Last Updated: July 6, 2026
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has declared the Round 3 seat allotment result for the 2026 counselling process for admissions to undergraduate programmes offered by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). Candidates who participated in the counselling process can now check their allotment status through the official JoSAA portal.
JoSAA conducts a centralized counselling process based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced ranks, enabling eligible candidates to compete for seats across participating institutions through a single admission platform. The centralized system is intended to improve transparency, reduce multiple admissions and streamline seat allocation across engineering institutions.
JoSAA Round 3 Schedule 2026
The following dates are based on the official JoSAA counselling schedule released for the 2026 admission session.
|
Event |
Status |
Date & Time |
|
Round 3 Seat Allotment Result |
Confirmed |
July 6, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
|
Online Reporting, Fee Payment & Document Upload |
Confirmed |
July 6–8, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
|
Seat Withdrawal/Exit Window |
Confirmed |
July 7 (10:00 AM) – July 8, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
|
Resolution of Fee Payment & Document Queries |
Confirmed |
Up to July 9, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
|
Withdrawal-related Query Response |
Confirmed |
Up to July 9, 2026 |
|
Round 4 Seat Allotment Result |
Scheduled |
July 10, 2026 |
Candidates should refer to the latest notification on the official JoSAA portal, as counselling schedules may be revised by the authority.
How to Check the Round 3 Allotment Result
Candidates can access their allotment status by following these steps:
- Visit the official JoSAA counselling portal.
- Open the Round 3 Seat Allotment Result 2026 link.
- Log in using the JEE Main 2026 application number, password and security pin.
- View the allotted institute and academic programme.
- Download the provisional seat allotment letter for future admission formalities.
Online Reporting Process
Candidates allotted a seat in Round 3 are required to complete the online reporting process within the notified deadline. This includes selecting a willingness option, paying the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF), uploading documents and responding to any verification queries raised during scrutiny.
Failure to complete the mandatory reporting process within the prescribed timeline may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat in accordance with JoSAA counselling guidelines.
Willingness Options
|
Option |
Description |
|
Freeze |
Accept the allotted seat and exit subsequent counselling rounds. |
|
Float |
Accept the allotted seat while remaining eligible for a higher preferred institute in later rounds. |
|
Slide |
Retain the allotted institute while seeking a preferred programme within the same institute, subject to seat availability. |
Candidates whose seats have been upgraded from earlier rounds are generally required to complete any pending reporting formalities. If the Seat Acceptance Fee has already been paid, additional payment is typically not required unless specified by JoSAA.
Seat Acceptance Fee
The Seat Acceptance Fee must be paid through the official counselling portal during online reporting.
|
Category |
Seat Acceptance Fee* |
|
General, OBC-NCL and EWS |
As displayed on the official JoSAA portal* |
|
SC, ST and PwD |
₹15,000 |
*Some counselling documents and updates indicate different fee amounts for certain categories. Candidates should rely on the amount displayed on their JoSAA dashboard and the latest official notification while making payment.
Documents Required
The following documents are generally required for online verification:
|
Document |
Purpose |
|
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card |
Candidate verification |
|
JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card (where applicable) |
IIT admission verification |
|
JEE Rank Card |
Rank verification |
|
Class 10 Certificate |
Date of birth verification |
|
Class 12 Marksheet |
Academic qualification verification |
|
Category Certificate (if applicable) |
Reservation claim verification |
|
Passport-size Photograph |
Identity verification |
|
Provisional Seat Allotment Letter |
Admission record |
Candidates should ensure that uploaded documents are complete, legible and consistent with the information submitted during counselling registration.
Document Verification and Next Steps
After fee payment and document submission, JoSAA verification officers review the uploaded records online. If any discrepancy is identified, a query is generated through the candidate’s login dashboard. Responses should be submitted within the notified deadline to avoid delays in the admission process.
Following successful verification, the allotted seat is provisionally confirmed. Candidates selecting the Float or Slide option remain eligible for consideration in subsequent counselling rounds, while those choosing Freeze retain their current allotment and must complete institute-specific admission formalities according to the schedule announced by the respective institution.
Fraud and Safety Advisory
Candidates should use only the official JoSAA portal for counselling, fee payment and admission-related activities. Payment requests received through unofficial websites, social media platforms, messaging applications or phone calls should be treated with caution.
Applicants should never share their login credentials, passwords or one-time passwords (OTPs) with any individual. Before making online payments, verify that the payment page belongs to the official counselling portal and retain transaction receipts for future reference. Any suspicious communication claiming guaranteed admission or requesting additional payments outside the official process should be ignored and reported through the appropriate official channels.
Official Sources
This article is based on the JoSAA 2026 Schedule of Events, Information Brochure, Online Reporting Guidelines, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and other official notifications issued by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority for the 2026 admission session.
Editorial Disclaimer
The information provided in this article is based on official JoSAA notifications available as of July 6, 2026. Counselling schedules, reporting timelines, fee details and admission procedures may be revised through subsequent notifications. In the event of any change, the latest instructions issued by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will prevail. Candidates should verify all admission-related information through the official JoSAA portal before completing any counselling or reporting formalities.