JoSAA 2026 Round 2 Allotment Out: Opening & Closing Ranks Released for IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs
Rachna Bajaj
Published 2 Jul 20262 min read
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) released the Round 2 seat allotment result on June 30, 2026, along with opening and closing ranks for all participating IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) released the Round 2 seat allotment result on June 30, 2026, along with opening and closing ranks for all participating IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Candidates can check their status by logging into josaa.nic.in with their JEE application number and password.
How to Check Round 2 Allotment
- Visit the official JoSAA website
- Click on the seat allotment login link
- Enter your JEE Main application number and password
- View and download your allotted college and course details
Key Dates to Remember
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | 30 June 2026 |
| Online Reporting (Freeze/Float/Slide, Fee Payment, Document Upload) | 30 June – 3 July 2026 |
| Resolution of Fee Payment Issues | By 4 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Respond to Queries | 5 July 2026 |
| Round 3 Allotment | 6 July 2026 |
Steps After Getting a Seat
- Select Freeze, Float, or Slide as your seat confirmation choice
- Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF)
- Upload required documents
- Respond to any verification queries raised by officials
Note: Failing to choose an option or pay the fee is treated as rejecting the seat, resulting in disqualification from further rounds.
Freeze, Float, Slide — What They Mean
| Option | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Freeze | Accept the seat fully; exit the counselling process |
| Float | Accept the seat but stay eligible for a better college/course in later rounds |
| Slide | Accept the seat but seek a better branch within the same institute only |
Round 2 Cutoff Highlights (CSE, Opening Rank)
| Institute | Opening Rank |
|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 1 |
| IIT Delhi | 35 |
| IIT Madras | 67 |
| NIT Tiruchirappalli | 103 |
| NIT Warangal | 1727 |
| NIT Karnataka, Surathkal | 678 |
- IIT Bombay recorded the highest CSE cutoff among all IITs, followed by IIT Delhi
- Civil Engineering saw a sharp rank jump this year — IIT Bombay opened at rank 385 (vs. 2666 last year) and IIT Delhi at rank 179 (vs. 3030 last year)
- IIITDM Jabalpur and IIIT Guwahati posted comparatively better CSE opening ranks among IIITs
Important Points to Note
- No spot round will be held at any IIT this year
- Total seats on offer: 67,323 across IITs (18,951), NITs (25,162), IIITs (11,518), and GFTIs (11,692)
- A medical certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner is mandatory for all candidates during document verification
- Candidates must secure at least 75% aggregate marks in Class XII (65% for SC/ST/PwD candidates)
What Experts Recommend
Counselling experts advise against rushing into a Freeze decision, as closing ranks often shift in later rounds due to withdrawals and upgrades. Candidates should compare Round 2 cutoffs closely with their preferred branches before deciding their Round 3 strategy.