are hopeful that they will get a seat in round 3. The JoSAA 2025 round 3 counselling seat allotment result will be out on July 2.
In JoSAA 2025 counselling round 1, the last rank that was allotted a seat across all IITs and courses in the Gender-neutral category was 16,317. The same for the NITs was 52,233, for IIITs it was 56,825 and 88,022 for the GFTIs. Read detailed analysis - JoSAA Counselling 2025 Round 1 Analysis: Closing Ranks of IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs
- Shiksha Poll: Were you allotted seat in JoSAA round 2 counselling?
- JoSAA 2025 Seat Allotment Schedule - Revised
- Shiksha Poll: Were you allotted seat in JoSAA round 1 counselling?
Shiksha Poll: Were you allotted seat in JoSAA round 2 counselling?
As per the poll conducted by shiksha.com, after round 2, 58% of the candidates who took the poll are still awaiting seat allotment. While 33% have been allotted a seat, but have opted for upgradation. The rest of the 9% candidates said that they got the seat they wanted in round 2.
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The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) publishes cutoffs as opening and closing ranks after each round of seat allotment.
The opening rank is the raank at which admisison to a particuloar course and college starts in a JoSAA round. The closing rank indicates the last rank at which the admission in a JoSAA round closed for a college and course.
The JoSAA opening and closing rank will vary in all rounds based on based on various categories of the candidates.
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Yes. you can. Both counselling has different purpose. JoSAA is for admisison to IIT and NIT+ system while JAC Delhi is for admission to IIIT D, NSUT, DTU, DSEU, and IGDTUW. Admission via both JoSAA and JAC Delhi is based on JEE Main ranks.
The JoSAA counselling registration link is made available on the official JoSAA counselling website, josaa.nic.in.
The dates for JoSAA counselling 2026 choice filling will be announced once the result of JEE Main 2026 is declared. Candidates can fill choices only during the choice filling period. Also, candidates need to lock their choices before the last date.
What does the Poll Result Signify for JoSAA 2025 Round 3?
JoSAA round 3 might see increase in availability of sears across colleges and categories. There will be many vacancies and cutoffs. This might be benefical for candidates with lower ranks in getting a seat.
Candidates who have held a seat and requested upgradation, round 3 will give them another chance to move up without losing their current allocation if no upgrade comes through.
The candidates who are seatless, Round 3 is likely their best short-term opportunity to get into a decent branch/institute before later rounds thin out more choices.
The poll data reveal that in the JoSAA round 3 counselling, there is a better chance of getting a seat in a better college. Many students have rejected the seats and choose to participate in the further round. So, it is best time to take action and choose a better college and course.
JoSAA 2025 Seat Allotment Schedule - Revised
Check below the revised schedule for JoSAA 2025 seat allotment result for all six rounds:
| JoSAA 2025 Round 1 Dates | |
|---|---|
| Seat Allocation (Round 1) | June 14, 2025 |
| Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response by candidate to queries (if required) (Round 1) | June 14 to 18 22, 2025 |
| Last date for fee payment (Round 1) | June 18, 2025 June 22, 2025 |
| JoSAA 2025 Round 2 Dates | |
| Seat Allocation (Round 2) | June 21, 2025 June 25, 2025 |
| Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 2) | June 21 to 25, 2025 June 25 to 29, 2025 |
| Last date for fee payment (Round 2) | June 25, 2025 June 29, 2025 |
| JoSAA 2025 Round 3 Dates | |
| Seat Allocation (Round 3) | June 28, 2025 July 2, 2025 |
| Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 3) | June 28 to July 2, 2025 July 2 to 4, 2025 |
| Last date for fee payment (Round 3) | July 2, 2025 July 4, 2025 |
| JoSAA 2025 Round 4 Dates | |
| Seat Allocation (Round 4) | July 4, 2025 July 6, 2025 |
| Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 4) | July 4 to 8, 2025 July 6 to 9, 2025 |
| Last date for fee payment (Round 4) | July 8, 2025 July 9, 2025 |
| JoSAA 2025 Round 5 Dates | |
| Seat Allocation (Round 5) | July 10, 2025 July 11, 2025 |
| Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 5) | July 10 to 14, 2025 July 11 to 14, 2025 |
| Last date for fee payment (Round 5) | July 14, 2025 July 14, 2025 |
| JoSAA 2025 Round 6 (Final round for IITs) | |
| Seat Allocation (Round 6) | July 16, 2025 |
| Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 6) | July 16 to 21, 2025 July 16 to 20, 2025 |
| Last date for fee payment (Round 6) | July 21, 2025 July 20, 2025 |
| JoSAA 2025 Round (For NIT+ system only) | |
| Initiation of Withdrawal of seat (Round 6) and Withdrawal Query Response |
July 16 to 22, 2025 |
| Online payment of Partial Admission Fee (PAF). | July 23 to 27, 2025 |
| Resolution of PAF Payment Issues for Candidates who have made PAF Payment Attempts before the payment deadline | July 28, 2025 |
Shiksha Poll: Were you allotted seat in JoSAA round 1 counselling?
Shiksha ran a poll to know how many students would get a preferred seat in the JoSAA counselling round 1. In the poll, we asked students, "Were you allotted a seat in JoSAA round 1 counselling?" Finally, result is here and it will surprise you.
Shiksha Poll: Were you allotted seat in JoSAA round 1 counselling?
- Most candidaes, that is 55% said that they have not received any seat in JoSAA round 1. They re hopeful that they might get a seat in round 2.
- While 33% of the candidates said that they did get a seat in JoSAA round 1, and they have opted for upgradation (float/slide).
- On the other hand, 13% of the candidates who participated in the poll said that they got the seat that they wanted in round 1 itself.
What to Expect in JoSAA 2025 Counselling Round 2?
With maximum candidates, 55%, still waiting for seat allotment, round 2 is expected to be very important for candidates with average ranks. A lot of movement is expected in this round and many candidates might have the chnce to get an allotment in this round.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?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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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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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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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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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:
| Institute | Total seats on offer in 2025 | Number of seats added in 2025 | Total seats on offer in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) | 18,160 | 400 | 17,760 |
| National Institute of Technology (NITs) | 24,525 | 296 | 24,229 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology | 9,940 | 1394 | 8,546 |
| Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes | 10,228 | 826 | 9,402 |
| Total | 62,853 | 2916 | 59,937 |
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Joint Seat Allocation Authority is an admission and e-counselling services established by Ministry of Education. It regulates admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.