Explore JoSAA Counselling 2025 details including registration dates, eligibility, participating colleges (IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs), fee structure, cutoff ranks, and counselling process.
JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) Counselling is the official and centralized process for admission into prestigious engineering colleges in India such as IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Every year, after the JEE Main and JEE Advanced results are declared, JoSAA conducts the counselling and seat allocation process.
If you’re appearing for JEE in 2025, this guide will help you understand the complete JoSAA Counselling 2025 process — from important dates, registration, choice filling, seat allotment to college-wise fees and expected cutoffs.
🔍 Overview of JoSAA 2025 Counselling
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) |
| Admissions To | IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Number of Rounds | 6 Rounds of Seat Allocation (expected) |
| Website | https://josaa.nic.in |
📅 JoSAA Counselling 2025 Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| JoSAA 2025 Registration Starts | 2nd week of June 2025 |
| Last Date to Register and Fill Choices | 3rd/4th week of June 2025 |
| Mock Seat Allocation – Round 1 | Mid-June 2025 |
| Mock Seat Allocation – Round 2 | Mid-June 2025 |
| Choice Locking Ends | End of June 2025 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | Last week of June 2025 |
| Round 2-6 Seat Allocation | July 2025 |
| Final Round Seat Acceptance & Reporting | 3rd week of July 2025 |
✅ These dates are based on past trends and will be updated once JoSAA releases the official schedule.
🧾 JoSAA 2025 Counselling Process
1. Online Registration
- Visit josaa.nic.in
- Login using your JEE Main Roll Number & Password
- Automatically pulls your data from JEE database
2. Choice Filling & Locking
- Select preferred colleges + branches
- Arrange them in order of priority
- Lock your choices before the deadline
3. Mock Allotments
- Based on current choices, get a mock allotment
- Helps adjust preferences strategically
4. Seat Allotment Rounds
- JoSAA conducts 6 rounds
- Each round publishes seat allotments based on rank, choices & category
5. Seat Acceptance
- Accept seat via online portal
- Pay seat acceptance fees
- Upload documents
6. Reporting to Allotted Institute
- Final verification and admission process at the allotted college
💰 JoSAA Seat Acceptance Fee 2025
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwD Candidates | ₹17,500 |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹35,000 |
This fee is adjustable in your final college tuition fee and must be paid online.
Types of JoSAA 2025 Rank Lists
| Categories | Definition |
|---|---|
| Common Rank List | GEN, GEN-PwD, OBC-NCL, OBC-NCL-PwD, SC, SC-PwD, ST, or ST-PwD candidates |
| Common Rank PwD | General PwD, OBC-NCL PwD, SC-PwD, ST-PwD candidates |
| OBC-NCL | OBC-NCL and OBC-NCL PwD candidates |
| OBC-NCL PwD | OBC-NCL PwD candidates |
| SC | SC and SC-PwD candidates |
| SC-PwD | SC-PwD candidates |
| ST | ST and ST-PwD candidates |
| ST-PwD | ST-PwD candidates |
JoSAA Mock Allotment 2025
To assist candidates in gauging their chances of admission to preferred colleges, JoSAA conducts mock allotments. Results are published on the official website, allowing candidates to adjust their preferences accordingly.
JoSAA Counselling 2025
Eligible candidates must participate in JoSAA 2024 counseling for admission to participating institutes. The process includes registration, choice filling, mock allotment, final allotment, etc. Six rounds of counseling will be conducted. After mock allotment, candidates can modify preferences as needed. Provisional allotment results can be downloaded online.
JoSAA Counselling Seat Allocation 2025
Results of JoSAA seat allocation rounds 1 to 6 will be released online. To access the allocation result, candidates need to log in using their JEE Main 2024 roll number and password.
How to Check JoSAA Seat Allotment Result 2025?
- Visit josaa.nic.in.
- Click on the “View Seat Allotment Result” link.
- Enter JEE Main 2025 application number, password, and security pin.
- Click “Login”.
- JoSAA 2025 seat allotment results will be displayed.
- Download and print the allotment letter.
- Provisional Allotment Letter Download: Candidates receive their seat allotment based on their JEE Main/JEE Advanced merit, preferences, category, and seat availability. They must download their provisional allotment letter.
