JoSAA 2026 Round 5 – Final Allotment (No Round 6)

JoSAA 2026 has 5 rounds — Round 5 (July 16, 2026) is the final round. There is no Round 6 in JoSAA 2026.

JoSAA 2026 has 5 rounds — there is no Round 6.

Round 5 (July 16, 2026) is the final allotment round for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. After Round 5, physical reporting begins. Vacant NIT/IIIT/GFTI seats go to CSAB 2026 special rounds.

JoSAA 2026 Round 5 (Final) Overview

Round 5 is the final allotment round of JoSAA 2026. After 4 rounds of upgrades and seat movement, Round 5 (July 16, 2026) gives final allotments. Candidates who chose "Float" in Round 4 and got an upgrade will see their final seat. Those who chose "Freeze" earlier will retain that seat. After Round 5, no more changes are possible within JoSAA — you must report to your allotted institute to secure admission.

Round 5 allotments are "Freeze only" — meaning once you receive your Round 5 allotment, it is your final seat. The option to Float or Slide is not available after Round 5. The entire counselling process culminates with physical reporting at institutes, which happens in mid-to-late July 2026.

JoSAA 2026 All Rounds Schedule (Official)

Round 1(First allotment)

June 13, 2026

Round 2(First upgrade round)

June 30, 2026

Round 3

July 6, 2026

Round 4

July 10, 2026

Round 5 (Final)(Final allotment — no Round 6)

July 16, 2026

NIT+ Partial Fee Payment(NITs, IIITs, GFTIs)

July 22–24, 2026

Physical Reporting(At allotted institute)

After July 24, 2026

CSAB Special Round 1(For unfilled NIT/IIIT/GFTI seats)

Late July 2026

What to Do After Round 5 (Final) Allotment

Accept Round 5 Allotment

Log in to josaa.nic.in. Choose 'Accept' to confirm your final allotment. There is no Freeze/Float/Slide in Round 5 — the allotment is final.

Complete Online Reporting

Upload all required original documents (marksheets, category certificate, JEE scorecards, photographs) on josaa.nic.in within the deadline.

Download Provisional Allotment Letter

Save and print multiple copies of your provisional allotment letter — you will need this at the institute.

Pay NIT+ Partial Admission Fee (if applicable)

For NIT/IIIT/GFTI allottees, the partial admission fee payment window is July 22–24, 2026.

Report to Your Institute

Visit your allotted IIT/NIT/IIIT/GFTI within the reporting window (after July 24, 2026). Carry all original documents and photocopies. The institute will verify and grant you admission.

Pay Institute Fees

Pay the first-semester tuition and hostel fees to the institute. The ₹35,000 seat acceptance fee paid to JoSAA is adjusted against the tuition fee.

After JoSAA Round 5 — Options if No Seat

If you do not receive a seat after all 5 JoSAA rounds, or if you withdraw from JoSAA, you have several alternatives:

CSAB 2026 Special Rounds

2 special rounds for NIT/IIIT/GFTI vacancies in July 2026. Separate registration required.

State Counselling

JEE Main score is accepted in MHT-CET, TNEA (Tamil Nadu), KCET, WBJEE, etc.

DASA 2026

For NRI/OCI/PIO candidates — separate counselling for NIT/IIIT seats.

Private Colleges

Top private institutes like BITS Pilani, VIT, Manipal conduct separate entrance tests.

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JoSAA 2026 Round 5 (Final) – FAQs

Common questions about JoSAA 2026 final allotment (Round 5 — no Round 6 exists)

Does JoSAA 2026 have a Round 6?

No. JoSAA 2026 has only 5 rounds — there is no Round 6. Round 5 (July 16, 2026) is the final allotment round for all institutions (IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs). After Round 5, CSAB 2026 conducts special rounds for unfilled NIT/IIIT/GFTI seats.

When is JoSAA 2026 Round 5 (the final round)?

JoSAA 2026 Round 5 — the final allotment round — is on July 16, 2026 (official confirmed date). This is the last chance for seat allotment within JoSAA 2026. Physical reporting at institutes follows after Round 5.

What happens to candidates who still don't have a seat after Round 5?

Candidates without a seat after JoSAA Round 5 can: (1) Register for CSAB 2026 special rounds for NIT/IIIT/GFTI vacancies. (2) Participate in state counselling (TNEA, MHT-CET, KCET, etc.). (3) Consider private engineering colleges or other institutions. IIT seats vacated after Round 5 are not offered again outside JoSAA.

What is the fee for Round 5 (final) seat allotment in JoSAA 2026?

There is no additional fee specifically for Round 5. If you participated in earlier rounds and already paid the seat acceptance fee, that payment carries forward. If you receive a new allotment in Round 5 (upgraded from a previous seat), no additional fee is charged — but you must accept the allotment and complete reporting.

When must I physically report to my institute after JoSAA 2026 Round 5?

Physical reporting at the allotted institute begins after Round 5 (July 16, 2026). The NIT+ partial admission fee payment window is July 22–24, 2026. Each institute sets its own reporting date. You will receive reporting dates in your allotment letter. Failing to report in person results in seat cancellation.

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