Candidates who have secured seats in Round 2 must report to their respective allotted colleges by today

Today, marks the critical deadline for candidates allotted seats in the JoSAA Round 2 counselling for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Aspirants must urgently complete the online reporting process, including the full payment of the admission fee and mandatory physical document verification at the allotted institution. Failure to report today will result in the automatic cancellation of the allotted engineering seat. This process is the final step to freeze your admission and transition from an aspirant to a confirmed engineering scholar.

Who secured a seat through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) Round 2 counselling. Today, is the absolute last day for candidates to complete the comprehensive admission formalities at their respective allotted colleges. This is not merely an administrative step; it is the final and irreversible process that converts a provisional seat allocation into a confirmed admission at premier institutions like the IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Aspirants are strongly advised to expedite the completion of all required steps, as non-compliance by the end of today will lead to the forfeiture of the Round 2 allotted seat, severely impacting future admission chances. The successful completion of this reporting process will pave the way for the commencement of classes, signaling the true start of their engineering journey.

​ The Dual-Process Reporting Mandate: Online and Physical Verification

​The JoSAA reporting process for Round 2 is a crucial two-pronged procedure involving both virtual and physical components to ensure all admission criteria are met. Candidates must confirm their compliance for both before the deadline.

• ​Online Reporting: Fee Payment & Documents: 
  • ​Final Fee Payment: Candidates must pay the remaining portion of the full admission fee online. This includes the initial Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) paid during the counselling process, which is adjusted against the total fees.
  • ​Document Upload/Resubmission: Ensure that all necessary documents that were initially uploaded for seat acceptance are still available on the JoSAA portal. Any discrepancies raised in previous rounds must have been addressed and the rectified documents resubmitted and verified.
  • ​Provisional Admission Letter: Download the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter/Online Document Verification Certificate (ODVC) from the JoSAA portal, as this is mandatory for the physical reporting.
• ​Physical Reporting: The Final Confirmation:
  • ​Today, candidates must physically report to the allotted Institute (or the designated Reporting Centre, if applicable) for the final verification of original documents.
  • ​The institute's admission committee will cross-check the hard copies against the online submissions.
  • ​This step is mandatory for all candidates, regardless of their chosen option (Freeze, Float, or Slide), as it finalizes the admission process for the currently allotted seat.

​Mandatory Documentation for Final Admission Confirmation

​Aspirants must arrive at the reporting centre with a complete, organized set of original documents, along with multiple sets of self-attested photocopies. Any missing or incorrect documentation can lead to the cancellation of the admission.

• ​Core Academic & Identity Proofs:
  • ​Provisional Seat Allotment Letter/ODVC downloaded from the JoSAA portal.
  • ​JEE Main and JEE Advanced (if applicable) Admit Card and Score Card.
  • ​Proof of Date of Birth: Class \text{10th} Mark Sheet/Certificate.
  • ​Class \text{12th} (or equivalent) Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate.
  • ​Valid Photo Identity Card (Aadhaar Card is highly preferred).
• ​Certificates and Undertakings:
  • ​Category Certificate (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS), if applicable, issued by a competent authority in the format specified on the JoSAA website. Note: OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must typically be issued on or after April 1st of the admission year.
  • ​Medical Certificate (in the JoSAA format).
  • ​Transfer Certificate and Migration Certificate from the last attended institution.
  • ​Candidate Undertaking and Anti-Ragging Undertaking printouts.
• ​Other Essential Items: 
  • ​Proof of Seat Acceptance Fee Payment (bank receipt or e-challan).
  • ​Passport-size Photographs (typically \text{3} to \text{5} copies, matching the one uploaded in the JEE application).
  • ​Cancelled Cheque/Bank Passbook showing bank account details for fee refunds or scholarship disbursements.

​ Consequence of Non-Reporting and Future Counselling Rounds

​The deadline of today, holds significant consequences. Candidates must understand the implications of their actions as the JoSAA/CSAB counselling cycle progresses towards its conclusion.

• ​Immediate Cancellation: Failure to report and complete the formalities today will result in the immediate and irrevocable cancellation of the seat allotted in Round 2. The seat will be made available for subsequent rounds.
• ​Continuation to Future Rounds: Candidates who successfully complete the reporting process but have opted for 'Float' or 'Slide' remain eligible for seat up-gradation in the upcoming JoSAA/CSAB rounds. If a better seat is allotted in a later round, the candidate must again carry out the required steps for the new allocation.
• ​CSAB Special Rounds: After the JoSAA rounds conclude, the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) conducts special rounds for the NIT+ system institutes (NITs, IIITs, GFTIs) to fill any remaining vacant seats. Only candidates who have not been admitted through  JoSAA or have withdrawn their seats are generally eligible, making today's confirmation crucial for maintaining eligibility in the system.

​IN CONCLUSION: The commencement of the academic session is imminent, and today's final reporting deadline is the last formal step to integrate into the institute community. Aspirants who complete this process successfully can now shift their focus entirely to preparing for their new academic environment.

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