JoSAA Round 5 Seat Allotment for IITs, NITs, IIITs & GFTIs is expected to be released today. JoSAA is the centralized counselling body that conducts seat allocation for admissions to top engineering colleges in India. It was formed by the Ministry of Education.
Latest Status (as of now):
- Round 5 Seat Allotment – Expected anytime today (usually released in the evening).
- Candidates can check their allotment after logging in on the official website.
Official Website to Check:
How to Check JoSAA Round 5 Allotment:
- Visit josaa.nic.in
- Login using JEE Main Application Number and Password
- Click on "Seat Allotment Result"
- Download the provisional allotment letter.
Important Dates (Round 5)
- Seat Allotment Result → 16 July 2026
- Online Reporting & Document Upload → 16–19 July 2026 (tentative)
- Next Round (if any) announcement → Later
Opening & Closing Ranks (Previous Trends – 2025)
Here are approximate closing ranks (General Category) for popular branches (for reference):
IITs (Top Branches)
- Computer Science (IIT Bombay): 60–150
- Computer Science (IIT Delhi): 100–250
- Mechanical (Old IITs): 1500–4000
NITs
- NIT Trichy / Surathkal CSE: 500–3000
- NIT Warangal CSE: 1000–4000
- NIT Rourkela CSE: 2000–6000
IIITs
- IIIT Hyderabad / Allahabad CSE: Very competitive (500–4000)
GFTIs
- BIT Mesra, Assam University etc.: Higher closing ranks.
Note: Exact 2026 ranks will be available only after Round 5 allotment. Ranks change every year.
JoSAA 2026 Counselling Round 5 TODAY [LIVE]: Seat Allotment & Opening & Closing Ranks for IITs, NITs, IIITs & GFTIs FAQs
What is JoSAA?
JoSAA stands for Joint Seat Allocation Authority. It conducts centralized counselling and seat allotment for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced ranks.
What is the official website for JoSAA?
Who can participate in JoSAA 2026?
Candidates who have qualified JEE Advanced 2026 (for IITs) or JEE Main 2026 (for NITs, IIITs & GFTIs).
How many rounds of counselling are there in JoSAA 2026?
Usually 5 to 6 rounds. Round 5 is currently in process (as of 16 July 2026).
When was JoSAA 2026 Round 5 Seat Allotment released?
Round 5 Seat Allotment is expected today (16 July 2026). Candidates can check it on josaa.nic.in after login.
Is there a fee for JoSAA counselling?
Yes. Candidates have to pay INR 35,000 (for GEN/OBC) or INR 17,500 (for SC/ST) as seat acceptance fee.
What are the options after seat allotment?
- Freeze: Accept the seat and don’t participate in further rounds.
- Float: Accept but want better option in next round.
- Slide: Accept institute but want better branch in same institute.
What documents are required for JoSAA counselling?
Provisional allotment letter, JEE scorecard, Class 10 & 12 marksheets, category certificate (if applicable), photo ID, etc.
Can I change my choices after the first round?
No. Choice filling is done only once at the beginning. You can only accept, upgrade, or withdraw in later rounds.
What are the top colleges through JoSAA?
Top IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur), NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal), IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Allahabad, and other reputed GFTIs.