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JoSAA Counselling 2026: IIT, NIT & IIIT Admission Process
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JoSAA registration opened on 2 June 2026, followed by five rounds of seat allotment for IITs, NITs and other institutes.
At a glance
| Organisation | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) |
|---|---|
| Last date | 31 July 2026 |
| Status | Counselling |
| Eligibility | JEE Main qualified (NITs/IIITs) and JEE Advanced qualified (IITs) |
Important dates
| Registration opens | 2 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rounds | Five rounds, June to July 2026 |
Details
JoSAA is the single counselling process for IITs, NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded technical institutes. You register, fill choices in order of preference, get a seat in each round and then freeze, float or slide.
Your rank and the choice order decide the seat, so list real preferences carefully. Always confirm the final details in the official notification.
How to apply
- Register and lock your choices.
- Check the seat allotment of each round.
- Pay the seat acceptance fee and report with documents.
This post is a plain-language summary prepared by Pratiyogita Kosh from public information. We are not the conducting body. Please verify all dates, eligibility and fees on the official website before you apply.