JEE Main Counselling

JEE Main counselling for admission to participating institutes is primarily conducted through JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority).

JoSAA 2026 manages admissions to 138 institutes, including:

• 23 IITs
• IISc Bengaluru
• 31 NITs
• IIEST Shibpur
• 26 IIITs
• 56 Other-GFTIs

JEE Main 2026 B.E./B.Tech., B.Arch and B.Planning candidates can participate in the relevant JoSAA admission process subject to eligibility requirements.

Counselling Process

1. JoSAA Registration
2. Choice Filling
3. Choice Locking
4. Seat Allotment
5. Seat Acceptance Fee
6. Document Verification
7. Further Seat Allocation Rounds
8. Reporting to the Allotted Institute

After JoSAA rounds, eligible candidates may also participate in CSAB special rounds for NIT+ System seats, as applicable.