Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has been designated by the Ministry of Education (previously the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD)) to supervise, manage, and speed up the admissions process and make it more effective, transparent, and efficient. The joint seat allocation is used for admissions to 114 institutes for the upcoming academic year. In order to give students access to all of their educational programs, institutes will use JoSAA Counselling 2024. The participating institutions are 33 Other-Government Technical institutes, 26 IIITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, and 23 IITs (other GFTIs).
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JOSAA Counselling 2024
JoSAA counseling is conducted with six rounds of seat distribution. Eligible applicants must submit their JoSAA counseling applications on the official website, https://josaa.nic.in/. Moreover, JEE Main and/or JEE Advanced qualifiers may participate in JoSAA Counselling. Candidates can choose from the three options of "freeze," "float," or "slide" if they are given a seat in the JoSAA Counseling rounds. Candidates are given seats based on their qualifications, preferences, and the availability of seats. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority will publish the complete schedule for JoSAA Counseling on the site (JoSAA).
JOSAA Counselling Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Admission Process | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) |
| Conducted By | Joint Seat Allocation Authority |
| Established By | Ministry of Education (previously the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD)) |
| Admission Level | Undergraduate |
| Admission Frequency | Annual |
| Course offered through the exam | BTech/BArch |
| Participating Colleges | IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs |
| Official Website | https://josaa.nic.in/ |
Schedule of Events of JoSAA 2024 (Online Reporting)
| Date | Day | Time | Event |
| NTA Results | - | - | Joint Apex Board declares JEE (Main) 2023 Ranks |
| June 18, 2023 | Sunday | 10.00 | Announcement of JEE (Advanced) 2023 Result |
| Candidate Registration and Choice | |||
| June 19, 2023 | Monday | 10.00 | Candidate registration/choice filling for academic programs under JoSAA STARTS; candidates who qualify Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) can fill their AAT-specific choices starting from June 24, 2023 after declaration of AAT result |
| June 25, 2023 | Sunday | 11:30 | Display of Mock Seat Allocation-1 based on the choices filled in by candidates as on June 24, 2023, 20:00 IST |
| June 27, 2023 | Tuesday | 10.00 | Display of Mock Seat Allocation-2 based on the choices filled in by candidates as on June 26, 2023, 17:00 IST. Candidates can Lock their Choices |
| June 28, 2023 | Wednesday | 17:00 | Candidate registration and choice filling for academic programs under JoSAA 2023 ENDS (Auto/System Locking of Choices) |
| June 29, 2023 | Thursday | Reconciliation of data, verification, and validation of allocated seats | |
| Round 1 | |||
| June 30, 2023 | Friday | 10:00 | Seat Allocation (Round 1) |
| June 30, 2023 – July 04, 2023 | Friday - Tuesday | By 17:00, July 03, 2023 | Online reporting: fee payment / document upload / response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 1) |
| July 05, 2023 | Wednesday | By 17:00 | Last day to respond to query (Round 1) |
| Round 2 | |||
| July 06, 2023 | Thursday | 17:00 | Seat Allocation (Round 2) |
| July 06, 2023 – July 10, 2023 | Thursday - Monday | By 17:00, July 10, 2023 | Online reporting: fee payment / document upload / response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 2) |
| July 11, 2023 | Tuesday | By 17:00 | Last day to respond to query (Round 2) |
| July 07, 2023 – July 11, 2023 | Friday - Tuesday | By 17:00, July 11, 2023 | 1. Initiation of Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process (Round 2). July 07, 2023, 10:00 IST – July 10, 2023, 17:00 IST 2. Withdrawal Query Response: July 07, 2023 – July 11, 2023, 17:00 IST |
| Round 3 | |||
| July 12, 2023 | Wednesday | 17:00 | Seat Allocation (Round 3) |
| July 12, 2023 – July 14, 2023 | Wednesday - Friday | By 17:00, July 14, 2023 | Online reporting: fee payment / document upload / response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 3) |
| July 15, 2023 | Saturday | By 17:00 | Last day to respond to query (Round 3) |
| July 13, 2023 – July 15, 2023 | Thursday - Saturday | By 17:00, July 15, 2023 | 1. Initiation of Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process (Round 3). July 13, 2023, 10:00 IST – July 14, 2023, 17:00 IST 2. Withdrawal Query Response: July 13, 2023 – July 15, 2023, 17:00 IST |
