What is the JoSAA schedule?
The JoSAA 2026 dates will be announced at josaa.nic.in. Check tentative dates below:
| JoSAA 2026 Round 1 Dates | |
|---|---|
| Seat Allocation (Round 1) | June 2026 |
| Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response by candidate to queries (if required) (Round 1) | June 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment (Round 1) | June 2026 |
| JoSAA 2026 Round 2 Dates | |
| Seat Allocation (Round 2) | June 2026 |
| Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 2) | June 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment (Round 2) | June 2026 |
| JoSAA 2026 Round 3 Dates | |
| Seat Allocation (Round 3) | July 2026 |
| Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 3) | July 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment (Round 3) | July 2026 |
| JoSAA 2026 Round 4 Dates | |
| Seat Allocation (Round 4) | July 2026 |
| Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 4) | July 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment (Round 4) | July 2026 |
| JoSAA 2026 Round 5 Dates | |
| Seat Allocation (Round 5) | July 2026 |
| Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 5) | July 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment (Round 5) | July 2026 |
| JoSAA 2026 Round 6 (Final round for IITs) | |
| Seat Allocation (Round 6) | July 2026 |
| Online reporting: fee payment/document upload/response by candidate to query (if required) (Round 6) | July 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment (Round 6) | July 2026 |
| JoSAA 2026 Round (For NIT+ system only) | |
Initiation of Withdrawal of seat (Round 6) and Withdrawal Query Response | July 2026 |
| Online payment of Partial Admission Fee (PAF). | July 2026 |
| Resolution of PAF Payment Issues for Candidates who have made PAF Payment Attempts before the payment deadline | July 2026 |
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Candidates interested in NIT Patna BTech admissions are required to appear for the JoSAA counseling round to get a seat alloted in the course. Only if there are any vacant seats remaining after JoSAA counseling at NIT Patna, then the candidates are selected during the CSAB counseling. Thus, all cand
Yes, you can participate in the CSAB special rounds even after accepting a JoSAA seat in the NIT+ system, provided you follow the specific rules.
No, you need to fill fresh choices for CSAB rounds. The choices filled in JoSAA will not be carried to the CSAB counselling.
Candidates can check the JoSAA cutoff on the official website - josaa.nic.in.
Yes, the JEE Main admit card is needed at the time of JoSAA counselling.
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