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counselling JEE MAIN and ADVANCED, counselling for NITs, IITs, IIITs, and other engineering colleges will be conducted by joint seat allocation authority (josaa) counselling .
Counselling process after JEE main result will be start by JOSAA (joint seat allocation authority) very soon this counselling process will include the seat allocation for all IIT (23), all NIT (32), all IIIT (26), other 40 central GOVT. funded institutes and state GOVT. institutes also.
The counselling process will start on 10june 2024 and it will continue till 20 June 2024 for 10 days. Participant who has enrolled for the JEE MAIN and JEE ADVANCED can register themselves form the official website of JOSAA https://josaa.nic.in/ .
TENTATIVE DATES ( josaa-counselling-2025 )
JOSAA COUNSELLING REGISTRATION START |
10 JUNE 2025 |
MOCK ALLOCATION OF SEAT 1 |
22 JUNE 2025 |
MOCK ALLOCATION OF SEAT 2 |
25 JUNE 2025 |
REGISTRATION ENDS FOR COUNSELLING |
27 JUNE 2025 |
ALLOCATION OF SEAT FIRST ROUND |
JULY 2025 |
ALLOCATION OF SEAT SECOND ROUND |
JULY 2025 |
ALLOCATION OF SEAT THIRD ROUND |
JULY 2025 |
ALLOCATION OF SEAT FOURTH ROUND |
JULY 2025 |
ALLOCATION OF SEAT FIFTH ROUND |
AUGUST 2025 |
ALLOCATION OF SEAT SIXTH ROUND |
AUGUST 2025 |
ALLOCATION OF SEAT SEVENTH ROUND |
AUGUST 2025 |
The whole counselling process will be held in four steps
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Joint seat allocation authority (JOSAA) counselling.
✅ Step 1: Registration on the Official JoSAA Website
To participate in JoSAA counselling, students must first register themselves on the official website:
🔗 https://josaa.nic.in
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Use your JEE Main or JEE Advanced application number and password to log in.
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After logging in, click on “Register” and fill in all the required details such as:
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Personal information
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Educational qualifications
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Contact details
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📌 Important Note:
Double-check all the information before submitting. Incorrect or incomplete details may lead to disqualification or issues during seat allotment.
After login click on register new and fill the details to register your self. It is important to fill al the details carefully.
✅ Step 2: Choice Filling and Preference Selection
Once registration is completed, the next step is choice filling, where students select:
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Their preferred colleges
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Preferred engineering branches
🎯 Tips for Choice Filling:
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Make your choices wisely based on your rank, interest, and college reputation.
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You will have only one chance to make changes before final submission and locking.
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The choice list should be arranged in order of preference, as JoSAA will allot seats based on this order.
🛑 Be patient and careful—once choices are locked, no further changes can be made.
✅ Step 3: Seat Allotment by JoSAA
After the choice filling window closes, JoSAA will begin the seat allotment process. Allotment is based on:
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Your JEE Main or JEE Advanced rank
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Your college and branch preferences
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Availability of seats in the selected institutions
You can check your allotted seat by logging in to your JoSAA account during the result declaration.
✅ Step 4: Accepting or Waiting for Further Rounds
After the seat allotment:
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Students have the option to accept the seat or wait for the next round of counselling.
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If the allotted seat is not your first preference, you can choose:
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Float – Wait for a better option in the next round
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Freeze – Accept the current seat and exit the counselling
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Slide – Accept the seat but look for a better branch in the same college
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📍 If you choose to accept the seat, you must:
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Download the provisional seat allotment letter
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Pay the seat acceptance fee
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Report to the allotted center (physically or online) for document verification
Documents required for counselling of (josaa-counselling-2025) and reporting.
| 1. | X class marksheet or certificate for age verification |
| 2. | Aadhar card of address verification |
| 3. | XII marksheet |
| 4. | Cast certificate (SC/ST/OBC.EWS, PwD, etc) if required |
| 5. | Cancelled bank cheque |
| 6. | Passbook photo copy |
| 7. | Medical fitness certificate |
| 8. | Admit card of JEE MAIN |
Choice filling joint seat allocation authority ( josaa-counselling-2025) COUNSELLING.
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- Go to the official website of JOSAA https://josaa.nic.in/
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- Then go to registration for JOSAA 2024
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- Login with JEE MAIN AND ADVANCED registration numbers.
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- You will be redirected to the window where choice needs to be filled after filling your preference click the submit button in end.
This is absolutely free process it does not required to pay any fee for that. Students needs to fill it carefully before the last day of submission.
Mock allotment
JOSAA conducts a mock allotment for the students so that they can adjust their preference and can change their choice if they are not allotted desired college branch of course.
Final seat allotment
The final seat allotment is done in many rounds students can wait until the last round if desired seat if not allotted to them. Or may lock the seat in any round.
