Record High
JoSAA 2026: 67,323 Total Seats
138 institutes, 4,470 more seats than 2025 — the largest JoSAA seat pool in history
Institute-Wise Seat Breakdown
| Institute Type | Total Seats | Share | Qualifying Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| IITs (23) + IISc | 18,951 | 28.1% | JEE Advanced |
| NITs (31) + IIEST | 25,162 | 37.4% | JEE Main |
| IIITs (26) | 11,518 | 17.1% | JEE Main |
| GFTIs (56) | 11,692 | 17.4% | JEE Main |
| Total (138 institutes) | 67,323 | 100% | — |
Regular vs Supernumerary Seats
| Seat Type | Count | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Regular (Gender-Neutral) | 64,219 | Open to all candidates |
| Female Supernumerary (IITs) | 3,104 | Extra seats for female candidates at IITs only |
| Total | 67,323 | As per official JoSAA 2026 seat matrix |
Why 67,323 is a Milestone
The 67,323 seats in JoSAA 2026 represent a 7.1% jump over 2025. Key reasons this number matters:
- ✓ First time total seats crossed 65,000
- ✓ IISc Bangalore joins — 125 new seats from India's top research institution
- ✓ 9 new GFTIs added, widening geographic access
- ✓ IIITs see 15.8% increase in one year alone
- ✓ New branches in AI and emerging tech create fresh opportunities
1What is the total number of seats in JoSAA 2026?
JoSAA 2026 has a total of 67,323 seats across 138 participating institutes. This includes 18,951 seats in IITs and IISc, 25,162 in NITs, 11,518 in IIITs, and 11,692 in GFTIs. This is a record high, with 4,470 more seats than the 62,853 offered in 2025.
2Do the 67,323 seats include female supernumerary seats?
Yes. The total of 67,323 seats includes both regular seats (64,219) and female supernumerary seats (3,104). Female supernumerary seats are additional seats created above the regular intake at IITs to ensure approximately 20% female enrollment.
3Which institute has the most seats in JoSAA 2026?
Among all institutes, NITs collectively offer the most seats (25,162). Among individual institutes, IIT Kharagpur is the largest with approximately 2,100+ seats. NIT Calicut, NIT Trichy, and NIT Warangal are among the largest NITs with 900+ seats each.
4How many institutes participate in JoSAA 2026?
138 institutes participate in JoSAA 2026: 23 IITs, IISc Bangalore (joining for the first time), 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs, and 56 GFTIs. This is up from 128 institutes in 2025.
5Are 67,323 seats enough for all qualified JEE candidates?
JEE Advanced qualifiers number around 40,000–48,000 annually, while JEE Main qualifiers (eligible for NITs/IIITs/GFTIs) number in the hundreds of thousands. The 67,323 seats are far fewer than the qualified pool, which is why admission remains extremely competitive at top institutes.
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Source: Official JoSAA 2026 seat matrix at josaa.nic.in, released June 2, 2026.