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JoSAA Round 5 is the final round of the 2026 counselling cycle. The Round 5 seat allotment result is scheduled for July 16, 2026, at josaa.nic.in. Unlike earlier rounds, Round 5 carries a distinct finality: no further JoSAA allotment follows for IITs and IISc Bengaluru after this round, and the withdrawal facility for IIT and IISc seats closes at the end of the Round 4 exit window on July 14, 2026 (5:00 PM IST). IISc Bengaluru is a formal JoSAA participant for its BTech programmes in the 2026 cycle; Round 5 is the final round for both IITs and IISc. Round 5 closing ranks are the most relaxed of all five rounds for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, making it a genuine opportunity for candidates who did not receive a desired allotment in earlier rounds. After Round 5, any remaining vacant NIT, IIIT, and GFTI seats are handled by CSAB Special Rounds.
JoSAA Round 5 Result 2026
Round 5 is the last and most significant round in the JoSAA 2026 cycle. Its closing ranks reflect the final competitive equilibrium across all five rounds, making the Round 5 OR-CR the most reliable historical benchmark for planning in future cycles. The complete JoSAA 2026 schedule, from registration through the final round, is presented below.
JoSAA 2026 Event | Date |
|---|---|
Registration and Choice Filling Opens | June 2, 2026 (5:00 PM IST) |
Choice Locking Deadline | June 11, 2026 (5:00 PM IST) |
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | June 13, 2026 |
Round 1 Online Reporting Deadline | June 26, 2026 (5:00 PM IST) |
Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | June 30, 2026 |
Round 3 Seat Allotment Result | July 6, 2026 |
Round 4 Reporting Deadline (fee and docs) | July 13, 2026 (5:00 PM IST) |
Round 4 Seat Allotment Result | July 10, 2026 |
IIT and IISc Withdrawal Window (Round 4 exit; final opportunity) | July 11 to July 14, 2026 (5:00 PM IST) |
Round 5 Seat Allotment Result (FINAL ROUND) | July 16, 2026 |
Round 5 Online Reporting Window (expected) | July 16 to July 20, 2026 (5:00 PM IST) |
CSAB Special Rounds (NIT+ only, after Round 5) | Late July to August 2026 (dates to be announced by CSAB) |
Critical: No withdrawal after Round 5 begins: For IIT and IISc candidates, the withdrawal window falls during Round 4: July 11 to July 14, 2026 (5:00 PM IST). This is the last opportunity to exit the seat allocation process for IIT and IISc seats. Once Round 5 allotment begins on July 16, no withdrawal from an IIT or IISc seat is possible under any circumstance. For NIT+ system candidates, withdrawal remains available during Round 5 itself, from July 16 to July 20, 2026 (5:00 PM IST), unlike IIT candidates who must act before Round 5.
Also Read: JOSAA 2026 Round 1 Result OUT, Link Active at @josaa.nic.in
JoSAA Round 5 Result Date 2026
The Round 5 seat allotment result is scheduled for July 16, 2026. The Opening and Closing Ranks for all 138 participating institutes across all categories and quotas are published on josaa.nic.in simultaneously with the allotment result, typically within a few hours. Round 5 is the final round for IITs and IISc Bengaluru; candidates not allotted an IIT or IISc seat after Round 5 have no further JoSAA-based pathway to these institutes in the 2026 cycle. IISc Bengaluru participates in JoSAA 2026 for its BTech programmes alongside the 23 IITs.
Why Round 5 closing ranks matter most: Unlike Round 1 closing ranks, which reflect peak early-cycle competition with many candidates holding multiple preferred choices, Round 5 closing ranks represent the true final state of demand after all upgrades, withdrawals, and exits have resolved. For future aspirants using JoSAA data for planning, Round 5 OR-CR is the single most reliable reference, more so than any earlier round
Also Read: JoSAA Round 2 Result 2026, Release Date, Expected Cut-off.
