JoSAA 2026 Mock Seat Allotment Round 2 Released at josaa.nic.in
In a major update for over 1.7 lakh JEE Main and JEE Advanced 2026 qualifiers, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has officially released the Mock Seat Allotment Round 2 result today, June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM IST. This follows the release of Mock Allotment Round 1 on June 8, 2026. Candidates who completed registration and saved their choices on or before June 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST are eligible to view their Mock Round 2 allotment. The result is accessible on the official JoSAA official portal at josaa.nic.in by logging in with the JEE Main application number and password. It is critical for all candidates to understand that this mock allotment is purely indicative — it is not the final seat allotment. The actual JoSAA Round 1 seat allotment is scheduled to be declared on June 13, 2026.
JoSAA 2026 Mock Allotment: Key Highlights at a Glance
- JoSAA 2026 Mock Seat Allotment Round 1 was released on June 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM IST.
- JoSAA 2026 Mock Seat Allotment Round 2 released today, June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM IST.
- Both mock rounds are provisional and indicative — not the final seat allotment.
- Candidates eligible for Mock Round 2 are those who saved choices by June 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Choice filling and registration closes on June 11, 2026 (choice locking deadline).
- Actual JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment will be declared on June 13, 2026.
- JoSAA 2026 covers 138 centrally funded institutes including 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, and 58+ GFTIs.
- There will be five actual counselling rounds in JoSAA 2026.
- Seats vacant after all five rounds will be filled through CSAB counselling.
- IIT Roorkee has allowed candidates below 75% in Class 12 to participate in JoSAA 2026 counselling.
How to Check JoSAA 2026 Mock Seat Allotment Result: Step-by-Step Guide
Candidates can follow the steps below to check and download their JoSAA 2026 Mock Seat Allotment result from the official JoSAA portal josaa.nic.in:
- Visit the official JoSAA 2026 website at josaa.nic.in or go directly to the login page at josaa.admissions.nic.in.
- On the homepage, click on the 'Mock Seat Allotment Round 2' link. If Round 1 link is needed, click on the 'Mock Seat Allotment Round 1' link.
- Enter your JEE Main Application Number as your login ID.
- Enter your Password (the one set during JoSAA 2026 registration).
- Click on the 'Login' or 'Submit' button to proceed.
- Your mock allotment dashboard will display the institute, course, category, and branch provisionally allocated based on your rank and choices.
- Carefully review the allotted institute and course. If you are not satisfied, you still have time to edit your choices before June 11, 2026.
- Download or screenshot your mock allotment result for reference.
- Use the result to rethink, reorder, or add choices before the final choice-locking deadline.
What is JoSAA Mock Seat Allotment? Why Does It Matter?
The JoSAA mock seat allotment is a simulation exercise conducted by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority to give candidates an early indication of which institute and course they are likely to secure based on their JEE Main or JEE Advanced rank and their currently saved choice preferences. It is important to understand what mock allotment is — and what it is not. The mock allotment is dynamic and changes in real time as thousands of candidates across the country continue to edit, reorder, and add new choices. This means the institute you see in the mock result today may differ significantly from what you receive in the actual Round 1 allotment on June 13, 2026.
The primary purpose of the JoSAA mock allotment is to serve as a feedback tool. If the mock result is showing an institute or course you are not satisfied with, it is a clear signal to revisit your choice list, possibly add more options, reorder preferences, or rethink your strategy — all of which is still possible until the final choice-locking deadline of June 11, 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to use this opportunity wisely rather than treating the mock result as their final allotment. Visit CaderaEdu for expert guidance on choice filling strategy for JoSAA 2026.
JoSAA 2026 Counselling: Complete Schedule of Important Dates
- JoSAA 2026 Registration and Choice Filling Opens: June 3, 2026
- Mock Seat Allotment Round 1 Released: June 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM IST
- Deadline to Save Choices for Mock Round 2: June 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST
- Mock Seat Allotment Round 2 Released: June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM IST (TODAY)
- Choice Filling / Registration Last Date (Choice Locking): June 11, 2026
- Actual JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: June 13, 2026
- JoSAA 2026 has 5 actual counselling rounds — dates for Rounds 2–5 to be announced after Round 1.
- CSAB Counselling: Begins after all JoSAA rounds conclude for vacant seats.
Understanding Float, Freeze and Slide Options in JoSAA 2026
Once the actual seat allotment rounds begin at josaa.nic.in, candidates who receive a seat will be required to choose one of three options in response to their allotment. Understanding these options in advance is crucial to making the right admission decision.
- Float: Select this if you accept the allotted seat but want to remain in consideration for an upgrade to a higher-preferred institute or course in subsequent rounds. Your current seat is held while the system attempts to upgrade it.
- Freeze: Select this if you are fully satisfied with the allotted seat and do not wish to participate in further rounds. This locks your admission permanently and removes you from future allotment rounds.
