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    JoSAA Seat Allotment Result 2026 - Round Wise Allotment, Mock Allotment, Fee, Direct Link

    JoSAA Seat Allotment Result 2026 - Round Wise Allotment, Mock Allotment, Fee, Direct Link

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    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 04 Dec 2025, 05:49 PM IST
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    JoSAA Seat Allotment 2026 - The Joint Seat Allocation Authority will announce the dates for the JoSAA 2026 seat allotment on the official website, josaa.nic.in. The authority will announce the JoSAA 2026 seat allotment results 2026 in multiple rounds. There are usually 6 rounds of the JoSAA 2026 counselling for which the seat allotment will be released separately. To check the seat allotment, candidates need to login with their application number and password. Once the candidate is allotted a seat, they have to pay a seat acceptance fee by the last date to accept the seat for the JoSAA 2026 exam.

    This Story also Contains

    1. JoSAA Seat Allotment 2026 Dates
    2. JoSAA Seat Allocation 2026 - Mock Round
    3. JoSAA 2026 Seat Allotment
    4. What after JoSAA Seat Allocation 2026?
    5. Participating Institutes of JoSAA 2026
    JoSAA Seat Allotment Result 2026 - Round Wise Allotment, Mock Allotment, Fee, Direct Link
    JoSAA Seat Allocation

    The seat allotment will be based on JEE Main or JEE Advanced scores, the choices filled by the candidates, and the availability of seats. Eligible candidates will have to confirm their seats, pay the JoSAA 2026 counselling fee, download allotment letters, report to the allotted institute, and get the documents verified for successful admission. Aspirants can check this article for more information on JoSAA 2026 seat allotment.

    JoSAA Seat Allotment 2026 Dates

    Event

    Dates

    JEE (Main) 2026 Ranks

    April, 2026

    JEE (Advanced) 2026 Results declared

    June 2026

    Candidate registration/choice filling for academic programs under JoSAA starts

    June 2026

    Pre-payment of JoSAA seat acceptance fee begins

    June 2026

    AAT 2026 choice begins for qualified candidates

    June 2026

    Display of Mock Seat Allocation – 1

    June 2026

    Display of Mock Seat Allocation – 2

    June 2026

    Last date to register and fill choices; the system locks choices

    June 2026

    Pre-payment of the JoSAA seat acceptance fee ends

    June 2026

    Data reconciliation and verification by JoSAA

    June 2026

    Seat Allocation – Round 1

    June 2026

    Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response (Round 1)

    June 2026

    Last date for fee payment (Round 1)

    June 2026

    Resolution of Fee Payment Issues for Candidates who have made Payment Attempts before the payment deadline

    June 2026

    Last date to respond to query (Round 1)

    June 2026

    Seat Allocation – Round 2

    June 2026

    Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response (Round 2)

    June 2026

    Last date for fee payment (Round 2)

    June 2026

    Resolution of the fee payment issue

    June 2026

    Last date to respond to query (Round 2)

    June 2026

    Initiation of Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process (Round 2)

    June 2026

    Last day to respond to the Withdrawal Query

    July 2026

    Seat Allocation – Round 3

    July 2026

    Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response (Round 3)

    July 2026

    Last date for fee payment (Round 3)

    July 2026

    Resolution of Fee Payment Issues, if any / Last day to respond to queries

    July 2026

    Initiation of Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process (Round 3)

    July 2026

    Last day to respond to Withdrawal Query

    July 2026

    Seat Allocation – Round 4

    July 2026

    Online reporting: fee payment / document upload / response (Round 4)

    July 2026

    Last date for fee payment (Round 4)

    July 2026

    Resolution of fee payment

    July 2026


    Initiation of Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process (Round 4)

    July 2026

    Last date to respond to query (Round 4)

    July 2026

    Seat Allocation – Round 5

    July 2026

    Online reporting: fee payment / document upload / response (Round 5)

    July 2026

    Last date for fee payment (Round 5)

    July 2026

    Resolution of fee payment

    July 2026

    Initiation of Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process (Round 5)

    July 2026

    Last date to respond to the query (Round 5)

    July 2026

    Final Seat Allocation (Round 6 – Only for IITs)

    July 2026

    Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response (Final Round for IITs)

