JoSAA Counselling 2026 Schedule Released: Registration Begins June 2 for IIT, NIT, IIIT and GFTI Admissions
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the JoSAA counselling 2026 schedule on its official website, josaa.nic.in. The announcement was made on June 1, 2026.
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the JoSAA counselling 2026 schedule on its official website, josaa.nic.in. The announcement was made on June 1, 2026. According to the schedule, registration and option filling will begin on June 2, 2026. The counselling process will take place over the next few weeks and will be conducted in six rounds of seat allocation. JoSAA conducts centralised counselling for admissions into top engineering colleges, including IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other government-funded technical institutes. Seats will be assigned based on candidates’ ranks in JEE Main 2026 and JEE Advanced 2026.
JoSAA 2026 Counselling Key Details
Candidates need to sign up and enter their preferred college and course online. After that, the seats are distributed in several rounds. The table below has the confirmed information from the schedule.
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) |
| Schedule release date | June 1, 2026 |
| Number of seat allotment rounds | Six |
| Participating institutes | IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs |
| Basis of allotment | JEE Main and JEE Advanced 2026 ranks |
| Official website | josaa.nic.in |
JoSAA 2026 Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Candidate Registration & Choice Filling Starts | June 2, 2026 |
| Mock Seat Allocation 1 | June 8, 2026 |
| Mock Seat Allocation 2 | June 10, 2026 |
| Registration & Choice Filling Ends | June 11, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | June 13, 2026 |
| Round 1 Fee Payment Last Date | June 26, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | June 30, 2026 |
| Round 2 Fee Payment Last Date | July 3, 2026 |
| Withdrawal Window (Round 2) | July 1–3, 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment | July 6, 2026 |
| Round 3 Fee Payment Last Date | July 8, 2026 |
| Withdrawal Window (Round 3) | July 7–8, 2026 |
| Round 4 Seat Allotment | July 10, 2026 |
| Round 4 Fee Payment Last Date | July 13, 2026 |
| Withdrawal Window (Round 4) | July 11–14, 2026 |
| Round 5 Seat Allotment (Final Round for IITs/IISc) | July 16, 2026 |
| Round 5 Fee Payment Last Date | July 20, 2026 |
| Final Query Resolution & End of IIT Counselling | July 21, 2026 |
| NIT+ Withdrawal Window | July 16–21, 2026 |
| Partial Admission Fee (PAF) Payment for NIT+ System | July 22–24, 2026 |
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Candidates who have taken and passed the JEE Main 2026 exam are eligible to take part in the JoSAA 2026 counselling process to get admitted into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Their eligibility depends on their rank, category, the choices they made, and the seats that are available. Students who have successfully passed the JEE Advanced 2026 exam can also join this counselling process for admission into IITs, but they must meet certain conditions. The exact rules are given in the official business rules, which can be found on the Josaa website.
How to Apply for JoSAA 2026 Counselling Process?
The registration process will begin on 2nd June 2026. Candidates must complete the application within the given time. Here is how they can apply:
- Go to the official website at josaa.nic.in
- Log in using your JEE Main 2026 application number and password.
- Read all the instructions and business rules that are shown on the screen.
- Fill in all the required information about your academic and personal details.
- Select your preferred institutes and branches for admission.
- Arrange your choices in order of preference.
- Save your selections and print the confirmation page as proof.
How is the Seat Allotment Process Conducted?
The seat allotment results will be announced by JoSAA in six rounds. In each round, seats are assigned based on the candidates' ranks, their category, the choices they have filled, and the number of seats available. Candidates who are allotted a seat must confirm their acceptance within the given time frame. Once a seat is allocated, the candidate can choose one of their preferred options, which are 'Freeze', 'Float', or 'Slide'. They are required to pay the seat acceptance fee via the online payment system and complete the document verification process as instructed.
How to Proceed?
Candidates are advised to visit the official JoSAA website at josaa.nic.in to download the counselling schedule and business rules. They should check their eligibility for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Candidates need to prepare all their JEE credentials and other necessary documents. They should register, lock their choices before the specified deadline, and check their seat allotment results in each round.