JOSSA
JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) manages centralized counseling for engineering admissions in India's premier institutes
What is JoSAA?
- A body under the Ministry of Education that handles seat allocation for undergraduate engineering/architecture programs.
- It unifies admissions for 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs, and Other-GFTIs
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Eligibility:
- Valid rank in JEE Main (for NITs, IIITs, GFTIs) or JEE Advanced (for IITs) is mandatory.
- Must have passed Class XII with Physics, Chemistry, Math, and a language.
- Specific board percentile/marks criteria apply for IIT admissions (e.g., top 20 percentile, 75% aggregate for General).
The Process (Key Steps):
- Registration & Choice Filling: Register online at josaa.nic.in and select preferred institutes/branches in order of preference.
- Mock Allotment: See potential seat allocations before actual rounds.
- Seat Allotment: Based on rank, choices, and availability.
- Seat Acceptance: Pay fees and choose 'Freeze', 'Float', or 'Slide' (accept the seat, float to a better choice, or slide within the same branch).
- Document Verification: At Reporting Centers, verify documents (JEE admit card, marks sheets, category certs).
- Reporting: Physical reporting to the allotted institute.
Key Dates (General Timeline - Check official site for 2026):
- JEE Main/Advanced Results: May/June.
- JoSAA Registration/Choice Filling: June.
- Round-wise Allotments: July/August.
Important:
- The official website is josaa.nic.in for all official announcements and schedules.
- Strict adherence to deadlines and correct document submission is crucial to avoid seat cancellation.
