JoSAA 2025 is the official counselling process for students who have qualified JEE Main or Advanced.
It helps students secure admission in top technical institutes across India through a unified platform. The counselling includes multiple steps such as registration, filling preferences, checking seat allotment, and accepting admission offers.

JoSAA 2025 Counselling Schedule

It’s essential to keep track of important dates to avoid missing deadlines.
JoSAA 2025 follows a pre-declared schedule that includes key events such as registration start date, choice filling deadline, and result announcement.

Key Dates:

• Registration and choice filling begins: June 3, 2025
• Mock seat allotment (Round 1): June 9, 2025
• Mock seat allotment (Round 2): June 11, 2025
• Last date for registration and choice locking: June 12, 2025
• Round 1 seat allotment result: June 14, 2025
• Online reporting (Round 1): June 14–18, 2025
• Final round of allotment: Mid-July 2025 (expected)

Eligibility Criteria

Only candidates who qualify JEE are allowed to participate in JoSAA counselling.
The eligibility is determined based on the exam the candidate has qualified for.

Eligibility Overview:

• For IITs: Must qualify JEE Advanced 2025
• For NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs: Must qualify JEE Main 2025
• For B.Arch/B.Planning: Should have appeared in JEE Main Paper 2

Registration Process

Candidates must follow a step-wise process to register on the JoSAA portal.
The online registration must be completed before the deadline to proceed with choice filling and seat allocation.

Steps to Register:

• Visit the official website: josaa.nic.in
• Log in using JEE Main/Advanced application number and password
• Verify details and fill academic information
• Select your preferred institutes and courses
• Lock your choices before the deadline (June 12)
• Save a copy of your filled choices for future reference

Seat Matrix

JoSAA 2025 offers admission to thousands of seats across various institutes.
The seat matrix provides clarity on the availability of seats in each institution category-wise.

Estimated Total Seats (Approx.):

• IITs: 17,385 seats
• NITs: 24,229 seats
• IIITs: 7,133 seats
• GFTIs: 14,106 seats

Categories Covered:

• General (GEN)
• Other Backward Classes (OBC)
• Scheduled Caste (SC)
• Scheduled Tribe (ST)
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

Choice Filling and Locking

You must prioritize your course and college preferences carefully.
The process of choice filling determines your allotment in the counselling rounds. Mock allotments guide your preferences.

Key Points:

• Fill choices in order of personal priority
• Use the mock allotment results to adjust preferences
• Lock your final choices before the last date
• Unlocked choices will be auto-locked at deadline
• No changes allowed after locking

Seat Allotment and Acceptance

Seats are allotted in multiple rounds depending on candidate rank and preferences.
After allotment, candidates must accept their seat and upload documents to confirm admission.

Options After Seat Allotment:

• Freeze: Accept the allotted seat and exit further rounds
• Float: Accept the seat but remain eligible for higher preference
• Slide: Accept seat within the same institute but wait for a better branch

Seat Acceptance Fee:

• INR 5,000 (non-refundable)
• Payment must be done online

Reporting:

• Upload documents for online verification
• No need for physical reporting unless specified

Required Documents

Keep scanned copies of documents ready for upload after allotment.
Document verification is crucial for confirming your seat allocation.

Documents to Upload:

• JEE Main/Advanced rank card
• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Photo ID proof (Aadhar/PAN/Voter ID)
• Passport-size photograph
• PwD/EWS certificate (if applicable)

Important Tips for JoSAA Counselling

Follow these tips to ensure a smooth counselling experience.
Being prepared and attentive helps avoid errors or disqualification.

Tips to Remember:

• Double-check your eligibility before registration
• Keep login credentials safe
• Fill as many choices as possible
• Be aware of seat acceptance options
• Stick to deadlines strictly
• Follow instructions on the JoSAA website

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