- Slide: Select this if you want to keep your current allotted institute but prefer a better-ranked course within the same institute. The system will attempt to move you to a higher preference course at the same institute.
Institutes Covered Under JoSAA 2026: Full List of Participating Colleges
JoSAA 2026 manages seat allocation for a total of 138 centrally funded technical institutes across India, making it the single largest engineering admission platform in the country. The counselling process covers admissions to undergraduate engineering (B.E./B.Tech), B.Arch, and B.Planning programmes. Here is a breakdown of the participating institute categories:
- 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) — including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, and others.
- 31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs) — including NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal, NIT Calicut, and others.
- 26 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) — both centrally and state government funded.
- 58+ Other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) — including IIEST Shibpur and other premier institutes.
- Admissions to all programmes are conducted through a single centralised platform at josaa.nic.in.
Eligibility for JoSAA 2026 Counselling: Who Can Participate?
To be eligible to participate in JoSAA 2026 counselling, candidates must fulfil the following conditions as laid down by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority and the respective institutes:
- Must have a valid JEE Main 2026 rank for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
- Must have a valid JEE Advanced 2026 rank for admission to IITs.
- Must have passed Class 12 (HSC) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Must have secured at least 75% aggregate marks in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST candidates). Note: IIT Roorkee has relaxed this condition for its programmes — candidates below 75% may participate in counselling and verify their eligibility on the official portal.
- Candidates who appeared in Class 12 in 2025 or 2026 are eligible.
- Must have completed JoSAA 2026 registration on the official portal and filled at least one choice before the deadline.
JoSAA 2026 Choice Filling Strategy: Expert Tips to Maximise Your Chances
The quality of choices you fill before the June 11 deadline will directly determine the quality of your seat allotment in the actual rounds. Here are key strategies that toppers and counselling experts recommend for JoSAA 2026 choice filling. Explore detailed guides on CaderaEdu's Preparation Blogs and use the College Predictor Tool to estimate your likely allotment before filling choices.
- Fill as many choices as possible — more choices mean more safety nets. Do not limit yourself to 5 or 10 options. Fill 30 to 50 or more choices if needed.
- Order choices purely by preference, not by difficulty to get. The system allocates the best possible seat automatically from your preference list.
- Do not leave out branches you might consider 'backup' — a seat in a lower preference is infinitely better than no seat.
- Use JoSAA opening and closing rank data from 2023, 2024, and 2025 to understand realistic cut-off ranges for your rank.
- Use the mock allotment result as direct feedback — if the result is unsatisfactory, immediately rework your choice list.
- Do not repeat the same institute with the same branch under different categories unnecessarily, as this wastes choices.
- For IIT aspirants: prioritise IIT programmes first in your list, then move to NITs and IIITs for safety.
- Save your choices after every editing session — unsaved changes are lost.
What Happens After JoSAA 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment on June 13?
The actual JoSAA Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for June 13, 2026. Once the result is out at josaa.nic.in, candidates who receive a seat must respond within the stipulated deadline by paying the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) and uploading required documents for verification. Failure to pay the SAF within the deadline will result in automatic cancellation of the provisionally allotted seat, and the candidate will not be considered for subsequent rounds. Candidates who receive a seat must also upload all required documents for online verification — failure to upload documents within the deadline, even after paying SAF, will result in seat cancellation.
After the five actual rounds conclude, any seats still remaining vacant will be allocated through the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) counselling process. Candidates who do not secure a seat in JoSAA 2026 but are eligible can participate in CSAB counselling for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Explore the full list of participating colleges and their seat matrices on CaderaEdu's College Listings and stay updated on CaderaEdu News for round-by-round allotment updates.
JoSAA 2026: IIT Roorkee Special Announcement — Candidates Below 75% Eligible
In a significant announcement that has benefited a large number of JEE Advanced 2026 qualifiers, IIT Roorkee has officially allowed candidates who secured below 75% aggregate marks in their Class 12 examinations to participate in JoSAA 2026 counselling. This is a notable relaxation from the standard eligibility criterion and affects a considerable number of candidates. Affected candidates are strongly advised to carefully verify the complete eligibility conditions specific to IIT Roorkee on the official JoSAA 2026 information brochure available at josaa.nic.in before finalising their choices.
Conclusion: Act Now Before the June 11 Choice Filling Deadline
JoSAA 2026 Mock Seat Allotment Round 2 is live at josaa.nic.in as of today, June 10, 2026. This is the final mock round before choice locking on June 11 and the actual Round 1 seat allotment on June 13. Candidates must not waste even a single day — log in immediately, check the mock allotment result, review your choices carefully, make all required edits, and save your final preference list before the June 11 deadline. The mock allotment is your last chance to course-correct. Explore CaderaEdu's resources including college predictors, rank analysers, and expert blogs to make the most informed choices. Your IIT, NIT, or IIIT dream depends on the decisions you make in the next 24 to 48 hours — act decisively and rely only on official sources.