The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has officially announced the Round 1 seat allotment results for the counselling process of 2026. Candidates who participated in the registration can now verify their allotment status on the official website.
How Allotment is Determined
The allotment result is based on several factors, including the candidate's JEE Main or JEE Advanced rank, category, available seats, and the preferences submitted during counselling. Students can view the specific institute and course assigned to them by logging in with their application number and password.
Important Steps for Allotted Candidates
Those who have received a seat in the first round must complete the online reporting process from June 13 to June 26. This involves paying the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF), uploading required documents, selecting one of the options (Freeze, Float, or Slide), and undergoing document verification.
The seat acceptance fee is set at Rs 30,000 for general category candidates and Rs 15,000 for reserved categories. Failure to pay within the deadline will result in disqualification from further counselling rounds.
Expected Release of Cut-Off Ranks
JoSAA is anticipated to publish the opening and closing ranks, commonly referred to as cut-offs, for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). These ranks will be accessible on the official website following the seat allotment process.
Steps to Download JoSAA Seat Allotment Result 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to download the allotment result:
- Visit the official website at josaa.nic.in.
- On the homepage, locate and click on the “Seat allotment result” link.
- Enter your login credentials, including Application Number and Password.
- Submit the details to view your allotment.
- Download and save the allotment letter for future admission procedures.
Understanding Freeze, Float, and Slide Options
Candidates who accept their allotted seat have three choices:
- Freeze: Accept the allotted institute and course, and do not wish to participate in further rounds.
- Float: Accept the current seat while remaining eligible for a higher preferred choice in subsequent rounds.
- Slide: Keep the allotted institute but seek a better branch within the same institute.
The last date to address any queries regarding uploaded documents is June 26. Candidates are strongly advised to complete all admission formalities within the specified timeline to avoid losing their allotted seat.
