JoSAA 2025 Counselling Guide: Step-by- Step Instructions for Seat Allotment
Target is IIT for BTech? Then, the next stepping stone is clearing JEE Main and JEE Advanced with flying colours. Post clearing JEE Advanced, students should appear for JoSAA Counselling. It is a centralised seat allocation process for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.
The registration for JoSAA 2025 is expected to start from June 3. It is generally started a day after JEE Advanced results are announced. This comprehensive JoSAA 2025 guide will walk you through each step— how to register, what’s freeze and slide? based on the official JoSAA process of previous year, which is expected to remain similar in 2025.
What is JoSAA?
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is a government body established by Ministry of Education (MoE) to manage seat allocation across: 23 IITs, 32 NITs, 26 IIITs, and 38 Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). JoSAA is the only gateway for admission to these institutions.
JoSAA combines both JEE Main (for NIT+, i.e., NITs, IIITs, GFTIs) and JEE Advanced (for IITs) qualified candidates into one unified counselling process.
JoSAA 2025 Counselling Schedule (Tentative)
Based on 2024 timelines, tabulated below are the dates for JoSAA 2025:
Who is Eligible for JoSAA Counselling?
Check the basic eligibility to appear for JoSAA counselling:
It is to be noted that, you dont have to register separately for IITs or NITs counselling, JoSAA covers all. And, you must secure minimum 75% marks (or top 20 percentile) in Class 12 for IITs/NITs/IIITs (relaxation for SC/ST/PwD).
Step-by-Step JoSAA Counselling Process
Step 1: Registration on JoSAA Portal
● Go to official website of JoSAA Counselling: https://josaa.nic.in
● Click "Candidate Login"
● Use JEE Main 2025 Roll No & Password (JEE Advanced qualifiers use the same login)
● Registration auto-fetches your data from JEE records. No separate fees are charged
for registration.
Step 2: Choice Filling
● Select programs and institutes based on your rank, preferences, and eligibility.
● You can reorder or modify choices during this period.
● Choose wisely between IITs (if JEE Advanced qualified) or NIT+ (JEE Main qualified) options.
● Fill maximum number of choices to avoid missing out.
Use the previous year closing ranks as a guide (available on JoSAA website). Prioritize program over college or vice versa—depending on your long-term goals.
Step 3: Choice Locking
● Once done, lock your choices before the deadline.
● You’ll receive a confirmation PDF—save it safely.
● If you forget to lock, the system auto-locks the last saved choices.
Step 4: Seat Allotment Rounds (1–6)
JoSAA conducts 6 rounds of seat allotment. Allotment depends on:
● Your rank (AIR)
● Category (GEN, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC/ST/PwD)
● Seat availability
● Your filled choices
After each round, you’ll be allotted a seat or remain unallocated (in which case, you move to the next round automatically).
Step 5: Accept Allotted Seat &Upload Documents
If allotted a seat, follow these actions:
Upload Required Documents:
● Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
● Category/EWS certificate (if applicable)
● JEE scorecard & admit card
● Seat acceptance proof
● PwD certificate (if applicable)
This is all done via the JoSAA portal (online). Some IITs may call for physical verification later.
Step 7: Final Reporting or Exit
● After final round (Round 6), report to the allotted institute as per their instructions (may be physical or online).
● If you don’t report—your seat is cancelled.
What If You Don’t Get a Seat? (CSAB Special Rounds)
If you weren’t allotted any seat in JoSAA or want better NIT+ options, you can apply for
CSAB Special Rounds:
● It is conducted after JoSAA counselling
● Only for NIT+ IIITs + GFTIs
● Fresh registration & fee required
● Separate choice filling & allotment.
Documents Required for Counselling
● Class 10 Marksheet (DoB proof)
● Class 12 Marksheet
● JEE Main/Advanced Rank Card
● Category Certificate (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS)
● PwD Certificate (if applicable)
● Passport size photo
● Government ID Proof (Aadhaar/Passport)
Pro Tips for Class 12 Students
Check the following most important pointers for students appearing for JoSAA 2025 counselling:
● Always check opening & closing ranks (from JoSAA portal)
● Be realistic with your choices, especially if your rank is above 50,000
● Always lock choices on time
● Don’t blindly follow peers—your best-fit college and branch might be different!