JoSAA 2026 Round 1 Reporting Ends Today:Last Date to Pay Seat Fee & Upload Documents at josaa.nic.in
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• Updated on 26 Jun, 2026, 1:58 PM, by Arman Kumar
June 26, 2026 is the last day for JoSAA 2026 Round 1 online reporting at josaa.nic.in. Candidates allotted seats at IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs must pay the seat acceptance fee (₹35,000 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS; ₹15,000 for SC/ST/PwD), upload all documents, and select Freeze, Float, or Slide before 5:00 PM IST. Missing this deadline permanently cancels your seat — no exceptions.
If you have been allotted a seat in an IIT, NIT, IIIT, or GFTI through JoSAA 2026 Round 1, today is your last chance to secure it. The online reporting window — which includes fee payment, document upload, and willingness selection — closes at 5:00 PM IST on June 26, 2026 at josaa.nic.in. Miss this, and your allotted seat is permanently cancelled with no option for re-entry into the counselling process.
Also Read: JoSAA 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment — What to Expect on June 30
JoSAA 2026 Round 1 — Quick Reference
How to Complete JoSAA 2026 Round 1 Online Reporting Right Now?
- Go to josaa.admissions.nic.in and log in using your JEE Main Application Number or JEE Advanced Roll Number and password.
- Open your Round 1 Allotment Letter — verify the institute name and programme allotted to you.
- Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee online — ₹35,000 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates, ₹15,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. This amount is later adjusted against your first-semester tuition fees.
- Upload all required documents: Class 10 certificate (date of birth proof), Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate, JEE Main or Advanced scorecard, category certificate if applicable (OBC-NCL/EWS must be issued after April 1, 2026), PwD certificate and Medical Fitness Certificate in Annexure 7 format if applicable.
- Select your willingness option — Freeze, Float, or Slide. All three options require fee payment and document upload to be valid. Do not just select an option and exit.
- Download and save your reporting confirmation page. Keep multiple copies — physical and digital.
Important: Many candidates make the mistake of paying the fee but skipping document upload, or vice versa. All steps must be completed together before 5:00 PM IST for your reporting to be considered valid.
Freeze, Float, or Slide — What Should You Choose?
This decision matters more than most candidates realise. Here is what each option actually means for you: Choose Freeze if the allotted institute and branch is your top preference or you are satisfied with it. Freeze removes you from all future rounds — your seat is locked and safe. Choose Float if you want to keep the current seat as a safety net but are hoping for an upgrade to a better institute or branch in Rounds 2–5. If an upgrade happens, you move up. If not, your current seat stays. Choose Slide if you love the allotted institute but want a better branch within it. You stay at the same college, but the system tries to move you to a higher-preference programme in future rounds.
JoSAA 2026 Full Schedule
Official Reporting Portal: josaa.admissions.nic.in/applicant/root/candidatelogin.aspx
JoSAA Schedule 2026 PDF: josaa.nic.in/document/josaa-schedule-2026/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for JoSAA 2026 Round 1 online reporting?
Today — June 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST at josaa.nic.in. Fee payment, document upload, and willingness selection must all be completed before this time. Partial completion is treated as non-reporting and your seat will be cancelled.
What happens if I miss the JoSAA 2026 Round 1 reporting deadline?
Your allotted seat is permanently cancelled. You are also excluded from all future JoSAA counselling rounds. The only remaining option would be Spot Rounds, which have very limited and less-preferred seats. There is no appeal or extension.
How much is the JoSAA 2026 Round 1 seat acceptance fee?
₹35,000 for General, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates. ₹15,000 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. This fee is not a penalty — it is adjusted against your first-semester fees when you physically report to the allotted institute.
Which documents do I need to upload during JoSAA online reporting?
Class 10 certificate (for date of birth), Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate, JEE Main or Advanced scorecard, category certificate (OBC-NCL and EWS must be issued after April 1, 2026), PwD certificate if applicable, Medical Fitness Certificate in the format prescribed in Annexure 7 of the JoSAA Business Rules, and a recent passport-size photograph.
I selected Freeze — can I change it to Float or Slide later?
No. Once your willingness option is submitted and confirmed, it cannot be changed. This is why it is critical to understand what Freeze, Float, and Slide mean before making a selection. If you chose Freeze, you will not be considered for upgrades in Rounds 2–5.
When is JoSAA 2026 Round 2 seat allotment?
Round 2 seat allotment will be declared at josaa.nic.in on June 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST. Candidates who completed Round 1 reporting with Float or Slide preference will be considered for upgrades.
Verified: josaa.nic.in (last updated Jun 25, 2026) | Schedule PDF: josaa.nic.in/document/josaa-schedule-2026/
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