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JoSAA 2026 Documents Required

Complete checklist of all documents needed for registration, online reporting, and physical verification at your allotted institute.

Why Document Preparation Matters

JoSAA 2026 has a strict two-stage document verification process: online document upload during reporting, and physical original document verification at the allotted institute. A single missing or invalid document can result in seat cancellation, even after fee payment. Preparing documents well in advance — especially category certificates — is critical.

Mandatory Documents for All Candidates

JEE Main 2026 Admit Card

Original + 1 photocopy

JEE Main 2026 Rank Card / Score Card

Downloaded from NTA website

JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card

If applying for IIT seats

JEE Advanced 2026 Score Card

If applying for IIT seats

Class 10 Board Certificate

For date of birth proof

Class 10 Marksheet

Original + photocopy

Class 12 Marksheet

Original + 2 photocopies

Class 12 Passing Certificate

Original or provisional certificate

Passport-Size Photographs

6–8 recent photos, white background

Photo Identity Proof

Aadhar / Voter ID / Passport

JoSAA 2026 Provisional Allotment Letter

Printed from josaa.nic.in

Seat Acceptance Fee Payment Receipt

Proof of online payment

Category-Specific Documents

SC / ST Candidates

  • Caste/Tribe Certificate from competent authority (SDM/Tehsildar)
  • Certificate must be in the name of the candidate (not parent)
  • State must be clearly mentioned on the certificate

OBC-NCL Candidates

  • OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after April 1, 2026
  • Issued by SDM or above rank officer
  • Must mention 'Non-Creamy Layer' and that the caste is in Central OBC list

EWS Candidates

  • EWS income & asset certificate issued by competent authority
  • Must be for FY 2025–26 (issued after April 1, 2026)
  • Gross annual family income must be below ₹8 lakh

PwD Candidates

  • Disability certificate from a Government hospital (CMO/Civil Surgeon)
  • Disability must be 40% or more for reservation benefit
  • Benchmark disability certificate in prescribed format

Photograph Specifications

For Online Upload

  • • JPEG/JPG format
  • • Size: 10 KB to 200 KB
  • • Dimensions: 200×230 pixels (recommended)
  • • Plain white/light background
  • • Face clearly visible, no glasses

For Physical Submission

  • • 6–8 passport-size prints
  • • Size: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm
  • • Recent photograph (within 6 months)
  • • Name and date written on reverse
  • • Same photo used in JEE application

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JoSAA 2026 Documents – FAQs

Common questions about documents required for JoSAA 2026

1
What category certificate is needed for OBC-NCL candidates in JoSAA 2026?
OBC-NCL candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued by a competent authority (SDM or above). The certificate must be issued on or after April 1, 2026 (i.e., current financial year). Older certificates are not accepted. The certificate must state specifically that the candidate belongs to OBC and is not in the creamy layer.
2
Is Aadhar card mandatory for JoSAA 2026 document verification?
Aadhar card is the preferred photo identity, but other government-issued photo IDs (Voter ID, Passport, PAN card) are also accepted. However, Aadhar is often required for fee payment through the online portal. It is strongly recommended to have Aadhar available.
3
What are the photo specifications for JoSAA 2026 document upload?
The photograph must be a recent passport-size photo (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm) against a plain white or light background. The face must be clearly visible. File format should be JPEG/JPG with size between 10 KB and 200 KB. Photographs with caps, goggles, or unclear face visibility will be rejected.
4
Do I need to upload documents during registration or only at the time of reporting?
Documents are uploaded in two stages. During online registration/choice filling, you upload scanned soft copies (JEE scorecard, photo, Class 12 marksheet, category certificate). After seat allotment, during online reporting, you re-upload or verify documents. Physical originals are verified when you report to your allotted institute.
5
What is a Class 12 provisional certificate and when is it needed?
If your Class 12 board result was recently declared and the original certificate has not yet been issued by your board, you can submit the provisional pass certificate issued by your school principal or board. IITs/NITs accept this provisionally, but original certificates must be submitted before the end of the first semester.

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