There’s a wave of good news for JEE aspirants this year — the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2025 counselling has officially kicked off today, and with it comes an important update: IITs have added 400 more seats, and in total, nearly 2,900 new seats are available across premier engineering institutes through JoSAA.
This significant seat expansion aims to improve accessibility and accommodate the growing number of qualified candidates, especially those who narrowly miss out on top ranks.
JoSAA 2025 Seat Matrix: What’s Changed?
the total number of seats available through JoSAA counselling this year stands at over 57,000, up from 54,000+ in 2024.
Here's the breakup of the new seat additions:
- 400 new seats in IITs
- Additional ~2,500 seats in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
- Total seats added in 2025: 2,916
This expansion benefits candidates across various categories, including General, OBC, SC/ST, and especially female candidates, with many of the new seats falling under gender-neutral and female-only quotas.
Why the Increase?
The rising number of JEE aspirants each year has long outpaced the number of available seats at top institutions. IITs alone saw over 1.9 lakh candidates qualify to appear for JEE Advanced 2025, but until now, seats remained capped under 18,000.
By adding 400 more seats, IITs are making a strategic push toward inclusion, diversity, and broader access — especially in newer campuses where infrastructure has recently been upgraded.
How Does This Impact Students?
With the additional seats, aspirants can expect:
- Better odds of securing a seat in a core branch
- Increased flexibility to get into preferred institutes
- Reduced competition in lower cutoff ranks
- More options for those in the borderline rank range
Especially for those who missed their dream IIT last year by a handful of marks — this could be your year.
JoSAA 2025 Counselling Timeline
- Registration Started: June 3, 2025 (5 PM)
- Official Website: josaa.nic.in
- Choice Filling: Begins immediately after registration
- First Round of Seat Allotment: Expected mid-June
What Students Should Do Now
Register early on the official JoSAA portal
Carefully fill your preferences based on last year's cutoff trends
Shortlist both dream and safe options
Keep all documents ready – including JEE admit cards, certificates, and ID proofs
Consult mentors/coaching teachers before locking choices
AcademyCheck Tip
Don’t just aim for brand-name IITs or NITs. Consider newer IITs like IIT Bhilai, IIT Goa, and IIT Jammu — which are rapidly developing and now offer strong infrastructure, quality faculty, and excellent placement support.
The 2025 admission cycle just became more promising. With nearly 3,000 extra seats now in play, your shot at a top engineering institute just improved. But make no mistake — competition is still fierce. Be strategic, stay informed, and use this opportunity wisely.
