JoSAA mock seat allotment 2026 released

Published 8 June 2026 · india

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the first mock seat allocation for the 2026 counselling process, giving engineering aspirants an early indication of

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the first mock seat allocation for the 2026 counselling process, giving engineering aspirants an early indication of the institutes and courses they may secure based on their current choices and rank positions.Candidates who have registered for JoSAA Counselling 2026 and filled in their programme and institute preferences can now check their provisional allotment through the official JoSAA portal.The mock allocation is designed to help students understand their likely admission prospects and make informed changes to their choices before the actual seat allocation rounds begin.What Is the JoSAA Mock Seat Allocation?The first mock seat allocation is a provisional exercise conducted by JoSAA before the commencement of the official counselling rounds.The allocation has been prepared using the choices submitted by candidates up to 8 PM on 7 June 2026. It reflects the seat a candidate could potentially receive if the counselling process were to conclude based on the current preference order and rank position.Importantly, the mock allocation is not the final seat allotment.

Candidates can still modify, reorder, add or remove choices before the counselling deadline.How to Check JoSAA First Mock Seat Allocation 2026Candidates can follow these steps to view their provisional allotment:Step 1Visit the official JoSAA website.Step 2Click on the link for the First Mock Seat Allocation 2026.Step 3Log in using your application credentials.Step 4Submit the required details.Step 5View your provisional seat allocation status.Step 6Download and save the allotment details for future reference.Step 7Take a printout if required.Why the Mock Allocation Is ImportantThe mock seat allocation serves as a valuable planning tool for candidates.By reviewing the provisional allotment, students can assess whether their preferred colleges and branches are within reach. If they are dissatisfied with the outcome, they can revise their choices strategically before the final seat allocation rounds.This process often helps candidates improve their chances of securing a more desirable institute or academic programme.JoSAA 2026 First Round Seat Allotment DateJoSAA

is scheduled to announce the first round of seat allocation on 13 June 2026.Candidates who are allotted seats in the first round will be required to complete several admission-related formalities, including:Online reportingDocument uploadVerification processSeat acceptance proceduresAdmission fee paymentThe deadline for fee payment in the first round is 26 June 2026.JoSAA Counselling 2026: Participating InstitutesThe JoSAA counselling process will facilitate admissions to 138 premier technical institutions across India for the 2026-27 academic session.These include:23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru31 Institutes of Technology (NITs)Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur26 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)56 Other Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs)The counselling process remains one of the largest and most important admission exercises for engineering aspirants in the country.Reservation Categories in JoSAA CounsellingSeats across participating institutions are allocated under various reservation categories, including:Open CategoryGEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Sections)OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer)Scheduled Castes