| Round 4 | |||
| July 16, 2023 | Sunday | Sunday | Seat Allocation (Round 4) |
| July 16, 2023 – July 19, 2023 | Sunday - Wednesday | By 17:00, July 19, 2023 | Online reporting: fee payment / document upload / response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 4) |
| July 20, 2023 | Thursday | By 17:00 | Last day to respond to query (Round 4) |
| July 18, 2023 – July 20, 2023 | Tuesday - Thursday | By 17:00, July 20, 2023 | 1. Initiation of Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process (Round 4). July 18, 2023, 10:00 IST – July 19, 2023, 17:00 IST 2. Withdrawal Query Response: July 18, 2023 – July 20, 2023, 17:00 IST |
| July 21, 2023 | Friday | 17:00 | Seat Allocation (Round 5) |
| July 21, 2023 – July 24, 2023 | Friday - Monday | By 17:00, July 24, 2023 | Online reporting: fee payment / document upload / response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 5) |
| Round 5 | |||
| July 25, 2023 | Tuesday | By 17:00 | Last day to respond to query (Round 5) |
| July 21, 2023– July 25, 2023 | Friday - Tuesday | By 17:00, July 25, 2023 | 1. Initiation of Withdrawal of seat/Exit from seat allocation process (Round 5). July 21, 2023, 20:00 IST – July 24, 2023, 17:00 IST 2. Withdrawal Query Response: July 21, 2023, 20:00 IST – July 25, 2023, 17:00 IST LAST ROUND FOR SEAT WITHDRAWAL / EXIT OPTION (ONLY FOR IITs) |
| Round 6 | |||
| July 26, 2023 | Wednesday | 20:00 | Seat Allocation (Round 6) FINAL ROUND of Seat Allocation for IITs |
| July 26, 2023 – July 28, 2023 | Wednesday - Friday | By 20:00, July 28, 2023 | Online reporting: fee payment / document upload / response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 6) FINAL ROUND of seat allocation for IITs |
| July 28, 2023 | Friday | By 20:00 | Last day to respond to query (Round 6) FINAL ROUND of seat allocation for IITs |
| For NIT+ System only | |||
| July 26, 2023 – July 28, 2023 (For NIT+ system) | Wednesday - Friday | By 17:00, July 28, 2023 | [For NIT+ System Only] 1. Initiation of Withdrawal of seat (Round 6). July 26, 2023 – July 27, 2023, 17:00 IST 2. Withdrawal Query Response: July 26, 2023 – July 28, 2023, 17:00 IST |
| July 29, 2023 – July 31, 2023 (For NIT+ system) | Saturday - Monday | By 17:00, July 31, 2023 | [For NIT+ System Only] Online payment of Partial Admission Fee (PAF). |
JoSAA Counselling Process
Detailed steps for the JoSAA Counselling are as follows;
Step 1 Registration:
In order to participate in JoSAA Counselling Process, eligible candidate should register themselves on the JoSAA Couselling website https://josaa.nic.in/ with following credentials
- JEE (Main) Application Number and password for candidates who have appeared in JEE (Main).
- JEE (Main) Application Number and password for candidates eligible through “one-time measure” and did not appear in JEE (Main).
- JEE (Advanced) login-id and password for foreign nationals who did not appear in JEE (Main).
After logging in with the provided credentials, candidates are asked to fill out personal and academic information such as name, age, gender, qualification, and other specifics.
After filling out the necessary information, candidates can proceed to the choice-filling process.
Step 2 Choice Filling
- Candidates should carefully order the academic programs when filling out the choices, keeping in mind that only those choices would be used to determine seat allocation.
- Candidates are given a 10-day window to fill in their choices which include 2 mock seat allocations. This 10-day window will NOT be extended under any circumstances.
- Candidates have 10 days to make their selections, which includes 2 2 mock seat allocations. This 10-day period will NOT be prolonged in any way.
- Candidate must prioritize their choices in order of preferred courses/institutes, choosing only those academic programs from the choices that they are willing to enroll in.
Step 3 Choice Locking
- Candidates must "lock" their choices on or before the final day of choice filling after selecting their preferred colleges and academic programs.
- If candidates don't lock their choices, the most recent choices saved will be locked automatically when the selection deadline arrives.
- The choices made by a candidate cannot be changed once they have been locked. before the choice-filling deadline, candidates may edit their selections by first submitting a request to unlock in the online JoSAA portal. The registered mobile and email will receive an OTP that can be used to verify the unlock request. The candidate's options will become available after being verified.
Steps 4 Seat Allotment and Seat Acceptance:
- The candidate is in responsible of logging into the JoSAA portal and verifying whether a seat has been assigned in a specific round of seat allocation.
