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JoSAA Counselling 2026 has begun from June 2, 2026, for candidates who qualified in JEE Main 2026 and JEE Advanced 2026. Through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA), students can secure admission to top engineering institutes across India, including IITs, NITs, IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). Before filling choices, it is important to know which institutes participate in the counselling process and what opportunities they offer. With more than 59,000 seats available across various colleges, students have several options based on their rank, category, and course preferences. This article provides the complete list of JoSAA participating institutes 2026, along with details about eligibility, counselling, seat allocation, and important points that can help candidates make informed admission decisions.
JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) manages admissions to top government engineering colleges in India through a single counselling process. It helps students apply for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs on one platform instead of applying separately to each institute. Admission to the 23 IITs is only through JEE Advanced ranks, while admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs is based on JEE Main ranks. Eligible candidates can fill their choices on the JoSAA portal and take part in seat allocation. JoSAA Counselling 2026 includes six rounds of seat allotment. After receiving a seat, candidates must confirm admission, complete document verification, and pay the required fee. Any vacant seats in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs are later filled through CSAB counselling. IIT seats are not included in CSAB.
JoSAA Counselling 2026 offers admission to some of India's leading engineering institutes through a single counselling process. Candidates who qualify JEE Main or JEE Advanced can apply for seats in IITs, NITs, IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). Together, these institutes offer more than 59,000 seats across various undergraduate engineering and architecture programmes.
The large number of participating institutes gives students a wide range of choices based on their rank, category, preferred course, and location. Before filling choices, candidates should understand the seat availability across each institute category.
Institute Type | Number of Institutes | Approximate Seats |
Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) | 23 | 17,000+ |
National Institutes of Technology (NITs) | 31 | 24,000+ |
Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) | 26 | 8,000+ |
IIEST Shibpur | 1 | 500+ |
Other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) | 40+ | 10,000+ |
Total | 120+ | 59,000+ |
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are among India's most prestigious engineering institutions. Admission to all IITs is offered only through JEE Advanced ranks followed by JoSAA counselling. Candidates who qualify JEE Advanced can fill choices for the following 23 IITs during the counselling process.
Sr. No. | IIT Name | Location | Key Highlights |
1 | IIT Kharagpur | West Bengal | First IIT in India, known for its large campus, research facilities, and strong alumni network. |
2 | IIT Bombay | Mumbai, Maharashtra | One of the top-ranked IITs with excellent placements and highly competitive programs. |
3 | IIT Madras | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Consistently ranked among India's best engineering institutes for academics and research. |
4 | IIT Delhi | New Delhi | Popular for Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Mathematics & Computing. |
5 | IIT Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh | Known for research-focused education and strong academic standards. |
6 | IIT Roorkee | Uttarakhand | One of Asia's oldest technical institutions with strong engineering programs. |
7 | IIT Guwahati | Assam | Well-known for research, innovation, and modern campus facilities. |
8 | IIT Hyderabad | Telangana | Popular for emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. |
9 | IIT Gandhinagar | Gujarat | Focuses on innovation, research, and interdisciplinary learning. |
10 | IIT Ropar | Punjab | Offers quality engineering education with growing research opportunities. |
11 | IIT Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Known for expanding academic programs and modern infrastructure. |
12 | IIT Jodhpur | Rajasthan | Offers strong engineering and technology-focused programs. |
13 | IIT Patna | Bihar | Provides B.Tech programs across core and emerging engineering fields. |
14 | IIT Indore | Madhya Pradesh | Recognised for strong academic performance and research output. |
15 | IIT Mandi | Himachal Pradesh | Features a unique hill campus and strong focus on innovation. |
16 | IIT (ISM) Dhanbad | Jharkhand | Famous for Mining, Petroleum, and Earth Sciences programs. |
17 | IIT Palakkad | Kerala | One of the newer IITs with growing academic and research facilities. |
18 | IIT Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh | Offers quality engineering programs and expanding research activities. |
19 | IIT Bhilai | Chhattisgarh | A new-generation IIT with modern curriculum and facilities. |
20 | IIT Goa | Goa | Known for quality education in Computer Science, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. |
21 | IIT Jammu | Jammu & Kashmir | Rapidly developing institute with increasing academic opportunities. |
22 | IIT Dharwad | Karnataka | Focuses on engineering education and emerging technologies. |
23 | IIT (BHU) Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh | One of the oldest engineering institutions, known for Metallurgical, Ceramic, and Computer Science Engineering. |
National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are among the most preferred engineering colleges for JEE Main qualified candidates. Through JoSAA Counselling 2026, students can apply for admission to 31 NITs across India. These institutes collectively offer around 24,000 seats in various B.Tech programmes. NITs also follow the Home State (HS) and Other State (OS) quota system during admissions.
