With JEE Main 2025 results now out, thousands of engineering aspirants across India are gearing up for the next crucial phase – the admission process. As the dust settles on the examination phase, the focus shifts to securing seats in prestigious institutions through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling process.
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JoSAA Counselling 2025: Key Dates and Schedule
The much-awaited JoSAA counselling for 2025 admissions is set to begin on June 3, 2025. This centralized counselling process will facilitate admissions to all 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 25 IIITs, and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).
The counselling will be conducted in multiple rounds (expected to be 5-7), with each round following a structured process of seat allotment, confirmation by candidates, online reporting, and fee payment. Mark your calendars for early June as the registration process kicks off!
Step-by-Step Guide to JoSAA Counselling
1. Registration
To begin the process, candidates must log in to the JoSAA portal (josaa.nic.in) using their JEE Main 2025 application number, name, mother’s name, and date of birth. During registration, verify all personal details carefully. Remember that except for contact information, no other personal data can be modified after registration.
2. Choice Filling
This critical step involves selecting your preferred branches and colleges in order of priority. The system will display options based on your JEE Main/Advanced qualification. Take your time with this step – your future depends on it!
3. Mock Seat Allotment
JoSAA conducts two mock seat allotments to help candidates understand the process better and potentially adjust their choices for optimal results. These mock rounds provide valuable insights into your chances at various institutions.
4. Choice Locking
Once satisfied with your selections, you must lock your choices by the specified deadline. After locking, take a printout of your selected options for future reference.
5. Seat Allotment
Based on your rank, preferences, and seat availability, you’ll be allotted a seat. After allotment, you have three options:
- Freeze: Accept the allocated seat and opt out of further rounds
- Float: Accept the current seat but remain eligible for a better option in the same or other institutes
- Slide: Accept the current seat but remain eligible for a better option only within the same institute
6. Fee Payment
Pay the seat acceptance fee online. This step is mandatory – failure to pay will result in your disqualification from subsequent rounds.
7. Document Verification
Upload all required documents for online verification. Only after successful verification will you be allowed to proceed to the final admission stage.
8. Reporting to Institute
The final step involves reporting to your allotted institute, paying the remaining fees, and completing all admission formalities.
Essential Documents for Counselling
Prepare these documents well in advance:
- JEE Main/Advanced 2025 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-sized photographs
- Government-issued ID proof
- Migration/Transfer certificate from last attended institution
Special Category Admissions
Foreign nationals who have studied abroad at the 10+2 level can apply directly for JEE Advanced without appearing for JEE Main, subject to meeting other eligibility criteria. These seats are supernumerary with a cap of 10% in each course.
Eligibility Criteria Reminder
For JEE Main Qualified Candidates
All candidates with a valid JEE Main 2025 score can participate in JoSAA counselling for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
For IIT Admissions
Only candidates who qualified in JEE Advanced 2025 (top 2,50,000 from JEE Main) are eligible for IIT admissions. General category candidates must have secured at least 75% marks in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST candidates) OR be in the top 20 percentile of their board.
Final Thoughts
The JoSAA counselling process is your gateway to some of India’s premier engineering institutions. Approach it strategically, keeping your preferences and strengths in mind. Stay organized with your documents, adhere to deadlines, and make informed choices.
As the June 3 registration date approaches, keep checking the official JoSAA website for any updates or changes to the schedule. Your engineering journey is just beginning – make it count!