I am an OCI/PIO card holder and accidentally selected "Indian" as my nationality. Can I update my nationality in JoSAA portal?

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Abhishek Chaudhary | Contributor-Level 8

a year ago

You can update your nationality in the JoSAA portal from Indian to OCI/PIO card holder. After making this change, you will be eligible for seats in IITs under the GEN or GEN-PwD category only. If your currently allocated seat is not under the OPEN or OPEN-PwD category, it will be CANCELLED. You will

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