JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment 2026 Out — Check Your IIT, NIT, IIIT Allotment at josaa.nic.in Right Now
Published 13 Jun 20263 min read
The moment thousands of JEE aspirants have been working toward has arrived. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has officially declared the Round 1 seat allotment result for JoSAA Counselling 2026. Candidates who registered for the counselling process can now log in to josaa.nic.in and check which institute and program they have been allotted.
This is not a moment to sit back — there is a deadline to act, and missing it could cost you your seat.
Round 1 Closing Ranks — Top IITs at a Glance
| Institute | Program | Round 1 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | CSE | AIR 65 |
| IIT Delhi | CSE | AIR 123 |
| IIT Madras | CSE | AIR 149 |
These are early Round 1 figures. Closing ranks typically move in subsequent rounds, so candidates who did not get their first preference should not lose hope — more rounds are ahead.
How to Check Your Allotment
- Go to josaa.nic.in
- Click on the Round 1 seat allotment result link
- Log in with your JEE Main or JEE Advanced application number and password
- Your allotted institute and program will appear on screen
- Download and save your allotment letter immediately
What You Must Do Next — and Fast
Checking your result is just step one. Every candidate with an allotment must complete the following within the deadline or the seat will be cancelled automatically:
| Action | What it means |
|---|---|
| Accept the seat online | Confirm you want the allotted seat |
| Upload documents | Submit scanned copies of required certificates |
| Pay seat acceptance fee | Online payment through the JoSAA portal |
| Choose Freeze, Float, or Slide | Decide your Round 2 preference strategy |
Freeze, Float or Slide — Which Should You Choose?
This is the decision most candidates overthink. Here is what each option actually means: Freeze means you are happy with your current allotment and do not want to be considered for a better seat in Round 2. Float means you want to be considered for a better program or institute in higher-preference choices if a seat opens up. Slide means you want to be considered for a better program within the same institute. If you are satisfied with your allotment, Freeze is the safe call. If you filled higher preferences and want another shot, Float or Slide keeps you in the running.
The Allotment Is Based On
Your Round 1 seat has been allotted based on your JEE Main or JEE Advanced rank, your category, the preferences you filled during choice locking, and seat availability at the time of allotment. Nothing has changed retroactively — this is a direct output of what you submitted.
Do not delay. Log in to josaa.nic.in, check your allotment, complete reporting, and lock in your decision before the deadline.