JoSAA 2027
Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) Counselling for IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs
JoSAA is the single online counselling that fills B.Tech and B.Arch seats in IITs on JEE Advanced ranks and in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs on JEE Main ranks. JoSAA 2026 ran from 2 June to 16 July 2026.
- Conducted by
- Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA), formed by the Joint Admission Board of the IITs and the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) of the NIT+ system, under the Ministry of Education
- Mode
- Fully online counselling: registration, choice filling, mock allotments, seat allotment rounds, online document upload and fee payment
- Frequency
- Once a year, in multiple allotment rounds after the JEE Advanced result
- Duration
- About six weeks of rounds (2 June to 16 July in 2026)
JoSAA 2027: Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Joint Seat Allocation Authority notices
JoSAA is a counselling process, not an entrance test. It uses your JEE Advanced or JEE Main rank, so it has no pattern, syllabus or admit card of its own.
About JoSAA
JoSAA, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority, runs the single online counselling for undergraduate engineering and architecture seats in the IITs, NITs, IIITs and other government funded technical institutes. IIT seats are allotted on JEE Advanced ranks, while NITs, IIITs and GFTIs use JEE Main ranks. It suits every JEE candidate who wants a centrally funded seat. Candidates register, fill choices, and receive seats over several rounds, with fee payment and document verification at each stage. JoSAA 2026 ran from 2 June to 16 July 2026. The 2027 schedule has not been announced yet.
JoSAA 2027 at a glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) Counselling for IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs |
| Conducted by | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA), formed by the Joint Admission Board of the IITs and the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) of the NIT+ system, under the Ministry of Education |
| Frequency | Once a year, in multiple allotment rounds after the JEE Advanced result |
| Mode | Fully online counselling: registration, choice filling, mock allotments, seat allotment rounds, online document upload and fee payment |
| Duration | About six weeks of rounds (2 June to 16 July in 2026) |
| Language | English and Hindi (portal and brochure) |
| Courses | B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Planning and integrated or dual-degree programmes at IITs, NITs, IIITs and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) |
| Accepted by | IITs (including IISc Bengaluru seats from 2026), NITs, IIEST Shibpur, IIITs and GFTIs such as Punjab Engineering College |
| Official website | josaa.nic.in |
Key dates
JoSAA 2027 seat matrix and registration
Expected late May to June 2027
JoSAA 2027 allotment rounds
Expected June to July 2027
What JoSAA is
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority runs one common online seat allocation for the first year of engineering, architecture and planning programmes at the IITs and at the NIT+ system, which means NITs, IIEST Shibpur, IIITs and other GFTIs. IITs fill seats on JEE Advanced ranks. All other participating institutes fill seats on JEE Main ranks. The joint process started in 2015-16 under a memorandum between the Joint Admission Board of the IITs and the Central Seat Allocation Board.
Candidates register once, fill one ordered list of choices, and the system allots the best available choice for their rank, category and quota in each round.
Why there is no pattern, syllabus or admit card tab
JoSAA does not conduct any examination. Your eligibility comes from JEE Main and JEE Advanced, whose pattern, syllabus and admit cards are covered on their own exam pages. At JoSAA you only need your JEE roll number and the documents listed in the application tab. For that reason this hub covers dates, application, eligibility, results, cutoffs, counselling and preparation, but not exam pattern, syllabus or admit card.
JoSAA 2026 at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Registration and choice filling | 2 June 2026 (5 pm) to 11 June 2026 (5 pm) |
| Mock allotments | 8 June and 10 June 2026 |
| Seat allotment rounds | 13 June, 30 June, 6 July, 10 July and 16 July 2026 (Round 5, final) |
| Seat matrix | Released 1 June 2026; 67,323 seats reported across 138 institutes |
| Willingness options | Freeze, Float and Slide at reporting |
| Next step after JoSAA | CSAB Special Rounds for vacant NIT+ seats; IITs are not part of it |
Acceptance deadlines (3, 8, 13 and 20 July) and the 14 July withdrawal cut-off are confirmed by the jeeadv.ac.in announcements; the josaa.nic.in site could not be reached for direct verification. Seat totals are from press coverage of the seat matrix. The CSAB 2026 brochure refers to six JoSAA rounds, but allotments in the published schedule ended with Round 5 on 16 July. Confirm on josaa.nic.in.
How admission works
- Qualify in JEE Main (and JEE Advanced for IITs) and note your category and home state.
- Register on josaa.nic.in and fill and lock your choices before the deadline.
- Check the mock allotments and edit your choices if needed.
- See the round result and pay the seat acceptance fee, upload documents and choose Freeze, Float or Slide.
- Report at the institute after the final round or move on to CSAB Special Rounds if seats remain.
Explore JoSAA 2027
- JoSAA DatesRegistration, exam and result timeline
- JoSAA Application FormSteps, fee, documents and photo rules
- JoSAA EligibilityWho can apply, attempts and age
- JoSAA ResultScorecard, rank and what comes next
- JoSAA CutoffQualifying marks and admission cutoffs
- JoSAA CounsellingRounds, choice filling and documents
- JoSAA PreparationStudy plan, strategy and mistakes
- JoSAA All GuidesEvery guide, predictor and article
Frequently asked questions
Is JoSAA an exam?
No. It is a counselling process that allots seats using JEE Advanced and JEE Main ranks.
Is JoSAA 2027 announced?
Not yet. The dates will follow the JEE Advanced 2027 result, as in earlier years. Check josaa.nic.in.
What is JoSAA?
JoSAA is the joint online counselling for IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. It allots seats using JEE Advanced and JEE Main ranks.
Is there a separate JoSAA exam?
No. JoSAA does not conduct a test, so it has no pattern, syllabus or admit card.
Which rank is used for IITs?
IITs use JEE Advanced ranks. NITs, IIITs and GFTIs use JEE Main ranks.
How many rounds did JoSAA 2026 have?
Seat allotments were released on 13 June, 30 June, 6 July, 10 July and 16 July 2026, with Round 5 the final one in the published schedule.
When did JoSAA 2026 registration start?
Registration and choice filling started on 2 June 2026 and ended on 11 June 2026, with mock allotments on 8 and 10 June.
How many seats and institutes were in JoSAA 2026?
Press reports of the seat matrix give 67,323 seats across 138 institutes, including IISc Bengaluru for the first time. Check josaa.nic.in for the official matrix.
What is the seat acceptance fee?
For 2026 it was reported as Rs 35,000 for General, OBC-NCL and EWS and Rs 15,000 for SC, ST and PwD. Confirm in the business rules.
What are Freeze, Float and Slide?
Freeze keeps the seat and exits. Float keeps it but allows upgrades anywhere. Slide allows upgrades within the same institute only.
What happens after JoSAA?
CSAB conducts Special Rounds for vacant NIT+ seats. IIT seats are not part of CSAB.
When will JoSAA 2027 start?
No date has been announced. Based on 2026, expect it in June 2027 after the JEE Advanced result.
Can I hold a JoSAA seat and take a CSAB seat?
No. If a new seat is allotted in CSAB Special Rounds, the earlier seat is lost.