    July 2026

    Last date for fee payment (Final Round for IITs)

    July 2026

    Last date to respond to query (Final Round for IITs)

    July 2026

    Withdrawal of seat / final admission process for the NIT+ system begins

    July 2026

    Last date of seat withdrawal / final reporting at allotted NIT+ institutes

    July 2026

    Last date of final admission at the allotted NIT+ system institutes

    July 2026

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    JoSAA Seat Allocation 2026 - Mock Round

    The JoSAA 2026 mock seat allotment will be announced online. Candidates can choose as many programs and institutes as they can and lock their choices before the final date. If they fail to lock the choices, then their last saved choices were automatically selected. During the seat allocation of JoSAA 2026, the authorities will segregate the candidates into the following categories.

    • GEN

    • GEN PwD

    • OBC-NCL

    • OBC-NCL PwD

    • SC

    • SC PwD

    • ST

    • ST PwD

    • Foreign

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    JoSAA 2026 Seat Allotment

    The authority will conduct six rounds of JoSAA seat allocation. It will be based on the merit of the student, category, selected preferences, and availability of seats. Candidates who are allotted seats will have to download their provisional seat allotment letter and an e-challan to remit the seat acceptance fee. Here are the steps to download the provisional JoSAA 2026 seat allotment letter.

    • Go to the official website of JoSAA.

    • Click on the seat allotment link

    • Login using the JEE Main roll number and password

    • Click on the “Submit” button

    • Upon successful login, a provisional JoSAA 2026 seat allotment letter will be displayed.

    • Download and take a printout of the allotment letter of JoSAA 2026.

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    What after JoSAA Seat Allocation 2026?

    Once the authorities allot seats, the candidates will have the select opt for one three options given below.

    • Freeze - If the applicant is satisfied with the allotted seat and does not wish to participate in the further rounds of JoSAA counselling 2026.

    • Float - For candidates who are satisfied with the seat but would like to be considered for other institutes during the future rounds of JoSAA seat allocation.

    • Slide - The aspirant accepts the allotted seat, but is also open for admission into a higher preferred course in the same institute.

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    Guidelines about the Seat Acceptance Fee

    • Those who accept the seat can pay the fee directly on the official website, without logging in. Seat acceptance fee can be paid using the e-challan or SBI Net Banking.

    • Candidates can also make a pre-payment of the "JoSAA seat acceptance fee" through the payment link that will be active from the starting date of JoSAA choice filling till the last date of fee payment for the last round.

    • Since the admission fee of each institute varies, candidates have to pay only the JoSAA counselling fee 2026, which will be adjusted against the admission fee.

    Seat Acceptance Fee

    Category

    Fee

    SC, ST, GEN-PwD, GENEWS-PwD, OBC-NCL-PwD, SC-PwD or ST-PwD

    Rs. 15000

    Others

    Rs. 35000

    JoSAA 2026- Documents required for verification

    After accepting a seat, candidates will have to report at the reporting centre for document verification as per the specified date and time. Those who fail to accept the seat or report on time will not be considered for admission. It should be noted that original documents will be required at the time of document verification.

    Document Verification for JoSAA 2026

    List of documents for IITs

    List of Documents for NITs, IIITs & GFTIS

    Two passport-size photographs identical to the one uploaded in the JEE (Main/ Advanced) 2026 application

    Three passport-size photographs identical to the one uploaded during JEE (Main) 2026 Registration

    Class 12th performance check

    Class 12th performance check

    Provisional seat allotment letter

    Provisional seat allotment letter

    Undertaking by the candidate as per the given format

    Candidate’s Undertaking as per the given format

    Seat acceptance payment receipt

    Seat acceptance payment receipt

    Photo identity card (issued by govt. agency) OR Photo ID issued by last attended school OR Class XII admit card

    Photo identity card (issued by govt. agency) OR Photo ID issued by last attended school OR Class XII admit card

    JEE Advanced Admit Card

    JEE Main Admit Card

    Date of birth proof [Class X marks sheet]

    JEE Main 2026 score card

    Class XII (or equivalent) board mark sheet. If available, passing certificate

    Date of birth proof [Class X marks sheet]

    Medical certificate as per the given format

    Class XII (or equivalent) board mark sheet. If available, pass certificate:

    a) "State code of eligibility" is determined using a qualifying examination certificate

    b) The candidates having Senior Secondary Certificate from the National Open School must bring the proof of place of examination centre of the final examination to determine the state code.

