JoSAA 2020: Registration, Counselling & Seat Allotment
JoSAA 2020: Registration, Counselling & Seat Allotment
JoSAA 2020:
Registration, Counselling & Seat Allotment
Contents of the Page
- JoSAA 2020 Counselling
- JoSAA 2020 Counselling : Dates
- JoSAA 2020 Counselling Process
- List of Documents required for verification
- JoSAA 2020 Spot Counselling
- Withdraw Option
- JoSAA 2020 Special Counselling
- JoSAA 2020 Counselling
- JoSAA 2020 Counselling : Dates
- JoSAA 2020 Counselling Process
- List of Documents required for verification
- JoSAA 2020 Spot Counselling
- Withdraw Option
- JoSAA 2020 Special Counselling
Latest Updates
- JoSAA 2020 Counselling Schedule has been released.
- Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal announced that the JEE Main 2020 will now be held in September. The JEE Main entrance exam will be held from September 1 to 6 and JEE Advanced will be held on September 27.
- JoSAA 2020 Counselling Schedule has been released
- Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal announced that the JEE Main 2020 will now be held in September. The JEE Main entrance exam will be held from September 1 to 6 and JEE Advanced will be held on September 27.
- Due to the sudden outbreak of COVID-19, all the exams including JEE Mains & JEE Advanced have been temporarily postponed. As a result, other events with regard to JoSAA 2020 might also observe a delay. We will update the new schedule for the events of JoSAA 2020 as soon as they are officially announced.
- Due to the sudden outbreak of COVID-19, all the exams including JEE Mains & JEE Advanced have been temporarily postponded. As a result, other events with regard to JoSAA 2020 might also observe a delay. We will update the new schedule for the events of JoSAA 2020 as soon as they are officially announced.
CSAB Round Schedule
CSAB Round Schedule
CSAB Round Counselling will be conducted to fill the vacant seats of NITs, IIITs and GFTIs (Except IITs) after the completion of all the JoSAA Rounds as the per the following schedule:CSAB Round Counselling will be conducted to fill the vacant seats of NITs, IIITs and GFTIs (Except IITs) after the completion of all the JoSAA Rounds as the per the following schedule:
| Events | Time | Dates |
| Display of Vacancies after JoSAA rounds | 17:00 hrs | 16th November 2020 |
| Registration, Payment of Participation/Processing Fee and Choice Filling Starts |
10:00 hrs | 17th November 2020 |
| Registration, Payment of Participation/Processing Fee and Choice Filling Ends |
23:59 hrs | 19th November 2020 |
| Display of Seat Allotment Result – Special Round-I | 17:00 hrs | 20th November 2020 |
| Round 1 A) Exercising any one of the following options based on the outcome of Special Round-I
B) Online reporting: Seat Acceptance Fee payment Process listed in (A) above is mandatory for all Process (A) & (B) both are mandatory only for those |
17:00 hrs | 20th November 2020 (17:00 hrs) To 23nd November 2020 (12:00 hrs) |
| Last day to respond to query (Special Round I) | Till 14:00 hrs | 24th November 2020 |
| Display of Seat Allotment Result – Special Round-II | 10:00 hrs | 25th November 2020 |
| Online reporting: Seat Acceptance Fee payment /Document upload / Response by candidate to query (if required) |
25th November 2020 (12:00 hrs) To 27th November 2020 (10:00 hrs) |
|
| Last day to respond to query (Special Round II) | Till17:00 hrs | 27th November 2020 |
| Online Reporting at Allotted Institute for all candidates of Round I & II who have confirmed their seats |
25th November 2020 (10:00 hrs) To 30th November 2020 (17:00 hrs) |
| Events | Time | Dates |
| Display of Vacancies after JoSAA rounds | 17:00 hrs | 16th November 2020 |
| Registration, Payment of Participation/Processing Fee and Choice Filling Starts |
10:00 hrs | 17th November 2020 |
| Registration, Payment of Participation/Processing Fee and Choice Filling Ends |
23:59 hrs | 19th November 2020 |
| Display of Seat Allotment Result – Special Round-I | 17:00 hrs | 20th November 2020 |
| Round 1 A) Exercising any one of the following options based on the outcome of Special Round-I
B) Online reporting: Seat Acceptance Fee payment Process listed in (A) above is mandatory for all Process (A) & (B) both are mandatory only for those |
17:00 hrs | 20th November 2020 (17:00 hrs) To 23nd November 2020 (12:00 hrs) |
