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JEE Main Counselling 2026 - JoSAA Dates, Procedure, Online Reporting

JEE Main Counselling 2026 - JoSAA Schedule, Procedure, Online Reporting

Are you trying to find the secret to getting into India's best engineering colleges? Taking the JEE Main 2026 exam is only the first step. With JEE Main Counselling 2026, you can gain admission to some of the most prominent engineering colleges in India, marking the start of the real game. All of the information you require regarding JEE Mains Counselling, including JoSAA Counselling 2026 (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) and CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) Counselling, will be covered in this post.
 
This website contains all the information you need to know about the JEE Main Counselling 2026 registration, the JEE Main Counselling 2026 date and time, JEE Main Counselling 2026 fees, JEE Main counselling 2026 last date, and the JEE Main counselling seat allotment.
 
Latest Updates : 
 
Registration for JoSAA Counselling 2026 for the academic session 2026-27 and the choice-filling process are currently ongoing and will end on June 11, 2026, up to 5:00 PM. Pre-payment of the JoSAA seat acceptance fee & pre-upload of documents will end on the same day. The first round of seat allocation will take place on June 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The last date to pay the seat allocation fees for Round 1 is June 26, by 5:00 PM.
 
The JEE Main 2026 counselling schedule was released in April 2026. JoSAA Counselling 2026 registration began on June 2, 2026, at josaa.nic.in and will last till June 11, 2026. NTA released the exact counselling dates on its official website. JoSAA is the main platform for JEE Main seat allotment 2026 to all participating universities, including the esteemed IITs.
 
JEE Advanced 2026 registration began on April 23, 2026, and lasted until May 5, 2026. The exam took place on May 17, 2026. JEE Advanced 2026 results have been announced on June 1, 2026, at 10:00 PM. JoSAA counselling 2026 registration commended on June 2, 2026, and will continue for several weeks across 6 rounds..
 
After JoSAA counselling is finished, CSAB serves as a backup plan to fill the remaining seats at specific institutions. As a result, CSAB Counselling will begin following JoSAA Counselling. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA), which is in charge of carrying out the Counselling procedure, will notify the precise JEE Main counselling 2026 date and time.
 
It is crucial to remember that applicants taking the JEE Main exam in various sessions may have a distinct JEE Mains Counselling date. Following the JEE Main Counselling 2026 schedule according to your exam session is hence essential.
 

JEE Main Counselling 2026 Schedule

Schedule of Events of JoSAA 2026 (ONLINE REPORTING)
 
Date
Time (IST)
Event
 
Monday, 20 April, 2026
10:00
Joint Apex Board declared JEE (Main) 2026 Ranks
 
Monday, 1 June, 2026
10:00
Announcement of JEE (Advanced) 2026 Result
Candidate Registration and Choice Filling
Tuesday, 2 June, 2026
17:00
1. Candidate registration/choice filling for academic programs under JoSAA STARTS; candidates who qualify for the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) can fill in their AAT-specific choices starting from June 7, 2026, after the declaration of the AAT result.
2. Pre-payment of the JoSAA seat acceptance fee & pre-upload of documents start
Monday, 8 June, 2026
14:00
Display of Mock Seat Allocation-1 based on the choices filled- in by candidates as on June 7, 2026, 20:00 IST
Wednesday, 10 June, 2026
13:00
Display of Mock Seat Allocation-2 based on the choices filled- in by candidates as on June 09, 2026, 17:00 IST.
Candidates can Lock their Choices
Thursday, 11 June, 2026
17:00
1. Candidate registration and choice filling for academic programs under JoSAA 2026 ENDS (Auto/System Locking of Choices)
2. Pre-payment of the JoSAA seat acceptance fee & pre-upload of documents end
Friday, 12 June, 2026
 
Reconciliation of data, verification, and validation by the JoSAA
Round 1
 
Saturday, 13 June, 2026
10:00
Seat Allocation (Round 1)
Saturday, 13 June, 2026
By 17:00,
Online reporting: fee payment* / document upload / response by candidate to queries (if required) (Round 1)
Friday, 26 June, 2026
June 26, 2026
Friday, 26 June, 2026
By 17:00
*Last date for fee payment (Round 1)
Monday, 29 June, 2026
By 13:00
Resolution of Fee Payment Issues for Candidates who have made Payment Attempts before the payment deadline
Monday, 29 June, 2026
By 17:00
Last day to respond to Withdrawal Query
Round 2
 
