JoSAA Counselling 2026 Registration Begins June 2; Choice Filling Open for IIT, NIT, IIIT Admissions

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has officially released the counselling schedule for admissions to engineering programmes for the academic session 2026-27. Eligible candidates who have qualified in JEE Main 2026 and JEE Advanced 2026 can begin the registration and choice filling process from tomorrow at 5 PM through the official JoSAA portal.

JoSAA counselling is the centralized admission process for candidates seeking admission to premier engineering institutions across India, including IITs, NITs, IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). Seat allocation will be carried out based on candidates' ranks, categories, preferences, seat availability, and eligibility criteria.

JoSAA Counselling 2026 Registration Starts Tomorrow

Candidates must complete the registration process and submit their preferred institute and branch choices within the stipulated timeline. The choices filled by candidates will play a crucial role in determining seat allotment during counselling rounds.

The counselling process ensures a transparent and merit-based admission mechanism for engineering aspirants across the country.

JoSAA 2026 - Key Highlights:

The commencement of JoSAA Counselling 2026 marks the beginning of the admission process for India's top engineering institutions. Candidates should carefully complete registration, research their preferred institutes and branches, and participate actively in the choice-filling process to maximize their chances of securing a desirable seat.

Participating Institutes in JoSAA 2026

JoSAA counselling covers admissions to some of India's most prestigious technical institutions.

• Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) - 23 IITs
• National Institutes of Technology (NITs) - 31 NITs
• Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology - IIEST Shibpur
• Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) - 26 IIITs
• Other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) - 40 Institutes

Through a single counselling platform, candidates can apply for thousands of engineering seats available across these institutions.

Choice Filling Process

Once registration is completed, candidates can fill and lock their preferred choices of:

• Institutes
• Engineering Branches
• Academic Programmes

Candidates are advised to carefully arrange their preferences based on their rank, interests, previous years' cut-offs, and career goals.

Mock Seat Allocation Schedule

Before the actual seat allotment process begins, JoSAA will conduct mock seat allocations to help candidates understand their admission prospects.

Mock Seat Allocation 1

• June 8, 2026

The mock allocation will be prepared based on the choices submitted by candidates up to the specified date.

Candidates can revise, reorder, add, or remove choices after reviewing the mock allotment outcome.

Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) Candidates

Candidates who qualify the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) will receive an additional opportunity to submit architecture-specific programme choices.

AAT Choice Filling Begins

• June 7, 2026

This special window will allow eligible candidates to opt for architecture programmes offered by participating IITs.

Documents Required for JoSAA Counselling

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• JEE Main 2026 Scorecard
• JEE Advanced 2026 Scorecard (if applicable)
• Class 10 Certificate
• Class 12 Mark Sheet
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-size Photograph
• Valid Photo Identity Proof

Document verification will be conducted after seat allotment.

How to Register for JoSAA Counselling 2026

1. Visit the official JoSAA counselling portal.

2. Login using JEE Main or JEE Advanced credentials.

3. Complete registration.

4. Fill and arrange institute and branch preferences.

5. Save and lock choices before the deadline.

6. Check mock seat allotment results.

7. Participate in subsequent counselling rounds.

Seat Allotment Criteria

JoSAA will allot seats based on:

• JEE Main or JEE Advanced Rank
• Candidate Category
• Seat Availability
• Choice Preferences
• Eligibility Requirements

Candidates allotted seats must complete online reporting and fee payment within the prescribed schedule.