| Last day to respond to query (Special Round I) | Till 14:00 hrs | 24th November 2020 |
| Display of Seat Allotment Result – Special Round-II | 10:00 hrs | 25th November 2020 |
| Online reporting: Seat Acceptance Fee payment /Document upload / Response by candidate to query (if required) |
25th November 2020 (12:00 hrs) To 27th November 2020 (10:00 hrs) |
|
| Last day to respond to query (Special Round II) | Till17:00 hrs | 27th November 2020 |
| Online Reporting at Allotted Institute for all candidates of Round I & II who have confirmed their seats |
25th November 2020 (10:00 hrs) To 30th November 2020 (17:00 hrs) |
JoSAA 2020 Counselling
JoSAA 2020 Counselling
JoSAA 2020 Counselling consists of 6 steps – Registration, Choice Filling, Seat Allotment, Payment of Seat Allotment Fees , Document Verification at the Reporting Centre and Reporting at the Allotted centres.JoSAA 2020 Counselling consists of 6 steps – Registration, Choice Filling, Seat Allotment, Payment of Seat Allotment Fees , Document Verification at the Reporting Centre and Reporting at the Allotted centres.And the whole Counselling Process shall be conducted in 7 Rounds.
23 IITs, 31 NITs, 25 IIITs, and 28 Other GFTIs are Participating Institutes of JoSAA 2020.And the whole Counselling Process shall be conducted in 7 Rounds.
23 IITs, 31 NITs, 25 IIITs, and 28 Other GFTIs are Participating Institutes of JoSAA 2020.
All the candidates who have appeared and qualified JEE Mains 2020 and wish to participate in JoSAA 2020 Counselling have to register themselves through JoSAA 2020 Registration. But before apply candidates are requested to check the Eligibility Criteria for JoSAA 2020.All the candidates who have appeared and qualified JEE Mains 2020 and wish to participate in JoSAA 2020 Counselling have to register themselves through JoSAA 2020 Registration. But before apply candidates are requested to check the Eligibility Criteria for JoSAA 2020.But before apply candidates are requested to check the Eligibility Criteria for JoSAA 2020.But before apply candidates are requested to check the Eligibility Criteria for JoSAA 2020.
JoSAA 2020 Counselling: Dates
JoSAA 2020 Counselling: Dates
| Events | Dates |
| JEE Mains 2020 Result (Declared) | 11th September 2020 |
| JEE Advanced 2020 Result | 5th October 2020 |
| Registration/ Choice Filling Starts | 6th October 2020 |
| Registration/ Choice Filling for AAT Qualified Students Starts | 11th October 2020 |
| Display of Mock Seat Allocation Round 1 | 12th October 2020 |
| Display of Mock Seat Allocation Round 2 | 14th October 2020 |
| Registration/ Chioce Filling Ends | 15th October 2020 (Till 5:00 pm) |
| Reconciliation of data, verification and validation of allocated seats | 16th October 2020 |
| Seat Allocation Round – 1 | 17th October 2020 |
| Online Reporting of Candidate (Round 1) – Payment of Fees & Document Upload | 17th October- 19th October 2020 |
| Last day to respond (Round 1) | 20th October- 19th October 2020 |
| Display of seats filled / availability status | 21st October- 19th October 2020 |
| Seat Allocation (Round 2) |
21st October- 19th October 2020 |
| Online Reporting of Candidate (Round 2) – Payment of Fees & Document Upload | 22nd October- 23rd October 2020 |
| Last day to respond (Round 2) – Payment of Fees & Document Upload | 24th October 2020 |
| Withdrawal of Seat (Round 2) | 22th October – 24th October 2020 |
| Display of seats filled/ Availability Status | 26th October, 2020 |
| Seat Allocation (Round 3) | 26th October, 2020 |
| Online Reporting of Candidate (Round 3) – Fee Payment & Document Upload | 27th October – 28th October, 2020 |
| Last day to respond (Round 3) – Payment of Fees & Document Upload | 29th October 2020 |
| Withdrawal of seat (Round 3) |
27th October – 29th October 2020 |
| Display of seats filled / availability status | 30th October 2020 |
| Seat Allocation (Round 4) | 30th October -2020 |
| Online Reporting (Round 4) – Fee Payment & Document Upload | 31st October – 1st November 2020 |
| Last Day to respond(Round 4) | 2nd November 2020 |
| Display of seat filled/ Availability Status | 3rd November 2020 |
| Seat Allocation (Round 5) | 30th October – 2020 |
| Online Registration (Round 5) – Fee Payment & Document Upload | 4th November – 5th November 2020 |
| Last Day to respond (Round 5) – | 6th November 2020 |
