The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the Round 2 Seat Allotment Result 2026 on June 30, 2026 at josaa.nic.in. Candidates who have been allotted a seat must log in using their JEE Main 2026 Application Number and password to view their allotment letter and complete the online reporting process. The opening and closing ranks (cutoffs) for all participating IITs, NITs, IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, and GFTIs have also been released alongside the allotment result.
JoSAA 2026 is conducting seat allocation for admissions across 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, and 40 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs) - a total of 138 institutes. Allotment in IITs is based on JEE Advanced rank, while NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs use JEE Main rank. Candidates who want to estimate their admission chances in upcoming rounds can use the Engineering College Predictor based on their rank and category.
JoSAA Round 2 2026: Key Dates and Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JoSAA Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | June 30, 2026 |
| Online Reporting Start (SAF Payment, Document Upload) | June 30, 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Seat Acceptance Fee | July 3, 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Issue Resolution | July 4, 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
| Withdrawal Request Window | July 1 (10:00 AM) to July 3 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Respond to Verification Queries | July 5, 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
| JoSAA Round 3 Seat Allotment (Tentative) | July 7, 2026 |
| Official Website | josaa.nic.in |
Direct Links for JoSAA Round 2 Result 2026
- JoSAA Official Portal — josaa.nic.in (Check Allotment Here)
- JoSAA Round 2 Opening and Closing Ranks (OR-CR) Direct Link
- JoSAA Candidate Login Portal — josaa.admissions.nic.in
How to Check JoSAA Round 2 Seat Allotment Result 2026
Follow the steps below to check your Round 2 seat allotment result on the official JoSAA portal.
- Go to the official JoSAA website at josaa.nic.in.
- Click on 'View Seat Allotment Result - Round 2' on the candidate activity board.
- Enter your JEE Main 2026 Application Number, Password, and Security Pin.
- Click on 'Login'.
- Your allotment result will appear on the screen.
- Download the allotment letter and take a printout for records.
How to Check JoSAA Round 2 Opening and Closing Ranks
Candidates can check institute-wise and branch-wise opening and closing ranks (cutoffs) for Round 2 by following the steps below.
- Visit josaa.nic.in and go to the e-Services section.
- Click on 'Opening and Closing Rank' under e-Services.
- Select Round 2 from the round number dropdown.
- Choose the institute type - IIT, NIT, IIIT, or GFTI.
- Select the institute name, academic programme, seat type, and category.
- Click Submit. The opening and closing ranks will appear on screen.
JoSAA Round 1 Cutoff 2026: IIT CSE Closing Ranks
The Round 1 cutoffs for top IITs for CSE (General category, Open seats) give an indication of expected Round 2 trends. CSE seats at top IITs see very little shift between rounds due to extremely high demand.
| Institute | Branch | Round 1 Closing Rank (General) |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | Computer Science and Engineering | 65 |
| IIT Delhi | Computer Science and Engineering | 123 |
| IIT Madras | Computer Science and Engineering | 149 |
| IIT Kanpur | Computer Science and Engineering | ~280 |
| IIT Kharagpur | Computer Science and Engineering | ~350 |
| IIT Roorkee | Computer Science and Engineering | ~450 |
What to Do After JoSAA Round 2 Allotment
After checking your allotment, you must choose one of three options on the JoSAA portal. Your choice determines whether you stay in the counselling process for future rounds.
| Option | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Freeze | Accept the allotted seat permanently. You will not participate in further rounds. Pay fee and report to institute. |
| Float | Accept the current seat but remain in the pool for a better institute or branch in the next round. Current seat is held. |
| Slide | Accept the current institute but want a better branch within the same institute in the next round. |
Once you choose an option, you must pay the seat acceptance fee - Rs 30,000 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates and Rs 15,000 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. After fee payment, complete document upload and respond to any verification queries raised by reporting centres before July 5, 2026.
Documents Required for JoSAA 2026 Online Reporting
- Class 10 mark sheet and certificate (for date of birth proof).
- Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate.
- JEE Main 2026 Scorecard or JEE Advanced 2026 Rank Card (as applicable).
- Category certificate -OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS (if applicable). Must meet JoSAA validity requirements.
- PwD certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-size photographs.
- Medical fitness certificate -mandatory for all candidates.
- Aadhaar card or any valid government photo ID.
Candidates applying under OBC-NCL or EWS category must ensure their certificates are valid as per JoSAA requirements. Any mismatch in the uploaded certificate may affect the category claimed during verification. If the reporting authority raises a query, candidates must upload corrected files before July 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Ignoring a query can lead to cancellation of the provisionally allotted seat.
Seat Movement Trends in JoSAA Round 2
Historically, around 10 to 15 percent of seats shift between Round 1 and Round 2 as candidates who withdrew or did not pay the Round 1 acceptance fee vacate their seats. Candidates in the waitlist can benefit from this movement. Branches like Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Biotechnology at NITs typically see more seat movement in Round 2. CSE, AI, and ECE at top NITs and IITs see very little change between rounds.
About JoSAA 2026 Counselling
JoSAA is constituted by the Ministry of Education to conduct a common counselling process for seat allocation based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced ranks. JoSAA counselling is usually held in 5 to 6 rounds. After all JoSAA rounds are complete, CSAB conducts a Special Vacant Seats Filling Round for NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and Other-GFTIs. There is no spot round at any IIT. For a detailed understanding of how engineering counselling works, visit our Engineering Counselling Guide.
Candidates who did not get a seat in Round 2 or want to explore options beyond JoSAA institutes can check the Top Engineering Colleges in India list and use the College Predictor to find suitable institutes across all states. Students can also explore the B.Tech course details page to understand specialisations, fees, and career scope before making a final decision.