JoSAA

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority, commonly known as JoSAA, is a body established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Its primary function is to manage the admission process for undergraduate engineering and architectural programs in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs), and other Government Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs).

JoSAA counseling is a unified process that combines the seat allocation for all participating institutions. Eligibility for JoSAA counseling is determined by the performance in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, and the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced for IITs. Candidates are required to register on the JoSAA portal after the declaration of their respective examination results.

The counseling process involves several rounds. In each round, eligible candidates can fill in their choices of institutes and branches. JoSAA then allocates seats based on the candidate's rank, their filled preferences, and the availability of seats. Candidates who are allocated a seat must report to the allotted institution to confirm their admission. The entire process is conducted online, making it accessible to students across the country. JoSAA plays a crucial role in ensuring a transparent and merit-based allocation of seats in premier technical institutions in India.