JoSAA Counselling 2026: Applications Begin

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority has commenced the Admission and eCounselling Service applications for JoSAA counselling 2026. Candidates who have cleared their JEE Main and JEE Advanced 2026 exams can submit their applications for JoSAA counselling 2026.

JoSAA Counselling 2026: Overview

Authority / Board	Joint Seat Allocation Authority
Vacancy/Post Name	Admissions to 23 IITs, IISc Bengaluru, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and 56 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes
Advt No. / Cycle	2026
Selection Process	Counselling and seat allotment
Official Website	josaa.nic.in

Important Dates & Schedule

Event	Date
Application and choice filling process starts	June 2, 2026
Last date to apply for JoSAA counselling 2026	June 11, 2026
Mock allotment	June 7 and June 9, 2026

Eligibility

Criteria & Vacancy Details

Candidates who have cleared their JEE Main and JEE Advanced 2026 exams are eligible to apply.
Admissions will be granted to 23 IITs, IISc Bengaluru, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and 56 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes.

How to Apply Online

Visit the official JoSAA Portal.
Click on the JoSAA Round 1 application.
Click on the link and enter all required details.
Fill out the application form.
Review the choices entered.
Save and click on submit.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The list of qualifying examinations for the admitting Institutes through JoSAA process are given below

JEE (Main) 2026 (Paper I: B. E./B. Tech.) for NITs, IIEST, IIITs (Triple-I-Ts) and Other-GFTIs.
JEE (Main) 2026 (Paper IIA: B. Arch. / Paper IIB: B. Planning).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is JoSAA Counselling 2026?

A: JoSAA Counselling 2026 is the admission and eCounselling service for candidates who have cleared their JEE Main and JEE Advanced 2026 exams. It is conducted by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority.

Q: How to apply for JoSAA Counselling 2026?

A: Candidates can apply for JoSAA Counselling 2026 through the official website. They need to visit the website, click on the JoSAA Round 1 application, and enter all required details.