Sr. No. | NIT Name | Location | Key Highlights |
1 | NIT Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) | Tamil Nadu | Top-ranked NIT known for excellent placements and strong academics. |
2 | NIT Surathkal | Karnataka | Popular for CSE, ECE, and Mechanical Engineering programs. |
3 | NIT Warangal | Telangana | One of the oldest NITs with strong placements and industry connections. |
4 | NIT Rourkela | Odisha | Known for Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, and CSE programs. |
5 | NIT Calicut | Kerala | Offers quality technical education and strong placement opportunities. |
6 | MNNIT Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh | Well-known for engineering, technology, and research programs. |
7 | NIT Jamshedpur | Jharkhand | One of the older NITs with a strong alumni network. |
8 | NIT Durgapur | West Bengal | Popular for Mining, Metallurgy, and IT programs. |
9 | NIT Kurukshetra | Haryana | Known for Computer Science and Electronics branches. |
10 | NIT Silchar | Assam | One of the leading NITs in the North-East region. |
11 | NIT Srinagar | Jammu & Kashmir | Known for improving infrastructure and academic facilities. |
12 | NIT Hamirpur | Himachal Pradesh | Popular for Electronics and Computer Science programs. |
13 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar | Punjab | Strong academic reputation in CS, ECE, and Chemical Engineering. |
14 | VNIT Nagpur | Maharashtra | Known for Civil, Mechanical, and Computer Science programs. |
15 | MANIT Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Offers strong programs in CS, Electrical, and Civil Engineering. |
16 | NIT Patna | Bihar | One of the oldest engineering institutions in Bihar. |
17 | NIT Raipur | Chhattisgarh | Known for Biotechnology and Computer Science branches. |
18 | NIT Agartala | Tripura | Major engineering institute in the North-East region. |
19 | NIT Puducherry | Puducherry | Growing institute with modern academic facilities. |
20 | NIT Sikkim | Sikkim | One of the newer NITs with expanding infrastructure. |
21 | NIT Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh | Serves students across the North-East region. |
22 | NIT Manipur | Manipur | Offers engineering programs in core disciplines. |
23 | NIT Meghalaya | Meghalaya | Known for quality education and developing research facilities. |
24 | NIT Mizoram | Mizoram | Emerging NIT with growing academic opportunities. |
25 | NIT Nagaland | Nagaland | Provides B.Tech programs in major engineering branches. |
26 | NIT Delhi | Delhi | Benefits from its location with strong internship opportunities. |
27 | NIT Goa | Goa | Offers engineering education in a rapidly developing campus. |
28 | NIT Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand | Growing institute with quality undergraduate programs. |
29 | NIT Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh | Modern campus with multiple engineering specialisations. |
30 | SVNIT Surat | Gujarat | Known for Mechanical, Chemical, and Computer Science programs. |
31 | MNIT Jaipur | Rajasthan | One of the leading NITs in North India with strong placements. |
JoSAA Participating Institutes 2026 include some of the best engineering colleges in India, such as IITs, NITs, IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, and GFTIs. With more than 59,000 seats available, candidates have many options to choose from based on their JEE Main or JEE Advanced rank. Before filling choices, students should carefully review the participating institutes, courses offered, seat availability, and previous years' cutoff trends. A well-planned choice filling strategy can improve the chances of securing admission to a preferred college and branch through JoSAA Counselling 2026.
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