Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) — Ministry of Education
| Application Start | 13 Jun 2026 |
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| Result Date | 13 Jun 2026 |
| Qualification | JEE Main 2026 or JEE Advanced 2026 qualified |
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| Selection Process | Based on JEE Main/Advanced AIR and JoSAA Counselling |
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) released the Round 1 opening and closing ranks for the 2026-27 academic session on 2026-06-13. This data provides the admission thresholds for 138 participating institutions, including IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Candidates should use these figures to evaluate their admission prospects for subsequent counselling rounds.
| Parameter | Details |
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| Conducting Authority | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) |
| Round 1 Release Date | 2026-06-13 |
| Participating Institutes | 138 (23 IITs, 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, GFTIs) |
| Admission Basis (IITs) | JEE Advanced 2026 All India Rank |
| Admission Basis (NITs/IIITs/GFTIs) | JEE Main 2026 Rank |
Understanding the seat allocation range is vital for effective choice filling. The Opening Rank denotes the top JEE rank that secured a seat in a specific program, while the Closing Rank marks the final rank allotted in that category. Applicants whose rank falls between these two figures in the released data were successful in the first round. Admissions are determined by a combination of the candidate's rank, category, gender, and the quota associated with the institution.
For the Open (Gender-Neutral) category, the competition for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) remains highest. Notable trends include:
Candidates who received a seat offer must complete the mandatory reporting requirements within the specified timeline. Failure to adhere to these deadlines results in the immediate forfeiture of the seat. Based on the allocation, candidates may select Freeze (finalizing the seat), Float (holding the seat while seeking higher preferences), or Slide (upgrading the branch within the same institution).
Securing a government position under Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) requires a disciplined and strategic approach. Candidates with JEE Main 2026 or JEE Advanced 2026 qualified qualifications should focus on the following:
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A former Defence aspirant turned career advisor, Amit Singh Chauhan brings deep insider knowledge of Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Railway recruitment processes. He has been guiding candidates for over 10 years.