The JoSAA 2026 Round 2 seat allotment has been declared on the official portal josaa.nic.in. If you appeared for JEE Main 2026 or JEE Advanced 2026 and registered for counselling, this is the moment you have been waiting for — your second-round allotment to an IIT, NIT, IIIT or GFTI is now live. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) confirmed on its homepage that the “Round 2 Seat Allocation Result for JoSAA 2026 has been announced.” This guide walks you through how to check your JoSAA 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result, what the seat acceptance fee is, the freeze/float/slide decision, and the upcoming Round 3 timeline so you do not miss a single deadline.
JoSAA 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment: Key Dates
The JoSAA 2026 counselling runs across five seat allotment rounds. Round 1 was declared on 13 June 2026, and Round 2 has been released on 30 June 2026 (as per the official JoSAA schedule). Here is the verified Round 2 timeline:
- Round 2 seat allotment result: 30 June 2026 (live on josaa.nic.in)
- Online reporting / seat acceptance fee payment: 30 June to 3 July 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
- Withdrawal window: opens 1 July 2026 and closes 3 July 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Last date to respond to verification queries: 5 July 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Round 3 seat allotment: expected on 3 July 2026 as per official notice
Always cross-check exact timings on the official JoSAA Schedule 2026 PDF at josaa.nic.in, as the authority can revise dates by notice.
How to Check Your JoSAA 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment
Follow these steps to view your allotted seat:
- Visit the official website josaa.nic.in.
- Click on the “Candidate Login” or “Seat Allotment Result” link.
- Enter your JEE (Main) 2026 application number / roll number and password.
- View your Round 2 allotted institute and branch.
- Download the provisional seat allotment letter for your records.
Your allotment depends on your JEE Main 2026 / JEE Advanced 2026 All India Rank, category, choice-filling order and the opening–closing ranks of each institute. A total of 18,160 undergraduate seats are available across the 23 IITs through JoSAA 2026, in addition to thousands of NIT, IIIT and GFTI seats.
Seat Acceptance Fee and Online Reporting
If you have been allotted a seat in Round 2 — whether it is a fresh seat or an upgrade — you must complete online reporting within the window (30 June to 3 July 2026). This involves three steps: paying the seat acceptance fee, uploading your documents, and responding to any verification queries raised by the authority.
The seat acceptance fee is generally ₹35,000 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates and ₹15,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates (refer to your candidate portal for the exact amount applicable to you). Missing this payment means your allotted seat is automatically cancelled, so treat the deadline as final.
Freeze, Float or Slide: Which Option to Pick?
After accepting your Round 2 seat, JoSAA asks you to choose one of three options that decides whether you stay in further rounds:
- Freeze: You are satisfied with the allotted seat and do not want to be considered for any further upgrade. Your seat is locked.
- Float: You accept the current seat but stay open to any better institute or branch in later rounds.
- Slide: You accept the current seat but want an upgrade only to a better branch within the same institute.
If you are aiming for a higher-preference IIT or NIT branch in Round 3, choose Float or Slide. If you are happy and want zero risk, choose Freeze. Once you make a strong decision based on previous-year closing ranks, you avoid the stress of waiting through every remaining round.
Not Allotted a Seat? Here Is What to Do
If you were not allotted a seat in Round 2, do not panic. There are still three more rounds ahead (Rounds 3, 4 and 5). Your locked choices automatically carry forward, so you do not need to fill them again. Many candidates secure their target branch in later rounds as higher-ranked aspirants vacate seats. After the JoSAA rounds conclude, the CSAB Special Rounds open up vacant NIT+ seats for those still seeking admission.
This is also a good time to plan for a stronger attempt at JEE 2027 if you want to improve your rank. Reviewing the official JEE Syllabus 2027 early and building a disciplined routine through a structured JEE Preparation Strategy can make a decisive difference. Our Best JEE Coaching 2027 program is designed to help repeaters and droppers convert effort into a top All India Rank.
Documents Required for JoSAA 2026 Reporting
Keep these documents scanned and ready before you start online reporting:
- JEE Main 2026 / JEE Advanced 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Provisional seat allotment letter
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar/Passport)
- Recent passport-size photograph and proof of fee payment
Need help deciding between freeze, float and slide for your specific rank and category? You can book a free counselling session with our JEE experts who track IIT and NIT closing-rank trends every year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When was the JoSAA 2026 Round 2 seat allotment declared?
The JoSAA 2026 Round 2 seat allotment was declared on 30 June 2026 on the official website josaa.nic.in, as confirmed by the authority’s homepage announcement.
Q2. What is the last date to pay the seat acceptance fee for JoSAA Round 2?
The online reporting and seat acceptance fee payment window for Round 2 runs from 30 June to 3 July 2026 (up to 5:00 PM). Missing this deadline cancels your allotted seat.
Q3. When will JoSAA 2026 Round 3 seat allotment be released?
As per the official JoSAA 2026 schedule, the Round 3 seat allotment is expected on 3 July 2026. Candidates should confirm the exact date on josaa.nic.in.
Q4. Should I choose Freeze, Float or Slide in Round 2?
Choose Freeze if you are fully satisfied, Float if you want any better institute or branch in later rounds, and Slide if you only want a better branch within the same institute.
Q5. What if I was not allotted any seat in Round 2?
Your locked choices carry forward automatically to Rounds 3, 4 and 5 — no re-filling is needed. If you still do not get a seat, the CSAB Special Rounds offer additional vacant seats.