JOSAA Counselling 2025 Begins Today: Full Guide for JEE Admissions

JoSAA Counselling 2025 Begins Today: Full Guide for JEE Admissions

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling for admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs, IIEST and other GFTIs has officially started as of today. This centralised process supports applicants who qualified in JEE Main and JEE Advanced 2025, facilitating seat distribution across 127 top-tier technical institutes in India.

Key Points at a Glance

• Registration & Choice Filling opened at 5 PM on 3 June and closes 12 June.

• Registration requires use of JEE Main or Advanced credentials and is handled via josaa.nic.in .

• A non-refundable ₹5000 registration fee is payable at the time of form submission .

• Two mock seat allocations were held (on 9 June and 11 June) to help candidates refine choices .

• Round 1 allotment results are out today, 14 June, on the official site .

How to Complete Registration & Choice Filling

1. Visit josaa.nic.in and select the link for JoSAA Counselling 2025.

2. Register using your JEE Main or Advanced application number and password .

3. Confirm your personal and academic details.

4. Pay ₹5000 registration fee via online mode.

5. Fill in your preferred institutes and programs.

6. Compute options before locking preferences by 12 June .

7. Ensure all steps are completed before the automated cutoff time.

Purpose of Mock Allotments

JoSAA released two mock seat results:

• Mock 1 on 9 June (based on choices till 8 June)

• Mock 2 on 11 June (based on choices till 10 June)

These trial allotments help candidates assess their options and rework preferences ahead of the final allotment .

Round 1 Seat Allotment & Online Reporting

• Seats announced today (14 June) on the portal.

• Candidates allotted seats must pay the acceptance fee (deadline: 18 June) and upload all documents required for verification.

• A resolution window is open on 19 June for payment issues, and candidates can resolve queries until 20 June .

What’s Ahead: Counselling Rounds 2 to 6

After Round 1, JoSAA will continue with five additional rounds involving:

• Seat allotment

• Online reporting

• Document verification

• Acceptance fee processing

• Withdrawal/Upgrade options

Scheduled dates:

• Round 2 allotment: 21 June

• Round 3 allotment: 28 June

• Round 4 allotment: 4 July

• Round 5 allotment: 10 July

• Round 6 (final IIT round): 16 July

A full calendar including document verification and withdrawal windows is available on the official site.

Important Documents to Upload

Prepare PDFs of the following:

• JEE Main or Advanced admit card and results

• Class 10 & 12 mark sheets

• Category/PwD certificate if applicable

• Seat acceptance payment receipt
  Check JoSAA website for exact list and updates.

Final Checklist for Candidates

• Registration & fee payment are confirmed

• Choices are filled and locked before the deadline

• Mock allotments reviewed and preferences adjusted

• Round 1 allotment accepted and reporting process complete