- If the candidate is given a seat, they must complete "Online Reporting" before the last date or time allotted for the given round—the round in which the seat is allocated—in order to accept the seat.
- Once all of the documents have been verified, the assigned seat will either be confirmed or canceled. To accept a seat that has been allotted to them, a candidate must download the "Initial Seat Allotment Intimation Slip" and follow the instructions.
Step A Accept the Seat: The candidate must accept the seat offered and choose one of the following options for the academic program for the next round: "Freeze," "Slide," or "Float"
Step B Upload the documents: The candidate must upload each of the necessary documents listed on the JoSAA Portal.
Step C : Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee:
- To be eligible for a seat in the IITs or NIT+ system, a candidate MUST pay the seat acceptance fee and complete the entire JoSAA process.
- If the candidate does not pay the seat acceptance fee, the documents they have uploaded cannot be verified. The admission fee is distinct from the seat acceptance fee and varies by institute and candidate category.
Step 5: Document Verification:
Students must get their documentation verified in this step in accordance with the schedule. Verification of the documents will be done online. Students won't be permitted to report to the designated location for final admission until all of their documentation has been verified.
Step 6: Reporting the college:
The final step is for applicants to report at the designated institute to pay the balance due as well as complete any remaining admissions requirements.
Options on Seats Allotted in JoSAA Counselling
Floating: Candidates must choose this option if they want to accept the assigned seat but are also open to advancement and admission to more desirable institutions or programs.
Freezing: If a candidate is content with the seat they have been assigned and does not want to take part in any additional rounds of counseling, they must Freezing this option.
Sliding: Candidates who select the sliding option will be notified of their allotment but will also be eligible to enroll in a higher-level preferred course at the same institution.
Steps to check JoSAA Seat Allotment Result?
The seat allocation results for each round will be posted on the website in accordance with the schedule. Candidates can view the seat allocation results by logging into the system.
Step 1 -Visit the JoSAA counselling official website.
Step 2 - Select the seat allocation link.
Step 3 - Enter your password and JEE Main 2024 roll number to log in.
Step 4 - Click on the “Submit” button
Step 5 - The provisional JoSAA 2024 seat allotment letter will be shown after a successful login.
Step 6 - Download the JoSAA 2024 allotment letter and print it out.
JoSAA Mock Allotment 2024
The JoSAA mock allotment results will be made available on the organization's website by the authorities. The JoSAA 2024 mock allocation will be held by the exam authority to assist applicants in learning their chances of admission into their desired colleges. If the colleges as well as courses chosen during the mock allocation are unsatisfactory, the candidates may change their order preferences accordingly.The JoSAA allotment is not final, so the applicants will be given sufficient time to alter their preference's order as needed.
JoSAA Counselling Fees
Before accepting the seats allotted by JoSAA Counseling, candidates must pay a Partial Admission Fee (PAF). The details for PAF for various categories are given below;
| Categories | (PAF) details |
| GEN/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS Category | ₹35,000/ |
| SC/ST/PwD Category | ₹15,000/ |
Payment method
- After logging in, the JoSAA portal offers UPI, Net Banking, debit card, and credit card services.
- State Bank of India e-challan downloaded from the JoSAA portal upon login.
