Medical Fitness Certificate for JoSAA 2026 – Format & Requirements

A medical fitness certificate is required at the time of physical reporting at your JoSAA-allotted institute. It certifies that you are physically fit to undertake engineering studies. The certificate should be from a registered MBBS doctor or above, issued within the specified validity period before reporting.

Most IITs, NITs, and IIITs have a specific format for the medical fitness certificate available on their official websites. Download your institute's format in advance, fill it out with your doctor, and carry the original at the time of physical reporting. Some institutes perform their own medical examination on arrival — in which case, the external medical certificate serves as a preliminary document.

Most medical conditions do not affect JoSAA admission. Colour blindness restricts some programs but not most engineering branches. Disabilities are addressed through PwD (Persons with Disability) reservation — separate from medical fitness. If you have a chronic condition (diabetes, asthma, etc.), disclose it in the certificate. The institute has medical facilities and will accommodate common conditions.

Eyesight: Candidates with corrected vision (glasses/contact lenses) are generally fit for all programs. The certificate should note your corrected vision. If you have severe visual impairment not correctable with glasses, a PwD certificate (visual impairment category) may be more appropriate than a standard medical fitness certificate.