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Document Required For JoSAA Counselling, Verification Rules and Eligibility

Check the full list of documents required for JoSAA 2025 counselling for IITs and NIT+ institutes. Learn about verification rules, category change guidelines, and eligibility correction procedures.
authorImageAnjani Shrivastava12 Jun, 2025
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Documents required for JoSAA Counselling 2025 : In JoSAA Counselling 2025, registered candidates are required to upload specific documents for the online verification process, which will be conducted as per the official schedule. Candidates must upload the necessary documents through their JoSAA 2025 login at josaa.nic.in.

Candidates must respond promptly to any verification-related queries raised by officials through the designated online portal, ensuring they meet the specified deadline. Failure to respond accurately and within the stipulated time will lead to the cancellation of the allotted seat and disqualification from all further rounds of JoSAA 2025. Therefore, it is essential for candidates to regularly check the portal and address any issues without delay, as no additional notifications will be issued in this regard.

Also Check :  JoSAA Registration 2025

Documents Required for JoSAA Counselling 2025

Below is the consolidated list of documents required for candidates seeking admission through JoSAA 2025, categorized by the institute type:

Document

NIT+ Requirement

IIT Requirement

Proof of Date of Birth (Class X Mark Sheet / Aadhaar / Birth Certificate)

Required

Required

Class XII Mark Sheet and Certificate

Required

Required

JEE Main 2025 Admit Card

Required

Not Required

Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS in prescribed format)

Required (if applicable)

Required (if applicable)

PwD Certificate

Required (if applicable)

Required (if applicable)

Certificate for Writing Difficulty

Required (if applicable)

Required (if applicable)

Bank Account Details (Cheque/Passbook image)

Required

Required

Medical Certificate (as per JoSAA guidelines)

Required

Required

OCI/PIO Card

Required (if applicable)

Required (if applicable)

Passport/Citizenship Certificate

Required (if applicable)

Required (if applicable)

Note: JEE Main Admit Card is required only for admission to NIT+ institutes

Also Check : JoSAA Seat Matrix

Certificate Formats Required for JoSAA Counselling 2025

During the JoSAA 2025 counselling process, candidates are required to upload various certificates in the formats specified by the authorities. Below are the prescribed certificate formats that candidates must download, fill out accurately, and upload as needed during the counselling procedure.  

Title

View / Download

FORM-CATEGORY CHANGE FROM SC-ST to GENERAL 2025

Click Here to Access

FORM-CATEGORY CHANGE FROM OBC-NCL and GEN-EWS to GENERAL 2025 

Click Here to Access

FORM-UNDERTAKING FOR OBC 2025

Click Here to Access

Medical Certificate 2025

Click Here to Access

FORM_WITHDRAWAL_EXIT_2025

Click Here to Access

TOP_20_PERCENTILE_SCORE_CERTIFICATE_BY_SCHOOL_BOARDS

Click Here to Access

FORM-SC-ST

Click Here to Access

FORM-PwD_IV

Click Here to Access

FORM-PwD_III

Click Here to Access

FORM-PwD_II

Click Here to Access

FORM-OBC-NCL

Click Here to Access

FORM-GEN-EWS

Click Here to Access

FORM-DYSLEXIC-2

Click Here to Access

FORM-DYSLEXIC-1

Click Here to Access

FORM-DS

Click Here to Access

FORM-DISABILITY AND DIFFICULTY IN WRITING 2025

Click Here to Access

JoSAA 2025 Document Verification and Validity Rules

If there is a mismatch between the documents uploaded on the JEE Main/JEE Advanced portals and those submitted on the JoSAA portal, and it is found to be due to forgery or fraudulent activity, the admission offer will be cancelled.
Additionally, the candidate will be disqualified from participating in any future rounds of JoSAA counselling.

To avoid disqualification, candidates must:

  • Upload only accurate and valid documents

  •  Ensure consistency of details across all official portals

  • Cooperate fully during both online and in-person document verification

Also Check : JoSAA Counselling

JoSAA 2025 : Category Change for Invalid Certificates

If a candidate fails to provide a valid category certificate (as per the format available on the JoSAA portal), or if the submitted document is found invalid, the candidate’s category will be changed for seat allocation as per the rules mentioned below.

Original Tag

Reason

New Assigned Category

GEN-EWS

Invalid EWS certificate

GEN

GEN-EWS-PwD

Invalid EWS certificate

GEN-PwD

GEN-EWS-PwD

Invalid PwD certificate

GEN-EWS

GEN-EWS-PwD

Both certificates invalid

GEN

OBC-NCL-PwD

Invalid PwD certificate

OBC-NCL

OBC-NCL-PwD

Invalid OBC certificate

GEN-PwD

OBC-NCL-PwD

Both certificates invalid

GEN

SC-PwD

Invalid PwD certificate

SC

SC-PwD

Invalid SC certificate

GEN-PwD

SC-PwD

Both certificates invalid

GEN

ST-PwD

Invalid PwD certificate

ST

ST-PwD

Invalid ST certificate

GEN-PwD

ST-PwD

Both certificates invalid

GEN

OBC-NCL

Invalid OBC-NCL certificate

GEN

SC

Invalid SC certificate

GEN

ST

Invalid ST certificate

GEN

 JoSAA 2025 : State Code of Eligibility Error Rules for NIT+ Seats

In case of an error in the state code of eligibility during JoSAA 2025 counselling, the following procedures and outcomes will be applied for candidates under the NIT+ system:

(A) The JoSAA 2025 system will be revised to correct any errors in the state code of eligibility.

(B) The decision regarding retention or cancellation of the allocated seat will follow this rule-based matrix:

(C) If a seat is cancelled due to such a discrepancy, the candidate will still be considered for seat allocation in the subsequent round(s), subject to eligibility and fulfillment of other conditions.

Eligibility

Allocated Seat Quota

Action

Other state quota

Other state quota

Seat will NOT be cancelled

Other state quota

Home state quota

Seat will be cancelled

Home state quota

Other state quota

Seat will be cancelled

All India quota

Home state quota

Seat will be cancelled

Document Required For JoSAA Counselling FAQs

What documents are needed for JoSAA Counselling 2025?

Candidates must upload their Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, category certificate (if applicable), JEE admit card, PwD/Medical certificates, and other relevant documents depending on whether they are applying to IITs or NIT+ institutes.

Is it mandatory to have the JEE Main admit card for attending JoSAA 2025 counselling?

Yes, but only for candidates applying to NIT+ system institutes. It is not required for IIT admissions.

What happens if there is a mismatch in uploaded documents?

Any discrepancy or forgery can lead to cancellation of the admission offer and disqualification from further JoSAA rounds.

Can I change my category during JoSAA counselling?

If your category certificate is invalid, JoSAA will automatically reassign you to the General category or an alternate valid tag as per its rules.

What are the consequences of an error in the state code of eligibility?

If an error is found, your seat may be cancelled depending on the mismatch between your eligibility and the quota of the allotted seat. Nevertheless, you may still be eligible to take part in the subsequent rounds.
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