JoSAA

About JoSAA

JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) is the national body that conducts centralised counselling and seat allocation for IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced ranks.

What is JoSAA?

• National-level seat allocation authority for premier technical institutes.
• Allocates seats in IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.
• Based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced ranks.
• Conducts online counselling once a year.

JoSAA Highlights

JoSAA Exam Pattern

• JoSAA is a counselling/seat allocation process, not a written exam.
• Seats are allotted across multiple rounds based on rank, category and choices.
• Refer to the official notification for the round schedule and business rules.

JoSAA Eligibility

• Qualified JEE Main and/or JEE Advanced as applicable to the institute type.
• Must meet the eligibility criteria specified for IITs/NITs/IIITs/GFTIs.
• Refer to the official notification for full eligibility.

JoSAA Selection Process

1. Qualify JEE Main and/or JEE Advanced and obtain a rank.
2. Register and fill choices on the JoSAA portal.
3. Seat allotment over multiple rounds based on rank and choices.
4. Accept the seat, pay fee and report for document verification.

How to Apply for JoSAA

1. Visit josaa.nic.in.
2. Log in with your JEE credentials.
3. Fill and lock your choices of institutes and branches.
4. Wait for round-wise seat allotment.
5. Accept the allotted seat and pay the seat acceptance fee.
6. Complete online/physical reporting and document verification.

How to Prepare for JoSAA

• Research institutes, branches and previous closing ranks.
• Order your choices carefully and realistically.
• Keep all documents ready for verification.
• Track each round's schedule and deadlines.