The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has flagged today, Tuesday, July 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM, as the last round for withdrawal/exit applicable only for IIT and IISc candidates. Candidates who wish to withdraw or exit their allocated seat at an IIT or IISc must complete the process before this evening’s deadline; no further withdrawal opportunity will be available for this category afterward.
What’s Next: Round 4 Query Deadline
Following today’s cutoff, candidates should note the next key date:
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM Last day to respond to Withdrawal Queries, and last day to respond to general queries for Round 4.
Candidates who have raised or received a withdrawal query, or who have any pending query flagged in Round 4, must respond within this window. Missing this deadline could affect the processing of their withdrawal or seat status.
Why This Matters
The JoSAA counselling process is time-bound and does not typically accommodate late submissions once a round’s deadline lapses. Candidates currently allotted seats at IITs or IISc who are considering a switch, exit, or withdrawal should act today rather than wait, since this window will not reopen.
What Candidates Should Do Now
- IIT/IISc allottees intending to withdraw or exit: complete the process today before 5 PM
- All candidates with an open query or withdrawal query for Round 4: respond by tomorrow, July 15, 5 PM
- Keep checking the official JoSAA portal for any last-minute updates or extensions
Stay tuned for further JoSAA 2026 counselling updates as Round 4 progresses.