Tuesday, 30 June, 2026
17:00
Seat Allocation (Round 2)
Tuesday, 30 June, 2026
By 17:00,
Online reporting: fee payment* / document upload / response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 2)
Friday, 3 July, 2026
July 3, 2026
Friday, 3 July, 2026
By 17:00
*Last date for fee payment (Round 2)
Saturday, 4 July, 2026
By 17:00
Resolution of Fee Payment Issues (Round 2)
Wednesday, 1 July, 2026
10:00
Initiation of Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process (Round 2). July 01, 2026, 10:00 IST – July 03, 2026, 17:00 IST
 
Friday, 3 July, 2026
By 17:00
Sunday, 5 July, 2026
By 17:00
Last day to respond to Withdrawal Query & Last day to respond to queries (Round 2)
Round 3
Monday, 6 July, 2026
17:00
Seat Allocation (Round 3)
Monday, 6 July, 2026
By 17:00,
Online reporting: fee payment* / document upload / response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 3)
Wednesday, 8 July, 2026
July 8, 2026
Wednesday, 8 July, 2026
By 17:00
*Last date for fee payment (Round 3)
Thursday, 9 July, 2026
By 17:00
Resolution of Fee Payment Issues (Round 3)
Tuesday, 7 July, 2026
10:00
Initiation of Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process (Round 3). July 07, 2026, 10:00 IST – July 08, 2026, 17:00 IST
Wednesday, 8 July, 2026
By 17:00
Thursday, 9 July, 2026
By 17:00
Last day to respond to Withdrawal Query & Last day to respond to queries (Round 3)
Round 4
Friday, 10 July, 2026
17:00
Seat Allocation (Round 4)
Friday, 10 July, 2026
By 17:00,
Online reporting: fee payment* / document upload / response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 4)
Monday, 13 July, 2026
July 13, 2026
Monday, 13 July, 2026
By 17:00
*Last date for fee payment (Round 4)
Tuesday, 14 July, 2026
By 17:00
Resolution of Fee Payment Issues (Round 4)
Saturday, 11 July, 2026
10:00
Initiation of Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process (Round 4). July 11, 2026, 10:00 IST – July 14, 2026, 17:00 IST
Tuesday, 14 July, 2026
By 17:00
Wednesday, 15 July, 2026
By 17:00
Last day to respond to Withdrawal Query & Last day to respond to queries (Round 4)
Round 5: Final Round for IITs/IISc
Thursday, 16 July, 2026
17:00
Seat Allocation (Round 5) FINAL ROUND of seat allocation for IITs/IISc
Thursday, 16 July, 2026
By 17:00,
Online reporting: fee payment* / document upload / response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 5)
Monday, 20 July, 2026
July 20, 2026
Monday, 20 July, 2026
By 17:00
*Last date for fee payment (Round 5)
Tuesday, 21 July, 2026
By 17:00
Resolution of Fee Payment Issues, if any / Last day to respond to queries (Round 5)
FINAL ROUND of seat allocation for IITs/IISc Ends
For NIT+ System only
Thursday, 16 July, 2026 –
Tuesday, 21 July, 2026
 
(For NIT+ System)
By 17:00,
July 21, 2026
[For NIT+ System Only]
1. Initiation of Withdrawal of seat (Round 5). July 16, 2026 – July 20, 2026, 17:00 IST
2. Withdrawal Query Response: July 17, 2026 – July 21, 2026, 17:00 IST
Wednesday, 22 July, 2026 –
Friday, 24 July, 2026 (For NIT+ System)
By 17:00,
July 24, 2026
[For NIT+ System Only]
 
Online payment of Partial Admission Fee (PAF). Visit CSAB 2026 website (https://csab.nic.in) for further details on Institute reporting, admission process, and special rounds
Note: The schedule for the physical verification of PwD candidates is given in Section XIX JoSAA Business Rules.
#Payment Attempt means that a candidate has uploaded the required documents and clicked on the "Pay Seat Acceptance Fee" button on the JoSAA portal but could not complete the payment.
 

The Complete Step-by-Step JoSAA 2026 Procedure

Six steps are involved. Each of them has a deadline. You might be eliminated from the procedure entirely if you miss or skip even one. That's not hyperbole. The JoSAA regulations state just that.
 
