JoSAA 2026 Document Verification

Document verification confirms that your identity, academic eligibility, category status and exam details match the seat allotted through JoSAA. Keep scanned copies clear, readable and consistent with the details entered during JEE Main, JEE Advanced and JoSAA registration.

Pay special attention to category certificates, PwD documents, Class 12 marksheet, date-of-birth proof and photo ID. If JoSAA raises a query, respond before the deadline; ignoring a query can lead to seat cancellation even after allotment.

Before uploading, match your name, category, gender and qualifying exam details across all documents. Small mismatches should be resolved early through the official query process.

Keep the following documents ready in scanned, clearly legible format before seat acceptance begins. Requirements are grouped below by category so you can prepare each set well in advance.

Keep both digital scans and physical original copies ready. Physical originals are required at the time of reporting to the allotted institute, even though verification initially happens online.

1. Accept the allotted seat: Log in to josaa.nic.in and formally accept the offered seat within the deadline for that round.
2. Pay the seat acceptance fee: Complete the online payment of the applicable seat acceptance fee before uploading documents.
3. Upload scanned documents: Upload clear scans of all required documents in the specified format and file size through the JoSAA portal.
4. Online verification: JoSAA or the designated verification centre reviews the uploaded documents for authenticity and completeness.
5. Respond to queries, if raised: If a document is unclear, mismatched, or incomplete, a query is raised. You must respond and re-upload the corrected document before the deadline.
6. Provisional confirmation: Once documents are verified, your admission is provisionally confirmed pending physical reporting.
7. Physical reporting at the institute: In the applicable round (typically the final round), report in person to the allotted institute with original documents for final verification and admission confirmation.

OBC-NCL certificate: Must be issued by a competent authority within the current financial year (April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026) and must explicitly state that the candidate belongs to the Non-Creamy Layer (NCL). Certificates issued in an earlier financial year, or that do not mention the non-creamy layer status, are not accepted.

EWS certificate: The Economically Weaker Section certificate must be current and issued by a competent authority as per the format prescribed for admissions. It should reflect family income and asset details as required under EWS reservation norms. An expired or outdated EWS certificate will not be accepted during verification.

SC/ST certificate: The caste certificate must be issued by a competent authority and should match the caste/community entered during JEE Main/Advanced registration. Any discrepancy between the certificate and the registration details can trigger a verification query or, in serious cases, cancellation of the reserved-category benefit.

In all cases, the name, father's/mother's name, and other identifying details on the certificate should match your other documents (Class 10/12 certificates, photo ID). Even minor spelling differences should be flagged and clarified through the official query-response process rather than ignored.

Physical reporting is the final step of the JoSAA admission process, typically required in the last round in which a candidate's seat is confirmed (Round 5 for most candidates in JoSAA 2026, though institute-specific instructions may vary). At this stage, the allotted institute verifies original documents in person before granting final admission.

Candidates should carry original copies of every document uploaded online, along with self-attested photocopies, the allotment letter, fee payment receipts, and passport-size photographs. Institutes may also collect additional local forms such as hostel applications, medical declarations, or anti-ragging affidavits at this stage.

If any discrepancy is found between the physical original and the previously uploaded scanned copy, the institute can withhold admission until it is resolved. It is advisable to reach the reporting centre well before the deadline and keep spare photocopies of all documents in case they are required on the spot.

• Blurry or partial scans: Always scan documents at adequate resolution, ensuring all corners and text are clearly visible. Avoid photographs taken at an angle.
• Name mismatches: Ensure your name is spelled identically across Class 10/12 certificates, JEE Main/Advanced application, category certificate, and photo ID.
• Outdated category certificates: OBC-NCL certificates especially must be from the current financial year; an old certificate is one of the most common rejection reasons.
• Wrong file format or size: Follow the exact file type and size limits specified on the JoSAA portal; oversized or unsupported files may fail to upload correctly or get rejected during review.
• Missing signatures or seals: Category and medical certificates without the issuing authority's signature or official seal are frequently rejected.
• Ignoring the query window: Even a correct document can lead to seat loss if a raised query is not answered within the given deadline. Check the JoSAA portal and registered email/SMS regularly during the verification period.