JEE Main Counselling

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Updated on - Jan 27, 2023

JEE Main counseling is the process through which candidates who have qualified in the JEE Main examination can secure admission to various undergraduate engineering programs in participating institutes. The counseling process is conducted by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) for admission to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).

Here is a general overview of the JEE Main counseling process:

  1. Registration: Candidates who have qualified in the JEE Main exam need to register for counseling on the official website of JoSAA. During registration, candidates need to provide their JEE Main roll number and other necessary details.

  2. Choice Filling: After registration, candidates must fill their preferred choices of institutes and courses according to their preference. They can choose from a list of available options.

  3. Seat Allocation: Based on the candidate's JEE Main rank, choices filled, and seat availability, the JoSAA conducts multiple rounds of seat allocation. Candidates are allotted seats in their preferred choices of institutes and courses based on their merit and availability.

  4. Seat Acceptance and Reporting: After seat allocation, candidates need to accept the allotted seat by paying the seat acceptance fee and reporting to the designated reporting center. They must also undergo document verification and fulfill the necessary admission formalities.

  5. Float, Freeze, or Slide: During the counseling process, candidates have the option to either accept the allotted seat (freeze), opt for an upgraded seat (slide), or participate in subsequent rounds for a better seat (float). Candidates need to carefully consider their options before making a decision.

  6. Subsequent Rounds: JoSAA conducts multiple rounds of counseling and seat allocation. If a candidate does not get their preferred choice in the first round, they can participate in subsequent rounds for a chance to get a better seat.

It's important to note that the specific details and procedures of JEE Main counseling may vary each year. Therefore, it's advisable to visit the official website of JoSAA or refer to the information brochure for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding JEE Main counseling for the current year.

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