| Notification of the decision on seat confirmation for Round 5 – | 6th November 2020 |
Last Round for Seat Withdrawal/ Exit Option (Round 5) |
4th November – 6th November 2020 |
Display of seats filled / Availability Status |
7th November 2020 |
Seat Allocation 6 (Final Round for IITs) |
7th November 2020 |
| Online Registration (Round 6) (For IITs only: Reporting may also be done at admitting IIT) – Fee Payment & Update Document |
8th November 2020 |
| Last day to respond to query (Round 6) (FINAL ROUND for IITs) | 9th November 2020 |
| Admission Process: Document verification for acceptance of seat or withdrawal of seat by physical mode at Admitting/Allotted Institutes ONLY (Round 6) (For NIT+ system). In case, the situation does not permit the physical presence of candidate at admitting Institute the above process will be done online. |
Nov 9-13, 2020 (for NIT+ system) |
| Events | Dates |
| JEE Mains 2020 Result (Declared) | 11th September 2020 |
| JEE Advanced 2020 Result | 5th October 2020 |
| Registration/ Choice Filling Starts | 6th October 2020 |
| Registration/ Choice Filling for AAT Qualified Students Starts | 11th October 2020 |
| Display of Mock Seat Allocation Round 1 | 12th October 2020 |
| Display of Mock Seat Allocation Round 2 | 14th October 2020 |
| Registration/ Chioce Filling Ends | 15th October 2020 (Till 5:00 pm) |
| Reconciliation of data, verification and validation of allocated seats | 16th October 2020 |
| Seat Allocation Round – 1 | 17th October 2020 |
| Online Reporting of Candidate (Round 1) – Payment of Fees & Document Upload | 17th October- 19th October 2020 |
| Last day to respond (Round 1) | 20th October- 19th October 2020 |
| Display of seats filled / availability status | 21st October- 19th October 2020 |
| Seat Allocation (Round 2) |
21st October- 19th October 2020 |
| Online Reporting of Candidate (Round 2) – Payment of Fees & Document Upload | 22nd October- 23rd October 2020 |
| Last day to respond (Round 2) – Payment of Fees & Document Upload | 24th October 2020 |
| Withdrawal of Seat (Round 2) | 22th October – 24th October 2020 |
| Display of seats filled/ Availability Status | 26th October, 2020 |
| Seat Allocation (Round 3) | 26th October, 2020 |
| Online Reporting of Candidate (Round 3) – Fee Payment & Document Upload | 27th October – 28th October, 2020 |
| Last day to respond (Round 3) – Payment of Fees & Document Upload | 29th October 2020 |
| Withdrawal of seat (Round 3) |
27th October – 29th October 2020 |
| Display of seats filled / availability status | 30th October 2020 |
| Seat Allocation (Round 4) | 30th October -2020 |
| Online Reporting (Round 4) – Fee Payment & Document Upload | 31st October – 1st November 2020 |
| Last Day to respond(Round 4) | 2nd November 2020 |
| Display of seat filled/ Availability Status | 3rd November 2020 |
| Seat Allocation (Round 5) | 30th October – 2020 |
| Online Registration (Round 5) – Fee Payment & Document Upload | 4th November – 5th November 2020 |
| Last Day to respond (Round 5) – | 6th November 2020 |
| Notification of the decision on seat confirmation for Round 5 – | 6th November 2020 |
Last Round for Seat Withdrawal/ Exit Option (Round 5) |
4th November – 6th November 2020 |
Display of seats filled / Availability Status |
7th November 2020 |
Seat Allocation 6 (Final Round for IITs) |
7th November 2020 |
| Online Registration (Round 6) (For IITs only: Reporting may also be done at admitting IIT) – Fee Payment & Update Document |
8th November 2020 |
| Last day to respond to query (Round 6) (FINAL ROUND for IITs) | 9th November 2020 |
| Admission Process: Document verification for acceptance of seat or withdrawal of seat by physical mode at Admitting/Allotted Institutes ONLY (Round 6) (For NIT+ system). In case, the situation does not permit the physical presence of candidate at admitting Institute the above process will be done online. |
Nov 9-13, 2020 (for NIT+ system) |
JoSAA 2020 Counselling Process
JoSAA 2020 Counselling Process
The Counselling process has been enumerated below:The Counselling process has been enumerated below:
Step 1 : Registration
Step 1 : Registration
All the candidates who have appeared in JEE Mains 2020 and fulfilled JoSAA 2020 Eligibility Criteria will have to register themselves through JoSAA Registration 2020 for the counselling process.
