Today, June 13, 2026, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) officially released the Round 1 seat allotment results at josaa.nic.in. For lakhs of B.Tech aspirants seeking admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, this marks the start of the final seat-locking phase. Crucially, with JAC Delhi Round 1 results releasing on June 15, 2026, candidates must understand how to navigate both counselling streams simultaneously without forfeiting their fees or losing their dream seats.
📅JoSAA 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule
| Counselling Event | Date Range | Mandatory Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Allotment Result (Round 1) | June 13, 2026 | Login to the JoSAA portal to check college/branch allotment. |
| Online Reporting & Document Upload | June 13 – June 26, 2026 | Upload certificates, pay the Seat Acceptance Fee, and submit willingness. |
| Seat Acceptance Fee Deadline | June 26, 2026 (5 PM) | Must pay online (Gen/OBC/EWS: ₹35,000 | SC/ST/PwD: ₹17,500). |
| Query Resolution by Verification Officers | June 13 – June 27, 2026 | Check portal daily. Any discrepancy in certificates must be answered. |
| Seat Allotment Result (Round 2) | June 30, 2026 | Updated allocations based on slides/withdrawals from Round 1. |
💡What to Do If You Got a Seat in JoSAA Round 1
If you are allotted a seat, you must complete the online reporting process. Failing to do so will result in the immediate forfeiture of the seat, and you will be thrown out of all subsequent JoSAA rounds.
1Choose Your Willingness Option
You must choose one of three options on the portal:
- Freeze: You are fully satisfied with the allotted seat and branch, lock it, and exit any further upgradation.
- Float: You accept the current seat but want to be considered for higher preferences across any institute in later rounds.
- Slide: You accept the current seat but want to upgrade to a higher preference branch within the same institute.
2Upload Required Documents
Upload scanned copies of original documents for verification. Standard checklist includes: Class 10 Certificate (proof of birth), Class 12 Marksheet, Category Certificate (OBC-NCL/EWS must be issued on or after April 1, 2026), Medical Certificate (State format), and State Code of Eligibility proof.
3Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF)
Pay the SAF online to confirm your willingness. For General/OBC/EWS candidates, the fee is ₹35,000. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, it is ₹17,500. Your seat will only be registered once payment goes through successfully.
4Monitor Queries
The document verification officers will review your uploads. If they find any discrepancy (e.g., blurry certificate, incorrect category format), they will raise a query on your portal. You must respond and resolve the query online before the deadline (June 27) or your seat will be cancelled.
⚖️Comparison: JoSAA Counselling vs JAC Delhi Counselling
JAC Delhi and JoSAA run as completely separate counseling systems. Here is a head-to-head comparison to help you manage both:
| Parameter | JoSAA Counselling | JAC Delhi Counselling |
|---|---|---|
| Colleges Covered | 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST, 26 IIITs, and 40 GFTIs (National Level) | DTU, NSUT, IIIT-Delhi, IGDTUW, and DSEU (Delhi State Level) |
| Seat Reservation | Home State quota (50% in NITs) and All India open quota | 85% seats for Delhi Region Candidates, 15% for Outside Delhi |
| Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) | ₹35,000 (Gen/OBC/EWS) / ₹17,500 (others) | ₹95,000 (Universal for all categories) |
| Counselling Rounds | 5 regular rounds (followed by CSAB spot rounds for NIT+) | 5 regular rounds + Upgradation round + Physical Spot Round |
| Withdrawal Period | Allowed in any round up to Round 5. Fee refunded minus ₹7,000. | Allowed until a specified pre-spot round deadline (usually Round 4/5). |
| Reporting Venue | 100% Online Reporting (no physical visits in early rounds) | Physical Reporting to the allotted university for verification in Round 1 |
💡How to Manage Both: The Seat Blocking Strategy
Because Delhi candidates often secure seats in both counseling systems (e.g. DTU/NSUT in JAC, and a top NIT/IIIT in JoSAA), they face major financial and strategic choices.
Temporary Double-Acceptance
If you can afford to hold both, you can accept your JoSAA seat (pay ₹35,000) and your JAC Delhi seat (pay ₹95,000). This keeps your options open through Round 2 and 3 as you observe cutoff trends. Make sure you set both to Float to see if you get upgraded to your dream branch.
Branch vs. College Brand (The Verdict)
If you get a core branch (CSE, IT, ECE) at DTU, NSUT, or IIIT-Delhi, it is generally statistically superior in placements compared to lower/mid-tier NITs (e.g. NIT Hamirpur, Jalandhar) or non-CS branches in top NITs (e.g. Civil at NIT Trichy). Only choose JoSAA over JAC Delhi if you are getting CSE/ECE at a top-tier NIT (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Rourkela, Calicut, MNNIT Allahabad) or any branch at a premium IIT.
Strict Online Withdrawal Deadlines
If you decide to drop one option, you must withdraw online via their respective portals. For JoSAA, withdraw before Round 5. For JAC Delhi, check their specified refund withdrawal calendar date. Missing the JAC Delhi withdrawal deadline means you will forfeit the entire ₹95,000, as colleges will lock admissions.
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