JoSAA Counselling 2026: What's Next After Round 1 Seat Allotment?
JoSAA Counselling 2026: The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has announced the Round 1 seat allotment result for Counselling 2026, marking the beginning of the admission process for candidates seeking seats in IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).
Candidates who have received a seat allotment must now complete several important admission formalities within the prescribed deadlines to retain their seats and remain eligible for future counselling rounds.
Step 1: Check the Allotted Institute and Course
Candidates should first log in to the official JoSAA portal and review their allotted institute and programme. They should carefully verify all details before proceeding with the admission process.
Step 2: Choose Freeze, Float, or Slide
After accepting the allotted seat, candidates must select one of the following options:
Freeze
Candidates satisfied with their allotted institute and branch can choose Freeze. This option confirms the seat and removes the candidate from subsequent counselling rounds.
Float
Candidates who wish to retain their current seat while remaining eligible for higher-preference choices in future rounds can select Float.
Slide
This option allows candidates to keep their allotted institute but seek admission to a more preferred branch within the same institute during later rounds.
Step 3: Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee
Candidates must pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) to confirm their participation in the counselling process.
Fee Details
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General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates: ₹30,000
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SC, ST, PwD and other reserved category candidates: ₹15,000
Failure to pay the fee before the deadline will result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
Step 4: Upload Required Documents
Students are required to upload the necessary documents for online verification. These typically include:
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JEE Main/JEE Advanced Admit Card
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Rank Card
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Class 10 and Class 12 Mark Sheets
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Category Certificate (if applicable)
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PwD Certificate (if applicable)
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Passport-sized Photograph
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Valid Identity Proof
Candidates should ensure that all uploaded documents are clear and accurate.
Step 5: Respond to Verification Queries
During document verification, authorities may raise queries if additional clarification or documents are required.
Candidates must regularly check their JoSAA portal and respond promptly to any requests to avoid delays in admission processing.
Important JoSAA Round 1 Deadlines
June 26, 2026 (By 5:00 PM)
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Last date for online reporting
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Last date for document upload
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Last date for Seat Acceptance Fee payment
June 29, 2026 (By 1:00 PM)
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Resolution of fee payment issues for candidates who attempted payment before the deadline
June 29, 2026 (By 5:00 PM)
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Final date to respond to document verification queries
What Happens After Round 1?
Once Round 1 reporting concludes, JoSAA will process seat upgrades and fresh allocations based on candidate preferences, vacant seats, and merit ranks.
Candidates who choose Float or Slide may receive upgraded seats in subsequent rounds, while those selecting Freeze will retain their current allotment and will not be considered for further seat allocation.
Students are advised to monitor the official JoSAA website regularly for Round 2 seat allotment schedules and counselling updates.