JoSAA 2025 Counselling to Begin from June 3: Seat Allotment for IITs, NITs, IIITs & GFTIs
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will commence the counselling process for JEE-qualified candidates from June 3. Registrations will be accepted at josaa.nic.in.
Key Highlights:
JoSAA 2025, the centralized seat allocation authority for engineering admissions across top institutes, will initiate its counselling process on June 3, 2025. Candidates who have qualified JEE Main 2025 or JEE Advanced 2025 can register online at josaa.nic.in for admission into IITs, NITs, IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, and GFTIs.
The counselling includes registration, choice filling, seat allocation, and online reporting, and will be conducted in six rounds.
JoSAA 2025 Schedule: Key Counselling Dates to Remember
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration & Choice Filling Begins | June 3, 2025 |
| Mock Seat Allocation Round 1 | Mid-June 2025 |
| Mock Seat Allocation Round 2 | Mid-June 2025 |
| First Seat Allocation Round | June 20, 2025 |
| Round 2 Seat Allocation | June 27, 2025 |
| Round 3 Seat Allocation | July 4, 2025 |
| Final Round for IITs (Round 5) | July 17, 2025 |
| Rounds 6–7 for NIT+ system | July 17–26, 2025 |
Note: Official confirmation on exact mock round dates and withdrawal windows is awaited.
JoSAA 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- IIT Admissions: Candidates must qualify JEE Advanced 2025
- NIT+ System Admissions: Candidates must qualify JEE Main 2025
- Academic Requirement: Class 12 pass with minimum 75% (or top 20 percentile) for IITs, 60% for other institutes (relaxation for reserved categories)
JoSAA 2025 Counselling Process Explained
The JoSAA counselling procedure includes:
- Registration: Log in with JEE Main or Advanced credentials at josaa.nic.in
- Choice Filling: Select institutes and program preferences
- Mock Allotments: Helps candidates refine choices before final lock
- Seat Allocation: Based on rank, category, preferences, and seat availability
- Acceptance & Fee Payment: Confirm seat via online payment
- Document Upload: Submit scanned copies for verification
- Final Reporting: Visit the institute after final allocation round
Documents Required for JoSAA 2025
- JEE Main/Advanced Admit Card and Scorecard
- Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets
- Passport-sized Photographs
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD/DS Certificates (if applicable)
- Valid Photo ID
- Seat Acceptance Payment Receipt
What This Means for You
If you’re a JEE 2025 qualifier:
- You can now lock top colleges like IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, NIT Trichy, IIIT Hyderabad, and IIEST Shibpur.
- Keep all documents ready and be mindful of deadlines.
- Plan backup choices across JoSAA’s multi-round process to maximize seat assurance.
How to Take Action
- Visit josaa.nic.in from June 3 onward
- Register and start filling choices based on your JEE score and institute cut-offs
- Follow JoSAA’s updates on document formats, verification dates, and seat acceptance fee
- Download JoSAA information bulletin and prepare your documents in advance
Who Will Be Affected
- IIT Aspirants who cleared JEE Advanced 2025
- JEE Main Rank Holders aiming for NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs
- Parents and Guardians involved in the admission decision process
- Coaching institutes and counsellors helping with preference order strategies
JoSAA 2025 Counselling Will Shape Admission Pathways for Over 2 Lakh Aspirants
With JEE results now declared and cut-offs in place, the start of JoSAA 2025 counselling marks the most critical phase of engineering admissions. Aspirants should keep close track of registration dates, choice filling windows, and seat allotment rounds to ensure a smooth admission process.
For real-time updates on JoSAA cutoffs, mock rounds, and final seat allotments, keep following Hindustan Herald.
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