JoSAA Counselling 2026 Begins Tomorrow: JEE Advanced AAT Registration Open at jeeadv.ac.in, Check Schedule and Process

JEE Advanced 2026 qualified aspirants are now ready to face their next major challenge. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling 2026 will commence from tomorrow, 2 June 2026. In addition to that, registration for the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) has begun for those candidates who wish to pursue B.Arch courses from IITs. This process is important for admissions, and delay might result in loss of the desired seat.

JoSAA Counselling 2026: Key Dates

Results for the JEE Advanced 2026 were released by IIT Roorkee on the 31st of May, 2026 in the evening. With the declaration of the results, the candidates get an opportunity to move to the next step in the process. The counselling process for JoSAA 2026 would commence from the 2nd of June 2026 onwards. Interested candidates can register themselves at josaa.nic.in.

The counselling process would take place in six rounds this year. Selection takes place according to rank, category, preference, and availability of seats.

Who Can Apply for JoSAA 2026?

There is only one counseling conducted by JoSAA for admission into IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. The basic eligibility criteria are as follows:

• Students who qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 are eligible for admissions to IITs

• Students having a valid JEE Main 2026 ranking are eligible for admissions to NITs, IIITs, IIEST, and GFTIs

• Minimum aggregate percentage of 75% in class 12 required for admission to IITs (minimum 65% for SC/ST/PwD candidates)

How to Register on JoSAA Portal

Follow these steps to complete your registration:

1. Visit the official website josaa.nic.in

2. Click on the 'JoSAA 2026 Registration' link

3. Log in using your JEE Main or JEE Advanced credentials

4. Fill in personal and academic details

5. Lock your choices of college and branch

6. Submit and download the confirmation page

Choice Filling: The Most Important Step

Your admission depends on how well you fill out the choice form. A candidate may be able to include 40-50 combinations of colleges and branches in his/her preference order. Be very careful while choosing. After the lock-in period, you cannot change anything.

Discuss with seniors and analyze the past records and the curriculum of the branch. Don’t choose a course based on the college alone. Choosing the right branch is as important as choosing the right institute.

AAT 2026 Registration: Schedule and Process

Candidates who want to study Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) at IITs must clear the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT). The AAT registration window is short, so candidates must act quickly.

• AAT Registration Opens: 1 June 2026 at 10:00 AM IST

• AAT Registration Closes: 2 June 2026 at 5:00 PM IST

• AAT Exam Date: 4 June 2026

The registration link is available on the official JEE Advanced portal at jeeadv.ac.in. Only JEE Advanced 2026 qualified candidates can apply.

What Is the AAT Exam?

AAT stands for Architecture Aptitude Test. It tests a candidate's drawing skills, imagination, observation, and architectural awareness. Only those who clear AAT can take admission to B.Arch programmes at IIT Kharagpur and IIT Roorkee.

Documents Needed for JoSAA Counselling

Keep the following documents ready in advance to avoid last-minute trouble:

• JEE Advanced 2026 scorecard

• JEE Main 2026 scorecard

• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates

• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable)

• PwD certificate (if applicable)

• Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card or passport)

• Passport-size photographs

• Seat acceptance fee payment receipt

Seat Acceptance Fee and Reporting

Post the allocation of seats, the candidate must make the payment for accepting the seat through online payment in the stipulated time frame. The next phase includes online reporting by uploading required documents. Non-conformity of this process results in the forfeiture of the seat allocated.

The general category applicants have to pay a fee of approximately ₹35,000, and the reserved category has to pay around ₹15,000.

What If You Didn't Qualify JEE Advanced?

Do not give up hope! If you did not get qualified for JEE Advanced 2026, there are many other good ways left for you. You can appear for JoSAA counselling with your JEE Main 2026 score for getting admission into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Some of your other choices could be BITSAT 2026, MHT-CET, KCET, and so on.

Important Tips for Candidates

Read all instructions given at the JoSAA website before submission. Use a good internet connection while filling in choices. Do not share your login credentials with anyone, including coaching institutes. Stay updated about all six rounds and submit your responses on time. Visit josaa.nic.in regularly for news, practice allotments, and round-wise schedule.

Counselling may be overwhelming, but the more relaxed and organized you are, the better are your chances to succeed. Good luck with your IIT dreams.

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