Where do I find the JoSAA counselling registration link?

The JoSAA counselling registration link is made available on the official JoSAA counselling website, josaa.nic.in.

Is there any age limit to apply for JoSAA counselling?

The age limit will be applicable as mentioned in JEE Main/JEE Advanced brochure and official website. There is no seperate age limit criteria prescribed for JoSAA counselling.

What documents are required to participate in JEE Main counselling?

To participate in the JEE Main counselling, candidates will need to upload the following documents at the time of JoSAA registration. Class 10 mark sheet/certificate, Class 12 Certificate of category (if applicable), PwD Certificate (if applicable). After the seat allotment, while reporting to the institute, candidates will also need to submit documents like JoSAA seat allotment letter, JEE Main/Advanced admit card, Gap Certificate (if gap after class 12).

Can I participate in JEE Main counselling next round if I do not accept the seat allotted to me in previous rounds?

JEE Main counselling and seat allotment has many processes. Once seat is allotted to a candidate, you have option of Accept and Freeze, Accept and Float and Slide. If you are satisfied with allotted seat and select first option, you cannot participate in next round counselling. If you are not satisfied, select second or third option to participate in next round with the current seat.

Where can I check round-wise cutoff for all rounds of JEE Main counselling?

The round-wise cutoff ranks for JEE Main counselling can be checked on the JoSAA portal at jossa. Nic. In. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority is the organizing body of JEE Main counselling. The cutoff for each round for all the participating institutes and branch/specializations are made available on the JoSAA portal. Candidates can also check JEE Main cutoff for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs on the Shiksha page.

What is the last date to register for JoSAA?

The schedule for JoSAA 2026 will be announced after the result of JEE Main 2026 session 2.

Who can participate in JoSAA Counselling?

All the candidates who appeared in JEE Main or JEE Advanced can participate in the JoSAA counselling and seat allotment process. The allotment of seats in NITs, IIITs and other GFTIs will be based on the All India Rank of candidates secured in JEE Main, whereas in IITs, the allotment will be through JEE Advanced rank. JoSAA Counselling is the centralised counselling process for admission to the participating institutes in India, which include the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other government-funded technical institutes (GFTIs).

What is the minimum qualification needed to appear in the JoSAA counselling?

Candidates should have JEE Main and/or JEE Advanced rank. Candidates must have at least 75% aggregate marks in Class 12. The aggregate marks for SC, ST and PwD candidates must be at least 65%. Candidates must be within the category wise top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective Class 12 board.

What is the official website for CSAB counselling?

The official website for CSAB counselling is csab.nic.in. This website hosts the schedule and details related to CSAB counselling for all rounds - Special, NEUT and Supernumerary.

Which colleges participate in JoSAA Counselling?

The institutes the participate in JoSAA counselling are: 23 IITs 31 NITs IIEST Shibpur 26 IIITs 40 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs)

What courses are offered via JoSAA counselling?

The coursse offered by the 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and 40 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs) via the JoSAA counselling include: BTech in various Engineering disciplines. BSc programs in Science. BArch in Architecture. Dual Degree programs like B.Tech-MTech and BS-MS. Integrated M.Tech and Integrated MSc programs.

Is a domicile Certificate required for admission to NITs?

Yes, candidates are required to submit proof of domicile in case availing the home-state quota in NITs. It is only NIT where admission is offered against the Home State quota. Candidates home state is determined based on the state from which you appear for your 12th board exam and on the basis of the state to which you belong.

Can I participate in JoSAA counselling if I don't have 75% marks in class 12?

It is mandatory to have minimum 75% marks (65% for reserved category) in class 12 to take admission in IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Students should apply for JoSAA conselling only if they fulfill all conditions of eligibility. However many institutes admit students on basis of JEE Main where there is no requirement of minimum marks in class 12.

What is the fee to participate in JEE Main Counselling?

There is no fees on registration of JoSAA counselling. You can register for counselling and participate without any fees but you will need to pay seat confirmation fees once the seat is allotted. Seat confirmation fee is different for various categories and paid online.

Is birth certificate compulsory for JoSAA counselling?

