JoSAA Counselling 2026 Registration Date begins on June 2, 2026. Registration and choice filling for JoSAA 2026 will begin on the official portal josaa.nic.in one day after the JEE Advanced 2026 result declaration. This is the complete guide for candidates who qualified for JEE Main 2026 or JEE Advanced 2026, covering eligibility, step-by-step registration process, important dates, fees, documents, and seat allotment details.
JoSAA Counselling 2026 is the centralized online counselling process for admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture, and science programmes in 127 top government-funded technical institutes across India. Candidates with valid JEE Main 2026 or JEE Advanced 2026 ranks can participate. It handles seat allotment, choice filling, document verification, and final admission for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
Overview of JoSAA Counselling 2026
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2026 |
| Registration Start | June 2, 2026 |
| Registration Mode | Online only |
| Purpose | Seat allotment in 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, IIEST Shibpur & 47 GFTIs |
| Based On | JEE Advanced 2026 (IITs) / JEE Main 2026 (NIT+ system) |
| Number of Rounds | 6 (tentative) |
| Official Website | https://josaa.nic.in |
| Conducting Body | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) |
Eligibility Criteria for JoSAA Counselling 2026
| Criteria | Requirement (IITs via JEE Advanced) | Requirement (NITs/IIITs/GFTIs via JEE Main) |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Exam | Must have qualified JEE Advanced 2026 | Must have qualified JEE Main 2026 (Paper 1 or Paper 2) |
| Class 12 Year | Appeared first time in 2025 or 2026 | Appeared first time in 2024, 2025 or 2026 |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics compulsory | Physics, Mathematics + one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotech etc. |
| Minimum Marks | Satisfy 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or top 20 percentile | Same 75%/65% rule or top 20 percentile |
| Age / Attempts | As per JEE Advanced rules | As per JEE Main rules |
Important Dates for JoSAA Counselling 2026
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| JoSAA 2026 Registration & Choice Filling Starts | June 2, 2026 |
| Mock Seat Allotment (Round 1 & 2) | June 2026 (tentative) |
| Seat Allotment Round 1 | June 2026 (tentative) |
| Seat Allotment Round 2 | June 25, 2026 (tentative) |
| Subsequent Rounds | June–July 2026 (6 rounds total) |
| Final Round & CSAB Special Rounds | July 2026 (tentative) |
Note: Exact dates for later rounds will be announced on josaa.nic.in after each seat allotment. Candidates must check the portal daily.
Application Fee for JoSAA Counselling 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Registration / Choice Filling | Nil (Free) |
| Seat Acceptance Fee (GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL) | ₹35,000 (one-time, adjustable) |
| Seat Acceptance Fee (SC/ST/PwD) | ₹15,000 (one-time, adjustable) |
Note: Registration is completely free. Seat acceptance fee is paid only after the first seat allotment and is adjusted in the institute fee.
How to Register for JoSAA Counselling 2026?
- Visit the official JoSAA portal.
- Click on “New Candidate Registration” and verify identity using JEE Main 2026 application number, name, mother’s name, and date of birth.
- Enter the OTP received on registered mobile and email.
- Create a strong password and log in to the candidate portal.
- Verify and confirm all personal and academic details.
- Fill and lock your choices of institutes and programmes in order of preference.
- Submit the registration and choice filling form.
Documents Required for JoSAA Counselling 2026
- Class 10 certificate / Aadhaar / Birth certificate (for date of birth)
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate
- JEE Main 2026 or JEE Advanced 2026 admit card / rank card
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS) – as per GoI format
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Bank account details (cheque / passbook copy)
- Medical certificate
- OCI/PIO / Passport / Citizenship certificate (if applicable)
