What are the various processes involved during the JoSAA Counselling?

The various processes involved in JoSAA 2026 counselling are registration, choice filling, seat allocation, and online reporting. JoSAA counselling is conducted for admission to BE/B.Tech courses are offered by the IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. JoSAA counselling 2026 will be conducted online in five rounds. Qualified candidates of JEE Main will be eligible for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, while students who qualify for JEE Advanced will be eligible for admission to IITs.

What to do after Registration in JoSAA?

After completing registration in JoSAA, candidates need to fill in their choices of branches and colleges in order of preference. According to the qualifications of candidates, the available choices for admission will be listed. Once the choices are entered, candidates will be able to arrange them according to their preference by selecting "Arrange Filled Choices". Read More: https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/josaa-counselling-application-form

How many rounds are there in JoSAA Counselling?

JoSAA counselling is usually held in 5 or 6 rounds. The admission process for admissions in 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and 40 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs) will be done by JoSAA in various rounds deending on various factors. In these rounds, candidates are allotted seats based on their JEE Main or JEE Advanced rank and preferences filled by them during registration. Candidates who are allotted seats have to either accept or float the seat.

I have not qualified JEE Advanced. Can I still apply for AAT?

No. To be eligible for AAT, all of candidates are required to have attempted and qualified JEE Advanced. Only those candidates who have secured minimum passing marks in JEE Advanced will be able to log in and register for AAT. For AAT registration process, candidates will have to give registration number and date of birth. Without credentials, candidates will not be able to register for AAT. No offline applications will be accepted.

When will AAT 2026 be held?

Authorities will conduct AAT 2026 on June 4, 2026. AAT will be held from 9 AM to 12 PM. AAT 2026 will be conducted as wriiten test, and candidates have to complete examination within 3 hours. AAT will be held in English. The exam will be conducted to check the knowledge of candidates in General Knowledge, Geometry Drawing, 3D Aspects, Freehand Drawing, Imagination, and Aesthetic Sensitivity.

When will AAT 2026 application form be available?

AAT 2026 application form will be available online on June 1 and 2, 2026. Eligible candidates will be able to access AAT application form 2026 at jeeadv.ac.in. No applications will be accepted after final date. Since there will be less time given to register for AAT 2026, candidates must complete process as soon as possible.

What do I have to carry to the AAT exam centre?

While reporting at AAT exam centre, candidates will have to carry their JEE Advanced admit card. Along with admit card, candidates will also have to present their photo identity proof to invigilators. In case the candidates are not able to present their JEE Advanced admit card and identity proof, then they will not be allowed to attempt examination. Therefore, candidates are advised to read guidelines carefully before reporting to exam centre.

How will I know my allotted examination centre for AAT?

Since the authorities will not release the AAT admit card, they will notify the candidates about the allotted exam centre details separately. An email will be sent to the candidate's registered ID to inform them about their allotted exam centre address, date, guidelines and other important details that they should be aware of. While reporting at the exam centre, the candidates will have to present their JEE Advanced admit card and photo identity proof.

Can I obtain JEE Advanced Hall Ticket from an offline source?

No, candidates cannot get the JEE Advanced admit card form any offline source. Candidates can only download the JEE Advanced admit card from the official website. IITs release JEE Advanced admit card under the respective logins of the registered candidates at jeeadv. AC. In. To login, candidates have to use their JEE Advanced registration number, password and registered mobile number. The JEE Advanced admit card will be available for download until exam day. The exam date, time, reporting time, exam centre venue and all important instructions for exam day will be mentioned on the JEE Advanced admit card. A printout of the downloaded JEE Advanced admit card and a valid original photo identity card (any one of the following: Aadhaar Card, School/College/Institute ID, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, Notarized Certificate with the photograph) must be produced at the time of examination, without which, the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the examination.

Where can I check the AAT 2026 dates?

AAT 2026 dates announced online at jeeadv.ac.in. Candidates can check official website to know AAT 2026 dates for various events. It is important to stay updated with dates, so that the candidates do no miss out on any important AAT 2026 examination and admission-related events. AAT 2026 will be held on June 2026 as a pen-and-paper-based test. The authorities will open AAT 2026 registrations a few days before the exam.

Will the AAT application form correction facility be available?

No. The authorities will not provide the AAT application form correction facility to the candidates. While registering for AAT, the candidates will have to check the provided details carefully and update it, if necessary. Once the exam centres are selected and submitted, the candidates will not be allowed to make any changes. In case of any issues in the application form, the candidates are advised to immediately contact the authorities.

