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JoSAA 2026 Round 1 Result
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) released the Round 1 seat allotment result for 2026 on June 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST on the official portal josaa.nic.in. Candidates who registered and filled choices for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs can now log in to check their allotment status, download their provisional allotment letter, and complete the mandatory four-step online reporting process before the June 26 deadline. This guide covers everything a candidate needs to know: the complete key dates, step-by-step result checking process, details in the allotment letter, seat acceptance fees, and the Round 1 cutoffs for IITs and NITs.
Critical deadline: Online reporting (Seat Acceptance Fee payment, document upload, and willingness selection) must be completed by June 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. Failure to complete all steps within the deadline results in immediate, permanent cancellation of the allotted seat. The candidate is not barred from future rounds but loses the Round 1 seat entirely.
JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment 2026
Round 1 is the first of 5 counselling rounds conducted by JoSAA for all participating institutes, including IITs, IISc, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Any further rounds for the NIT+ system after the conclusion of JoSAA Round 5 are conducted separately by the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) and are not part of the JoSAA process. Allotments are made purely on the basis of JEE Advanced All India Rank for IIT seats, and JEE Main Common Rank List for NIT, IIIT, and GFTI seats, cross-referenced with the candidate's choice order, category, quota, and seat availability. A total of 138 institutes participate in JoSAA 2026 counselling, comprising 23 IITs, IISc Bengaluru, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs, and 56 Other-GFTIs.
Not receiving an allotment in Round 1 is common and does not indicate ineligibility. Seats vacated by candidates who upgrade in later rounds or exit the process become available in subsequent rounds, and closing ranks typically relax by 8 to 15% from Round 1 to the final round for most institutes.
Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
Choice Filling Window Closes | June 11, 2026 (5:00 PM IST) |
Data Reconciliation | June 12, 2026 |
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Released | June 13, 2026 (10:00 AM IST) |
Online Reporting, Document Upload and SAF Payment Window | June 13 to June 26, 2026 (5:00 PM IST) |
Banking Failure Resolution Window (for pre-existing transaction traces only) | Up to June 29, 2026 (1:00 PM IST) |
Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | June 30, 2026 |
Round 2 Online Reporting Window | June 30 to July 3, 2026 |
Note on the Seat Acceptance Fee payment window: The standard payment deadline is June 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM. An extension until June 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM is available exclusively for candidates who already initiated a payment before the deadline and have a transaction log trace of the failed attempt. This extension does not permit new or first-time payments.
Also Read: JoSAA Counselling 2026, Dates, Registration, Seat Allotment
How to Check JoSAA 2026 Round 1 Result Online
The result is accessible only through the official JoSAA portal. There is no SMS or email notification system for seat allotment; candidates must log in directly to check their status. The step-by-step process is as follows.
Step | Action | Details |
|---|---|---|
1 | Visit the official portal | Go to josaa.nic.in or the direct allotment link josaa.admissions.nic.in |
2 | Log in | Use your JEE Main 2026 application number and password, or JEE Advanced 2026 registration number and password |
3 | Click Seat Allotment Result | Select the Round 1 Allotment Result link on the homepage |
4 | View allotment status | The portal displays the allotted institute, programme, category, quota, and seat type |
5 | Download allotment letter | Click Download Allotment Letter and save the PDF; take a printout for offline reporting |
6 | Choose Freeze, Float, or Slide | Select your willingness option before the reporting deadline; failure to select is treated as rejection of the seat |
7 | Pay Seat Acceptance Fee | Pay online through the JoSAA portal; the payment window is active from June 13 to June 26, 2026 |
8 | Upload documents | Upload all required documents as per the checklist on the portal before 5:00 PM on June 26, 2026 |
Freeze, Float, and Slide explained: Freeze means accepting the current allotment and opting out of further rounds. Float means accepting the current seat but remaining eligible for a higher-preference institute or branch in subsequent rounds. Slide means accepting the current institute but seeking a better branch within the same institute. Candidates who pay the Seat Acceptance Fee and Float or Slide do not need to pay the fee again if their seat is upgraded; the fee already paid is carried forward.
Also Read: JoSAA vs CSAB Counselling 2026
Details Mentioned in the JoSAA Round 1 Allotment Letter
The provisional allotment letter is a downloadable PDF generated on the JoSAA portal after a seat is allotted. It is the primary official document confirming a candidate's Round 1 allotment and must be produced during physical reporting at the allotted institute. The table below lists all details included in the allotment letter.
Detail | Description |
|---|---|
Candidate Name and Roll Number | Name as entered during JoSAA registration; JEE Main or Advanced roll number |
Allotted Institute | Full name and code of the allotted IIT, NIT, IIIT, or GFTI |
Allotted Programme | Branch and degree (e.g., B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering) |
Seat Type | Open, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, or PwD as applicable |
Quota | All India (AI), Home State (HS), or Other State (OS) as applicable |
Category Rank Used for Allotment | The specific rank at which the seat was offered under the applicable category |
Reporting Deadline | Last date and time by which online reporting must be completed (June 26, 2026, 5:00 PM) |
Seat Acceptance Fee Amount | Category-specific SAF amount to be paid online |
Willingness Options Available | Freeze, Float, or Slide; the selected option governs participation in subsequent rounds |
Institute Reporting Date | Date by which physical reporting at the allotted institute is required for document verification |
Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) structure: The SAF is a partial advance payment against the institute's first-semester admission fee. The non-refundable component of Rs. 5,000 covers JoSAA processing charges and is retained regardless of whether the candidate eventually joins the institute. The remaining amount is adjusted by the institute against fees due at admission.
