The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has officially commenced the registration and choice-filling process for admissions to premier technical institutions across India for the academic year 2026–27. JoSAA Counselling 2026 has begun today, June 2, 2026. Candidates who have qualified JEE Main 2026 or JEE Advanced 2026 are now eligible to register and fill their institute and programme preferences on the official JoSAA Counselling portal.
What is JoSAA 2026?
JoSAA is the centralised seat allocation body that manages admissions to over 100 institutes including 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 26 IIITs and several Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). The entire process from registration to final seat allotment is conducted through a single unified platform.
Registration and Choice Filling: Key Highlights
- Registration for JoSAA 2026 admission services has officially begun.
- Eligible candidates must log in at josaa.nic.in using their JEE Main or JEE Advanced 2026 credentials.
- Students are required to fill and lock their choices of institutes and programmes within the given window.
- Multiple rounds of seat allotment will follow based on the choices submitted and rank secured.
Who Can Apply?
Candidates who have appeared and qualified in JEE Main 2026 (for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs) and JEE Advanced 2026 (for IITs) are eligible to participate in the JoSAA 2026 seat allocation process.
Important Advisory
Students are advised to carefully research all available programmes and institutes before locking their choices, as changes after the locking deadline will not be permitted. Choice filling is a critical step; a well-thought-out preference list can significantly improve the chances of securing a seat in a preferred institute.
How to Register on the JoSAA 2026 Portal
- Visit the official website: josaa.nic.in
- Log in using JEE Main / JEE Advanced 2026 Roll Number and password
- Complete the registration form and verify personal details
- Fill institute and programme preferences
- Lock choices before the deadline
Stay tuned to Entrance Fever for the latest updates on JoSAA 2026 round-wise seat allotment schedules, cutoffs and counselling guidelines. Bookmark this page for real-time alerts.
