01Overview of JoSAA
Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) manages the common seat allocation for 118 premier technical institutes including 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs, and 38 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs).
02Eligibility for IITs vs NIT+ System
To be eligible for IITs, you must qualify in JEE Advanced. For the NIT+ system (NITs, IIITs, GFTIs), you only need a valid JEE Main rank. Additionally, candidates must have secured 75% marks in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST).
03The 6-Round Process
JoSAA counseling typically consists of six rounds. After each round, candidates are allotted seats based on their rank and choices. If you receive an allotment, you must decide whether to Freeze, Float, or Slide.
Freeze, Float, or Slide?
Freeze means you accept the seat and don't want a better one. Float means you accept the seat but are open to a better college/branch. Slide means you accept the seat but are only open to a better branch in the SAME college.
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04Registration & Choice Filling
Registration is free on the JoSAA portal. Choice filling is the most crucial part—ensure you list your preferred colleges in a logical descending order of preference. There is no limit to the number of choices.
05Seat Acceptance Fee
Once a seat is allotted, you must pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) online to confirm your interest. For 2026, it is expected to be ₹35,000 for General/OBC and ₹17,500 for SC/ST/PwD.
06CSAB Special Rounds
After the 6 rounds of JoSAA, if seats remain vacant in the NIT+ system (not IITs), two special rounds are conducted by the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB).
Frequently Asked Questions
No, once choices are locked or the deadline passes, you cannot modify them for any subsequent rounds of JoSAA.
If you fail to pay the fee or upload documents within the deadline, your allotted seat will be cancelled, and you will be out of the JoSAA process.
No, the entire document verification and seat acceptance process is now conducted online. Physical reporting is only required at the final allotted college after all rounds.