Step 1: Sign up at josaa.nic.in
To register, enter your JEE Main or JEE Advanced roll number. On June 2, registration and choice filling will open simultaneously. Don't put off starting for a few days. The timeframe is around ten days, and you want to use that time to carefully consider your options.
 
Step 2: Complete Your Options
To be honest, this is the most crucial aspect of the entire process. You make a list of all the branches and colleges you desire in order of preference. You may add as many as you like. Based on your rating, the algorithm searches your list and selects the best seat for you.
 
Complete at least 30 to 50 options. Because cut-offs fluctuate gradually, students who add only five or eight alternatives, believing they know precisely where they will go, frequently wind up with nothing. Include ones that are safe, reasonable, and ambitious. Combine them.
 
Prior to locking in your final selections, use both simulated allotment rounds. You may see where your rank truly falls on your list by doing these practice runs. Many students regret skipping the mock rounds after the actual allocation.
 
Step 3: Await Seat Assignment
The system executes the allocation and presents the results after choice filling is complete. Over the course of six rounds, this occurs six times. You either maintain your seat or acquire a better one each round. You are never forced to take a seat that is worse than what you have already confirmed.
 
Step 4: Select Slide, Float, or Freeze
After being seated, you have three choices. Read this carefully because many pupils become puzzled by it.
 
  • Freeze: This seat is satisfactory to you. You agree to it and choose not to participate in any further rounds. After this, no more modifications are possible.
  • Float: You wish to try for something higher on your list in the following round, but you also accept this seat. You automatically transfer to a better college or branch at another institution if one becomes available for your rank.
  • Slide: You wish to try for a better branch inside the same college, but you accept this one. Not a separate university. Only the better branch of the same college.
 
The absence of Float and Slide in the final round is something that a lot of pupils overlook. You have only two options in Round 6: freeze or withdraw. When making a decision, bear it in mind.
 
Step 5: Pay the Acceptance Fee for the Seat
You pay the online seat acceptance charge immediately after selecting Freeze, Float, or Slide. It is Rs 35,000 for General, OBC, and EWS applicants. It is Rs 15,000 for applicants who are SC, ST, or PwD. When you enroll, this is deducted from your ultimate college costs. A processing fee of Rs 3,000 is deducted if you withdraw before the final round, and the remaining amount is returned to you.
 
Step 6: Complete Online Verification and Upload Documents
You upload all of your documentation using the JoSAA virtual reporting centre after paying the price. They are examined by a verification officer. You must reply to any questions they pose by the date they specify. The seat is cancelled if you don't reply. The aspect that confuses folks is that JoSAA doesn't always send a separate email or SMS for this. During this time, you must check your portal login every day.
 

Documents to Prepare Before Counseling Begins

Now gather all of these. Once you have a seat, scurrying for them is a waste of time.
 
  • A birth certificate or a Class 10 mark sheet
  • The passing certificate and grade sheet for class 12
  • JEE Main 2026 scores and admission card
  • JEE Advanced 2026 scorecard and admission card (only to IIT aspirants)
  • Current passport-sized photos
  • If applicable, a category certificate for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, or EWS
  • If appropriate, a PwD certificate
  • A copy of your bank passbook or account information
  • A valid photo ID or an Aadhaar card

 

JEE Main Seat Acceptance Fees (JoSAA 2026)

The JEE Mains Seat Allocation Fee for 2026 are as follows:
 
There is no charge for choice filling. Candidates who are allotted a seat must pay the seat acceptance fee (SAF).
 

JEE Main Partial Admission Fees 2026

The partial admission fee through JoSAA counselling is given below:
 
Category
Partial Admission Fee (PAF)
SC, ST, GEN-PwD, GEN-EWS-PwD, OBC-NCL-PwD, SC-PwD or ST-PwD
INR 20,000
All other candidates
INR 40,000
 

What is the cost of registering for JoSAA Counselling 2026?

 
Keep in mind that JEE Mains Counselling Registration fees are non-refundable, and can be paid by credit/debit card, net banking, UPI, etc.
 

How Does CSAB Counselling Differ From JoSAA Counselling 2026?

Although they serve different phases and institutions, JoSAA Counselling 2026 and CSAB Counselling are both significant organizations involved in the seat distribution process for engineering and other technical degrees in India following the JEE Main Exam:
 
Joint Seat Allocation Authority JoSAA Counselling.
 

Central Seat Distribution Board (CSAB) Counselling

Just for NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutions (but not IITs), the Central Seat Distribution Board (CSAB) Counselling holds two unique rounds of seat distribution.
 
