Quick Facts
- JoSAA 2026 registration and choice filling opened on June 2, 2026, at josaa.nic.in.
- Choice filling closes June 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST, with auto-lock after.
- Round 1 seat allotment releases June 13, 2026, for IIT, NIT, IIIT and GFTI seats.
In This Article
JoSAA Counselling 2026 registration is open now at the official portal josaa.nic.in, and choice filling closes on June 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST.
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority opened registration and choice filling together on June 2, 2026. Students who qualified JEE Main 2026 or JEE Advanced 2026 can register through one login. Seats are allotted across five rounds to IITs, NITs, IIITs and other Government-funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).
Key Takeaways
- Register and lock choices before June 11, since the link opens only once, not in every round.
- Fill 30 to 50 well-ordered choices, because branch, category and round movement decide the final seat.
- Use both mock allotments on June 8 and June 10 to fix your preference order early.
CampusFeed Take
The single biggest risk in JoSAA 2026 is not a low rank, it is a thin choice list. The registration and choice-filling link opens only once, so students who fill only a few dream colleges lose options later when float and freeze decisions kick in. Parents and students should watch the June 11 lock most closely, then the June 13 Round 1 result. CampusFeed expects portal traffic to spike near the June 11 deadline and again before the June 26 Round 1 reporting close, so finish early. By Dr. Mayank Raj.
JoSAA Counselling 2026 Registration: Key Dates
JoSAA Counselling 2026 registration runs through a fixed round-wise schedule published on josaa.nic.in. The table below lists the main milestones from registration to the final allotment round.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Registration and choice filling start | June 2 (5:00 PM IST) |
| Mock Seat Allotment 1 and 2 | June 8 and June 10 |
| Choice filling closes (auto-lock) | June 11 (5:00 PM IST) |
| Round 1 seat allotment | June 13 |
| Round 2 seat allotment | June 30 |
| Round 5 (final) seat allotment | July 16 |
Round 1 reporting, with document upload and seat acceptance fee, stays open until June 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST (JoSAA 2026 schedule). Missing this deadline cancels the seat for all later rounds.
About JoSAA
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is the centralised counselling body set up by the Ministry of Education (MoE) for engineering admissions in India. It manages joint seat allocation across 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and other GFTIs through a single platform. IIT seats use JEE Advanced ranks, while NITs, IIITs and GFTIs use JEE Main 2026 ranks. The full schedule and brochure are hosted on the official portal, josaa.nic.in.
Who Can Apply for JoSAA Counselling 2026?
Eligibility for JoSAA Counselling 2026 registration depends on which qualifying exam a candidate has cleared. Students with a valid JEE Advanced 2026 rank can fill IIT choices, and students with a valid JEE Main 2026 rank can fill NIT, IIIT and GFTI choices. For NIT, IIIT and GFTI seats, candidates need 75 percent marks in Class 12 (65 percent for SC, ST and PwD), or a top 20 percentile in their board, with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (JoSAA 2026 eligibility rules). Candidates log in with their JEE Main application number and password on the official JoSAA portal to register. Registration and choice filling are free of cost.
What This Means For You
If you are a student
Register today if you have not, since the choice-filling link opens only once. Fill a broad, honest preference list of 30 to 50 options ordered by what you truly want. Use the June 8 and June 10 mock allotments to test your order, then lock before June 11 so the system does not auto-lock an unfinished list.
If you are a parent
Help your child keep scanned documents, the JEE rank card and a bank account ready before Round 1. Do not wait for the last two days, as portal traffic and failed payments are common near deadlines. Note June 13 for the Round 1 result and June 26 for the reporting and fee deadline.
If you are a school principal or teacher
Share the June 11 choice-locking deadline with your Class 12 science batch and flag the float, freeze and slide options. Many students lose seats by skipping reporting or fee payment, so a short counselling session on the JoSAA 2026 timeline can prevent avoidable errors among your students.
What Is Next
Key upcoming JoSAA 2026 dates to track:
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- June 11: Choice filling closes, auto-lock at 5:00 PM IST.
- June 13: Round 1 seat allotment result.
- June 26: Round 1 reporting and fee deadline.
- June 30 onward: Rounds 2 to 5 through July 16.
Have you finalised your choice order before the June 11 lock?
Frequently Asked Questions
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is based on publicly available information at the time of publishing. Exam dates, cutoffs, fees, deadlines, eligibility criteria, and scholarship details can change without notice. Always verify the latest information from the official portal of JoSAA and the NTA before taking any action. CampusFeed and its authors are not responsible for decisions made based on this article. This is not legal, financial, or career advice. Please consult a qualified professional for individual guidance.
Written by Dr. Mayank Raj. Published: June 10, 2026. Updated: June 10, 2026. Have a tip or correction? Write to us at editorial@campusfeed.in.