    Category certificate (OBC-NCL/SC/ST) if applicable and as per format:

    The OBC-NCL certificate should be dated on or after April 1, 2026. The certificate should clearly mention that the candidate belongs to the non-creamy layer and the caste of the candidate must be in the state-wise central list of OBCs

    Medical certificate as per the given format

    Certificate for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), if applicable

    Category certificate (OBC-NCL/SC/ST), if applicable as per the given format:

    The OBC-NCL certificate should be dated on or after April 1, 2026. The certificate should clearly mention that the candidate belongs to the non-creamy layer and the caste of the candidate must be in the state-wise central list of OBCs

    Passport of the candidates and parents (for foreign nationals) / OCI certificate or PIO card if applicable

    Passport –

    Indian nationals who passed the qualifying examination from Nepal/Bhutan or an institution abroad. Permanent address given in the passport will determine the state code.

    DS Certificate (if applicable)

    Registration-cum-locked choices for seat allotment

    Registration-cum-locked choices for seat allotment

    OCI certificate or PIO card if applicable

    -

    Certificate for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), if applicable. The certificate will be rejected if the disability is less than 40%.

    Can a candidate withdraw a seat after accepting it?

    Yes, the authorities will allow candidates to withdraw a seat after accepting, but it can be done only before the last round of JoSAA seat allocation. In such case, the JoSAA 2026 counselling fees will be refunded to the candidates after deducting the processing charges of Rs. 1500. Withdrawal of seats will not be accepted after the announcement of the last round of seat allocation of JoSAA 2026.

    Steps to withdraw a seat

    • Visit the JoSAA portal.

    • Fill in the account details to which the seat acceptance fee shall be refunded.

    • Upload the image of a cancelled cheque of the same account in JPG format.

    • Download the withdrawal request letter.

    • After downloading the letter, candidates and his/her parents have to sign the withdrawal request letter and report at a reporting centre to vacate the seat.

    Dual reporting for document verification

    • If a candidate has chosen a float option while accepting the seat allotted in an IIT in one round and in an NIT/IIIT/GFTI in a subsequent round, then he or she will be required to report to the institute again for document verification.

    • Similarly, if a candidate is allocated a seat in an NIT / IIEST/IIIT (Triple-I-T) or Other-GFTI in one round and in an IIT in a subsequent round, then he or she will be required to report at the institute again for document verification.

    Note: If any student fails to report for the second document verification, then the allotted seat will be rejected. Also, a candidate will not be allowed to participate in further rounds of seat allotment.

    Participating Institutes of JoSAA 2026

    The authority will publish the list of JoSAA Participating institutes and seat matrices online. Check the types of colleges that took part in the JoSAA 2026 process.

    Institutes

    Number of Institutes

    Indian Institute of Technology

    23

    National Institute of Technology

    32

    Indian Institute of Information Technology

    26

    Government Funded Technical Institutes

    47

    NITs Offering Home State Quota for States/Union Territories without NITs

    States/Union Territories

    NITs offering Home State Quota

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands

    NIT Puducherry

    Lakshadweep

    NIT Goa

    Daman and Diu

    NIT Goa

    Dadra and Nagar Haveli

    NIT Goa

    Chandigarh

    NIT Delhi

    NITs Offering Supernumerary Seats for Union Territories

    Union Territories

    NITs offering Supernumerary Seats

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands

    NIT Durgapur

    Lakshadweep

    NIT Calicut

    Daman and Diu

    NIT Surat

    Dadra and Nagar Haveli

    NIT Surat

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How can I check my seat allotment in JoSAA?
    A:

    Candidates can check the JoSAA 2026 seat allotment on the official website.

    Q: How are seats allocated in JoSAA 2026?
    A:

    The JoSAA seat allocation is based on various factors such as choice filling, ranks, and availability of seats.

    Q: What is JoSAA opening and closing ranks?
    A:

    The JoSAA opening and closing ranks are the range within which a candidate will get admission into their desired course/college.

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