The registrations for Joint Seat Allocation for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs through JoSSA counselling will tentatively start from October 6, 2020, and the complete schedule is expected to be released soon.
Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) conducts the Counselling and Seat Allocation Process for 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 25 IIITs, and 28 Other-GFTIs. JEE Main 2020 and JEE Advanced qualified candidates are eligible to take part in JoSAA Counselling.

JoSAA Counselling Registration
Aspirants seeking admission through JoSAA Counselling 2020, should ensure that the following eligibility conditions are met:
1. Qualifying JEE Advanced 2020 for academic programs [excluding the preparatory courses] at IITs.

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2. Qualification in JEE Advanced 2020 for preparatory courses at IITs and must satisfactory performance in Class 12 (or equivalent) examination.

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3. They should fulfill the following eligibility to appear for counselling for B.E or B.Tech Program:
A rank in JEE Main 2020 Paper-1 for B.E./B.Tech. Programs at NITs, IIITs, and Other-GFTIs Passed Class 12 (or equivalent) exam with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject.

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4. Candidates should satisfy the following eligibility to apply for counselling for the Architecture Program:
Secure a rank in JEE Main 2020 Paper-2 for B. Arch. with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for programs at NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and Other-GFTIs.
Secure a rank in JEE Main 2020 Paper-3 for B. Planning with Mathematics as a compulsory subject for programs at NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and Other-GFTIs.

JoSAA Counselling Registration
Step 1: Online Registration

• Click on “JoSAA 2020 Candidate Registration and Choice Filling” at official JoSAA Website.
• Login using JEE Main/JEE Advanced Application Number and Password.
• Go to the Candidate’s Profile and ensure that all the personal details shown are correct. Only contact details can be changed if required.
• Click on the Change Password tab and complete this compulsory process.
• Click on “Submit Changes”

Step 2: Choice Filling

• After registration, candidates will have to fill their preferred colleges and specialization with the available list of colleges and courses.
• Click on “Choices Available” to view the options candidate has as per his/her qualification.
• Next, go to ‘Choice Filling & Locking’, fill enough choices to enhance your chances of getting a seat.
• It is to be noted that choice filling is free of cost.

Step 3: Locking the Choices

• After filling the choices, candidates have to lock the seats which can be done by clicking on “I agree to lock my choices”.
• In case of any modification, candidates can click on “I will lock my choices later”.
• Finally, take a print out of selected options for further use.

What is JoSAA Mock Allotment 2020?
JoSAA 2020 Mock Allotment is conducted before the actual seat allocation. Mock Allotment helps candidates to know their chances in their desired colleges based on their rank and preference. Post knowing this, candidates can then modify their selected choices of colleges and courses accordingly.

What is the actual JoSAA Seat Allotment 2020?
After two mock allocations, Final JoSAA Seat Allotment is held in 7 rounds. The registered candidates are allocated seats based on the performance in the qualifying examination (JEE Main or JEE Advanced) and choices filled during registration. Candidates can view the seat allotment result by logging into their account using their application number and password.
The provisional allotment letter has to be downloaded by the candidate and the seat acceptance fee of Rs. 35,000 (general) and 15,000 (SC, ST, GEN-PwD, GEN-EWS-PwD, OBC-NCL-PwD, SC-PwD or ST-PwD) is to be paid. Once the seat acceptance fees is paid, candidates will have to report to the reporting center (RC) for document verification.
What if the candidate is not satisfied with the allotment? If a candidate is not satisfied with the seat allotted to him/her they will have the following options to proceed further:
Floating: This option is for those candidates who wish to accept the offered seat but also are looking for a seat in a better/higher preferred college or course.
Freezing: If a candidate exercises this option, it will indicate that the candidate has accepted the allotted seat and does not wish to participate in further rounds.
Sliding: If this option is used, it will mean that candidates have accepted the allotted seat, however, if admissions are open in a better course in the same institute then he/she will go for upgradation.

JoSAA Counselling Registration 2020 Schedule

Details of the Participating Institutes in 2020

JoSSA Reporting Centres List