The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has officially started the JoSAA 2026 Counselling Registration and Choice Filling process today, June 2, 2026. Candidates who have qualified in JEE Main 2026 and JEE Advanced 2026 can participate in the centralized counselling process for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).

The registration and choice filling window will open from 5:00 PM today, and eligible candidates can complete the entire process online through the official JoSAA counselling portal. Since the choice filling link is activated only once during the counselling schedule, students are advised to register and submit their preferences carefully before the deadline.

JoSAA 2026 Registration and Choice Filling: Key Highlights

• Registration Starts: June 2, 2026 (Today) at 5:00 PM
• Last Date for Registration & Choice Filling: June 11, 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Mode of Counselling: Online
• Conducting Authority: Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA)
• Admission Through: JEE Main 2026 and JEE Advanced 2026 Ranks
• Institutes Covered: IITs, NITs, IIITs, IIEST and GFTIs

What is JoSAA Counselling?

JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) is responsible for conducting the centralized counselling process for admission to India's premier engineering institutions. Through a single platform, candidates can apply for multiple institutes and courses based on their JEE ranks.

Candidates with a valid JEE Advanced rank can apply for IIT admissions, while JEE Main qualified candidates can seek admission to NITs, IIITs, IIEST and other participating institutes.

How to Register for JoSAA 2026 Counselling?

Candidates must complete the registration process before proceeding to choice filling.

Step 1: New Candidate Registration

1. Visit the official JoSAA counselling portal.
2. Click on the "New Candidate Registration" option.
3. Enter:
   • JEE Main 2026 Application Number
   • Date of Birth
   • Candidate Name
   • Mother's Name
4. Submit the details.
5. Verify the OTP sent to the registered mobile number and email ID.
6. Create a secure password for future login.

Step 2: Login to Candidate Portal

After successful registration:

• Login using your JEE Main Application Number and newly created password.
• Verify OTP authentication.
• Review all personal details displayed on the dashboard.
• Confirm registration after verifying the information.

JoSAA 2026 Choice Filling Process

Once registration is completed, candidates can begin filling their preferred institutes and courses.

Steps for Choice Filling

• Verify your mobile number using OTP.
• Select the desired institute type.
• Choose institutes and academic programs.
• Add choices to the preference list.
• Arrange choices according to your preference order.
• Save choices regularly.

Students are encouraged to add a large number of realistic choices to improve their chances of seat allotment.

Choice Locking is Mandatory

One of the most important steps in the JoSAA counselling process is choice locking.

Candidates must lock their choices before the deadline of June 11, 2026 (5 PM). Locked choices will be considered for seat allotment during all counselling rounds.

If a candidate fails to lock choices manually, the system will automatically lock the last saved choices after the deadline.

JoSAA 2026 Important Dates

Documents Required for JoSAA 2026 Counselling

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• JEE Main 2026 Admit Card
• JEE Main 2026 Scorecard
• JEE Advanced 2026 Scorecard (for IIT admissions)
• Class 10 Certificate
• Class 12 Marksheet
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport Size Photograph
• Valid Mobile Number
• Active Email ID

Admission Through JEE Main and JEE Advanced

For admission to IITs, candidates must possess a valid JEE Advanced 2026 rank.

Admissions to NITs, IIITs, IIEST Shibpur and other GFTIs will be conducted using JEE Main 2026 ranks.

Seat allotment will depend on:

• Candidate Rank
• Category
• Seat Availability
• Choice Preference Order
• Reservation Rules

Why Mock Seat Allotment is Important?

JoSAA releases two mock seat allotments before the final seat allocation rounds.

These mock allotments help candidates understand the probable seat they may receive based on their current choices and ranks. Students can modify, reorder, add or remove choices after reviewing the mock allotment results.

JoSAA 2026 Counselling: Final Advice for Students

As the counselling process begins today, candidates should avoid waiting until the last day. Carefully research colleges, branches, previous years' opening and closing ranks, and arrange choices strategically.

A well-planned choice list can significantly improve admission opportunities in top IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.

Candidates should complete registration and choice filling before June 11, 2026, 5 PM, as no extension is expected.