The fee for lock the seat is as following
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- For SC/ST/OBC-NCL-PWD – RS 20,000
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- FOR GEN/ GEN-EWS – RS 45,000
Total number of seats are as following
| 1. | IIT (23 colleges) | 17385 |
| 2. | NIT (31 colleges) | 23954 |
| 3. | IIIT (26 colleges) | 7746 |
| 4. | GFTIs (38 colleges) | 8067 |
Some important data related to joint seat allocation authority (josaa-counselling-2025) counselling
| 1. | Seat information | https://josaa.admissions.nic.in/applicant/seatmatrix/seatmatrixinfo.aspx |
| 2. | Opening and closing rank 2023 | https://josaa.nic.in/or-cr/ |
| 3. | Seat matrix 2023 | https://josaa.nic.in/seat-matrix/ |
30 Most Asked FAQs About JoSAA Counselling (2025): All You Need to Know
JoSAA counselling is one of the most important phases after cracking JEE Main or JEE Advanced. Every year, lakhs of students and parents have countless questions about the process, deadlines, seat allotments, documents, and more.
To make it easier, we’ve compiled the 30 most frequently asked questions about JoSAA Counselling 2025 — with clear, human-friendly answers that actually help.
Let’s dive in.
🔹 What is JoSAA Counselling?
JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) is the body that manages admission to 100+ engineering institutes in India, including:
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IITs
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NITs
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IIITs
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GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes)
🔹 Top 30 FAQs on JoSAA Counselling 2025
1. Who is eligible for JoSAA counselling?
Anyone who qualifies JEE Main (for NITs, IIITs, GFTIs) or JEE Advanced (for IITs) can participate.
2. Is separate registration required for JoSAA after JEE results?
Yes, once JoSAA opens the portal, you must register and fill your choices.
3. Is JoSAA counselling free?
Registration and choice filling are free. But if you want to reserve a seat, you have to pay a fee of seat acceptance.
4. How many rounds does JoSAA counselling have?
There are 6 rounds of counselling. After that, CSAB conducts special rounds for leftover seats.
5. What is the mock seat allotment?
It’s a trial round showing which seats you might get based on your choices. It helps in adjusting your preferences.
6. What happens if I don’t lock my choices?
Your last saved choices will be considered. But it’s safer to lock them manually.
7. Can I change my choices after locking them?
No. Once locked, choices cannot be changed. Think carefully before confirming.
8. What documents are needed for JoSAA counselling?
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JEE admit card & scorecard
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Class 10 & 12 marksheets
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Category certificate (if applicable)
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Identity proof
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Passport-sized photos
9. What is the seat acceptance fee?
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₹35,000 for GEN/OBC/EWS
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₹15,000 for SC/ST/PwD
This must be paid to confirm your seat.
10. Can I withdraw from JoSAA counselling?
Yes, before the final round. but you will not get your full refund and your seat will be allotted to other students.
11. What are Freeze, Float, and Slide options?
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Freeze – Satisfied with seat, don’t want to change.
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Slide – Want a better branch in the same college.
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Float – Open to better seats in other colleges too.
12. Can I participate in CSAB special rounds after JoSAA?
Yes, if you’re not satisfied or didn’t get a seat, you can apply separately for CSAB rounds.
13. Do I need to verify category certificates?
Yes. SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates must submit valid, properly formatted certificates for verification.
14. Can I apply to IITs and NITs together?
Yes, but only if you qualified both JEE Main and JEE Advanced. You can fill choices for all types of institutes.
15. Is physical reporting required?
Initial verification is online. Physical reporting is only required when you join the college.
16. What is dual reporting?
if you are studding in NIT or any IIT then you need to report tot he other institute again.
17. What are common JoSAA mistakes to avoid?
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Missing deadlines
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Not locking choices
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Uploading wrong documents
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Choosing random colleges without research
18. Can I upgrade my seat in JoSAA rounds?
Yes, if you choose Float or Slide, you may be upgraded in the next round.
19. What happens if I miss the reporting deadline?
Your seat will be canceled, and you’ll be out of the counselling process.
20. Is hostel allocation done in JoSAA?
No. Hostels are allotted separately by the institute after admission.
21. Can I participate without registering on JoSAA portal?
No. Without registering and filling choices, you can’t be considered for seat allocation.
22. Is it compulsory to attend all rounds?
it is not compulsory to attend all rounds but you need to respond to the allotted seat to keep it. Skipping a round after allotment may lead to cancellation.
23. Can I apply in open category even if I’m from a reserved category?
Yes, but you’ll be treated as a general candidate and won’t get reservation benefits.
24. Can I participate in JoSAA if I didn’t qualify JEE Advanced?
Yes.
25. Where can I find the JoSAA counselling schedule?
Visit the official website: https://josaa.nic.in
26. How are seats allotted in JoSAA?
Based on:
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Your rank
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Category
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Preferences
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Availability of seats
27. Will I be informed if my documents have issues?
Yes, you’ll be notified on the portal. Make sure to check the status regularly.
28. Can I change my category or details during JoSAA?
No, details provided during JEE registration are final.
29. Is it okay to choose many colleges in choice filling?
Absolutely. The more realistic choices you add, the better your chances of getting a seat.
30. Should I only go by previous year cutoffs?
Cutoffs are helpful but not everything. Also consider course interest, campus life, and future opportunities.
✅ Final Thoughts
JoSAA counselling is a game-changer. One mistake and you might lose your dream college. Take it seriously, plan wisely, and stay updated.
If you still have doubts, drop them in the comments — we’re here to help!
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