Year on Year
JoSAA 2026 vs 2025: Seats Comparison
From 62,853 to 67,323 seats — 4,470 more seats and 10 new institutes in one year
Complete Comparison Table
| Category | 2025 | 2026 | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IITs + IISc | 18,160 | 18,951 | +791 | +4.4% |
| NITs | 24,525 | 25,162 | +637 | +2.6% |
| IIITs | 9,940 | 11,518 | +1,578 | +15.8% |
| GFTIs | 10,228 | 11,692 | +1,464 | +14.3% |
| Total Seats | 62,853 | 67,323 | +4,470 | +7.1% |
| Total Institutes | 128 | 138 | +10 | +7.8% |
| Female Supernumerary | 3,310 | 3,104 | −206 | −6.2% |
What Changed the Most?
IIITs: Biggest growth (+15.8%)
From 9,940 → 11,518 seats. Driven by new tech programs and expansion of PPP-model IIITs.
New landmark: IISc Bangalore joins JoSAA
125 seats from India's #1 institution enter JoSAA for the first time in 2026.
GFTIs: 9 new institutes, +1,464 seats
47 → 56 GFTIs. Wider geographic access across more states and regions.
1How many more seats does JoSAA 2026 have compared to 2025?
JoSAA 2026 has 4,470 more seats than 2025 — a 7.1% increase. Total seats grew from 62,853 (2025) to 67,323 (2026). This is the largest single-year seat expansion in JoSAA's history.
2How many more institutes are there in JoSAA 2026 vs 2025?
JoSAA 2026 has 138 participating institutes, up from 128 in 2025 — 10 new institutes. The additions are IISc Bangalore (joining JoSAA for the first time) and 9 new GFTIs.
3Which category had the biggest increase from 2025 to 2026?
IIITs had the biggest absolute increase (+1,578 seats) and also the highest growth rate (15.8%). GFTIs came second with +1,464 seats. IITs added 791 seats (including IISc's 125), and NITs added 637 seats.
4Did any category lose seats from 2025 to 2026?
No category lost overall seats. Within IITs, IIT Dharwad reduced by 30 seats and IIT Madras by 3 seats, but both were offset by gains elsewhere. The female supernumerary seat count did decrease slightly from 3,310 (2025) to 3,104 (2026) even though total seats grew.
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