- Seat Acceptance Fee Payment: Candidates allotted seats must pay a seat acceptance fee of Rs. 35,000. This fee secures their seat.
- Document Verification: Candidates need to verify their documents at the Reporting Centre (RC) after paying the seat acceptance fee.
Following seat allotment, candidates can choose from the following options:
- Floating: Candidates who accept the allotted seat but are open to upgrading to higher preferred institutes or courses should select this option.
- Freezing: Candidates satisfied with their allotted seat and not interested in further counseling rounds should select this option.
- Sliding: Candidates opting for this option confirm their allotment but remain open to admission into a higher preferred course within the same institute.
🏛️ Institute-Wise Fees (Approximate)
IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology)
| Institute | Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | ₹2,24,000 |
| IIT Delhi | ₹2,20,000 |
| IIT Kanpur | ₹2,20,000 |
| IIT Madras | ₹2,18,000 |
| IIT Kharagpur | ₹2,24,000 |
Hostel, mess, and other charges add ~₹70,000 to ₹90,000 per year.
NITs (National Institutes of Technology)
| Institute | Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | ₹1,50,000 |
| NIT Surathkal | ₹1,39,000 |
| NIT Warangal | ₹1,49,000 |
| NIT Rourkela | ₹1,40,000 |
| NIT Calicut | ₹1,45,000 |
Tuition fee exemption for SC/ST/PwD and partial for EWS/OBC with income < ₹1 lakh/year.
IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology)
| Institute | Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| IIIT Hyderabad | ₹3,00,000 |
| IIIT Bangalore | ₹2,80,000 |
| IIIT Gwalior | ₹1,65,000 |
| IIIT Allahabad | ₹1,75,000 |
GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes)
| Institute | Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Assam University | ₹48,000 |
| BIT Mesra (Ranchi) | ₹1,29,500 |
| IIEST Shibpur | ₹1,25,000 |
| Gurukula Kangri, Haridwar | ₹90,000 |
📊 JoSAA 2025 (Expected) Cutoff for Top Branches
| College | Branch | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | CSE | 1 | 66 |
| IIT Delhi | CSE | 2 | 100 |
| IIT Kanpur | CSE | 107 | 216 |
| IIT Madras | CSE | 85 | 180 |
| NIT Trichy | CSE | 700 | 4500 |
| NIT Surathkal | CSE | 900 | 6000 |
| IIIT Hyderabad | CSE | 1100 | 2000 (via JEE) |
| IIIT Delhi | CSE | 1500 | 6000 |
Ranks may vary by category (GEN, OBC, SC, ST, EWS). The above ranks are for the GENERAL category.
🧾 Documents Required for JoSAA 2025 Counselling
- JEE Main/Advanced Rank Card
- Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD/DS Certificate (if applicable)
- Photo ID Proof
- Passport-size photographs
- JoSAA Seat Allotment Letter
- Seat Acceptance Fee Receipt
📌 Important Guidelines for JoSAA Counselling 2025
- Mock Allotment is very useful — Use it to adjust preferences.
- Don’t forget to lock choices — Or the system will auto-lock.
- If you don’t accept the seat in any round, you will be excluded from the next rounds.
- You can exit, float, or slide:
- Freeze: Accept the current seat.
- Float: Accept current seat but want a better one in next rounds.
- Slide: Accept current college but want a better branch.
🧠 Tips for Better Choice Filling
- Research previous year cutoffs
- Give preference to core branches like CSE, ECE, ME, EE if aiming for better placements.
- Consider college location, infrastructure, placement records.
- Use official cutoff tools from JoSAA to check last year’s closing ranks.
Previous Year JoSAA Cutoff
JEE Main Cutoff 2025 (Expected)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Main Qualifying Marks for JEE Advanced 2025 on the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in. In the meantime, candidates can refer to the expected JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Cutoff in the table below:
| Category | Expected JEE Main Cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
| General | 91+ |
| Gen-PwD | 0.11+ |
| EWS | 76+ |
| OBC-NCL | 74+ |
| SC | 55+ |
| ST | 40+ |
These cutoff marks are indicative and subject to change. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding JEE Main cutoff marks for the 2025 session.
