The JEE Advanced result has been announced on 2nd June and the JoSAA counselling is set to begin on 3rd June 2025. For admission to IITs, IIITs, NITs, GFTIs, and IIETs, participation in the JoSAA counselling is mandatory. JoSAA is a centralised counselling authority that manages the seat allocation process for more than 100 participating institutes. The counselling is conducted in multiple rounds and is based on candidates' JEE main and JEE advanced ranks, preferences, category, and seat availability.
Candidates in this article can read all about the JoSAA counselling registration and schedule which is beginning tomorrow. The article provides information on various aspects including the JoSAA counselling schedule, steps to register, documents required, and other important details that the candidates must keep in mind. The article also provides some important links related to the JoSAA counselling 2025.
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JoSAA counselling - Key Events and Dates
The key events and dates related to the JoSAA counselling have been clearly provided in the table below.
Schedule of Events of JoSAA 2025 (ONLINE REPORTING) | |||
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| Date | Time (IST) | Event |
| Thursday, 17 April, 2025 | 10:00 | Joint Apex Board declares JEE (Main) 2025 Ranks |
| Monday, 2 June, 2025 | 10:00 | Announcement of JEE (Advanced) 2025 Result |
Candidate Registration and Choice | Tuesday, 3 June, 2025 | 17:00 | 1. Candidate registration/choice filling for academic programs under JoSAA STARTS; candidates who qualify for the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) can fill in their AAT-specific choices starting from June 8, 2025, after the declaration of the AAT result. |
Monday, 9 June, 2025 | 14:00 | Display of Mock Seat Allocation-1 based on the choices filled- in by candidates as on June 8, 2025, 20:00 IST | |
Wednesday, 11 June, 2025 | 12:30 | Display of Mock Seat Allocation-2 based on the choices filled- in by candidates as on June 10, 2025, 17:00 IST. | |
Thursday, 12 June, 2025 | 17:00 | 1. Candidate registration and choice filling for academic programs under JoSAA 2025 ENDS (Auto/System Locking of Choices) | |
| Friday, 13 June, 2025 | | Reconciliation of data, verification, and validation by the JoSAA |
Round 1 | Saturday, 14 June, 2025 | 10:00 | Seat Allocation (Round 1) |
Saturday, 14 June, 2025 | By 17:00, | Online reporting: fee payment* / document upload / response | |
Wednesday, 18 June, 2025 | |||
Wednesday, 18 June, 2025 | 17:00 | *Last date for fee payment (Round 1) | |
Thursday, 19 June, 2025 | By 17:00 | Resolution of Fee Payment Issues for Candidates who have made Payment Attempts# before the payment deadline | |
Friday, 20 June, 2025 | By 17:00 | Last day to respond to query (Round 1) | |
Round 2 | Saturday, 21 June, 2025 | 17:00 | Seat Allocation (Round 2) |
Saturday, 21 June, 2025 | By 17:00, | Online reporting: fee payment* / document upload / response | |
Wednesday, 25 June, 2025 | |||
Wednesday, 25 June, 2025 | By 17:00 | *Last date for fee payment (Round 2) | |
Thursday, 26 June, 2025 | By 17:00 | Resolution of Fee Payment Issues for Candidates who have made Payment Attempts before the payment deadline | |
Friday, 27 June, 2025 | By 17:00 | Last day to respond to queries (Round 2) | |
Sunday, 22 June, 2025 | 10:00 | Initiation of Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process (Round 2). June 22, 2025, 10:00 IST – June 26, 2025, 17:00 IST | |
Thursday, 26 June, 2025 | By 17:00 | ||
Friday, 27 June, 2025 | By 17:00 | Last day to respond to Withdrawal Query | |
Round 3 | Saturday, 28 June, 2025 | 17:00 | Seat Allocation (Round 3) |
Saturday, 28 June, 2025 | By 17:00, | Online reporting: fee payment* / document upload / response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 3) | |
Wednesday, 2 July, 2025 | |||
Wednesday, 2 July, 2025 | By 17:00 | *Last date for fee payment (Round 3) | |
Thursday, 3 July, 2025 | By 17:00 | Resolution of Fee Payment Issues, if any / Last day to respond to queries (Round 3) | |
Sunday, 29 June, 2025 | 10:00 | Initiation of Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process (Round 3). June 29, 2025, 10:00 IST – July 2, 2025, 17:00 IST | |
Wednesday, 2 July, 2025 | By 17:00 | ||
Thursday, 3 July, 2025 | By 17:00 | Last day to respond to Withdrawal Query | |
Round 4 | Friday, 4 July, 2025 | 17:00 | Seat Allocation (Round 4) |
Friday, 4 July, 2025 | By 17:00, | Online reporting: fee payment* / document upload / response | |
Tuesday, 8 July, 2025 | |||
Tuesday, 8 July, 2025 | By 17:00 | *Last date for fee payment (Round 4) | |
Wednesday, 9 July, 2025 | By 17:00 | Resolution of Fee Payment Issues, if any / Last day to respond to queries (Round 4) | |
