The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will start the registration and choice-filling process for JoSAA Counselling 2026 from today, June 2. JoSAA counselling determines admissions to some of India's most prestigious engineering institutes. Candidates seeking admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) can complete the counselling registration process through the official website. Candidates are advised to keep all required documents ready to avoid last-minute issues during registration and online reporting.
Documents Required for Admission to NIT+ System
Candidates applying for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs through JEE Main 2026 must keep the following documents ready:
- Class 10 Mark Sheet/Certificate, Aadhaar Card, or Birth Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
- Class 12 Mark Sheet and Certificate
- JEE Main 2026 Admit Card
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS), if applicable
- PwD Certificate, if applicable
- Certificate for candidates with less than 40% disability and writing difficulties, if applicable
- Crossed Bank Cheque copy or Passbook image showing bank account details
- Medical Certificate
- OCI Certificate/PIO Card, if applicable
- Passport or Citizenship Certificate, if applicable
Documents Required for Admission to IITs Through JoSAA 2026
Candidates allotted seats in IITs through JEE Advanced 2026 should upload the following documents:
- Class 10 Mark Sheet/Certificate, Aadhaar Card, or Birth Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
- Class 12 Mark Sheet
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS), if applicable
- PwD Certificate, if applicable
- Certificate for candidates with less than 40% disability and writing difficulties, if applicable
- Crossed Bank Cheque copy or Passbook image showing bank account details
- Medical Certificate
- OCI Certificate/PIO Card, if applicable
- Passport or Citizenship Certificate, if applicable
JoSAA Counselling 2026 Fee Details
There is no registration fee for participating in JoSAA Counselling 2026. However, candidates who receive a seat allotment must pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) to confirm their allotted seat. Check the fee details below:
- SC, ST, PwD Categories: ₹15,000
- All Other Candidates: ₹30,000
After the final round of counselling, candidates allotted seats in the NIT+ System must also pay the Partial Admission Fee (PAF). Fee details are:
- SC, ST, PwD Categories: ₹20,000
- All Other Candidates: ₹45,000
This fee is mandatory for confirming admission after the completion of JoSAA counselling rounds. The fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking, or E-Challan.
