JEE Main 2025 Counselling

The JEE Main 2025 Counselling, managed by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority), is set to begin on 3 June 2025, and will include six rounds of seat allotment. Candidates who have qualified in JEE Main 2025 are eligible to participate and secure admission to BTech programs at premier institutions such as NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

To take part in the counselling process, candidates must register online, fill in their preferred choices of institutes and branches, and lock their preferences within the given timeline.

Both JEE Main and JEE Advanced qualified candidates are considered for seat allocation through JoSAA. While JEE Main qualifiers are eligible for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, JEE Advanced rank holders can secure admission to the IITs via the same JoSAA counselling platform.

This centralized counselling ensures a transparent and efficient admission process to some of the most prestigious engineering institutes in India. Seat allotment is done based on candidates' rank, category, seat availability, and the choices filled during registration.

JEE Main Counselling 2025: A Three-Tier Admission Process

The JEE Main 2025 Counselling is a comprehensive process that involves three distinct components, each serving a specific category of institutions and candidates:

1. JoSAA Counselling (Joint Seat Allocation Authority)
JoSAA is the primary counselling body for candidates who qualify in JEE Main and JEE Advanced. It manages the allocation of seats in 127 prestigious engineering institutions, including all IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Seat allotment is based on candidates' All India Rank (AIR) and preferences filled during registration.

2. CSAB NEUT (North Eastern States & Union Territories)
Organized by the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB), this counselling is exclusively for supernumerary seats in institutions located in the North Eastern states and Union Territories. It aims to promote engineering education in these regions by offering special seat quotas to eligible candidates.

3. CSAB SFTI (Self-Financed Technical Institutes)
Also conducted by CSAB, this counselling is for admission to 18 Self-Financed Technical Institutes (SFTIs). Seat allocation is strictly merit-based, considering candidates’ JEE Main AIR in Paper I and II and the order of preferences filled during the application process.

JEE Main 2025 Counselling Schedule

The official dates for JEE Main 2025 Counselling have been announced by the examination authority. All candidates who have qualified in JEE Main 2025 must participate in the JoSAA Counselling process to secure admission in NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs based on their exam performance. Additionally, JoSAA also facilitates IIT admissions for candidates with valid JEE Advanced ranks.

The allocation of seats will be based on the choices filled during JoSAA registration and the candidate's All India Rank (AIR). It is essential for candidates to review the JoSAA eligibility criteria before participating in the counselling process.

JoSAA has released the full counselling schedule on its official website. Candidates can refer to the key dates in the image below:

JEE Main 2025 Eligibility for Admission to Participating Institutes

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the JEE Main 2025 eligibility criteria for admissions through the JoSAA and CSAB counselling processes. Candidates aspiring to secure seats in top engineering institutes must meet the following requirements:

🔹 Eligibility for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs: Admission Basis: Selection for B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning programs is strictly based on the All India Rank (AIR) secured in JEE Main 2025.

• Admission Basis: Selection for B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning programs is strictly based on the All India Rank (AIR) secured in JEE Main 2025.
• B.Tech Eligibility:
  • Minimum 75% marks in Class 12 or equivalent qualifying examination.
  • 65% marks relaxation for SC/ST candidates.
• B.Arch Eligibility:
  • Minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics individually.
  • Minimum 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
• These criteria are uniformly applicable across all participating institutions in the JoSAA/CSAB counselling process.

🔸 Note for State Engineering Colleges:
Engineering colleges affiliated with State Universities may conduct separate counselling rounds and will release their own eligibility and ranking criteria, independent of the centralised JEE Main counselling.

Documents Required for JEE Main Counselling 2025

After accepting a seat through JoSAA Counselling 2025, candidates must report to the designated JoSAA Reporting Centre for document verification. It is mandatory to carry the following original documents along with photocopies:

• ✅ Seat Allotment Letter issued by JoSAA for JEE Main 2025.
• ✅ Three recent passport-size photographs (must match the ones uploaded during registration).
• ✅ Government-issued photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, Passport, Voter ID, etc.).
• ✅ Fee payment receipt as proof of seat acceptance for JEE Main 2025.
• ✅ Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or Class 10 Certificate).
• ✅ JEE Main 2025 Admit Card.
• ✅ Class 12 Mark Sheet (or equivalent qualifying examination).
• ✅ JEE Main 2025 Scorecard.
• ✅ Valid Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD), if applicable.

JEE Main 2025 Counselling Process – Step-by-Step Guide

The JEE Main 2025 Counselling Process, conducted by JoSAA, will begin with two mock rounds to help candidates understand the seat allocation mechanism and make informed choices. The actual counselling comprises multiple stages, including registration, choice filling, seat allotment, fee payment, and reporting.

🔹 Step 1: Registration for JEE Main Counselling

• Visit the official JoSAA website.
• Log in using your JEE Main 2025 roll number and password.
• Complete the registration form with accurate details.
• Agree to the terms by clicking the “Declaration” checkbox.
• Submit and confirm your registration.

🔹 Step 2: Online Choice Filling and Locking

• Fill in preferred institutes and academic programs.
• Rank your choices using the “Choice Filling and Locking” feature.
• Click “Save” after filling choices.
• Once locked, choices cannot be modified.

🔹 Step 3: JoSAA 2025 Seat Allotment

• Allotment is based on AIR, category, filled choices, seat availability, and reservation policies.
• Results available on the JoSAA portal, with SMS/email alerts.
• Download your seat allotment letter.

🔹 Step 4: Fee Payment and Seat Acceptance

• Pay the seat acceptance fee online (Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking).
• Download the payment slip and provisional admission letter.

🔹 Step 5: Float, Freeze, Slide, or Withdraw Options

• Freeze: Accept the allotted seat and exit the process.
• Float: Accept the seat but remain open to better options.
• Slide: Upgrade within the same institute.
• Withdraw: Opt-out by informing the allotted institute before the final round.

🔹 Step 6: Reporting to the Allotted Institute

• Visit the allotted institute at the scheduled date and time.
• Carry original documents and certificates for verification.
• Pay any remaining admission fees to confirm your seat.

CSAB Counselling Registration 2025 – Application Guide

To participate in the CSAB Counselling 2025, candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements and follow a structured registration process. Here's a detailed breakdown to help applicants navigate the procedure smoothly.

Eligibility Criteria for CSAB Counselling 2025

• ✅ Appeared in JEE Main 2025 but did not register for JoSAA Counselling.
• ✅ Were allotted a seat in any of the six rounds of JoSAA Counselling in 2025.
• ✅ Did not receive any seat during JoSAA counselling but want to participate in CSAB special rounds.
• ✅ Have accepted a seat by paying the partial admission fee and wish to upgrade or explore other options through CSAB.
• ❌ Candidates who selected "Not to Participate in Special Round" during JoSAA reporting are not eligible for CSAB Counselling.

Steps to Register for CSAB Counselling 2025

1. Visit the official CSAB website for the counselling process.
2. Log in using your JEE Main Roll Number and password.
3. Fill in your personal details like gender, nationality, and category.
4. Upload all necessary documents as per the instructions.
5. Pay the application fee online via debit/credit card or net banking.
6. Review and submit your application.

By fulfilling the eligibility requirements and carefully following the registration steps, candidates can effectively participate in the CSAB Counselling 2025 special rounds and enhance their chances of admission into prestigious technical institutes across India.