What to Do After JoSAA Seat Allotment

Check Your Allotment Result

Log in to josaa.nic.in → My Dashboard → View Allotment. Download the provisional allotment letter. Check college, branch, category, and reporting date carefully.

Evaluate Your Options

Satisfied with current allotment? → Choose Freeze. Want a better college/branch? → Choose Float (keeps current seat). Want a better branch in the SAME institute? → Choose Slide.

Pay Seat Acceptance Fee

Pay within 48–72 hours of allotment. General / OBC-NCL: ₹35,000. SC / ST / PwD: ₹15,000. Pay online via josaa.nic.in. Save payment receipt.

Upload Required Documents

Upload Class 10 & 12 marksheets, JEE scorecard, category certificate (if applicable), photo ID, photograph, and signature. All documents must be legible and in correct format.

Download Provisional Allotment Letter

After payment and document upload, download and save the provisional allotment letter. This is proof of your seat and needed at institute reporting.

Wait for Next Round or Prepare to Report

If you chose Float/Slide → wait for the next round's allotment. If you chose Freeze → begin preparing for physical reporting. Keep checking josaa.nic.in for updates.

Physical Reporting at Institute

After your final allotment (or after choosing Freeze), travel to the allotted institute. Carry all original documents plus multiple photocopies. Complete document verification and biometric registration.

Pay Remaining Institute Fees

Pay the remaining semester/annual fees directly to the institute. Fees vary: IITs ~₹2.2 lakh/year; NITs ~₹1.25–1.75 lakh/year; IIITs vary. Get fee receipts and keep records.

Attend Orientation / Induction

Most institutes conduct a 3–7 day orientation programme before regular classes begin. Attend all mandatory sessions, collect your ID card, and complete hostel allotment formalities.