JoSAA 2026 Registration Closes Today: What You Need to Know About Choice Filling and Seat Allotment

Time is running out for JEE candidates. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will stop accepting registrations today, June 11, at 5 PM. The choice filling window closes at the same time.

If you haven't registered yet or filled your choices, you need to act fast. Missing this deadline means you won't get a seat in any of the participating institutes.

What Happens If You Miss the Deadline

The rules are simple. No registration means no seat. No choice filling means no allotment.

Here's something you should know: if you fill your choices but forget to lock them before 5 PM, the system will lock them for you. Your last saved choices will become final.

First Seat Allotment on June 13

Mark your calendar. The JoSAA 2026 first seat allotment result comes out on June 13 at 10 PM. Along with your allotment, you'll also see the opening and closing ranks for all participating colleges.

This information helps you understand where you stand and what to expect in future rounds.

One Registration for All Rounds

The choices you fill today will be used for all counselling rounds. JoSAA won't open another registration or choice filling window later.

This is why choosing carefully matters. Your JEE Main or JEE Advanced rank combined with your choices determines which seat you get.

Important Dates You Should Know

Here's your complete timeline:

• Registration and choice filling: Ends today (June 11) at 5 PM
• Round 1 allotment result: June 13 at 10 PM
• Seat confirmation and fee payment: June 13 to 26
• Document verification: June 13 to 29

These dates are fixed. Plan your actions accordingly.

How to Complete JoSAA Registration

The registration process requires your JEE Main 2026 application number, your name, your mother's name, and your date of birth.

Once you verify these details, you can log in using your JEE Main application number, the password you created for JoSAA, and an OTP sent to your registered mobile number and email.

Choice Filling Strategy That Works

Fill as many choices as you can. More choices mean better odds of getting a seat.

Arrange them in order of your preference. Put your dream college first, then work your way down to options you're comfortable with.

Think about this: if you fill only five choices and don't get any of them, you're out. But if you fill fifty choices, you have fifty chances.

The system gives you the best possible seat based on your rank and choices. It won't give you a lower preference if a higher one is available.

Which Institutes Participate in JoSAA

JoSAA handles admissions for IITs, NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and other government funded technical institutes.

Your JEE Advanced rank determines IIT admissions. Your JEE Main rank determines admissions to NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and other participating institutes.

Can You Correct Mistakes After Submission

No correction window opens after you submit your form. Check everything twice before you hit that submit button.

If you made an error, you can request changes during document verification. But these errors will affect your seat allotment process. Better to get it right the first time.

What to Do Right Now

Open the JoSAA portal. Complete your registration if you haven't already. Fill your choices. Review them carefully. Lock them before 5 PM today.

You have one shot at this. Make it count.

After the first allotment comes out on June 13, you'll need to confirm your seat and pay the fee between June 13 and 26. Document verification runs from June 13 to 29.

Keep your documents ready. You'll need them soon.

Why This Matters

Your engineering career starts with this decision. The college you choose shapes your next four years and opens doors for your future.

Take this process seriously, but don't panic. You've already cleared one of India's toughest exams. This is just the next step.

Fill your choices based on what you want to study and where you want to be. Consider factors like course curriculum, placement records, location, and campus facilities.

Your rank got you here. Your choices will get you where you want to go.