JEE Advanced Counselling 2026 will begin on June 2, 2026, through the official JoSAA portal. All eligible candidates are required to register, select their preferred colleges, and pay the counselling fee in order to take part in the process. The counselling process includes six rounds of seat allocation.

Candidates who qualified JEE Advanced Exam 2026 and meet the eligibility criteria, including a valid rank and board percentage, can take part in the counselling to secure admission in IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. The system auto-locks choices if not done manually, and seat upgradation options like freeze, float, and slide are available.

Candidates must carry all required documents like admit card, mark sheets, category certificates, and seat allotment letters during reporting. The cutoff marks for different categories and the list of participating IITs are already published.

To participate, students must register through the JEE Advanced 2026 counselling link and follow the instructions carefully to avoid disqualification.

JEE Advanced Counselling Date 2026

The official schedule for JoSAA 2026 counselling will be announced. Candidates must follow the tentative key dates mentioned below to complete registration, fee payment, choice filling, and other important steps in time. The round-wise schedule is provided below for each stage of the process:

Check: JEE Advanced Important Dates 2026

JoSAA 2026 Round 1 Counselling Dates

The table below outlines the key tentative dates and events for the Round 1 seat allocation process in 2026. Each task has a specific timeline that candidates need to follow to ensure a smooth admission process:

JoSAA 2026 Round 2 Counselling Dates

The table below outlines the key tentative dates and events for the Round 2 seat allocation process in 2026. Each task has a specific timeline that candidates need to follow to ensure a smooth admission process:

JoSAA 2026 Round 3 Counselling Dates

The table below outlines the key tentative dates and events for the Round 3 seat allocation process in 2026. Each task has a specific timeline that candidates need to follow to ensure a smooth admission process:

JoSAA 2026 Round 4 Counselling Dates

The table below outlines the key tentative dates and events for the Round 4 of NITs counselling. Each task has a specific timeline that candidates need to follow to ensure a smooth admission process:

JoSAA 2026 Round 5 Counselling Dates

The table below outlines the key tentative dates and events for the Round 5 of NITs counselling. Each task has a specific timeline that candidates need to follow to ensure a smooth admission process:

JoSAA 2026 Counselling Dates 2026 for IITS

JoSAA will initiate the final admission steps for admission to IITs , covering seat allocation, reporting, withdrawals, and fee payment. The table below captures all the key tentative dates:

JoSAA Counselling Dates 2026 for NIT +

JoSAA will initiate the final admission steps for NIT+ institutes after Round 6. The following table presents the tentative dates for withdrawals, reporting, and admission completion:

Registration Link for JEE Advanced Counselling 2026

The registration process for JEE Advanced 2026 counselling will begin on June 2, 2026, a day after the results are announced. Candidates who clear the exam must complete online registration via the JoSAA portal to take part in the counselling and seat allocation process. This is a compulsory step for admission into IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. The entire procedure, from registration to choice filling, will be carried out online.

To help candidates access the registration page directly, the official link for JEE Advanced 2026 counselling registration will be provided in the table below:

JEE Advanced Counselling Eligibility Criteria 2026

To participate in the JEE Advanced 2026 counselling and seat allocation process, candidates must meet the eligibility conditions set by the authorities. The main criteria are as follows:

• Candidates are required to take the JEE Advanced 2026 exam and obtain a qualifying rank.
• They must rank within the top 2.5 lakh candidates in the JEE Main 2026 results.
• General category candidates are required to have at least 75% aggregate marks in their Class 12 (or equivalent) examination. SC/ST/PwD candidates must score at least 65%.
• Alternatively, candidates who rank within the top 20 percentile of their respective Class 12 (or equivalent) board are also considered eligible.
• Fulfilling these conditions is essential to be considered for admission to IITs through the JEE Advanced counselling process.

Note: Aspirants must check the updated eligibility criteria each year, as these may undergo revisions.

Know: JEE Advanced Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026

JEE Advanced Counselling Procedure 2026

If you're planning to participate in JoSAA counselling for 2026, follow these simple steps to secure admission into your preferred college:

• Step 1: Register online for JoSAA counselling using your JEE Main 2026 registration number and password and update your personal details if needed.
• Step 2: Log in to fill and lock your preferred college choices within the given 10-day window.
• Step 3: Check the mock seat allotment result and modify your choices before the final locking deadline.
• Step 4: View your seat allotment result by logging in and decide whether to accept the seat or join the next counselling round.
• Step 5: Download your seat allotment letter and pay the seat acceptance fee online or through e-challan.
• Step 6: Visit the designated reporting centre with original and photocopied documents for verification and collect the acknowledgement slip.
• Step 7: Report to your allotted college within the deadline to confirm your admission with all necessary documents.

