JEE Advanced Exam Counselling: Registration, Important Dates, Seat Allotment

The JEE Advanced counselling 2026 will begin in June 2026 tentatively in the official website. Counselling schedule will be released by JoSAA after the announcement of JEE Advanced results 2026. 

The JEE Advanced counselling process consists of steps like registration, choice filling, choice locking, provisional seat allotment, final seat allotment and reporting to the colleges. JEE Advanced 2026 counselling and seat allotment will take place in five phases. 

You must have a valid IIT JEE Advanced rank to participate in the counselling process. JEE Advanced 2026 counselling and seat allotment results 2026 will be accessible at jeeadv.ac.in.

When Will the JEE Advanced 2026 Counselling Start?

The JEE Advanced counselling 2026 generally commences after the results are declared and the official counselling schedule will be released in the official website. Here is the tentative JEE Advanced counselling schedule 2026:

JEE Advanced 2025 JoSAA Counselling	Dates
JEE Advanced Result Declaration	June 2026
Registration and Choice filling	June 2026
ROUND 1
Seat Allocation	June 2026
Online reporting	June 2026
Last Date to respond to query	June 2026
ROUND 2
Seat Allocation	June 2026
Online reporting	June 2026
Withdrawal of seat /Exit from seat allocation process	June 2026
Last Date to respond to query	June 2026
ROUND 3
Seat Allocation	June 2026
Online reporting	June 2026
Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process	June 2026
Last date to report to the query	June 2026
ROUND 4
Seat Allocation	June 2026
Online reporting	June 2026
Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process	June 2026
Last Date to respond to query	June 2026
ROUND 5
Seat Allocation	July 2026
Online reporting	July 2026
Withdrawal of seat/Exit from seat allocation process	July 2026
Last date to respond to query	July 2026
ROUND 6
Seat Allocation	July 2026
Online reporting	July 2026
Withdrawal of seat/Exit from seat allocation process	July 2026
Last date to respond to query	July 2026
Online payment of Partial Admission Fee (PAF).	July 2026

Types of JEE Advanced Counselling 2026: JoSAA vs CSAB

The JEE Advanced seat allocation and counselling process will be handled by JoSAA primarily and the vacant seats will be filled later through CSAB special rounds. Here is the difference between JoSAA and CSAB counselling rounds in JEE Advanced 2026:

• JoSAA Counselling 2026: This the primary counselling body for admission into IITs through JEE Advanced. Students who qualify JEE Main with a required cutoff can participate in the JoSAA counselling process.

• CSAB Special Rounds 2026: After JoSAA’s regular rounds, CSAB may conduct special rounds or mop-up rounds to fill vacant seats in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. This is not applicable for admission into IITs.

How Do I Register for JEE Advanced 2026 Counselling?

The counselling procedure includes registration, JEE Advanced choice selection, seat allotment, acceptance of the allotment, payment of counselling fees, and reporting to the given institutes for verification and admission. Furthermore, the JEE Advanced seat allotment result 2026 will be made available online.

• Online Registration: You must enter JEE Advanced Roll Number, Registration Number, Date of Birth, and Password to register themselves for JEE Advanced Counselling 2026.
• JEE Advanced Choice Filling: You must fill in the choice of branch, course & institute using the Registration ID to log in to the online portal. They can choose as many courses as they want, change the order and add new courses to their list until they have made their choices.
• Seat Allotment: Seat allocation is completed in 5 rounds. You must check their JEE Advanced 2026 Seat Allotment at the end of every round. Once the seat is allocated, proceed with Online Payment to book the provisional seat allocation.
• Reporting and Document Verification: The documents in original, along with one copy attested, must be submitted on the date of reporting for the document verification.

Documents Required for JEE Advanced Counselling 2026

You will be required to submit documents such as seat allotment letter, birth certificate, JEE Main rank card, category certificate, etc for verification during the JoSAA counselling process. Here is the list of documents required for JEE Advanced counselling 2026:

• Allotment letter: You must take a printout of the course allotment letter, which will be required for verification.
• Admit Card: You must have JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card with you at the time of counselling. 
• Fitness Certificate: You must have a Medical Certificate from a registered doctor in the format prescribed which states that they are fit enough to pursue the course they aspire.
• Application Form: You must possess a printout of the JEE Advanced 2026 Application Form.
• Marksheet: You must have the original as well as a photocopy of the class 10th & 12th mark sheet.
• Birth Certificate: You must show their Birth Certificate for date of birth verification.
• OBC-NCL Certificate: If you belong to the OBC-NCL category, then they must have an OBC-NCL certificate.
• SC/ST Certificate: If you belong to ST/SC category then they must have ST/SC certificate.
• Disability Certificate: In case of any disability candidates must produce a Disability certificate.
• Identity Proof: The candidates must have an attested copy of their Passport or any other equivalent proof of identity.
• Demand Draft: DD of INR 60,000/-
• Demand Draft For SC/ST: DD is to be made of INR 20,000
• Educational Scholarship form: If you seeking for Educational Scholarship should download the form and update it accordingly.

What Is JEE Advanced 2026 Choice Filling and How Should I Fill My Choices?

JEE Advanced choice filling is one of the crucial step towards securing the admission in your desired college. It is the process where you have to list the college and branch of your choice in the order of your preference.

The JEE Advanced seat allotment 2026 will be done based on the choices filled by each candidates considering other factors like the availability of seats, number of applicants and reservation criteria. There is no restriction on the number of choices each candidates can add and you can add as many branch and college combinations as you want. 

What Are the Freeze, Float and Slide Options in JEE Advanced 2026 Counselling?

Once the JEE Advanced round 1 seat allotment results are out, you are supposed to choose any one of the options from freeze, float or slide and this is applicable after each round of seat allotment process. 

Option	Details
Freeze	Accept the allotted seat as final. You will not be considered for any further upgrades in subsequent rounds.
Float	Accept the allotted seat but remain open to get a better option (higher preference) in subsequent rounds if available.
Slide	Accept the allotted seat but allow the system to try to upgrade you within the same institute (if a better branch becomes available) in later rounds.

What Happens If I Miss a Counselling Round Or a Deadline?

Missing a deadline or a JEE Advanced counselling round can lead to severe consequences. You are advised to proactively monitor the official website for any changes in the events or dates. Here is what can happen if you miss a counselling round:

• If you miss registration or choice filling, you may lose eligibility for seat allotment entirely.
• If you are allotted a seat but fail to accept it / pay seat acceptance fee / upload documents within the given window, your seat may be cancelled.
• You may not be considered for further rounds if you choose Freeze or don’t complete necessary steps

Conclusion

The JEE Advanced 2026 counselling is a critical step for candidates aiming to secure admission into the prestigious IITs. To participate, candidates must complete key steps like online registration, choice filling, document verification, and seat acceptance within the given deadlines.

Understanding the difference between Freeze, Float, and Slide options, preparing the required documents, and actively monitoring the official website for updates are crucial to avoid missing opportunities. Remember, missing a deadline or failing to act promptly can result in the cancellation of your seat and disqualification from further rounds.