What is the nature of the questions in the AAT paper?

AAT paper will consist of various types of questions. The authorities will prepare multiple-choice questions as well as drawing-based questions. While there are some sections that require multiple-choice questions, there are some in which the candidates will have to prepare a drawing. In case of multiple-choice questions, the candidates will have to select the correct answer from the provided options.

Will I be able to select my choice of centre during the AAT application process?

Yes. During AAT registration process, candidates will be able to select choice of exam centre. Once candidates are logged in, candidates will have to select their choice of exam centre from the available list. It is to be noted that the selection of centre has to be done in the order of preference. Since exam centre allotment will be done based on candidate's preferences and availability, candidates are advised to be careful.

Which credentials are required for AAT registration?

For AAT registration, candidates will have to visit official website at jeeadv.ac.in and click on the registration link. The candidates will have to log in using JEE Advanced registration number and date of birth. The details have to be similar to JEE Advanced registration. Only those candidates who have qualified JEE Advanced will be eligible for AAT. Once candidates are logged in, candidates will have to check the other details that was submitted during JEE Advanced.

I made a mistake in my AAT application form. Can I make the changes?

No. The candidates will not be able to make any changes once the AAT application form is submitted. Since the authorities provide less time for the candidates to complete the AAT registration, they are advised to carefully and quickly complete the process so that they are registered for the entrance examination. No correction facility will be provided. In case of any mistakes or problems in the AAT application form, the candidates are advised to immediately contact the authorities.

Which topics do I have to study in the AAT syllabus?

The list of topics and concepts that the candidates will have to prepare for the entrance examination will be available through the AAT syllabus. The syllabus has been prepared so that the candidates are assessed for their knowledge in Freehand Drawing, Geometrical Drawing, Three-Dimensional Perception, Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity and Architectural Awareness. Therefore, the topics are picked accordingly so that the candidates are assessed well for the exam.

Where can I check the AAT syllabus?

AAT syllabus is released online by the authorities online at jeeadv.ac.in. No other mode will be used to release the AAT syllabus. Candidates will be able to check the topics and concepts that they will have to prepare for the examination through the syllabus of AAT. All candidates are advised to check the official syllabus carefully before commencing their preparation so that they are able to plan out their studies accordingly.

Do I have to study the entire AAT syllabus?

Yes. Candidates are advised to study and prepare entire AAT syllabus. Since the question paper will be prepared based on official syllabus of AAT, it will be helpful to the candidates if they are familiar with the entire syllabus. Being familiar with the syllabus will also allow the candidates to plan out their preparation and be aware of the kind of questions that may appear in the examination.

Is AAT a computer-based test?

No. The authorities will conduct AAT offline i.e., as a pen-and-paper-based test. The candidates will have to attempt the examination offline by marking the answers in the OMR sheet or drawing the answers. No other mode will be used to conduct AAT. The examination will be prepared to assess the candidate's General Knowledge, Geometry Drawing, 3D Aspects, Freehand Drawing and Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity.

What is the division of questions in AAT exam pattern?

AAT paper is divided into five sections. The total number of questions available in the paper will be different for every section. For Geometry Drawing, 3D Aspects, Freehand Drawing and Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity, there will be 3 questions in each section. However, for the General Knowledge section, the candidates will have to answer 4 questions. The total number of questions in the AAT paper are 16 questions.

What is the duration of AAT?

As per the official AAT exam pattern, the duration of the entrance examination is 3 hours. During the examination, the candidates will have to attempt 16 questions. No extra time will be provided to the candidates to complete the examination. There is no sectional duration for the examination. All of the questions have to attempted and completed before the examination.

What is the medium of AAT?

The authorities will conduct AAT in English medium. The question paper of AAT will be prepared in English and no other medium will be used to conduct the examination. All candidates are advised to be prepared accordingly. In case of any issues, the candidates can contact the official invigilators at the exam centre. AAT will be held as a pen-and-paper-based test at various centres.

Is AAT a computer-based test?

No. The authorities will conduct AAT offline i.e., as a pen-and-paper-based test. The candidates will have to attempt the examination offline by marking the answers in the OMR sheet or drawing the answers. No other mode will be used to conduct AAT. The examination will be prepared to assess the candidate's General Knowledge, Geometry Drawing, 3D Aspects, Freehand Drawing and Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity.

Is there negative marking in AAT?

