JoSAA 2026 Online Reporting Process – Complete Guide

JoSAA 2026 online reporting is the digital document verification process conducted on josaa.nic.in. After you receive a seat allotment and pay the acceptance fee (₹35,000 General/₹15,000 SC/ST/PwD), you must upload scanned copies of required documents within the reporting window. This step is mandatory — incomplete reporting leads to allotment cancellation.

Steps for online reporting: (1) Log in to josaa.nic.in. (2) Go to "Online Reporting" section. (3) Upload each required document (Class 10, Class 12, JEE scorecard, category certificate, photo, signature). (4) Ensure scans are clear, colour JPEGs within the file size limit (typically 50–500 KB per document). (5) Submit and get acknowledgement. (6) Monitor status — JoSAA will verify and update your document status within 1–2 days.

Common mistakes in JoSAA online reporting: (1) Uploading blurry or low-resolution scans — use at least 300 DPI. (2) Uploading black-and-white scans when colour is required. (3) Exceeding file size limits — compress images to the allowed range. (4) Missing documents — double-check the checklist before submitting. (5) Using expired category certificates — ensure your SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate is current. (6) Not saving acknowledgement receipt after submission.