Category-wise qualifying cutoff for JEE Main 2024
| Category | Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 93.23 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 81.32 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 79.67 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 60.09 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 46.69 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 0.11 |
JoSAA Reporting Centres 2025
After the allotment process, candidates must verify documents at JoSAA 2025 reporting centres. Important points regarding JoSAA reporting centres:
- Physical presence is mandatory for document verification.
- Original and photocopies of required documents must be brought.
- Different centres are designated for NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and IITs.
- Reporting is based on allotted institutes, with separate centres for NIT+ system (NITs, IIITs, GFTIs) and IITs.
- Failure to report to the changed institute upon seat allotment change will result in seat cancellation.
JEE Main Percentile Vs Marks Vs Ranks:
| JEE Main Percentile | JEE Main Marks | JEE Main Ranks |
|---|---|---|
| 99.9 | 241+ | 1-1233 |
| 99.8 | 225-227 | 1234-2406 |
| 99.7 | 212-218 | 2407-3524 |
| 99.6 | 203-209 | 3525-4701 |
| 99.5 | 196-203 | 4702-5882 |
| 99.4 | 190-198 | 5883-7098 |
| 99.3 | 185-193 | 7099-8286 |
| 99.2 | 181-190 | 8287-9417 |
| 99.1 | 176-186 | 9418-10580 |
| 99 | 173-182 | 10581-11750 |
| 98.5 | 160-170 | 11751-17477 |
| 98 | 148-160 | 17478-22957 |
| 97.5 | 140-152 | 22958-28943 |
| 97 | 133-146 | 28944-34570 |
| 96.5 | 126-140 | 34571-40248 |
| 96 | 121-135 | 40249-45745 |
| 95.5 | 116-131 | 45746-51264 |
| 95 | 112-127 | 51265-56821 |
JEE Main Previous Years Cutoff For NIT in CSE branch
Here’s the branch-wise JEE Main cutoff for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) and Mechanical Engineering (ME) programs at various National Institutes of Technology (NITs):
| Institutes | CSE | ME |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Technology Agartala | 16,955 | 30,028 |
| National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh | 25,460 | 97,919 |
| National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | 1,373 | 5,968 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | 7,286 | – |
| National Institute of Technology Durgapur | 9,193 | 19,908 |
| National Institute of Technology Goa | 10,587 | 21,230 |
| National Institute of Technology Hamirpur | 10,015 | 22,198 |
| National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur | 9,434 | 21,256 |
| National Institute of Technology Manipur | 26,160 | 35,764 |
| National Institute of Technology Meghalaya | 16,156 | 32,063 |
| Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur | 5,289 | 14,304 |
| National Institute of Technology Surathkal | 2,156 | 8,980 |
| National Institute of Technology Warangal | 1,980 | 9,243 |
These cutoff ranks provide an idea of the minimum rank required to secure admission into the Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) and Mechanical Engineering (ME) programs at these NITs. Please note that cutoff ranks may vary slightly each year based on factors such as the difficulty level of the exam and the number of applicants.