Documents Required for JEE Advanced Counselling 2026

Candidates must carry the original documents along with self-attested photocopies to the reporting centres for verification during the JEE Advanced 2026 counselling process. The required documents include:

• Provisional seat allotment letter issued by JoSAA
• Two recent passport-sized photographs
• Candidate's undertaking
• A valid photo identity proof
• Original JEE Advanced 2026 admit card
• Proof of seat acceptance fee payment (via e-challan or SBI Net Banking)
• Proof of date of birth (10th standard mark sheet)
• Class 12 (or equivalent) mark sheet and pass certificate
• Medical certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Passport (for foreign nationals) or OCI/PIO card (if applicable)
• DS (Defence Service) certificate (if applicable)
• Printout of the registration form with locked choices for seat allotment

JEE Advanced Counselling Fees 2026

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has specified the JEE Advanced counselling fees based on the candidate's category. The fee details are given below:

JEE Advanced Physical Verification for IITs 2026

If you're a PwD candidate qualified through JEE (Advanced) 2026 and aiming for admission to IITs, follow these key steps for the physical verification process:

• Start your physical verification process from the first day of JoSAA 2026 choice filling and complete it before the counselling rounds end.
• Complete physical verification by the end of the counselling round in which you are offered a seat, or risk cancellation of that seat.
• Register on the JoSAA 2026 portal before visiting the physical verification centre.
• Choose your preferred IIT, date, and time slot (forenoon/afternoon) for verification using the link provided on the JoSAA portal.
• Complete verification in one of the two allowed timeframes: Interval 1: During the first 10 days of choice filling, Interval 2: During the ongoing counselling round's made sure to finish verification by the end of the round in which you are allotted a seat.

JEE Advanced Physical Verification for NIT+ System 2026

If you're a PwD candidate qualified through JEE (Main) 2026 and aiming for admission under the NIT+ system, make sure to follow these important steps for physical verification:

• Start your physical verification on the opening day of JoSAA 2026 choice filling and ensure it is completed before the conclusion of all counselling rounds.
• Complete the verification by the end of the counselling round in which you receive a seat, or your seat will be cancelled.
• Complete your registration on the JoSAA 2026 portal prior to attending the physical verification.
• Choose one reporting centre in the NIT+ system, select a date, and pick a time slot (forenoon or afternoon) using the link provided on the JoSAA portal.
• Complete the verification process within one of the following two time windows: Interval 1: During the first 10 days of choice filling, Interval 2: During the counselling round's finish the process by the end of the round in which you're allotted a seat.

JEE Advanced Qualifying Cutoff 2026

The conducting authority has announced the minimum qualifying marks for JEE Advanced 2026 necessary to be included in the different rank lists. The table below shows the subject-wise and aggregate cut-off marks for each category:

Get: JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026

JEE Advanced Participating Institutes 2026

Candidates who qualify JEE Advanced 2026 can secure admission to various prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) across the country. The complete list of participating IITs is as follows:

• IIT (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi
• IIT Bhubaneswar
• IIT Bombay
• IIT Delhi
• IIT Gandhinagar
• IIT Guwahati
• IIT Hyderabad
• IIT Indore
• IIT Jodhpur
• IIT Kanpur
• IIT Kharagpur
• IIT Madras
• IIT Mandi
• IIT Palakkad
• IIT Patna
• IIT Roorkee
• IIT Ropar
• IIT Tirupati
• IIT Chhattisgarh
• IIT Goa
• IIT Jammu
• IIT Karnataka
• IIT ISM, Dhanbad

JEE Advanced Counselling 2026: Important Instructions

Students must follow important instructions regarding seat allotment during JEE Advanced 2026 counselling. These key points will help ensure a smooth and accurate allocation process:

• Log in using your Registration Number (User ID), JEE Advanced 2026 Roll Number, and Password to check your seat allotment status.
• Always review your seat allotment status after each round, as changes may occur due to seat upgradation.
• Officials will verify the uploaded category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) against original documents during seat allocation.
• If any uploaded certificate is invalid or incorrect, the candidate will be considered under the General category-only if they meet the General category cutoff in JEE Main Paper 1.