The registration process is given below:All the candidates who have appeared in JEE Mains 2020 and fulfilled JoSAA 2020 Eligibility Criteria will have to register themselves through JoSAA Registration 2020 for the counselling process.
The registration process is given below:
- At first, go to the official site of JoSAA – jossa.nic.in
- Now, the candidates will have to Login in the Registration Window available there.
- Candidates who have qualified JEE Mains 2020 can Login using their JEE Mains 2020 Roll Number and Password while candidates who have qualified JEE Advanced 2020 can Login using their JEE Advanced 2020 Roll Number and Password.
- Now, fill all your Personal Details like- Name, Date of Birth, Contact Details and other important details carefully.
- Candidates must note that the registration in a one – time process. So, they must fill the details properly and cross check them before submitting .
- At first, go to the official site of JoSAA – jossa.nic.in
- Now, the candidates will have to Login in the Registration Window available there.
- Candidates who have qualified JEE Mains 2020 can Login using their JEE Mains 2020 Roll Number and Password while candidates who have qualified JEE Advanced 2020 can Login using their JEE Advanced 2020 Roll Number and Password.
- Now, fill all your Personal Details like- Name, Date of Birth, Contact Details and other important details carefully.
- Candidates must note that the registration in a one – time process. So, they must fill the details properly and cross check them before submitting .
Step 2 : Choice Filling & JoSAA Mock Allotment
Step 2 : Choice Filling & JoSAA Mock Allotment
Filling of Choices : Once the registration process is complete, candidates will be able to check the available choices as per their eligibility and they must select the institutes and courses in order of their preferences. Candidates can arrange their choices in order of their preference by using the “Arrange Filled Choices” option. Filling of Choices : Once the registration process is complete, candidates will be able to check the available choices as per their eligibility and they must select the institutes and courses in order of their preferences. Candidates can arrange their choices in order of their preference by using the “Arrange Filled Choices” option.
Locking of Choices : After the completion of choice filling, candidates must lock their choices and take a print out for future references. Locking of Choices : After the completion of choice filling, candidates must lock their choices and take a print out for future references.
Mock Allotment Round : The authorities conduct a mock allotment process before conducting the actual one, so that the candidates will get an idea of their chances in their desired colleges and know where they actually stand. Mock Allotment Round : The authorities conduct a mock allotment process before conducting the actual one, so that the candidates will get an idea of their chances in their desired colleges and know where they actually stand.Provided this information, candidates will be able to modify their choices and make right decisions during the actual counselling process. Candidates will be provided enough time to modify their preferences after the mock allotment process.
The candidates will not be allowed to lock or change their choices after the deadline.Provided this information, candidates will be able to modify their choices and make right decisions during the actual counselling process. Candidates will be provided enough time to modify their preferences after the mock allotment process.
The candidates will not be allowed to lock or change their choices after the deadline.
Step 3 : Seat Allotment & Rank List Announcement
Step 3 : Seat Allotment & Rank List Announcement
After the Mock Allotment Round, candidates will be allotted colleges and branches on the basis of their rank, category, preferences and seat availability.
The process of JoSAA Seat Allotment is carried out in 7 Rounds. And the whole process will be conducted online.After the Mock Allotment Round, candidates will be allotted colleges and branches on the basis of their rank, category, preferences and seat availability.
