JoSAA Counseling 2025 (Starts June 3): Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Choice Filling, Seat Allotment 

JoSAA Counselling 2025: The JoSAA Counselling 2025 has officially started on June 3, 2025, at 5 PM IST. JoSAA stands for Joint Seat Allocation Authority. It is a centralized system that manages the admission process for students who have qualified in JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams. 

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Through JoSAA, students can apply for admission to top engineering colleges in India. These include 23 IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology), 31 NITs (National Institutes of Technology), 26 IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology), and 47 other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). A total of 127 institutes participate in this process. 

JoSAA makes the seat allocation and admission process smooth and transparent by bringing all these institutes under one platform. The process includes registration, choice filling, and seat allotment rounds.

What is JoSAA Counselling 2025?

JoSAA Counselling 2025 is the centralized admission process for candidates seeking entry into top engineering institutes in India. 

It streamlines the allocation of seats across 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs, and 47 other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). The process is based on candidates’ performance in JEE Main and JEE Advanced 2025.

JoSAA Counselling 2025: Important Dates

Please note that all dates are subject to change. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official JoSAA website for the latest updates.

JoSAA Counselling 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Here is a detailed table outlining the eligibility criteria for JoSAA Counselling 2025, based on the type of institute and the qualifying examination:

How to Register for JoSAA Counselling 2025?

To participate in JoSAA Counselling 2025, eligible candidates must register online on the official website – josaa.nic.in. Follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to josaa.nic.in.
2. Login: Use your JEE Main 2025 Application Number and Password (or JEE Advanced 2025 credentials for IIT aspirants).
3. View Personal Details: Once you log in, your personal, academic, and examination details will appear automatically. Verify them carefully.
4. Confirm Registration: Click on the “Submit” button to confirm your registration.
5. Proceed to Choice Filling: After registration, the system will redirect you to the choice filling page.

Step-by-Step Process for JoSAA Choice Filling

The choice filling is the most important step in JoSAA Counselling. Here’s how you do it:

1. Log in to the JoSAA Portal after registering.
2. List of Available Choices: Based on your JEE score and eligibility, a list of institutes and courses will be shown.
3. Select Choices: Add your preferred courses and colleges in the order you want.
4. Reorder/Modify Choices: You can rearrange the list based on your preferences any number of times before the final date.
5. Lock Choices: Once you are satisfied, lock your choices. This is compulsory to proceed with seat allotment. If you don’t lock, the system will auto-lock the last saved list.
6. Download and Save: After locking, download a copy of your filled choices for future reference.

Tip: Choose as many options as possible to increase your chances of getting a seat.

Seat Allotment Process in JoSAA Counselling 2025

JoSAA conducts the seat allotment in multiple rounds. Here’s how it works:

1. Based on Merit: Seats are allotted according to your JEE Main or JEE Advanced rank.
2. Choice Preference: The system checks your preferences during choice filling.
3. Category Reservation: Reservation rules for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD are applied.
4. Seat Allotment Result: You can check your result using your login credentials.
5. Accept or Float/Slide/Freeze: After allotment, you can
   • Freeze: Accept the seat and don’t want to participate in further rounds.
   • Float: Accept the current seat but also want to be considered for higher preference in the next round.
   • Slide: Accept the seat but want to be considered for a better course in the same institute.

Seat Acceptance Fee and Payment Details

Once you accept a seat, you must pay the seat acceptance fee online:

• Payment can be made using Net Banking, UPI, Debit/Credit card, or e-challan.
• After payment, download the payment receipt and Provisional Allotment Letter.
• Non-payment will lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.

Documents Required for JoSAA Counselling 2025

You must upload and carry the following documents for online reporting and verification:

1. JEE Main/Advanced Admit Card
2. JEE Main/Advanced Score Card
3. Class 10th and 12th Mark Sheets & Certificates
4. Category Certificate (if applicable)
5. PwD Certificate (if applicable)
6. Passport-size Photographs
7. Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
8. Payment Receipt of Seat Acceptance Fee
9. Medical Certificate (as per JoSAA format)
10. Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN, etc.)

JoSAA Counselling 2025: Reporting and Document Verification

After seat allotment and fee payment, candidates must report online for verification:

1. Upload Documents: Upload all required documents on the portal.
2. Verification by Institute: The Assigned institute will check your documents online.
3. Status Update: You will receive confirmation of document verification or a request for corrections via the portal.
4. Final Admission: If all documents are verified, your admission is confirmed. If not, you must respond within the given timeline.

Note: IIT seat reporting is separate from the NIT+ system (NITs, IIITs, GFTIs).

JoSAA Counselling 2025: Key Points to Remember

JoSAA 2025 Counselling started on June 3, 2025.

• Registration is free, but seat acceptance requires payment.
• You can edit and lock your choices until June 12, 2025.
• Six rounds of counseling are scheduled.
• Don’t forget to check your email and JoSAA portal regularly for updates.
• Withdrawal of a seat is allowed only within a specific period (Round 6 deadline).
• Final admission depends on successful verification and document submission.

JoSAA Counseling 2025 FAQs

Q1. Can I participate in JoSAA with JEE Main rank only?
Yes, if you have qualified for JEE Main 2025, you can participate for admission into NITs, IIITs, IIEST, and GFTIs through JoSAA without appearing for JEE Advanced.

Q2. What if I do not lock my choices?
If you do not lock your choices manually, the system will automatically lock your last saved choices at the deadline. You won’t be able to make any further changes.

Q3. Is it compulsory to pay the seat acceptance fee after allotment?
Yes, paying the seat acceptance fee is mandatory. If you fail to pay it within the given time, your allotted seat will be cancelled and you cannot participate further.

Q4. Can I upgrade my seat in further rounds?
Yes, you can choose the Float or Slide option during seat allotment. This allows you to be considered for a better course or college in upcoming JoSAA rounds.

Q5. What happens if I miss online reporting?
If you fail to complete online reporting within the given deadline, your allotted seat will be cancelled automatically. You will not be eligible for future JoSAA counseling rounds.

Reference: josaa.nic.in.