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Engineering Counselling Calendar 2026 — JoSAA, CSAB & All State CETs

Consolidated master record of how each major engineering counselling process ran and concluded for the 2026-27 session.

2026 Counselling Windows by Exam (Finalized)

The 2026 engineering counselling season is concluded. The schedule below reflects the finalized timeline across central and state authorities, serving as a benchmark for candidates preparing for the 2027 admissions cycle.

CounsellingConducting BodyTypical Window
JoSAA (IIT/NIT/IIIT/GFTI)JoSAAJune – July 2026 (5 rounds, Concluded)
CSAB Special RoundCSABAugust 2026 (2 sub-rounds, Concluded)
MHT CET (Maharashtra)State CET Cell, MaharashtraJune – September 2026 (Concluded)
KCET (Karnataka)KEAJune – August 2026 (Concluded)
WBJEE (West Bengal)WBJEEBJune – August 2026 (Concluded)
AP/TS EAPCETAPSCHE / TGCHEJune – August 2026 (Concluded)
GUJCET (Gujarat)ACPCJune – August 2026 (Concluded)
COMEDK (Karnataka private)COMEDKJune – August 2026 (Concluded)
TNEA (Tamil Nadu)Anna UniversityJune – August 2026 (Concluded)

How to Plan Across Multiple Counselling Processes

Most candidates are eligible for more than one counselling process — for example, a JEE Main candidate from Maharashtra is typically eligible for both JoSAA and MHT CET counselling simultaneously. Running multiple applications in parallel maximizes your options, but it also means tracking separate registration windows, choice-filling deadlines, and document verification schedules.

A practical approach: maintain a simple tracker of each counselling body's key dates (registration close, choice-filling close, each round's result date, reporting/freeze deadline), and check the official portal every few days during active rounds since dates do shift.

For entrance exam dates specifically (not counselling), see our engineering exam calendar 2026. For JoSAA specifics, see is JoSAA counselling started 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the 2026 engineering counselling calendar

1
Is the 2026 engineering counselling cycle finished?
Yes. As of October 2026, all major central (JoSAA, CSAB) and state-level engineering counselling processes have concluded. First-year academic sessions are underway across campuses. Aspirants preparing for 2027 should use the 2026 round-wise cutoffs and timeline as a planning benchmark.
2
What's the difference between an exam calendar and a counselling calendar?
An exam calendar lists entrance test dates (JEE Main, JEE Advanced, state CETs). A counselling calendar lists what happens after results — registration, choice filling, seat allotment rounds, document verification and reporting deadlines for JoSAA, CSAB, and every state's counselling body. See our exam-only calendar at /exam-calendar for test dates specifically.
3
Does JoSAA counselling overlap with state counselling?
Yes, significantly. JoSAA (for IITs/NITs/IIITs/GFTIs) runs through June-July, and most state counselling processes (MHT CET, KCET, WBJEE, EAPCET, GUJCET, etc.) run in overlapping windows during June–August. Candidates eligible for both often juggle multiple portals simultaneously.
4
What happens after JoSAA ends — is there a next round?
After JoSAA's final round, CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) Special Round opens to fill remaining vacant NIT/IIIT/GFTI seats, concluding in August. Many state counselling processes also run supplementary or spot rounds through September.
5
How many counselling rounds does each exam typically have?
JoSAA typically runs 5 rounds. CSAB Special Round runs 2 sub-rounds. Most state CETs (MHT CET, KCET, WBJEE, etc.) run 2-3 main rounds plus a spot/special round. Exact round counts vary by state and year based on seat vacancy levels.
6
Where can I track exact dates for a specific exam's counselling?
Use the authority-specific counselling pages on this site (JoSAA, CSAB, and individual state CET counselling guides) for finalized 2026 cutoffs and schedules, and verify with official portals when the 2027 notifications release.

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Engineering Exam Calendar 2026CSAB 2026 — When Does It StartIs JoSAA Counselling Started 2026

Status Note

The 2026 counselling cycle is completed. Dates shown reflect finalized historical windows. Aspirants for 2027 should look out for upcoming NTA and state CET notifications in late 2026.