Priya from Pune got AIR 4,231 in JEE Advanced 2026. She filled 47 choices — IIT Bombay CS at rank 1, IIT Delhi CS at rank 2, IIT Kharagpur CS rank 3, going all the way down to NITs and IIITs as backup.
Round 1 allotment comes on June 13. She gets IIT Kharagpur CS. She selects “Float” — accepts the seat but remains in the pool for Round 2 hoping for IIT Bombay or IIT Delhi. In Round 2, she gets IIT Delhi CS. She selects “Freeze.” Done.
JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) — the single centralised counselling and seat allocation system for admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Jointly operated by IITs and NIT Council under the Ministry of Education. JoSAA 2026 offers over 70,000 B.Tech seats across 135+ institutes — 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, and 50+ GFTIs. Single registration, single choice filling, centralized allotment across all institutes.
Official Portal: josaa.nic.in
Quick Answer — June 12, 2026: Registration + Choice Filling: Closed (was June 2–11) Round 1 Allotment: June 13, 2026 — tomorrow Seat Acceptance starts: June 14, 2026 Total rounds: 6 Institutes: 23 IITs + 31 NITs + 26 IIITs + 50+ GFTIs Portal: josaa.nic.in
JoSAA 2026 — Complete Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JEE Advanced 2026 Result | June 1, 2026 ✅ |
| Registration + Choice Filling | June 2–11, 2026 ✅ Closed |
| Mock Allotment Round 1 | June 8, 2026 ✅ |
| Mock Allotment Round 2 | June 10, 2026 ✅ |
| 🔴 Round 1 Seat Allotment | June 13, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Acceptance | June 14–18, 2026 |
| Round 2 Allotment | June 20, 2026 |
| Round 2 Acceptance | June 21–24, 2026 |
| Round 3 Allotment | July 3, 2026 |
| Round 4 Allotment | July 10, 2026 |
| Round 5 Allotment | July 17, 2026 |
| Round 6 Allotment | July 22, 2026 |
| CSAB Counselling | After Round 6 |
Who is Eligible?
For IITs (JEE Advanced rank required): Valid JEE Advanced 2026 rank. Must be in top 2.5 lakh JEE Main qualifiers. Age: born on or after October 1, 2001 (October 1, 1996 for PwD). Maximum 2 attempts at JEE Advanced.
For NITs, IIITs, GFTIs (JEE Main rank required): Valid JEE Main 2026 rank. Minimum 75% marks in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST/PwD) OR top 20 percentile in respective state board. Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12 mandatory.
How to Check Round 1 Allotment — June 13
Step 1: josaa.nic.in open karein
Step 2: “Seat Allotment Result” → Round 1
Step 3: Login with JEE credentials (Application Number + Password)
Step 4: Allotted institute + course visible
Step 5: Decide: Float, Freeze, or Surrender
⭐ Float, Freeze, Surrender — Most Important Decision
After each allotment, you have 3 options:
| Option | What it means | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Float | Accept current seat + stay in pool for better seat in next round | You got a decent seat but want to try for a better one |
| Freeze | Accept current seat + exit the process | You are happy with the allotted seat |
| Surrender | Reject the seat + exit the process | You don’t want this seat and won’t participate further |
Float = safest option if you want a better college but don’t want to lose your current seat. Freeze = commit — no more upgrades. Surrender = risky — you lose everything.
Seat Acceptance — What to Do After Allotment
If you select Float or Freeze:
Step 1: Login → josaa.nic.in
Step 2: “Respond to Seat Allotment” → Select Float / Freeze
Step 3: Pay seat acceptance fee online:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹35,000 (adjustable towards college fees)
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹15,000
Step 4: Document upload (online reporting):
- Class 10 certificate + marksheet
- Class 12 certificate + marksheet
- JEE Main/Advanced admit card + scorecard
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Passport size photos
Step 5: Receive provisional admission confirmation
6 Rounds — How Upgrades Work
Round 1 → Allotment → Float → Stay in pool
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Round 2 → Better seat? → Float again or Freeze
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Round 3–6 → Final upgrades
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CSAB → Remaining vacant seatsEach round = new allotment based on your preferences and vacated seats. Higher-ranked candidates fill better seats first. Float = you keep your current seat guaranteed while trying for better.
IIT vs NIT vs IIIT — Which System
| Institute | Rank Used | Quota |
|---|---|---|
| IITs (23) | JEE Advanced | AI quota |
| NITs (31) | JEE Main | Home state (50%) + Other state (50%) |
| IIITs (26) | JEE Main | AI quota |
| GFTIs (50+) | JEE Main | AI quota |
NIT home state quota = 50% seats reserved for candidates from that state. Check your home state NITs first for better chances.
Documents Required — Keep Ready
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Class 10 Marksheet | Proof of date of birth |
| Class 12 Marksheet | Board percentage proof |
| JEE Main/Advanced Scorecard | From NTA website |
| Category Certificate | SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS — issued by competent authority |
| PwD Certificate | If applicable — from medical authority |
| Passport Photo | Recent, white background |
| Bank Details | For fee payment |
Seat Acceptance Fee
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹35,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹15,000 |
Fee is adjustable against first semester fees at the allotted institute. Paid once — valid across all rounds if you Float.
Common Problems + Fix
“Allotment not visible on June 13”: Check after 5 PM — allotments typically release in the afternoon. Use Chrome. If still not visible, check josaa.nic.in notices.
“Forgot JEE login credentials”: NTA website → Forgot Password → Registered email/mobile. Use same credentials for JoSAA.
“Documents rejected during online reporting”: Check file size limits (usually 500 KB max per document). Use PDF format. Resubmit within reporting window.
“Missed seat acceptance deadline”: Seat cancelled. Participate in next round if still registered. Or wait for CSAB counselling after Round 6.
FAQ
JoSAA 2026 Round 1 allotment kab aayega? June 13, 2026 — josaa.nic.in par.
Float and Freeze mein kya fark hai? Float = seat accept + next round mein better seat try. Freeze = seat accept + process end.
Seat acceptance fee refundable hai? Yes — adjusted against college fee. If you get a better seat and move, fee is carried forward.
JoSAA ke baad CSAB kya hai? After all 6 JoSAA rounds, CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) conducts additional rounds for remaining vacant seats in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs.
Portal: josaa.nic.in
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| JoSAA Portal | josaa.nic.in |
| NTA JEE Main | jeemain.nta.ac.in |
| JEE Advanced | jeeadv.ac.in |
| CSAB | csab.nic.in |
Priya got IIT Delhi CS in Round 2. She selected Freeze. Seat acceptance done. Documents uploaded. Reporting confirmed.
JEE 2026 qualifiers — josaa.nic.in on June 13 for Round 1 allotment. Check your seat. Decide Float or Freeze wisely.
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