The seat allocation process has started for JoSAA Allotment 2026. Online reporting: fee payment / document upload / response by candidate to queries (if required) (Round 1. The seat allocation, reporting and documents process will start from 13 June to 26 June.) 26 June is also the last date for fee payment.
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority JoSAA counselling 2026 process for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs is underway. Registration and choice filling closed on 11 June 2026, and the first seat allotment round was scheduled for 13 June 2026.
JoSAA Allotment 2026 Seat Schedule
| Round | Seat Allotment Result |
| Round 1 | 13 June 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Round 2 | 30 June 2026 |
| Round 3 | 6 July 2026 |
| Round 4 | 10 July 2026 |
| Round 5 (Final for IITs) | 16 July 2026 |
Counselling Process For JoSAA Allotment 2026
- Registration and Choice Filling
- Mock Seat Allotments
- Round-wise Seat Allotments
- Seat Acceptance Fee Payment
- Document Verification
- Freeze/Float/Slide Option Selection
- Final Admission to the Allotted Institute
Participating Institutes in JoSAA Allotment 2026
- Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
- National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
- Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)
- Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs)
Latest Update on JoSAA Allotment 2026
JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment 2026 released results on 8 and 10 June 2026 to help candidates assess their chances and revise choices before the actual allotment rounds.
- Official JoSAA Portal: JoSAA Counselling Portal
FAQs
Q1. How can I check my JoSAA Round 1 seat allotment result?
Log in to the JoSAA portal using your JEE Main/Advanced application number, password, and security pin to view the allotment result.
Q2. What should I do if I am allotted a seat in Round 1?
You must:
- Accept the seat online.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the seat acceptance fee.
- Respond to any queries raised during document verification.
Q3. What happens if I do not complete seat acceptance after Round 1?
Your allotted seat may be cancelled, and you may lose the opportunity to participate further in the counselling process.
Q4. What is the JoSAA Allotment 2026 seat acceptance fee?
The fee varies according to category and is adjusted against the admission fee of the allotted institute.
Q5. What documents are required after JoSAA Round 1 Seat allotment?
Commonly required documents include:
- JEE Main/Advanced score card
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Photo identity proof
Q6. What is the Freeze option?
Freeze means you accept the allotted seat and do not wish to be considered for any higher-preference choices in later rounds.
Q7. What is the Float option?
Float means you accept the allotted seat but remain eligible for higher-preference institutes in subsequent rounds.
Q8. What is the Slide option?
Slide means you accept the allotted institute but want consideration for a higher-preference branch within the same institute.
Q9. Can I participate in Round 2 after accepting a Round 1 seat?
Yes, if you choose Float or Slide, you can participate in subsequent rounds for possible upgrades.
Q10. What if no seat is allotted in Round 1?
You will automatically be considered for seat allotment in the following rounds based on your rank and preferences.
Q11. Can my allotted seat change in later rounds?
Yes. Candidates selecting Float or Slide may receive upgraded seats in later rounds.
Q12. Is physical reporting required after Round 1?
Generally, document verification and seat acceptance are completed online. Institute reporting instructions are issued later.
Q13. How are seats allotted in Round 1?
Seat allotment is based on:
- JEE rank
- Category
- Reservation rules
- Availability of seats
- Order of choices filled by the candidate
Q14. Can I withdraw from counseling after Round 1 JoSAA Allotment 2026?
Yes, JoSAA provides withdrawal options according to the schedule and guidelines announced for the counselling process.
Q15. What if there is an error in my uploaded documents?
The verifying authority may raise a query. You must respond and upload the corrected documents within the specified deadline.
Q16. Will I lose my seat if document verification is not completed?
Yes. Failure to complete document verification and comply with JoSAA requirements can lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
Q17. Can I change my choices after Round 1 allotment?
No. Once the choice-filling period ends and allotment begins, choices cannot be modified.
Q18. What is the most common mistake students make after Round 1?
Missing deadlines for seat acceptance fee payment, document upload, or query resolution.