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JoSAA 2026 Financial Rules

JoSAA 2026 Fee Refund Timeline – When Will You Get Your Money Back?

Official JoSAA Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) refund rules, ₹7,000 processing deduction, withdrawal procedures, and bank account credit timelines.

JoSAA Seat Acceptance Fee Refund Amounts

Remember that JoSAA registration and choice filling are completely free. If you are allotted a seat, you pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF). If you withdraw formally before the final round deadline, JoSAA deducts ₹7,000 and refunds the balance:

CategorySAF PaidJoSAA Processing ChargeNet Refund Amount
GEN / GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL₹35,000₹7,000₹28,000
SC / ST / PwD Candidates₹17,500₹7,000₹10,500

Key Withdrawal Deadlines & Timeline

Round 2 to Round 5 Withdrawal Window

Candidates can initiate withdrawal online during the query response and reporting period of Rounds 2, 3, 4, and up to the specific deadline in Round 5.

Final Round Rule (No Exit After Round 5)

Once Round 5 seat allotment is declared, no further online withdrawal is permitted under JoSAA rules for IITs or the NIT+ system.

Disbursement Period (August – September 2026)

Refunds are transferred via NEFT/PFMS directly to the candidate's verified bank account submitted during registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JoSAA 2026 fee refund rules and deductions

1
Is there a registration fee for JoSAA 2026 counselling?
No. Registration and choice filling on josaa.nic.in are completely free of charge. No fee is collected during registration. Candidates only pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) when they are actually allotted a seat in any of the 5 allotment rounds.
2
How much money does JoSAA refund after seat withdrawal?
JoSAA deducts a non-refundable processing charge of ₹7,000 from the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF). For GEN, OBC-NCL, and GEN-EWS candidates who paid ₹35,000, the refunded amount is ₹28,000. For SC, ST, and PwD candidates who paid ₹17,500, the refunded amount is ₹10,500.
3
When is the deadline to withdraw from JoSAA to get a refund?
Candidates must formally submit an online withdrawal request through josaa.nic.in before the designated withdrawal deadline of Round 5. Once the final round concludes and the seat is confirmed, no withdrawal or refund is possible through the JoSAA portal.
4
When are JoSAA refunds credited to candidate bank accounts?
JoSAA initiates refunds after the completion of all 5 counselling rounds and post-round reporting, typically disbursing funds via NEFT/PFMS between August and September 2026 directly into the bank account specified during registration.
5
What happens if I participate in CSAB Special Rounds after JoSAA?
If you retain a JoSAA seat in the NIT+ system and register for CSAB Special Rounds, your JoSAA Seat Acceptance Fee (minus ₹5,000 CSAB processing charge) is adjusted into CSAB. If you do not get upgraded in CSAB and choose to retain your JoSAA seat, it transfers directly to your college tuition fee.
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