JoSAA Counselling 2025

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is a centralized body established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India to manage and streamline the admission process to premier engineering institutes in India through a single unified counselling platform. It was constituted to make the admission process fair, transparent, efficient, and time-bound for students who qualify for JEE Main and JEE Advanced. JoSAA brings together multiple prestigious institutions under one roof, eliminating the need for multiple counselling rounds or registrations for different institutes. This not only reduces the burden on students but also helps in optimal seat utilization across institutions.

Institutes Covered Under JoSAA

JoSAA 2025 manages admission into 127 institutes, including:

• 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
• 31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
• 26 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)
• 1 Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur
• 47 Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs)

These institutes offer undergraduate programs (B.Tech, B.E., B.Arch, B.Plan) in various disciplines of engineering, technology, architecture, and planning.

Eligibility

1. Eligibility for Admission to IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology)

   To be eligible for admission into IITs, candidates must fulfil the following:

   1. JEE Advanced Qualification
   • Must qualify JEE Advanced 2025.
   • Inclusion in the Common Rank List (CRL) or a category-specific rank list (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, etc.).
   2. Educational Qualification
   • Must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) exam in 2024 or 2025.
   • Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics should be core subjects.
   3. Minimum Marks in Class 12
   • At least 75% aggregate marks in Class 12 for General/OBC candidates.
   • At least 65% aggregate marks for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
   • OR be in the top 20 percentile of the respective board exam (in 2024 or 2025).
   4. Number of Attempts
   • A candidate can appear for JEE Advanced a maximum of 2 times in 2 consecutive years.
   5. Age Limit
   • General/OBC: Born on or after October 1, 2000.
   • SC/ST/PwD: 5-year age relaxation (Born on or after October 1, 1995).
2. Eligibility for Admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs

   For admission to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs), candidates must meet the following criteria:

   1. JEE Main Qualification
      • Must qualify JEE Main 2025.
      • Admission is based on the All India Rank (AIR) in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) or Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) of JEE Main.
   2. Educational Qualification
      • Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent exam in 2023, 2024, or 2025.
      • Compulsory subjects:
      • For B.E./B.Tech: Physics and Mathematics, along with one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject.
      • For B.Arch: Mathematics is mandatory.
      • For B.Planning: Mathematics is mandatory.
   3. Minimum Marks in Class 12
      • No 75% criteria for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs in 2025 (likely to continue, based on previous years - confirm via official notification).
      • However, a pass in Class 12 with relevant subjects is mandatory.
3. Eligibility for Specific Institutes
   1. IIEST Shibpur: Admissions through JEE Main only (treated like NITs).
   2. Some GFTIs may have their own domicile or category-specific rules. Always check individual institute brochures during choice filling.
4. Eligibility Based on Category

   JoSAA applies reservation policies as per the Government of India:

   Category	Reservation (%)
   OBC-NCL	27%
   SC	15%
   ST	7.5%
   EWS (General)	10%
   PwD (in each category)	5%

   Documents Required for Reserved Category:

   1. Valid Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL)
   2. Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates (valid for FY 2024-25)
   3. Disability Certificate for PwD candidates (minimum 40% disability)
5. Eligibility for Foreign Nationals / OCI / PIO Candidates
   1. Can apply only to IITs through JEE Advanced.
   2. Not eligible for JoSAA seats in NIT+ system via JEE Main.
   3. Must meet additional visa, passport, and equivalency conditions.
   4. Must pay fees in USD as per institute-specific international student norms.

Application Process

1. Registration and Login

   Purpose: To create your JoSAA profile and access the application system.

   steps
   1. Visit the official portal: https://josaa.nic.in
   2. Click on "Candidate Registration" under the JoSAA 2025 section.
   3. Login using credentials:
      1. If you appeared for JEE Main only: Use JEE Main 2025 Roll Number and password.
      2. If you appeared for JEE Advanced: Use JEE Advanced Roll Number and password.
      3. The system fetches your personal, academic, and rank details from the JEE database.
   4. Verify pre-filled details:

      These include:

      1. Name, Gender, Date of Birth
      2. JEE ranks (Main or Advanced)
      3. Category, PwD, Nationality, etc.
   5. Set password and security question: This enables secure future logins.
2. Filling the Application Form

   Purpose: To enter any missing information and prepare for seat allocation.

   Steps:

   1. Personal and Academic Details:
      1. Confirm or update academic qualifications (Class 10 and 12).
      2. Check subjects studied, marks/grades, board names, and passing year.
   2. 1. Ensure correct entry of General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, or PwD status.
      2. Upload valid category certificates in required formats and dates.
   3. 1. Passport-size Photograph (Recent, in .jpg/.jpeg/.png format).
      2. Signature (black/blue ink on white paper).
      3. Category/EWS/PwD/Domicile certificates if applicable.
      4. Class 12-mark sheet (as proof of qualifying examination).
   4. 1. Confirm mobile number, email ID, and correspondence address.
      2. These will be used for updates, verification, and alerts.
3. Choice Filling and Locking

   Purpose: To indicate your preferences for programs and institutes.