Saturday, 5 July, 2025 | 10:00 | Initiation of Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process (Round 4). July 5, 2025, 10:00 IST – July 8, 2025, 17:00 IST | |
Tuesday, 8 July, 2025 | By 17:00 | ||
Wednesday, 9 July, 2025 | By 17:00 | Last day to respond to Withdrawal Query | |
Round 5 | Thursday, 10 July, 2025 | 17:00 | Seat Allocation (Round 5) |
Thursday, 10 July, 2025 | By 17:00, | Online reporting: fee payment* / document upload / response | |
Monday, 14 July, 2025 | |||
Monday, 14 July, 2025 | By 17:00 | *Last date for fee payment (Round 5) | |
Tuesday, 15 July, 2025 | By 17:00 | Resolution of Fee Payment Issues, if any / Last day to respond to queries (Round 5) | |
Friday, 11 July, 2025 | 10:00 | Initiation of Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process (Round 5). July 11, 2025, 10:00 IST – July 14, 2025, 17:00 IST | |
Monday, 14 July, 2025 | By 17:00 | ||
Tuesday, 15 July, 2025 | By 17:00 | Last day to respond to Withdrawal Query | |
Round 6: Final Round for IITs | Wednesday, 16 July, 2025 | 17:00 | Seat Allocation (Round 6) FINAL ROUND of seat allocation for IITs |
Wednesday, 16 July, 2025 | By 17:00, | Online reporting: fee payment* / document upload / response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 6) | |
Monday, 21 July, 2025 | |||
Monday, 21 July, 2025 | By 17:00 | *Last date for fee payment (Round 6) | |
Tuesday, 22 July, 2025 | By 17:00 | Resolution of Fee Payment Issues, if any / Last day to respond to queries (Round 6) | |
For NIT+ System only | Wednesday, 16 July, 2025 – | By 17:00, | [For NIT+ System Only] |
Wednesday, 23 July, 2025 – | By 17:00, | [For NIT+ System Only] | |
Monday, 28 July, 2025 | By 17:00 | Resolution of PAF Payment Issues for Candidates who have made PAF Payment Attempts# before the payment deadline. | |
Note: The schedule for the physical verification of PwD candidates is given in Section XIX JoSAA Business Rules. | |||
#Payment Attempt means that a candidate has uploaded the required documents and clicked on the "Pay Seat Acceptance Fee" button on the JoSAA portal but could not complete the payment. | |||
How to Register for JoSAA Counselling?
To register for the JoSAA counselling the following step-by-step procedure must be followed.
- Visit the official JoSAA portal – https://josaa.nic.in.
- Log in using your JEE credentials (JEE Main or JEE Advanced roll number and password).
- Verify your details such as rank, category, and other personal information.
- Fill and lock your choices – Candidates can select from hundreds of programs and institutes. The order of preferences is crucial.
- Save and lock your choices before the deadline on June 12.
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Who can apply for JoSAA counselling?
The following set of applicants are eligible to apply for the JoSAA counselling.
- Qualified JEE Main 2025 (for NITs, IIITs, GFTIs).
- Qualified JEE Advanced 2025 (for IITs).
- Registered on the official JoSAA website (https://josaa.nic.in) once the portal opens.
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Students who are eligible through both exams can fill a single form and list all available choices, including IITs and NIT+ system colleges.
Seat Acceptance and Reporting
Once allotted a seat, candidates must pay the seat acceptance fee and upload documents within the stipulated time. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the seat. Candidates can either "freeze," "float," or "slide" their allotted seat depending on their preferences and availability of seats in future rounds.
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JoSAA counselling begins on 3rd June - Here is what to remember
The aspirants who will be appearing in the JoSAA counselling must remember and keep in mind the following things. Get the JoSAA choice filling strategy and guide here
- Research institutes and branches thoroughly before locking choices.
- Keep track of all deadlines.
- Respond promptly to any queries raised during online reporting.
- Use the mock allotments to adjust preferences wisely.
How to check JoSAA opening and closing ranks for Previous Years?
To check the JoSAA opening and closing ranks for previous years, the candidates must follow the below steps.
- Visit the official website of JoSAA - josaa.nic.in
- On the homepage, click on the link for opening and closing ranks in the public notices section
- A new window will open. Enter the following details -
- Year
- Round Number
- Institute Type
- Institute Name
- Academic Program
- Seat Type/Category
- Click on the submit option
- The ranks for your selected category and round will be displayed on the screen