Candidates who qualify include:
 

What is the JEE Main Counselling Eligibility?

The JEE Mains counselling registration eligibility for admission to the different participating colleges will be announced by JoSAA. Here are the specifics:
 

Who is eligible for IIITs, CFTIs, and NITs?

Candidates must fulfil the All India Rank (AIR) requirements to qualify for JEE Mains counselling registration for admission to B. Tech, B. Arch, and planning programs at NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Applicants must have passed their Class 12 exams with at least 75% of the possible points (65% for SC/ST applicants).
 

Who is eligible for B. Arch and B. Plan?

 

Qualifications for Additional Institutions

Other technical institutes that use JoSAA and CSAB for Counselling are likewise subject to the aforementioned requirements.
 
A state may publish a different ranking list according to its own standards if it decides to admit students to engineering colleges connected to its state institutions.
 
Required documents for these admissions include:
 

When will JoSAA Registration begin?

The JEE Mains Counselling registration will open on June 2, 2026. The JEE Advanced results have been announced on June 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Candidates who will pass the JEE Main 2026 exam and qualify for Counselling can register on the official website.
 
Candidates must provide their JEE Main Roll Number and Password for JEE Mains Counselling 2026 registration. Candidates must fill out their personal information, academic credentials, and other pertinent details after successfully registering.
 
It is crucial to remember that the only candidates who will be shortlisted for JEE Mains Counselling seat allotment in participating engineering institutes are those who have completed the JEE Mains Counselling 2026 registration.
 

How Does JoSAA Counselling Work?

There are multiple rounds to JoSAA's JEE Mains Counselling process. The precise number of rounds may change depending on the number of open seats in participating universities.
 
Candidates will be asked to select the universities and courses they would like to take throughout each round of JoSAA Counselling. Candidates must log in to their JoSAA account to complete the online choice-filling process.
 
The JoSAA will make the seat allocation list public after the choice-filling procedure is finished. Candidates who have been assigned a seat at a certain college must report to the institution within the allotted time frame to finish the admissions process.
 
A candidate may take part in additional Counselling rounds to attempt to get a seat at their desired college if they are unhappy with the seat assignment.
 

How Can I Apply for CSAB Counseling Registration 2026?

Only the official CSAB website offers access to the enrolment process for CSAB counseling 2026. Use these procedures to apply for CSAB Counseling 2026:
  • Go to the CSAB's official webpage.
  • Enter your JEE Main roll number when registering, along with any other required personal data.
  • Fill out the application by providing information such as gender, nationality, category, etc.
  • As requested, upload all required documentation.
  • After paying the required application cost, send in your application.
 

Eligibility for CSAB Counselling Registration 2026

Students must review the eligibility requirements established by CSAB for 2026 before beginning the application process for CSAB Counselling 2026. Candidates must fulfil the eligibility standards listed below to apply for CSAB Counselling 2026:
 

Crucial documents Needed for JEE Mains Counselling

During the JEE Mains Counseling procedure, candidates will be required to submit several documents. Among the significant documents are:
 
Candidates should be aware that they must bring both the original and photocopies of these documents to the counseling centre.
 

Important Details for the JEE Main 2026 Admissions and Seat Distribution Process

Through the JEE Mains Counselling seat allotment process, admissions will be granted based on the candidates' selections and their All India Rank (AIR) in JEE Main 2026.
 
At a specific point in the process, candidates will have the chance to choose branches, programs, and institutes online.
 
To verify eligibility, documents will be verified at the time of admission or JEE Mains counselling seat assignment.
 
Officials will examine the candidate's age, identification, qualifying exam results, eligibility status, category, and any limitations during this verification.
 
Applicants will not be admitted if they fail to submit the necessary documents.
 
During the JEE Mains counselling seat allotment and admission stages, candidates from the Gen-EWS, SC, ST, OBC, and PwD categories must produce original certificates in the required forms, issued by an authorized body.
 

How to Get a Better Spot in JoSAA Counseling?

Students who want to increase their chances of getting into the best engineering colleges need to:
 
The likelihood of obtaining a respectable IIT, NIT, and IIIT slot can be significantly increased by making the appropriate filling decisions.
 

JEE Advanced 2026 Dates

The table below provides a clear snapshot of the key dates related to the JEE Advanced 2026 exam, including exam dates, registration dates, admit card dates, response sheet and provisional key dates, and result dates.
 