   Steps:

   1. Access "Choice Filling" Section:
      1. Select your preferred academic programs and institutes.
      2. You can choose IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs depending on your exam eligibility (JEE Advanced or JEE Main).
   2. Arrange Preferences:
      1. Arrange choices in descending order of priority.
      2. You can enter up to hundreds of combinations (e.g., NIT Trichy - CSE, then IIT Roorkee - Mechanical, etc.).
   3. Mock Allotments:
      1. Two mock seat allocation rounds help you assess possible allotments.
      2. You can revise choices based on mock results.
   4. Lock Choices:
      1. After finalizing your choices, click "Lock Choices".
      2. If you don't lock, the last saved preferences are automatically considered.
4. Seat Acceptance Fee Payment (Post-Allotment)

   Note: There is no application fee to fill out the form or participate in JoSAA.

   Fees are only applicable after seat allotment.

   Amount to Pay (Seat Acceptance Fee):

   Category	Amount
   GEN, OBC-NCL, EWS	₹35,000
   SC, ST, PwD	₹15,000

   Payment Steps:

   1. Log in after receiving your seat allotment.
   2. Choose seat option: Freeze / Float / Slide.
   3. Proceed to online payment gateway.
   4. Pay using Net Banking / Debit / Credit Card / UPI.
   5. Save the e-receipt for reference.
5. Final Submission and Online Reporting

   Purpose: To confirm seat and eligibility through document verification.

   Steps:

   1. Upload scanned documents for verification at a Virtual Reporting Center (VRC).
   2. JoSAA officials will check:
      1. Eligibility
      2. Category validity
      3. PwD or EWS status
      4. Academic documents
   3. If documents are correct, your seat is confirmed.
   4. Download Provisional Allotment Letter and Admission Instructions.

Admission Procedure

Step 1: Qualify the Required Exam

• Candidates must have valid ranks in JEE Main or JEE Advanced, depending on the institution.
• For IITs, eligibility includes being in the Common Rank List (CRL) or a valid category-wise rank.
• Candidates must also satisfy class 12 eligibility criteria (e.g., minimum 75% marks or top 20 percentile).

Step 2: Register on JoSAA Portal

• Visit the official website: https://josaa.nic.in
• Click on “Candidate Registration and Choice Filling”.
• Use your JEE Main/Advanced Roll Number and password.
• Verify your details fetched from JEE records.
• Set a new password and log in to your account.

Note: No separate JoSAA registration fee is required.

Step 3: Choice Filling and Locking

• After logging in, proceed to the “Choice Filling” section.
• Select your preferred institutes and branches (e.g., IIT Bombay - CSE, NIT Trichy - ECE).
• Arrange choices in order of preference — you can fill hundreds of combinations.
• Participate in mock allotments (2 rounds) to review potential seat allotments.
• Finalize and lock your choices before the deadline. Locked choices cannot be changed.

Step 4: Seat Allotment Rounds (Multiple)

JoSAA conducts 6 main rounds of seat allocation. Each round follows these steps:

• Allotment is based on:
  1. JEE rank (Main/Advanced)
  2. Candidate's category
  3. Institute-specific cutoff and seat availability
  4. Filled choices
• Login to view your seat allotment result.
• Download the Provisional Allotment Letter.

Step 5: Seat Acceptance and Fee Payment

Once a seat is allotted:

You must choose one of the following:

Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee:

• Pay via Net Banking, UPI, Debit/Credit Card.
• Fee is refundable if you withdraw before the final admission.

Step 6: Document Upload and Online Verification

• After fee payment, upload required documents for online verification:
  1. JEE Main/Advanced rank card
  2. Class 10 & 12 marksheets
  3. Category/EWS/PwD certificates (if applicable)
  4. Passport-sized photo, signature
  5. Domicile certificate (for HS quota)
• Verification is done by Virtual Reporting Centers (VRCs).
• If any document is missing/incorrect, you will be notified to correct it within a given timeline.

Step 7: Participate in Further Rounds (Optional)

• If you selected Float or Slide, your seat may be upgraded in subsequent rounds.
• After each round:
  1. Repeat choice confirmation (Freeze/Float/Slide)
  2. No need to pay again if fee is already paid

Step 8: Final Round - Seat Confirmation or Withdrawal

• After the last round:
  1. Accept and confirm your final seat.
  2. Or choose to withdraw (you'll get partial refund).

Step 9: Report to Allotted Institute (Offline/Physical)

• Download the Final Allotment Letter.
• Visit the allotted institute on the scheduled date for:
  1. Physical verification of original documents
  2. Fee payment (balance)
  3. Hostel and academic registration
• Follow institute-specific joining procedures.

Important Dates

For more information kindly refer: Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA) | India