JoSAA Round 5 Seat Allotment Result 2026
Round 5 allotments come from seats vacated through upgrades and withdrawals in Rounds 3 and 4, as well as seats that remained unallocated in earlier rounds due to no eligible candidate submitting that choice. Candidates who Floated through earlier rounds will receive either an upgrade to a higher-preference seat or their previous allotment retained as final. Candidates who did not receive any allotment in Rounds 1 through 4 may receive their first allotment in Round 5 if a suitable seat opened up.
OBC-NCL and EWS certificate date requirement: Category certificates for OBC-NCL and EWS candidates must be dated on or after April 1, 2026. A certificate issued before April 1, 2026, even by one day, will not be accepted for document verification in Round 5. Candidates whose certificates are about to expire or were issued before this date must obtain fresh certificates from the competent authority before the reporting deadline.
Also Read: JoSAA Round 4 Result 2026, Date, Time & Cutoff Details.
How to Check JoSAA Round 5 Seat Allotment Result
The Round 5 allotment result is accessible only through the official JoSAA portal. No individual SMS or email notifications are sent. Follow the steps below on July 16, 2026, after the result is published at josaa.nic.in.
- Visit the official portal at josaa.nic.in and click the Round 5 Seat Allotment Result link on the homepage
- Log in using your JEE Main 2026 application number and password, or your JEE Advanced 2026 registration number and password; keep your registered mobile accessible for OTP verification
- The dashboard displays your allotted institute, programme, category, quota, seat type, and the rank used for allotment
- Download the provisional allotment letter as a PDF and save multiple copies; this document is required for physical joining at the allotted institute
- Download the Round 5 OR-CR PDF from josaa.nic.in under the OR-CR section to verify the closing rank at which your seat was offered
- Since Round 5 is the final round, there is no Float or Slide option; you must either accept the allotment (pay SAF and complete document upload) or exit JoSAA
- Complete all online reporting steps by the Round 5 deadline (expected July 20, 2026, 5:00 PM IST); missing this deadline results in permanent seat cancellation with no reinstatement
JoSAA Round 5 Cutoff and Opening-Closing Ranks
Round 5 is where closing ranks are most relaxed across all categories and institutes. The table below presents Round 1 confirmed closing ranks alongside estimated Round 5 ranges derived from historical round-on-round relaxation data. IIT figures are JEE Advanced AIR; NIT figures are JEE Main CRL for the Other State quota, Open category, Gender-Neutral pool. Actual Round 5 figures will be published on josaa.nic.in on July 16, 2026.
Institute | Programme | Round 1 CR (Ref.) | Round 5 Est. CR | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IIT Bombay | CSE (Open GN, AIR) | 65 | ~65 to 68 | Demand at apex is total; near-zero round movement |
IIT Delhi | CSE (Open GN, AIR) | 123 | ~135 to 150 | Small relaxation; confirmed by 2025 Round 5 trend |
IIT Madras | CSE (Open GN, AIR) | 149 | ~165 to 190 | Consistent relaxation of 10 to 15% by final round |
IIT Kanpur | CSE (Open GN, AIR) | 276 | ~310 to 350 | Moderate relaxation as some candidates upgrade away |
IIT Kharagpur | CSE (Open GN, AIR) | 509 | ~560 to 620 | Steady relaxation across all five rounds |
NIT Trichy | CSE (OS, Open GN, CRL) | 1,317 | ~1,400 to 1,500 | 8 to 12% relaxation typical from Round 1 to final |
NIT Surathkal | CSE (OS, Open GN, CRL) | 1,605 | ~1,800 to 2,100 | Relaxes more than Trichy due to broader rank pool |
NIT Warangal | CSE (OS, Open GN, CRL) | 2,238 | ~2,500 to 2,800 | Consistent 10 to 15% relaxation pattern |
NIT Calicut | CSE (OS, Open GN, CRL) | 5,100 | ~5,500 to 6,200 | Started relaxed vs 2025; further easing expected |
MNIT Jaipur | CSE (OS, Open GN, CRL) | 5,255 | ~5,600 to 6,000 | Standard mid-tier relaxation by Round 5 |
How to read the relaxation pattern: IIT Bombay CSE shows near-zero movement across all five rounds because top-ranked candidates universally prefer it and very few upgrade out. IIT Delhi and Madras show 10 to 15% relaxation from Round 1 to Round 5 as some candidates in that rank band receive preferred IIT seats earlier and vacate their secondary IIT choice. NIT seats relax by 8 to 15% from Round 1 to Round 5 as IIT-allotted candidates confirm their IIT seats and release NIT preferences from their held choices.
