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JoSAA 2026 DatesCounselling Start DateJoSAA Schedule
When does JoSAA 2026 counselling start? Exact date and schedule
🗓️ JoSAA 2026 counselling started on June 2, 2026 — the day after JEE Advanced result was declared (June 1, 2026) — and has now concluded, with the final Round 5 allotment released on July 16, 2026.
JoSAA 2026 Actual Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | June 2, 2026 |
| Choice Filling Closes | June 11, 2026 |
| Mock Allotment 1 | June 8, 2026 |
| Mock Allotment 2 | June 10, 2026 |
| Round 1 Allotment | June 13, 2026 |
| Round 5 (Final) | July 16, 2026 |
| Physical Reporting | From July 24, 2026 onward |
ℹ️ JoSAA 2026 ran 5 rounds in total. Always verify your final allotment status at josaa.nic.in.
What to Do If You Didn't Get a Seat
- Check CSAB special round registration, opening July 28, 2026, for vacant NIT/IIIT/GFTI seats
- Keep your JEE Advanced/Main credentials ready for CSAB registration
- Review previous year CSAB special round cutoffs to gauge your chances
Use our JEE Main College Predictor to check colleges before CSAB choice filling.