JoSAA Counselling Cut off
| Rounds | Cut Off |
| Round 1 | Download pdf |
| Round 2 | Download pdf |
| Round 3 | Download pdf |
| Round 4 | Download pdf |
| Round 5 | Download pdf |
| Round 6 | Download pdf |
JoSAA Seat Matrix 2023
| Category | Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) | National Institute of Technology (NITs) | Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs) | Government Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs) | |
| OPEN | 6383 | 9178 | 2822 | 3149 | |
| OPEN-PwD | 346 | 469 | 129 | 171 | |
| GEN-EWS | 1568 | 2264 | 658 | 640 | |
| GEN-EWS-PwD | 84 | 133 | 30 | 33 | |
| SC | 2370 | 3366 | 1006 | 922 | |
| SC-PwD | 122 | 190 | 49 | 51 | |
| ST | 1179 | 2032 | 512 | 557 | |
| ST-PwD | 61 | 106 | 18 | 27 | |
| OBC-NCL | 4259 | 5939 | 1810 | 1155 | |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | 226 | 317 | 92 | 54 | |
| Total (includes Female Supernumerary) | 16598 | 23994 | 7126 | 6759 | |
| Program-Total | Female Supernumerary | 1567 | 749 | 625 | 30 |
| Seat Capacity | 15031 | 23245 | 6501 | 6729 |
States Accepting JEE Main Score for B. Tech Admission
| States | Conducting Authority | Counselling |
| Haryana | Haryana State Technical Education Society | Haryana B.Tech HSTES Counselling |
| Bihar | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) | Bihar UGEAC Counselling |
| Uttar Pradesh | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh B.Tech Counselling |
| Chandigarh | Joint Admission Committee (JAC) | JAC Chandigarh Counselling |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) | JCECE Counselling |
| Delhi | Joint Admission Counselling (JAC) Committee, Delhi | JAC Delhi Counselling |
| Madhya Pradesh | Directorate of Technical Education, Madhya Pradesh. | DTE MP Counselling |
| Maharashtra | Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra | MHT CET Counselling |
| Odisha | Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board | OJEE Counselling |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan Engineering Admission Process | REAP Counselling |
| Punjab | I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar | Punjab B.Tech PTU counseling |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Technical University | Uttarakhand B. TECH Counseling |
| West Bengal | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board | West Bengal B.Tech Counselling |
JoSAA Counselling for Foreign Nationals and PIOs
Foreign Nationals (FN) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) can also participate in the JoSAA counselling process for admission to these institutes. Foreign Nationals and PIOs who have appeared in the JEE Advanced examination and meet the minimum eligibility criteria are eligible to participate in the JoSAA counselling process.
Foreign Nationals and PIOs who meet the eligibility criteria and have appeared in the JEE Advanced examination can participate in the JoSAA counselling process for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other participating institutions.
JoSAA Counselling for Supernumerary Seats
Supernumerary seats are additional seats that are created over and above the regular seats, and are meant to provide admission to candidates who belong to certain reserved categories or have specific requirements. Candidates who belong to specific categories such as foreign nationals, Persons with Disabilities (PwD), or children of defense personnel, may be eligible for the supernumerary seats. The eligibility criteria may vary depending on the institute offering the seat.
The JoSAA counselling process for supernumerary seats follows a similar process to the regular seats, but with specific eligibility criteria and documentation requirements.
JoSAA Counselling for Candidates with Disabilities
Candidates with disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria and have appeared in the JEE Advanced examination can participate in the JoSAA counselling process for admission to undergraduate engineering and architecture programmes at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other participating institutions. The JoSAA counselling process for candidates with disabilities follows a similar process to the regular seats, with specific provisions and facilities for the candidates.
The seat allotment process is conducted based on the candidates' JEE Advanced rank and their preferred choices of institute and programme. Candidates with disabilities are allotted seats in the participating institutes based on the availability of seats and their preferences. The participating institutes have reserved a certain percentage of seats for candidates with disabilities as per the guidelines of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Candidates with disabilities need to submit the necessary documents, including proof of disability, at the time of reporting to the allotted institute.
JoSAA Counselling for Kashmiri Migrants
Candidates who are Kashmiri migrants and have appeared in the JEE Advanced examination can participate in the JoSAA counselling process for admission to undergraduate engineering. The JoSAA counselling process for Kashmiri migrant candidates follows a similar process to the regular seats, with specific provisions and facilities for the candidates.
Candidates who are Kashmiri migrants and have appeared in the JEE Advanced examination are eligible to participate in the JoSAA counselling process. They need to provide the necessary proof of migration during the counselling process.
Candidates who are Kashmiri migrants need to submit the necessary documents, including proof of migration, at the time of reporting to the allotted institute.
JoSAA Counselling for Defence Personnel
Candidates who are children of serving or retired defence personnel (Army, Navy, and Air Force) and have appeared in the JEE Advanced examination are eligible to participate in the JoSAA counselling process. They need to provide the necessary proof of their parents' defence personnel status during the counselling process.
Candidates who are children of serving or retired defence personnel need to register for JoSAA counselling on the official website. They need to select the appropriate category and provide relevant details such as the proof of their parents' defence personnel status.
JoSAA Counselling for PIOs and OCI card holders
PIOs and OCI card holders who have appeared in the JEE Advanced examination are eligible to participate in the JoSAA counselling process. They need to select the appropriate category and provide relevant details such as their passport number, PIO card number, or OCI card number.
The JoSAA counselling process for PIOs and OCI card holders follows a similar process to the regular seats, with specific provisions and facilities for the candidates.