The process of JoSAA Seat Allotment is carried out in 7 Rounds. And the whole process will be conducted online.Candidates will have to Login using their JEE Mains 2020 or JEE Advanced 2020 Roll Number and Password in order to view the colleges and branches allotted to them.Candidates will have to Login using their JEE Mains 2020 or JEE Advanced 2020 Roll Number and Password in order to view the colleges and branches allotted to them.Candidates who are satisfied with their allotted colleges and branches are proceed further by paying the their Seat Acceptance Fees and Downloading Provisional Allotment Letter. Otherwise, candidates who are not satisfied with their allotted colleges and branches can follow any one of the steps given below :Candidates who are satisfied with their allotted colleges and branches are proceed further by paying the their Seat Acceptance Fees and Downloading Provisional Allotment Letter. Otherwise, candidates who are not satisfied with their allotted colleges and branches can follow any one of the steps given below :
| Freeze | This option is for the candidate who has accepted the allotted seat and does not wish to participate in further rounds. Such candidates will not be considered for any subsequent rounds. |
| Slide | This is for candidates who have accepted the allotted seat, however, if admissions are open in a better course in the same institute then they will go for Upgradation. Such candidates are considered for subsequent rounds. |
| Float | Candidates who wish to accept the offered seat but are also looking for an upgrade/better seat. In other words, candidates will accept the seat allotted to them but in case admission to an academic program of better/higher preference in any institute is offered, they will accept it. Else, they will continue with the currently allotted academic program. These candidates will be considered in subsequent rounds of admission. |
| Freeze | This option is for the candidate who has accepted the allotted seat and does not wish to participate in further rounds. Such candidates will not be considered for any subsequent rounds. |
| Slide | This is for candidates who have accepted the allotted seat, however, if admissions are open in a better course in the same institute then they will go for Upgradation. Such candidates are considered for subsequent rounds. |
| Float | Candidates who wish to accept the offered seat but are also looking for an upgrade/better seat. In other words, candidates will accept the seat allotted to them but in case admission to an academic program of better/higher preference in any institute is offered, they will accept it. Else, they will continue with the currently allotted academic program. These candidates will be considered in subsequent rounds of admission. |
Few noteworthy points :
Few noteworthy points :
- Choosing “Float” or “Freeze” option will allow the candidates to upgrade their allotted seats to better or higher preferred academic courses in subsequent rounds. However, this will automatically result in the fortification of their accepted seats in the previous round.
- Only those candidates who have not taken admission in their first preferred colleges or courses i.e., they have not paid the Seat Acceptance Fees can choose “Slide” or “Float” option.
- “Slide” or “Float” options are not available in the Last or 7th Round.
- During the Last or 7th Round of JoSAA Seat Allocation, candidates will be allowed to change their choices from “Float” or “Slide” to “Freeze”.
- Choosing “Float” or “Freeze” option will allow the candidates to upgrade their allotted seats to better or higher preferred academic courses in subsequent rounds. However, this will automatically result in the fortification of their accepted seats in the previous round.
- Only those candidates who have not taken admission in their first preferred colleges or courses i.e., they have not paid the Seat Acceptance Fees can choose “Slide” or “Float” option.
- “Slide” or “Float” options are not available in the Last or 7th Round.
- During the Last or 7th Round of JoSAA Seat Allocation, candidates will be allowed to change their choices from “Float” or “Slide” to “Freeze”.
Step 4 : Payment of Seat Acceptance Fees & Downloading Allotment Letter
Step 4 : Payment of Seat Acceptance Fees & Downloading Allotment Letter
- Candidates who are satisfied with their allotted seats and have chosen “Freeze” option in the JoSAA Seat Allocation Round will have to pay the Seat Acceptance Fees to proceed further.
- Candidates who are satisfied with their allotted seats and have chosen “Freeze” option in the JoSAA Seat Allocation Round will have to pay the Seat Acceptance Fees to proceed further.
Seat Acceptance Fees :
Seat Acceptance Fees :
| Category | Fees |
| General candidates | Rs. 35,000 |
| SC/ST/Gen-PwD/OBC-NCL-PwD/SC-PwD or ST-PwD candidates | Rs. 15,000 |
| Category | Fees |
| General candidates | Rs. 35,000 |
| SC/ST/Gen-PwD/OBC-NCL-PwD/SC-PwD or ST-PwD candidates | Rs. 15,000 |
- After paying the Seat Acceptance Fees, candidates will have to download the Seat Allotment Letter available on the official site.