JoSAA Counselling 2025: List of Documents for Verification
List of Documents for IITs:
- Two passport-size photographs
- Provisional seat allotment letter
- Undertaking by the candidate
- Proof of seat acceptance fee payment
- Date of birth proof
- Original JEE Advanced 2025 Admit Card
- Class XII (or equivalent) board mark sheet
- JEE Main 2025 Score Card
- Photo identity card
- Medical certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Passport (for foreign nationals)
- OCI certificate or PIO card (if applicable)
- Registration-cum-locked choices for seat allotment
List of Documents for NITs, IIITs & other GFTIS:
- Three passport-size photographs identical to those uploaded during JEE Main 2024 registration
- Provisional seat allotment letter
- Candidate’s Undertaking
- Fee Acceptance Receipt
- Photo identity card
- Date of birth proof
- Class XII (or equivalent) board mark sheet and pass certificate (if available)
- JEE Main 2025 Admit Card
- Medical certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Passport (for Indian nationals who passed the qualifying exam from abroad)
- OCI certificate or PIO card (if applicable)
JoSAA Participating Institutes 2025
Candidates are offered admission to participating institutes through JoSAA 2025 counselling. Based on JEE Main scores, candidates apply for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, while IIT allotment is for JEE Advanced qualified candidates. Refer to the table below for participating institutes:
| Name of Institutes | Number of Institutes | Total Number of Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) | 23 | 17,385 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs) | 26 | 7,003 seats, 718 EWS and 25 EWS-PwD seats |
| National Institute of Technology (NITs) | 31 + IIEST Shibpur | 21,567 seats, 2,261 EWS and 126 EWS-PwD seats |
| Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) | 33 | 7,234 seats, 802 EWS and 31 EWS-PwD seats |
National Institutes of Technology (NITs) in India with fees
| Institute Name | Approximate Annual Tuition Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| NIT Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Surathkal | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Rourkela | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Warangal | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Calicut | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Durgapur | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Kurukshetra | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Silchar | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Jaipur (Malaviya National Institute of Technology) | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Allahabad (Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology) | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Bhopal (Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology) | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Jalandhar (Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology) | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Nagpur (Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology) | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Patna | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Raipur | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Agartala | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Srinagar | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Meghalaya | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Goa | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Puducherry | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Manipur | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Mizoram | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Nagaland | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Arunachal Pradesh | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Sikkim | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Uttarakhand | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Delhi | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Hamirpur | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Jamshedpur | ₹1,25,000 |
| NIT Andhra Pradesh | ₹1,25,000 |
Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) in India with fees
| Institute Name | Approximate Annual Tuition Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| IIIT Hyderabad | ₹3,00,000 |
| IIIT Bangalore | ₹2,80,000 |
| IIIT Allahabad | ₹1,60,000 |
| IIIT Gwalior (ABV IIITM) | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Jabalpur (IIITDM) | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Kancheepuram (IIITDM) | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Guwahati | ₹2,00,000 |
| IIIT Kota | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Sri City (Chittoor) | ₹2,50,000 |
| IIIT Vadodara | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Manipur | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Dharwad | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Kurnool | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Kottayam | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Kalyani | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Una | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Ranchi | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Bhagalpur | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Bhopal | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Surat | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Lucknow | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Nagpur | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Pune | ₹2,50,000 |
| IIIT Agartala | ₹1,50,000 |
| IIIT Sonepat | ₹1,50,000 |
🏫 List of GFTIs in India with Approximate B.Tech Fees (Per Year)
| Institute Name | Approx. Tuition Fees (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| Assam University, Silchar | ₹45,000 |
| Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi | ₹1,28,500 |
| Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar | ₹60,000 |
| Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi | ₹65,000 |
| Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management (IITRAM), Ahmedabad | ₹90,000 |
| Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur | ₹33,000 |
| J.K. Institute, University of Allahabad | ₹25,000 |
| NIELIT, Aurangabad | ₹22,500 |
| National Institute of Foundry & Forge Technology, Ranchi | ₹18,000 |
| Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology | ₹26,000 |
| Mizoram University, Aizawl | ₹26,000 |
| School of Engineering, Tezpur University | ₹60,000 |
| School of Planning & Architecture, Bhopal | ₹70,000 |
| School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi | ₹75,000 |
| School of Planning & Architecture, Vijayawada | ₹70,000 |
| Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra | ₹1,20,000 |
| Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur | ₹82,000 |
| HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar | ₹18,000 |
| IIIT Naya Raipur | ₹1,90,000 |
| University of Hyderabad | ₹35,000 |
| Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh | ₹1,25,000 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi (School of Engineering) | ₹62,000 |
| IIIT Bhubaneswar | ₹1,87,000 |
| Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar | ₹27,000 |
| Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry | ₹60,000 |
| Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda | ₹21,000 |
| Central University of Rajasthan | ₹54,000 |
| NIFTEM, Sonipat (National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management) | ₹1,45,000 |
Conclusion
JoSAA Counselling 2025 is the gateway to some of the most prestigious engineering institutions in India, including IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. From registration and choice filling to seat allotment and admission, each stage is crucial for securing a seat in your desired college. Candidates must stay informed about the schedule, eligibility criteria, cutoff ranks, and college fees. With proper planning and a clear understanding of the counselling process, aspirants can maximize their chances of admission into top engineering institutes across the country.