JoSAA Reporting Centres 2026: IITs, NITs, IIITs & CFTIs — Full Guide

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has published complete information on JoSAA Reporting Centres 2026. Candidates allotted seats will have to complete an online document verification, pay the seat acceptance fee, and complete any other formalities within the given time to secure admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. A dual reporting system will be applicable in certain cases, and seat withdrawal can only be done prior to the final allotment round. Otherwise, the seat will be canceled automatically.

JoSAA Reporting Centres 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Conducting Authority	Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA)
Admission Through	JEE Main 2026 and JEE Advanced 2026
Participating Institutes	IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
Reporting Mode	Primarily Online via Virtual Reporting Centres
Purpose of Reporting	Document Verification, Seat Acceptance & Admission Confirmation
Verification Process	Online document verification by designated JoSAA centres
Fee Payment Mode	Online through the JoSAA portal
Physical Reporting	Applicable for PwD candidates and specific notified cases
Dual Reporting	Applicable when seat shifts between IIT and NIT+ system in subsequent rounds
Reporting Schedule	As per official JoSAA Reporting Schedule 2026
Official Website	josaa.nic.in
Counselling Registration Start	June 2, 2026

Seat Acceptance Fee

Category	Seat Acceptance Fee
Open (General)	₹35,000
SC, ST, GEN-PwD, OBC-NCL-PwD, SC-PwD, ST-PwD	₹15,000

This fee must be paid online through JoSAA portal to confirm acceptance of the allotted seat. It is mandatory to pay within the prescribed time - failure to do so will forfeit the allotted seat.

What is JoSAA 2026 Dual Reporting?

The Dual Reporting rule applies when a candidate must report multiple times because their seat allotment category changes across JoSAA rounds. This applies, for example, when:

• A candidate selects "float" in Round 1 and is later allotted a seat in a different category in a subsequent round.

• A candidate is allotted an IIT in one round and is later allotted an NIT+ in the subsequent round.

In these scenarios, the candidate is required to report to the JoSAA Reporting Centre for the new allotment.

Please note: If a candidate does not report to the reporting center for the new allotment, both the previously accepted seat and the newly allotted seat will be cancelled.

Also Read : JoSAA Counselling 2026

Important Points on Dual Reporting

• Candidates who reported in any earlier round are required to report again to take the newly allocated seat.

• For IIT and NIT+ systems, separate reporting is required in different rounds.

• All documents will be re-verified for the new institute.

• Candidates should follow the latest JoSAA Reporting Schedule 2026 to avoid cancellation of the allotted seat.

Seat Withdrawal Rules

• Candidates can withdraw their allotted seat only before the last round of allotments.

• Withdrawing a seat will make the candidate ineligible for all subsequent rounds of JoSAA 2026 counselling.

• The seat acceptance fee will be refunded after a ₹1,000 processing fee is deducted.

• Seat withdrawal will not be permitted after the last round of seat allotment.

Also Read : JoSAA Choice Filling 2026

Documents Required for JoSAA 2026 Reporting

Candidates must bring the originals and attested copies of all required documents for verification.

For IITs

#	Document
1	Two passport-size photographs (identical to JEE Advanced 2026 registration)
2	Class 12th performance check
3	Provisional seat allotment letter
4	Candidate's undertaking (as per prescribed format)
5	Seat acceptance payment receipt
6	Photo identity card (Govt.-issued / School ID / Class XII Admit Card)
7	JEE Advanced Admit Card 2026
8	Class XII (or equivalent) board mark sheet + passing certificate (if available)
9	Medical certificate (as per prescribed format)
10	Category certificate — OBC-NCL/SC/ST (if applicable; OBC-NCL certificate dated on or after April 1, 2026)
11	PwD certificate (if applicable)
12	Passport + OCI/PIO card (for foreign nationals, if applicable)
13	DS Certificate (if applicable)
14	Registration-cum-locked choices for seat allotment

For NITs, IIITs & GFTIs

#	Document
1	Three passport-size photographs (identical to JEE Main 2026 registration)
2	Class 12th performance check
3	Provisional seat allotment letter
4	Candidate's undertaking (as per prescribed format)
5	Seat acceptance payment receipt
6	Photo identity card (Govt.-issued / School ID / Class XII Admit Card)
7	JEE Main Admit Card 2026
8	JEE Main 2026 Score Card
9	Date of birth proof (Class X marks sheet)
10	Class XII (or equivalent) board mark sheet + passing certificate (if available)
11	Medical certificate (as per prescribed format)
12	Category certificate — OBC-NCL/SC/ST (if applicable; OBC-NCL certificate dated on or after April 1, 2026)
13	PwD certificate (if applicable; disability must be 40% or above — certificates below 40% will be rejected)
14	Passport (for Indian nationals who passed qualifying exam from Nepal/Bhutan or abroad)
15	Registration-cum-locked choices for seat allotment
16	OCI certificate or PIO card (if applicable)

Candidates with the Senior Secondary Certificate of the National Open School must show evidence of the location of their last examination to determine the State Code of Eligibility.

Important Links

• JoSAA 2026 Official Website
• JoSAA 2026 Candidate Login / Registration Portal
• JoSAA 2026 Seat Allotment Status

Final Thought

Candidates must comply with the JoSAA Reporting Schedule 2026, completing document verification, payment and acceptance of the seat within the specified time. Prepare all original documents and attested photocopies in advance. For PwD candidates, the disability certificate must state that the disability is 40% or above. Disability certificates stating less than 40% will not be accepted.

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FAQs

Q1. What documents are required for JoSAA 2026 reporting at NITs and IIITs?

Documents include the provisional seat allotment letter, JEE Main 2026 Admit Card and Score Card, mark sheets of Class X and XII, and the seat acceptance payment receipt among others. Must be original and attested photocopies. For OBC-NCL, the certificate must be issued on or after April 1, 2026.

Q2. What happens if the candidate does not complete reporting by the JoSAA 2026 closing date?

If a candidate does not complete document verification, payment of the acceptance fee, and acceptance of the seat within the specified time, the seat will be forfeited. In the case of dual reporting, failure to report against the subsequent allotment will forfeit both the earlier accepted and the newly allotted seats.

Q3. What is the amount of the seat withdrawal processing fee, and who gets a refund in JoSAA 2026?

Candidates who withdraw their seat before the final allotment round will have a refund of the seat acceptance fee after a processing fee of ₹1,000 is deducted. There will be no withdrawals after the final allotment round, and candidates who withdraw will be eliminated from all remaining rounds of JoSAA 2026 counselling.