JoSAA 2026 Counselling Registration Date: Process to Begin from June 2
JoSAA 2026 Counselling Registration Date: The Joint Seat Allocation Authority is expected to begin the JoSAA 2026 counselling registration process on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 5:00 PM onwards. Candidates who have qualified JEE Main 2026 and JEE Advanced 2026 will be able to participate in the counselling and seat allocation process through the official JoSAA portal.
The counselling process will be conducted for admission into IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) across the country. Eligible candidates are advised to keep all required documents and login credentials ready before the registration window opens.
JoSAA 2026 Counselling Registration Date
As per the tentative schedule, the JoSAA 2026 counselling process is likely to commence on June 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The official notification and complete counselling schedule are expected to be released shortly on the JoSAA website.
Once the registration process starts, candidates will be able to complete choice filling, branch selection, and locking of preferences online. Students are advised to carefully fill their preferred institutes and courses because seat allotment will be based on merit, category, rank, and selected choices.
Who Can Participate in JoSAA 2026 Counselling?
Candidates fulfilling the following conditions will be eligible to participate in JoSAA 2026 counselling:
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Qualified JEE Main 2026 candidates for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
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Qualified JEE Advanced 2026 candidates for IIT admissions
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Candidates meeting category-wise eligibility criteria
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Students satisfying minimum academic requirements
JoSAA 2026 Counselling Process
The JoSAA counselling process will be conducted completely online. Candidates will have to register on the portal, fill choices, lock preferences, and participate in multiple rounds of seat allotment.
The counselling procedure generally includes:
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Online registration
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Choice filling and locking
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Mock seat allotment
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Round-wise seat allocation
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Seat acceptance fee payment
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Document verification
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Final admission confirmation
Documents Required for JoSAA 2026 Counselling
Candidates should keep the following documents ready during counselling and admission:
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JEE Main 2026 scorecard
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JEE Advanced 2026 rank card (if applicable)
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Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
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Category certificate (if required)
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PwD certificate (if applicable)
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Passport-size photographs
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Valid photo ID proof
Important Instructions for Candidates
Students participating in JoSAA 2026 counselling should regularly check official updates regarding registration dates, seat allotment rounds, and reporting deadlines. Candidates are also advised to carefully verify all information before locking their choices.
Missing deadlines related to registration, choice locking, or fee payment may lead to cancellation of candidature for the respective counselling round.