JEE Advanced 2026 Events
Important Dates
Registration Begins
April 23, 2026
Registration ends
May 5, 2026 (Extended from May 2, 2026)
Admit Card Release
May 11, 2026 (10:00 AM)
Exam Date
May 17, 2026
(Paper 1 – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
(Paper 2 – 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM)
Response Sheet Date and provisional key
May 21, 2026
Challenge window last date
May 25, 2026
Final Answer key
June 1, 2026 (2:45 PM)
Result date
June 1, 2026 (10:00 AM)
 

Key Statistics for JEE Advanced 2026

  • Registered candidates: 1,87,389
  • Candidates who appeared: 1,79,694
  • Total qualified candidates: 56,880
  • Female candidates qualified: 10,107
 

Top 10 Toppers in the Common Rank List (CRL)

  • Shubham Kumar – 330/360 (IIT Delhi zone)
  • Kabeer Chhillar – 329/360 (IIT Delhi zone)
  • Jatin Chahar – 319/360 (IIT Delhi zone)
  • Mohit Shekher Shukla – 319/360 (IIT Madras zone)
  • Kuchi Sandeep – 318/360 (IIT Madras zone)
  • B Jayakrishna Srinivas – 314/360 (IIT Bombay zone)
  • Arnav Gautam – 314/360 (IIT Delhi zone)
  • Kanishk Jain – 313/360 (IIT Bombay zone)
  • Medisetti Naga Saharsha – 312/360 (IIT Madras zone)
  • Darsh Sikka – 311/360 (IIT Delhi zone)
 

JEE Main 2026 Cut-Offs for JEE Advanced Qualification

Category
Cut-off 2026
Number of candidates qualified
Unreserved (UR)
93.4123549
96,873
Gen-EWS
82.4164528
25,009
OBC-NCL
80.9232583
67,597
SC
63.9172792
37,522
ST
52.0174712
18,790
UR-PwD
0.0023186
4,391
Total
2,50,182
 

In conclusion

The secret to getting into India's best engineering colleges is JEE Main 2026 counselling. To improve your chances of being admitted to the institution of your choice, it is crucial to remember the JEE Main Counselling date 2026, JEE Mains Counselling 2026 registration, and take part in the choice-filling process.
 
To guarantee a spot in one of the best engineering colleges in India, make sure you have all the necessary documents on hand and are ready for every round of counseling.
 
To learn more about the JEE Mains counselling 2026, visit the official website. I wish you luck!
 

FAQs for JEE Main Counselling 2026

Q1. When counselling starts for JEE Main 2026?
JoSAA Counseling 2026 started on June 2, 2026, following the JEE Advanced results, following the JEE Main results.
 
Q2. How many JoSAA Counseling 2026 rounds are there?
6 rounds of activities, including seat allocation and a final round designed to assist applicants seeking admission to IIT, are often included in the counseling program run by JoSAA.
 
Q3. Can aspirants for JEE Main take part in JoSAA counseling?
JoSAA counselling 2026 is open to candidates who pass the JEE Main test.
 
Q4. How much does it cost to accept a seat at JoSAA?
For general candidates, the minimum seat acceptance cost is Rs 35,000, while candidates from SC, ST, OBC, and PwD must pay an online charge of Rs 15,000 to confirm their seat allocation.
 
Q5. How does the JEE Main Seat Allocation procedure work?
Registration, choice filling, many rounds of seat distribution, seat acceptance, and document verification at reporting centres are all part of the JEE Main Seat Allotment procedure.
 
Q6. When will counselling start for JEE Mains?
The JEE Main counselling 2026 will begin on June 2, 2026 by JoSAA in 6 rounds of Allocation.
 
Q7. Can I wear a bra in JEE?
Yes, you can wear a bra at the JEE Main exam centre, but it should not contain any metal.
 
Q8. Can I get NIT with 70,000 rank?
Yes, if you can secure a rank under 70000 in JEE Main 2026, getting into a NIT is easy.
 
Q9. How to apply for JoSAA counselling 2026?
Eligible students can apply to the JoSAA counselling 2026 by visiting the official website.
 
Q10. Has JoSAA counselling started for 2026?
Yes, JoSAA counselling has began from June 2, 2026.
 
Q11. Is 40 a good score in JEE Main?
No, a score of 40 in JEE Main is considered very low for admission in any top university.