The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has commenced the registration and choice-filling process for JoSAA Counselling 2026 on its official website, josaa.nic.in. According to the official communication, registration and choice filling for academic programs under JoSAA 2026 are currently ongoing and represent the only pathway for candidates to secure a seat in an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) through the centralized seat allocation process.
Registration and Choice Filling Details
Candidates can access the counselling portal using their application number and password. The deadline for locking choices is June 10, 2026. The JEE Advanced 2026 website issued a notification at 4:45 pm stating that candidates can now register and submit their preferred choices of institutes and courses via the JoSAA portal.
Steps to Register for JoSAA Counselling 2026
Candidates can complete the registration process by following these steps:
- Visit the official JoSAA website at josaa.nic.in.
- Click on "Online Registration and Choice Filling for JoSAA 2026" under the Candidate Activity Board.
- Log in using the application number, password, and captcha code.
- Select preferred institutes and academic programs.
- Lock the choices before the deadline.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Candidates can click on the link provided on the official website to register for JoSAA Counselling 2026.
About JoSAA Counselling 2026
JoSAA Counselling 2026 is the centralized admission process through which seats are allocated in IITs and several other top engineering institutes across the country. Candidates who have qualified JEE Advanced 2026 must register on the JoSAA portal and enter their preferred institute and course choices to participate in seat allotment. It is compulsory to take part in the process to get admission, and candidates will be able to make changes and finally submit their choices before the June 10 deadline.
This year, the process aims to streamline admissions for thousands of engineering aspirants. Candidates are advised to carefully review the available programs and institute options before locking their choices. The JoSAA portal provides detailed information about seat allocation criteria, including category-wise reservations and cutoff marks from previous years.
For any technical issues or queries, candidates can contact the JoSAA helpdesk via the official website. It is recommended to complete the registration and choice filling well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server congestion.