- After paying the Seat Acceptance Fees, candidates will have to download the Seat Allotment Letter available on the official site.
Step 5 : Document Verification at Zonal Reporting Centre
Step 5 : Document Verification at Zonal Reporting Centre
- Candidates who have accepted their seats will have to report at their respective JoSAA Reporting Centres for document verification. Candidates who fails to verifying their documents at their respective reporting centres on the specified date will result in cancellation of their admission.
- Candidates who have accepted their seats will have to report at their respective JoSAA Reporting Centres for document verification. Candidates who fails to verifying their documents at their respective reporting centres on the specified date will result in cancellation of their admission.
Step 6 : Reporting at Allotted Centres
Step 6 : Reporting at Allotted Centres
- At last candidates have to report at the allotted Institutes and pay the remaining amount of the fees
- At last candidates have to report at the allotted Institutes and pay the remaining amount of the fees
Document Verification
Document Verification
Given below is the list of documents that candidates are required to carry for verification at the Zonal Reporting Centres :Given below is the list of documents that candidates are required to carry for verification at the Zonal Reporting Centres:
For IITs & ISM –
For IITs & ISM –
- Provisional JoSAA Seat Allotment Letter 2020
- Two Passport size photographs
- Candidate’s Undertaking
- Photo Identity Card (valid issued by Govt.)
- Original JEE Advanced Admit Card 2020
- Proof of Seat Acceptance fee payment by e-challan or SBI Net banking
- Date of Birth Proof – 10th Standard Admit Card
- Class 12th (or equivalent) Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate
- Medical Certificate
- Registration cum Locked Choices for Seat Allotment
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Certificate for PwD (if applicable)
- Passport (for foreign nationals) or OCI Certificate or PIO Card (if applicable)
- DS Certificate (if applicable)
- Provisional JoSAA Seat Allotment Letter 2020
- Two Passport size photographs
- Candidate’s Undertaking
- Photo Identity Card (valid issued by Govt.)
- Original JEE Advanced Admit Card 2020
- Proof of Seat Acceptance fee payment by e-challan or SBI Net banking
- Date of Birth Proof – 10th Standard Admit Card
- Class 12th (or equivalent) Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate
- Medical Certificate
- Registration cum Locked Choices for Seat Allotment
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Certificate for PwD (if applicable)
- Passport (for foreign nationals) or OCI Certificate or PIO Card (if applicable)
- DS Certificate (if applicable)
For NITs, IIITs & GFTIs –
For NITs, IIITs & GFTIs –
- Provisional JoSAA Seat Allotment Letter 2020
- Three Passport size photographs similar to the one used in JEE Mains 2020 Application Form
- JEE Main Score Card 2020
- JEE Main Admit Card 2020
- Candidate’s Undertaking
- Photo Identity Card (valid issued by Govt.)
- Original JEE Advanced Admit Card 2020
- Proof of Seat Acceptance fee payment by e-challan or SBI Net banking
- Date of Birth Proof – 10th Standard Admit Card
- Class 12th (or equivalent) Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate
- Medical Certificate
- Print of Registration and Filled Choices for Seat Allotment
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Certificate for PwD (if applicable)
- Passport (for foreign nationals) or OCI Certificate or PIO Card (if applicable)
- DS Certificate (if applicable)
- Provisional JoSAA Seat Allotment Letter 2020
- Three Passport size photographs similar to the one used in JEE Mains 2020 Application Form
- JEE Main Score Card 2020
- JEE Main Admit Card 2020
- Candidate’s Undertaking
- Photo Identity Card (valid issued by Govt.)
- Original JEE Advanced Admit Card 2020
- Proof of Seat Acceptance fee payment by e-challan or SBI Net banking
- Date of Birth Proof – 10th Standard Admit Card
- Class 12th (or equivalent) Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate
- Medical Certificate
- Print of Registration and Filled Choices for Seat Allotment
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Certificate for PwD (if applicable)
- Passport (for foreign nationals) or OCI Certificate or PIO Card (if applicable)
- DS Certificate (if applicable)
JoSAA 2020 Spot Counselling
JoSAA 2020 Spot Counselling
- The candidates who were earlier unable to register themselves for the JoSAA 2020, will have an opportunity to go through the JoSAA 2020 Spot Counselling.