Yes. Birth certificate is needed to prove age in JoSAA counselling. But if you do not have the birth certificate, then you can upload Aadhaar card or Class 10 marksheet/certificate.

When will CSAB counselling start?

The CSAB counselling is conducted after the completion of JoSAA. The dates of CSAB is announced after the last round JoSAA counselling at csab.nic.in. The counselling process will begin with the CSAB NEUT round, followed by the special round, and finally the supernumerary round. The schedule for the CSAB NEUT round, as well as the special and supernumerary rounds will differ.

Do the JoSAA registered candidates need to fill CSAB application form separately?

Yes, applicants who wish to particpate in CSAB have to register online from the CSAB official website as both CSAB and JoSAA are separate counselling processes. The document verification of such candidates will not be conducted again, as the documents are verified during JoSAA.

If a candidate has not participated in JoSAA counselling, will he/she be eligible to take part in CSAB counselling?

Yes, candidates who do not participate in the JoSAA counselling are eligible to participate in the CSAB counselling. Candidates must complete the CSAB counselling registration using JEE Main application number. After the registration process, the exam authorities will commence the document verification process.

How can I check JoSAA seat allocation results?

Candidates can check JoSAA seat allotment result on the official JoSAA website. Candidates will have to log in to their JoSAA account using JEE Main application number and password.

What is Floating option in JoSAA counselling?

Float option in JoSAA means candidates want to be considered in further rounds of counselling and are open to better allotment of any course and in any college.

Is there any mock seat allotment in JEE Main counselling?

JEE Main counselling do have the provision of mock seat allotment. JoSAA will conduct a total of two rounds mock seat allotment where candidates can check which college they get based on the choice filled by them. Candidates after registering for the counselling have to enter their preferred choice of college and branch in the order of preference. The allotment of seats will be made on the basis of All India Rank and choices filled by the candidate.

Is a domicile Certificate required for admission to NITs?

Yes, candidates are required to submit proof of domicile in case availing the home-state quota in NITs. It is only NIT where admission is offered against the Home State quota. Candidates home state is determined based on the state from which you appear for your 12th board exam and on the basis of the state to which you belong.

What happens if the documents uploaded during JoSAA counselling, JEE Mains and JEE Advanced do not match?

During the process of document verification in JoSAA, if there is any mismatch between the document uploaded earlier by the candidate JEE Main registration site, JEE Advanced registration site and the document uploaded by the candidate on the JoSAA portal, the offer of admission will be withdrawn. The candidates shall be debarred from further rounds of seat allocation. Thus, the candidate will forfeit the eligibility for admissions to any of the institutes through JoSAA. The decision of JoSAA on this issue shall be final and binding.

Where can I check JEE Main counselling dates?

The schedule of JEE Main counselling is announced on the JoSAA website. The detailed round-wise schedule of counselling will be released after the JEE result is announced. Candidates can also check the details about the JoSAA counselling schedule on the Shiksha page.

JoSAA JEE Main Counselling 2026: Date, Eligibility, Documents Required, Admission Process

27.1K Students Q&A

Exam On - 21 Jan '26 - 29 Jan '26

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

B.E. / B.Tech B.Arch/B.Plan

Updated on Dec 23, 2025 18:28 IST

By Mamona Majumder, Assistant Manager

JEE Main Counselling 2026: The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) conducts the JEE Mains counselling. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts JEE Mains and publishes the results, after which the counselling and admission process based on NTA JEE Main ranks falls under JoSAA. The JoSAA counselling process is held at the national level and is completely online. The counselling is held in five or six rounds every year, and each round includes seat allotment, seat confirmation by candidates, online reporting at the allotted institute, and payment of fees.

All candidates with JEE Main 2026 ranks can apply for JoSAA counselling for admission to NITs/IIITs/other GFTIs. JEE Main JoSAA counselling 2026 will start in June. JoSAA counselling registration 2026 will be available at josaa.nic.in, a day after the JEE Advanced 2026 result is out.

On this page, candidates can check all details related to JEE Main counselling, like eligibility for JOSAA 2026, JEE Main JoSAA Cutoff for admission to NITs, IIITs and other GFTIs, how to register for JoSAA, and more.

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