The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is a central authority set up by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, to manage and regulate the joint seat allocation for admissions to 118 institutes, including 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, and 38 other government-funded technical institutes (GFTIs). Admission to all the academic programs offered by these institutes is made through a single platform.
About JoSAA
JoSAA, which stands for Joint Seat Allocation Authority, is an organization established by the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India, to manage and regulate the joint seat allocation for admissions to various engineering and technical programs offered by 110 institutes across India. These institutes include the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).
The main objective of JoSAA is to ensure a centralized and standardized process for seat allocation that is fair and transparent for candidates seeking admissions to undergraduate engineering and technical courses. It facilitates a common platform for candidates to apply to multiple institutes and programs based on their preferences and eligibility.
- E-Services
The eServices of JoSAA are a set of online tools and services that help candidates with the JoSAA counselling process. These services include:
- Registration: Candidates can register for JoSAA counselling on the eServices portal.
- Choice Filling: Candidates can fill in their choices of institutes and programs in the order of their preference on the eServices portal.
- Seat Allotment: JoSAA will allot seats to candidates based on their rank, category, and choices. Candidates can view their seat allotment status on the eServices portal.
- Seat Acceptance: Candidates can accept or reject the allotted seat on the eServices portal. If they accept the seat, they must report to the allotted institute within the specified time frame.
- Fee Payment: Candidates can pay the admission fee online through the eServices portal.
Helpdesk
The JoSAA Helpdesk is a team of experts who are available to assist candidates with the JoSAA counselling process. The Helpdesk can be contacted through email, phone, or chat.
The JoSAA Helpdesk can answer a wide range of questions, including:
- Eligibility criteria for JoSAA counselling
- JoSAA counselling process
- Choice filling
- Seat allotment
- Seat acceptance
- Reporting to college
- Fee payment
In addition to answering questions, the JoSAA Helpdesk can also resolve any technical issues that candidates may face while using the eServices portal.
The JoSAA Helpdesk is a valuable resource for candidates who are participating in the JoSAA counselling process. Candidates are encouraged to contact the Helpdesk if they have any questions or concerns.
Contact details for JoSAA Helpdesk
Email: [email protected] Phone: +91 3612692795/ +91 361 2582180
Chat: Available on the JoSAA website
Preparatory Course IITs List_AY 2023-24
The following is a list of IITs that offer a preparatory course in the academic year 2023-2024:
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP)
- Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai (IIT B)
- Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT R)
- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT D)
- Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT K)
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT M)
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT G)
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT H)
- Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT I)
- Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT BBS)
- Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT GN)
- Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT RPR)
- Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT TPT)
The preparatory course at IITs is a one-year program that is designed to prepare students for admission to the undergraduate engineering programs at IITs. The course covers a wide range of topics, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering drawing.
To be eligible for the preparatory course at IITs, students must have passed the Class 12th examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Students must also have appeared for the JEE Main examination.
The selection of students for the preparatory course at IITs is based on a merit list that is prepared on the basis of the JEE Main score.
JoSAA Opening and closing rank 2022
The following is a list of the opening and closing ranks for some of the most popular IITs and NITs in the general category for the first round of JoSAA counselling in 2022:
| IITs | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 577 | 10,792 |
| IIT Delhi | 693 | 11,530 |
| IIT Kanpur | 727 | 12,038 |
| IIT Kharagpur | 776 | 12,416 |
| IIT Madras | 817 | 12,735 |
| NITs | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Surathkal | 2,345 | 18,108 |
| NIT Tiruchirappalli | 2,702 | 18,521 |
| NIT Warangal | 2,814 | 18,809 |
| NIT Rourkela | 2,948 | 19,069 |
| NIT Calicut | 3,175 | 19,330 |
Frequently Asked Questions
JoSAA is the Joint Seat Allocation Authority, a central authority set up by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, to manage and regulate the joint seat allocation for admissions to 118 institutes, including 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, and 38 other government-funded technical institutes (GFTIs). Admission to all the academic programs offered by these institutes is made through a single platform.
To be eligible for JoSAA counselling, candidates must have qualified in the JEE Main or JEE Advanced examination. The minimum eligibility criteria for JoSAA counselling are as follows:
- For JEE Main, candidates must have secured a minimum rank of 2,50,000 in the general category or a rank of 25,000 in their respective reserved category.
- For JEE Advanced, candidates must have secured a minimum rank of 10,000 in the general category or a rank of 5,000 in their respective reserved category.
The JoSAA counselling process is conducted in multiple rounds. In each round, candidates are allotted seats based on their rank, category, and choices. Candidates can accept or reject the allotted seat. If they accept the seat, they must report to the allotted institute within the specified time frame.
