JoSAA Round 3 Seat Allotment 2026 Today at 5 PM; Check Cutoff

JoSAA 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment will be released on July 06, 2026, at 5 PM for candidates participating in the ongoing counselling process for admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. After the allotment result is declared, candidates can log in to the official counselling portal using their application credentials to view their allotted institute and programme. Along with the seat allotment, the opening and closing ranks (OR-CR) for participating institutes are expected to be published shortly after the result. Candidates who receive a seat must complete all required admission formalities within the scheduled reporting period to remain eligible for subsequent rounds, wherever applicable.

JoSAA 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment Date and Reporting Schedule

Candidates should note the important dates associated with the third round of counselling before proceeding with the admission process.

How to Check JoSAA 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment?

Once the result is announced, candidates can follow the official procedure to access their allotment status.

• Visit the official JoSAA counselling portal.
• Click on the Round 3 Seat Allotment link.
• Log in using the JEE Main Application Number and Password.
• View the allotted institute and academic programme.
• Download and save the Seat Allotment Letter for future admission and reporting purposes.

Candidates should verify all allotment details carefully before selecting the next counselling option.

JoSAA 2026 Round 3 Cutoff and Opening-Closing Ranks

Following the declaration of seat allotment, JoSAA will publish the opening and closing ranks (OR-CR) for IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. These cutoffs help candidates analyse admission trends and estimate their chances in upcoming counselling rounds. To view the cutoff list, candidates will need to select the counselling round, institute type, institute name, academic programme and seat category on the official portal. The displayed opening and closing ranks will reflect admissions completed during Round 3.

Freeze, Float and Slide Options Explained

Candidates allotted seats must select one of the available options during online reporting based on their admission preference.

• Freeze: Accept the allotted seat and withdraw from all future counselling rounds.
• Float: Accept the current seat while remaining eligible for a higher preferred institute in later rounds.
• Slide: Accept the allotted institute but seek an upgrade to another eligible branch within the same institute.

Selecting the appropriate option is mandatory for continuing in the counselling process.

What Should Candidates Do After Seat Allotment?

After downloading the allotment letter, candidates should immediately pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF), upload the required documents and respond to any verification queries raised by the authorities. Failure to complete online reporting or choose Freeze, Float or Slide within the prescribed timeline will be treated as rejection of the allotted seat, making the candidate ineligible for further rounds of JoSAA counselling. Candidates not allotted a seat in Round 3 can wait for subsequent counselling rounds, with the Round 4 seat allotment scheduled for July 10, 2026.