Category | Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) | Breakup |
|---|---|---|
General / OBC-NCL / EWS candidates | Rs. 30,000 | Rs. 5,000 (non-refundable JoSAA processing charge) + Rs. 25,000 adjusted against institute admission fee |
SC / ST / PwD candidates (all genders) | Rs. 15,000 | Rs. 5,000 (non-refundable JoSAA processing charge) + Rs. 10,000 adjusted against institute admission fee |
JoSAA Round 1 Cutoff 2026 for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
JoSAA publishes opening and closing ranks (OR-CR) for every participating institute, programme, category, gender pool, and quota type simultaneously with the Round 1 result on June 13, 2026. The opening rank is the rank of the highest-ranked candidate allotted a seat; the closing rank is the rank of the lowest-ranked candidate allotted a seat. IIT cutoffs are based on JEE Advanced All India Rank. NIT, IIIT, and GFTI cutoffs are based on JEE Main Common Rank List.
Important caveat on Round 1 cutoffs: Round 1 closing ranks are the most competitive of all rounds because top-ranked candidates holding IIT seats have not yet vacated NIT or lower-preference choices. As IIT-allotted candidates confirm seats and exit subsequent rounds, NIT and IIIT closing ranks typically relax by 8 to 15% by the final round. Candidates should not use Round 1 cutoffs as a ceiling for their admission prospects.
IIT Round 1 Cutoffs 2026 (Open Category, Gender-Neutral and Female-Only pools where available):
IIT | Programme | Opening Rank (AIR) | Closing Rank (AIR) | Category / Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IIT Bombay | Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | 65 | Open, Gender-Neutral |
IIT Bombay | Computer Science and Engineering | 77 | 395 | Open, Female-Only |
IIT Bombay | Electrical Engineering | 175 | 400 | Open, Gender-Neutral |
IIT Bombay | Aerospace Engineering | 1785 | 2593 | Open, Gender-Neutral |
IIT Delhi | Computer Science and Engineering | Opening rank published | 123 | Open, Gender-Neutral |
IIT Madras | Computer Science and Engineering | Opening rank published | 149 | Open, Gender-Neutral |
IIT Kharagpur | Computer Science and Engineering | 217 | 509 | Open, Gender-Neutral |
IIT Hyderabad | Computer Science and Engineering | Opening rank published | 647 | Open, Gender-Neutral |
IIT Gandhinagar | Computer Science and Engineering | 1248 | 2144 | Open, Gender-Neutral |
IIT Mandi | Computer Science and Engineering | 2532 | 3609 | Open, Gender-Neutral |
IIT Mandi | Mathematics and Computing | 3674 | 4823 | Open, Gender-Neutral |
Note: Ranks in the table above are indicative of the Open Gender-Neutral pool. IIT Mandi figures and all other ranks may vary across individual category, gender, and quota sub-pools. Candidates must verify their specific sub-pool ranks at josaa.nic.in under the OR-CR section.
NIT Round 1 Cutoffs 2026 (CSE, Other State Quota, Open Category):
NIT | Programme | Round 1 Closing Rank (CRL) | Quota | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NIT Trichy | Computer Science and Engineering | 680 | Other State (OS), Open | Tightened from 720 in 2025; consistently the lowest CSE closing rank among all NITs |
NIT Karnataka Surathkal | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,280 | Other State (OS), Open | Marginally improved from 1,310 in 2025 |
NIT Warangal | Computer Science and Engineering | Published on josaa.nic.in | Other State (OS), Open | Third tightest CSE cutoff among NITs; check portal for exact rank |
NIT Calicut | Computer Science and Engineering | Published on josaa.nic.in | Other State (OS), Open | Second tier NIT; closing rank typically between CRL 2,500 and 4,000 |
NIT Rourkela | Computer Science and Engineering | Published on josaa.nic.in | Other State (OS), Open | Check portal for Round 1 exact figure |
For IIITs and GFTIs, cutoffs are based on JEE Main CRL and vary significantly by institute, branch, category, and quota. The complete OR-CR data for all 138 participating institutes is available for download on josaa.nic.in under the OR-CR section. Candidates should note that Home State quota closing ranks at NITs are consistently more relaxed than Other State quota ranks; local candidates can often secure seats at significantly higher CRL ranks than the figures shown above for the OS quota.
Also Read: JoSAA Schedule 2026, Seat Allotment & Required Documents
JoSAA 2026 Round 1 Result: Conclusion
JoSAA 2026 Round 1 Result is an important update for candidates seeking admission into IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Students who have received a seat allotment must complete online reporting, pay the Seat Acceptance Fee, upload documents, and choose Freeze, Float, or Slide before the deadline. Missing any step can lead to cancellation of the allotted Round 1 seat.
Candidates who did not get a seat in Round 1 should not worry, as they will remain eligible for the upcoming JoSAA counselling rounds. Since cutoffs may change in later rounds, students should keep checking the official JoSAA portal for Round 2 result, cutoff updates, and further admission instructions.
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