- Also the candidates who are not allotted seats in any of 7 Rounds of JoSAA 2020 Counselling are also eligible to participate in the Spot Round
- Spot Round Counselling is conducted if the seats remain vacant after the completion of all rounds of counselling for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
- The list of availability of the seats for the spot round will be displayed after the final or 7th round of counselling.
- Spot Round Counselling Fees :
- The candidates who were earlier unable to register themselves for the JoSAA 2020, will have an opportunity to go through the JoSAA 2020 Spot Counselling.
- Also the candidates who are not allotted seats in any of 7 Rounds of JoSAA 2020 Counselling are also eligible to participate in the Spot Round
- Spot Round Counselling is conducted if the seats remain vacant after the completion of all rounds of counselling for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
- The list of availability of the seats for the spot round will be displayed after the final or 7th round of counselling.
- Spot Round Counselling Fees :
| Category | Fees |
| General/ OBC-NCL/ Foreign candidates | Rs. 45,000 |
| SC, ST, GEN-PwD, OBC-NCL-PwD, SC-PwD or ST-PwD candidates |
Rs. 20,000 |
| Category | Fees |
| General/ OBC-NCL/ Foreign candidates | Rs. 45,000 |
| SC, ST, GEN-PwD, OBC-NCL-PwD, SC-PwD or ST-PwD candidates |
Rs. 20,000 |
Withdraw Option
Withdraw Option
- Withdraw option is available only for those candidates who have accepted seat during JoSAA 2020 Counselling
- In order to exercise this option, candidates are required to report at one of the Reporting Centres before the final or 7th Round.
- After choosing the withdraw option, the candidate will not be permitted to participate in further admission rounds.
- The Seat Acceptance Fees shall be returned after deducting Rs. 1500/-.
- Withdraw option is available only for those candidates who have accepted seat during JoSAA 2020 Counselling
- In order to exercise this option, candidates are required to report at one of the Reporting Centres before the final or 7th Round.
- After choosing the withdraw option, the candidate will not be permitted to participate in further admission rounds.
- The Seat Acceptance Fees shall be returned after deducting Rs. 1500/-.
Follow the steps given below for exercising “Withdraw Option” :Follow the steps given below for exercising “Withdraw Option” :
- Step A : At first candidates will have to fill their bank details against which the Seat Acceptance Fees is to refund in the official website of JoSAA . Also & upload an image of cancelled cheque (same account) in jpg format and download the withdrawal request letter.
- Step B : The withdraw letter should be duly signed by both the candidate and his/ her parents.Then the candidate have to report at the Reporting Centre to vacate the seat.
- Candidates who have completed Step A but not Step B, that is, not reported at a reporting centre, will not be treated as exercising withdraw option. The seats accepted by such candidates will not be released and will continue in their names.
- Step A : At first candidates will have to fill their bank details against which the Seat Acceptance Fees is to refund in the official website of JoSAA . Also & upload an image of cancelled cheque (same account) in jpg format and download the withdrawal request letter.
- Step B : The withdraw letter should be duly signed by both the candidate and his/ her parents.Then the candidate have to report at the Reporting Centre to vacate the seat.
- Candidates who have completed Step A but not Step B, that is, not reported at a reporting centre, will not be treated as exercising withdraw option. The seats accepted by such candidates will not be released and will continue in their names.
JoSAA 2020 Special Counselling
JoSAA 2020 Special Counselling
JoSAA Special Counselling is conducted if candidates withdraw their admission or seat confirmation after all the counselling rounds. This counselling is conducted by Central Seat Allotment Board (CSAB). JoSAA Special Counselling is conducted if candidates withdraw their admission or seat confirmation after all the counselling rounds. This counselling is conducted by Central Seat Allotment Board (CSAB). The candidates who are allotted the seats during the earlier counselling rounds but did not confirm their seats are not eligible for the Special counselling.The candidates who are allotted the seats during the earlier counselling rounds but did not confirm their seats are not eligible for the Special counselling.Important Links