Home State quota: All NIT figures in the table are for the Other State (OS) quota, which is the most competitive. Home State (HS) quota closing ranks at the same NIT and branch are consistently more relaxed by 300 to 2,000 ranks. Candidates from the home state of the NIT should always check the HS quota row on josaa.nic.in alongside the OS row for an accurate picture of their specific admission prospects.
What to Do After JoSAA Round 5 Allotment
Round 5 is the final JoSAA allotment. There are no more upgrade opportunities within JoSAA after this round. Every candidate with a Round 5 allotment must complete all required steps by the reporting deadline. Candidates without any allotment across all five rounds can explore CSAB Special Rounds for NIT, IIIT, and GFTI seats; IITs do not participate in CSAB. The table below summarises all post-Round 5 actions and their consequences.
Action | Deadline / Timing | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
Download the Round 5 allotment letter | July 16, 2026 (result day) | This is the final allotment; no further JoSAA upgrade is possible after Round 5 |
Pay Seat Acceptance Fee (first-time R5 allottees) | July 20, 2026 (5:00 PM IST, expected) | Rs. 30,000 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS; Rs. 15,000 for SC/ST/PwD; Rs. 4,000 non-refundable processing charge |
Upload or confirm all required documents | July 20, 2026 (5:00 PM IST, expected) | All documents must be verified; unresolved queries result in seat cancellation |
Pay Partial Admission Fee (NIT+ allottees) | July 22 to July 24, 2026 (5:00 PM IST) | Rs. 40,000 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS; Rs. 20,000 for SC/ST/PwD; adjusted against full institute admission fee; non-refundable |
Report physically to the allotted institute | As per allotment letter | Carry all original documents; joining process and fee payment schedule governed by the institute |
Explore CSAB (if not allotted in any round) | Late July onwards | CSAB Special Rounds handle vacant NIT, IIIT, and GFTI seats; IITs and IISc do not participate in CSAB |
Partial Admission Fee (PAF) for NIT+ allottees: After Round 5, NIT+ system candidates (NITs, IIITs, GFTIs) must pay the Partial Admission Fee of Rs. 40,000 (General/OBC-NCL/EWS) or Rs. 20,000 (SC/ST/PwD). This fee is non-refundable and is adjusted against the full admission fee charged by the allotted institute. Payment can be made through UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or SBI e-Challan on the JoSAA portal. Failure to pay the PAF within the deadline results in forfeiture of the allotted seat.
JoSAA Round 5 Result 2026: Conclusion
The JoSAA Round 5 Result 2026 marks the final seat allotment stage for IITs, IISc Bengaluru, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs participating in JoSAA counselling. Candidates should check their allotment status, download the provisional seat-allotment letter and complete fee payment, document verification and online reporting within the given deadline. Since no further JoSAA upgrade follows Round 5, all allotted candidates must treat this result as final.
Round 5 opening and closing ranks also provide the clearest picture of the final admission cutoffs for the 2026 counselling cycle. Candidates should verify the official cutoff using the correct institute, programme, category, gender pool and quota. Those who do not secure an NIT, IIIT or GFTI seat may consider CSAB Special Rounds, while candidates allotted a seat should carefully follow the institute-level admission and physical-reporting instructions.
