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JoSAA 2026 Refund Policy

How much of your seat acceptance fee is refunded when you withdraw from JoSAA counselling

How JoSAA Refunds Work

When you accept a seat in JoSAA, you pay a seat acceptance fee. If you later decide to withdraw from the counselling process (before the withdrawal deadline closes), JoSAA refunds the seat acceptance fee minus a fixed processing charge.

This processing charge amount is specified in the official JoSAA information brochure for that counselling year — it is not the same every year, so always confirm the exact figure on josaa.nic.in.

The refund is credited back to the original payment source (bank account, card, or UPI) used during seat acceptance, generally within a few weeks of the withdrawal being processed.

When Can You Withdraw?

JoSAA allows withdrawal only within a specific window during the counselling rounds — once this window closes (usually a day or two after the final round's seat allotment), withdrawal and the associated refund are no longer available, and candidates who have reported are considered to have joined the institute.

If you're unsure whether to withdraw or try for an upgrade instead, review the Float vs Freeze vs Slide options before making a final decision — withdrawing exits you from the process entirely, while Float/Slide keep you eligible for better seats in later rounds.

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Frequently Asked Questions – JoSAA 2026 Refund Policy

Common questions about JoSAA seat withdrawal refunds

1
How much of my JoSAA seat acceptance fee is refunded on withdrawal?
JoSAA deducts a fixed processing charge from your seat acceptance fee when you withdraw, and refunds the remaining amount to your original payment method. The exact processing charge is published in the JoSAA information brochure each year — check josaa.nic.in for the current figure before assuming last year's amount applies.
2
How long does the JoSAA refund take?
Refunds are typically processed within 2–4 weeks after the withdrawal request is confirmed, credited back to the same bank account/card used for payment. Processing time can vary depending on your bank.
3
Is the refund different for Freeze vs Float vs Slide?
The refund policy itself doesn't change based on Freeze/Float/Slide choice — it applies when you formally withdraw from the counselling process. Choosing Float or Slide keeps you in the running for upgrades in later rounds without needing to withdraw.
4
Do SC/ST/PwD candidates get a different refund amount?
Category-based fee structures sometimes differ at the time of initial payment — check the current JoSAA brochure. Refund deduction rules are typically applied uniformly as a percentage or fixed processing charge regardless of category.
5
What if I withdraw after the final round?
Withdrawal after the final round (or after choosing to freeze a seat and complete reporting) may not be eligible for the standard refund process, since the seat has moved beyond the formal withdrawal window. Check the exact cutoff dates for withdrawal in the current year's JoSAA schedule.

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Disclaimer

Refund amounts and deadlines change year to year — always verify the current figures on josaa.nic.in before withdrawing.