JoSAA Counselling 2025 : Schedule, Process & Documents Required - Check Now

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has officially released the schedule for JoSAA counselling 2025. JoSAA Counselling 2025 starts on June 3 and ends on June 12. Eligible candidates from JEE Main and JEE Advanced can register at josaa.nic.in.

👉 JoSAA Counselling 2025 Schedule

The counselling will be held in six rounds for IIT, NIT, IIIT, and GFTI admissions. Check the full JoSAA schedule, step-by-step process, and list of documents needed for successful counselling.

This year, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will conduct the counselling in six rounds for admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Candidates who qualify JEE Main 2025 or JEE Advanced 2025 can register and fill their choices online at josaa.nic.in.

The JoSAA 2025 counselling process includes several steps – registration, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment, online reporting, and fee payment. JoSAA registration will be done using JEE Main application credentials. After registration, students must carefully fill and lock their choices before the deadline.

The JoSAA seat allotment result for Round 1 will be released on June 14, 2025. Candidates must report online and confirm their allotted seat within the given time. If any seats remain vacant after all six rounds, they will be filled through CSAB counselling 2025.

Before applying, candidates should read the JoSAA 2025 rule book PDF, available on the official website. It contains important details about eligibility criteria, seat matrix, rank list, counselling steps, and documents required.

JoSAA 2025 Counselling Dates

Joint Session Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released its schedule in the official website josaa.nic.in. Candidates can check some important dates related to JoSAA counselling in the below table:

JoSAA Counselling Process 2025 – Step-by-Step Guide

The JoSAA Counselling 2025 process includes registration, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment, and online reporting. Eligible candidates must register at josaa.nic.in using their JEE Main or JEE Advanced credentials. After registration, fill and lock your preferred institutes and courses.

Seats will be allotted based on JEE rank, preferences, and availability. Confirm the seat, upload documents, and pay the admission fee online to complete the process. Make sure to follow the schedule and complete each step before the deadline.

 Step 1: JoSAA 2025 Registration

• Visit the official website of JoSAA: https://josaa.nic.in
• JEE Main candidates: Login with your JEE Main registration number and password.
• JEE Advanced candidates: Use JEE Main number and JEE Advanced password.
• After login, all your details will be automatically fetched from the JEE database.
• Check all the details, change the password and complete the registration.

Step 2: Choice Filling

• After registration, candidates have to fill the choice of courses and institutes.
• The more choices you fill, the higher the chances of getting a seat.
• Fill the options keeping in mind your rank, preferred branch and college.
• It is mandatory to fill all the choices before the last date of filling the options.

Step 3: Choice Locking

• After filling the form, candidates have to lock their options.
• If not locked before the last date, the options will be automatically locked.
• Once locked, no changes can be made to the options.

Step 4: Seat Allotment

• JoSAA will allocate seats in a total of 5 rounds.
• The allotment process will be based on the candidate's rank, choice and reservation policy.
• Candidates can check the seat allotment result by logging on to the JoSAA portal.

Step 5: Online Reporting & Fee Payment

After getting the seat, to confirm the seat, candidates have to:

• Pay the seat acceptance fee (GEN/OBC: ₹35,000 | SC/ST/PwD: ₹15,000).
• Upload the required documents.
• Get verification done through the online reporting center.

Step 6: Document Verification

In this step, students will be required to get their documents verified as per the schedule. Document verification will be conducted online. Only after the verification of documents, students will be allowed to report to the allocated for final admission.

Step 7: Choose Seat Freezing, Floating or Sliding option

After the seat is allotted, the candidate has to choose one of the three options:

Freeze – Satisfied with the allotted seat.

Float – Reserve the current seat while waiting for a better option.

Slide – Wait for a better branch in the same institute.

Step 8: Further Rounds & Final Reporting

• If a better seat is available in the next round, a new allotment may be done.
• After the last round, the candidate will have to visit the institute for final reporting.

JoSAA 2025: Special Information

• Physical verification will be mandatory for differently abled candidates.
• Keep checking all the important dates and updates on the JoSAA website regularly.
• Complete the choice filling and locking before the deadline, otherwise your seat claim may be rejected.

Documents required for JoSAA counselling 2025 verification: For NITs, GFTIs and IIITs

Three passport size photographs similar to the one uploaded in JEE Main 2025 registration

• Provisional seat allotment letter
• Candidate’s undertaking
• Proof of fee payment by SBI e-challan or internet banking for seat acceptance (Rs 15,000 for SC/ST/PWD candidates and Rs 35,000 for others)
• Class 10 mark sheet or proof of date of birth
• Class 12 (or equivalent) mark sheet and passing certificate
• Photo ID card
• Medical certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• OCI certificate or PIO card (if applicable)
• Printout of choices filled for seat allotment

Documents required for JoSAA Counselling 2025 Verification: For IITs

• Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
• Two passport size photographs similar to the one uploaded during JEE Advanced 2025 registration
• Undertaking given by the candidate
• Proof of seat acceptance fee payment by SBI e-challan or net banking (Rs. 15,000 for SC/ST/PWD candidates and Rs. 35,000 for others)
• Valid photo ID
• JEE Advanced 2025 Admit Card
• Proof of Date of Birth (Class 10th mark sheet)
• Class 12th (or equivalent) mark sheet and passing certificate
• Medical Certificate
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Certificate for Persons with Disabilities (if applicable)
• Passport of candidate and parents (for foreign nationals) or OCI certificate or PIO card (if applicable)
• DS. Certificate (if applicable)
• Registration cum Locked Options for Seat Allotment

JoSAA Counselling 2025 FAQs

1. What is the JoSAA Counselling 2025 schedule?
Ans. JoSAA Counselling 2025 starts on June 3 and ends on July 28, 2025. It will be conducted in six rounds for admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

2. Who is eligible for JoSAA Counselling 2025?
Ans. Candidates who have qualified JEE Main 2025 or JEE Advanced 2025 are eligible to participate in JoSAA Counselling 2025.

3. How do I register for JoSAA Counselling 2025?
Ans. Visit josaa.nic.in and log in using your JEE Main or JEE Advanced credentials. Complete the registration and choice-filling process before the deadline.

4. What documents are required for JoSAA 2025 counselling verification?
Ans. Key documents include JEE admit cards, mark sheets (Class 10 & 12), photo ID, seat allotment letter, category certificates (if applicable), medical certificate, and fee payment proof.

5. What is the seat acceptance fee for JoSAA 2025?
Ans. The seat acceptance fee is ₹35,000 for General/OBC candidates and ₹15,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

6. What are the steps involved in JoSAA Counselling 2025?
Ans. The process includes registration, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment, fee payment, document verification, and selecting freeze, float, or slide options.

7. When will the JoSAA 2025 seat allotment result be released?
Ans. The Round 1 seat allotment result will be announced on June 14, 2025. Subsequent rounds will follow as per the official schedule.

8. What happens if I miss the choice locking deadline in JoSAA?
Ans. If you don’t lock your choices before the deadline, the system will automatically lock the last saved choices.

9. Can I withdraw from JoSAA counselling after accepting a seat?
Ans. Yes, candidates can withdraw or exit the process during the specified dates after each round of allotment.

10. What is the difference between JoSAA and CSAB counselling?
Ans. JoSAA handles counselling for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, while CSAB fills vacant seats in NIT+ system institutes after JoSAA rounds are completed.

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