No. There is no negative marking in AAT. Therefore, the candidates are advised to attempt all questions to have a higher chance of securing qualifying the entrance examination. The total number of questions that will be present in the AAT paper is 16. In case of any changes in the marking scheme of AAT, the authorities will announce it online.

What do I have to carry to the AAT exam centre?

While reporting at AAT exam centre, candidates will have to carry their JEE Advanced admit card. Along with admit card, candidates will also have to present their photo identity proof to invigilators. In case the candidates are not able to present their JEE Advanced admit card and identity proof, then they will not be allowed to attempt examination. Therefore, candidates are advised to read guidelines carefully before reporting to exam centre.

Will AAT admit card be released?

No. The authorities will not release AAT admit card. The candidates will have to present their JEE Advanced admit card at the examination centre. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep JEE Advanced admit card carefully since it will be required during the AAT admission process. If the candidates are not able to present the admit card and identity proof to the authorities at the centre, then they will not be allowed to attempt the examination.

When will the JEE Advanced admit card for the coming session be released?

The JEE Advanced 2026 admit card will be issued on May. The exam will be held in May. The conducting IIT will release JEE Advanced admit card under the respective logins of the registered candidates at jeeadv.ac.in. To log in, candidates have to use their JEE Main 2026 application number and date of birth. The JEE Advanced admit card 2026 will be available for download until exam day. The exam date, time, reporting time, exam centre venue and all important instructions for exam day will be mentioned on the JEE Advanced 2026 admit card.

Where can I access the AAT result?

AAT result will be released online at jeeadv.ac.in. No other mode will be used to declare AAT result. To access AAT result, the candidates will have to provide their JEE Advanced registration number, date of birth and mobile number. After logging in, the candidates will be able to check the qualifying status for the counselling and admission process. No scores will be provided in the AAT result.

Which details will be available in the AAT result?

Through the AAT result, the candidates will be able to check important information relevant for their counselling and admission process. Along with personal details, the result of AAT will consist of the candidate's registration number, category and examination qualifying status. The scores obtained in the entrance examination will not be provided in the AAT result. Only the qualifying status is required for BArch admissions into the participating IITs.

Will my AAT scores be considered for BArch admissions into IITs?

No. AAT scores will not be considered for BArch admissions into IITs. The candidates are just required to qualify AAT to be eligible for admissions. During the allotment process, the candidate's qualifying status in AAT and JEE Advanced ranks will be taken into consideration by the authorities. Therefore, the candidates are required to accordingly submit their choice of colleges for BArch admissions during the counselling process.

Is JoSAA counselling fees refundable?

Seat acceptance fee is not refundable. But, if a candidate withdraws seat or the seat is cancelled, then the fee will be refunded, after the processing fee is deducted.

How can I check JoSAA 2026 seat allocation dates?

Candidates can check JoSAA seat allocation dates on the official JoSAA website - josaa.nic.in.

Is JoSAA counselling free? If not, how much does a candidate have to pay for it?

The filling-in of choices on the online portal is free of cost. The candidate must pay the seat acceptance fee before continuing with the JoSAA process till the end to avail the seat in an IIT or NIT. The documents uploaded by the candidate will not be verified unless the candidate pays the seat acceptance fee. General/Open category candidates are required to pay a fee of INR 35,000, whereas SC, Gen-PwD, ST, OBC-NCL-PwD, ST-PwD, and SC-PwD have to pay INR 17,500. The fees will be included in the semester fees once students confirm their admission.

AAT 2026: Exam (June 4), Application, Result, Counselling, Admission Process, Eligibility

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Registration - 1 Jun '26 - 2 Jun '26

Updated on Dec 29, 2025 14:57 IST

By Dhanya B

JEE Advanced AAT 2026 exam dates announced. AAT 2026 exam will be conducted on June 4, 2026. AAT application form 2026 will be available on June 1 and 2, 2026. AAT 2026 results will be announced on June 7, 2026. The exam will be conducted as a 3-hour, pen-and-paper-based test.

The candidates will be evaluated on their knowledge in General Knowledge, Geometry Drawing, 3D Aspects, Freehand Drawing, Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity in AAT 2026. No separate AAT 2026 admit card will be released. Candidates must present their JEE Advanced 2026 admit card at the centres to attempt the examination. Read to know more about AAT 2026. The qualifying status for the examination will be released through the AAT result 2026. Qualified candidates will be eligible for BArch admissions into IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur and IIT Varanasi.

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