JoSAA Counselling for Non-Resident Indians
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who wish to pursue undergraduate engineering and architecture programmes at participating institutions in India can participate in the JoSAA counselling process. NRIs need to register for JoSAA counselling on the official website. They need to select the NRI category and provide relevant details such as their passport number, visa details, and other necessary information.
NRIs are allotted seats in the participating institutes based on the availability of seats and their preferences. The participating institutes have reserved a certain percentage of seats for NRIs.
JoSAA Counselling Reservation Policy
The JoSAA counselling process also takes into account the reservation policy of the Government of India, which is aimed at providing opportunities to students from various categories, including Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
The reservation criteria for the various categories are as follows:
| Categories | Reservation Percentage |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 27% of seats are reserved for OBC candidates, provided they belong to the non-creamy layer category. |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% |
JoSAA Counselling Reporting Centers
The authorities will publish a list of JoSAA 2024 reporting centers, including the locations where candidates must report for JoSAA counseling. JoSAA 2024 reporting centers have been assigned to nominated candidates for document verification as well as confirmation of admission to allotted seats. For the JoSAA counselling 2024 process, candidates must report to the reporting center assigned to them. To check the list of reporting centers, please check the PDF given below
| JoSAA Counselling Reporting Centers | (Click Here) |
JoSAA Counselling For Dual Degree Programs
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is responsible for conducting the centralized counselling process for admission to the dual degree programmes offered by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other participating institutes. The counselling process is conducted in multiple rounds, and candidates are allotted seats based on their JEE Advanced rank and their preferred choice of institute and programme.
The dual degree programmes offered by the IITs are five-year integrated programmes that lead to both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in a specific field of study. The programmes are designed to provide students with a broad-based education and in-depth knowledge in their chosen field.
JoSAA Counselling Seat Allotment Dual Reporting
If candidates choose the "float" option after the first round of JoSAA seat allotment and are assigned to a different category institute in the second round, assume a candidate was assigned an NIT in the previous round and has now been assigned an IIT then they must go through the JoSAA dual reporting process.
Dual reporting is required for candidates who receive another seat during the subsequent seat allotment and wish to take the later one.
JoSAA Counselling Tie Breaker
There is a provision for seats to be considered supernumerary at the time of JoSAA counseling if multiple students in the same category have the same rank and the number of seats is filled. It will be possible to admit those students by increasing the number of seats available for that specific rank.
JoSAA 2024 Counselling: List of newly introduced courses by participating institutes
| Institute Name | Program Name | Total Seat |
| Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 40 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati | Energy Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 20 |
| National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi | Production and Industrial Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 60 |
| National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi | Computer Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 60 |
| Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh | Computer Science Engineering (Data Science) (4 Years, B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.)) | 53 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Data Science (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 23 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber Security (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 22 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Electronics and Communication Engineering with Specialization in Microelectronics and VLSI System Design (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 22 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Electrical Engineering with Specialization In Power System Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 23 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Mechanical Engineering with Specialization in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 23 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Civil Engineering with Specialization in Construction Technology and Management (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 10 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Material Science and Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 10 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | Mathematics and Computing Technology (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 10 |
| Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 66 |
| National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | Computational and Data Science (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 30 |
| National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur | Engineering and Computational Mechanics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 30 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad | Electronics and Communication Engineering (Under Flexible Academic Program) (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 25 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad | Information Technology (Under Flexible Academic Program) (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 25 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Ropar | Engineering Physics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 25 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar | Computer Science and Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 20 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar | Electrical Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 20 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur | Physics with Specialization (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) | 20 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur | Chemistry with Specialization (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) | 20 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | Electrical Engineering (IC Design and Technology) (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 20 |
| National Institute of Technology Agartala | Computational Mathematics (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree) | 25 |
| Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad | Computer Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 30 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 30 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 75 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 60 |
| Central University of Jammu | Electronics and Communication Engineering (Avionics) (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 30 |
| Central University of Jammu | Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 60 |
| Central University of Jammu | Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 60 |
| Central University of Jammu | Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 60 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai | Mechatronics Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 20 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad | Data Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 31 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad | Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 15 |
JoSAA Participating Institute
| Institutes | Number of Institutes |
| Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) | 23 |
| National Institute of Technology (NIT) | 31 and IIEST Shibpur |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) | 26 |
| Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) | 33 |
JoSAA Counselling Eiligibilty Criteria
| Criteria | Eligibility Criteria |
| Criterion I | Qualified in JEE Advanced 2024 for academic programs [excluding the preparatory courses] at IITs and ISM AND satisfies the “Performance in Class XII (or equivalent) examination” |
| Criterion II | Qualified in JEE Advanced 2024 for preparatory courses at IITs and ISM AND satisfies the “Performance in Class XII (or equivalent) examination” |
| Criterion III | Secured a rank in JEE Main 2024 Paper-1 for BE/BTech Programs at NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and Other-GFTIs AND Must have passed Class XII (or equivalent) examination* with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subjects. Further, the candidates should have passed each of the subjects individually. |
| Criterion IV | Secured a rank in JEE Main 2024 Paper-2 for BArch/BPlanning programs at NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and Other-GFTIs AND has Mathematics as one of the subjects in Class XII (or equivalent) examination* AND should have passed each of the subjects individually. |
JoSAA Documents Required
For IITs:
- Provisional JoSAA seat allotment letter 2024
- Two Passport size photographs
- Candidate Undertaking
- Photo Identity Card (valid)
- Original JEE Advanced Admit Card 2024
- Proof of Seat Acceptance fee payment by e-challan or SBI Net banking
- Date of Birth Proof (10th Standard Mark Sheet)
- Class 12th (or equivalent) Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate
- Medical Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Certificate for PwD (if applicable)
- Passport (for foreign nationals) or OCI Certificate or PIO Card (if applicable)
- DS Certificate (if applicable)
- Registration cum Locked Choices for Seat Allotment
for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs:
- Provisional JoSAA seat allotment letter 2024
- Three passport-size photographs similar to one uploaded in JEE Main 2024 application form
- Candidate Undertaking
- Proof of Seat Acceptance Fee Payment by e-challan or Internet Banking through SBI
- JEE Main Score Card 2024
- JEE Main Admit Card 2024
- Class 10th Standard Mark Sheet or Date of Birth Proof
- Class 12 (or equivalent) Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate
- Valid photo Identity Card
- Medical Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- OCI Certificate or PIO Card (if applicable)
- Registration and Filled Choices for Seat Allotment
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is choice filling process?
A. Choice filling is an important part of joint seat allocation process to get admission into IITs, NITs, IIITs and other GFTIs. It will allow you to fill in the choices of institutes and branches in decreasing order of your preference.
Q. I locked my choices but now I would like to make further changes to my choice list. Is that allowed? If yes, how can I exercise the option?
A. By first submitting a request to unlock in the online JoSAA portal, you can change your choices after locking but before the choice-filling deadline. Please refer to Clause 40 for specific instructions on how to unlock the options.
Q. Will there be any spot round seat allocation at any of the IITs after the completion of the 6th round of seat allocation?
A. No, there will be no spot round of seat allocation at any of the IITs after the completion of the 6th round of seat allocation.
Q. What is locking of choices?
A. Choice Locking is the process of finalizing the submission of choices. Once the choices are locked, it cannot further be changed
Q. Will a candidate be allowed to reshuffle the choice list at any stage of seat allotment?
A. Yes. According to the candidates' priority lists, seats are assigned. Therefore, candidates should rank their preferred institutes and programs in order of preference. Candidates may change their selections on the choice list as many times as they like before the choices are locked.
Q. How many choices one can fill?
A. There is no maximum number of choices you can select from the ones that JoSAA has made available to you.
Q. Can I get both IIT and NIT seats in every round of allotment?
Yes, individuals are able to add IITs and NITs to their list at the same time when filling out the JoSAA choice form.
Q. What is the difference between JoSAA and CSAB?
A. The primary distinction is that, after the conclusion of JoSAA counseling rounds, CSAB conducts two additional special rounds of seat allocation. IITs are not considered by CSAB, but IIITs, NITs, GFTIs, and other colleges are.
Q. Choice filling deadline is already over. Am I allowed to make any changes to my choice list at this point?
A. You will not be allowed to edit your choice list after the deadline for choice filling, i.e., you cannot change the order of your choices, add any more courses, or delete any course from the choice list after the deadline. Please refer to Clause 40 for detailed guidelines.
Q. What is mock seat allocation?
A. The mock seat allocation is based on the choices filled by students. It is not final seat assignment, but only gives you a realistic picture of your chances of being offered a seat.
Q. How does JoSAA 2023 counseling work?
A. There are six rounds of seat distribution during JoSAA counseling. Applications for JoSAA counseling must be submitted on the official website at https://josaa.nic.in/ by eligible applicants. Depending on their qualifications, preferences, and the availability of seats, candidates are assigned seats. If given a seat in the JoSAA counseling rounds, candidates may select from the three options "freeze," "float," or "slide." The full JoSAA counseling schedule will be made available on the website by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).