Last updated: July 16, 2026
JoSAA 2026 Round 5 seat allocation is scheduled to be released today, July 16, at 5:00 PM IST. This is the final JoSAA allocation round for IITs and IISc. Candidates who receive a seat for the first time must complete the required online reporting steps, including fee payment and document upload, by July 20 at 5:00 PM IST.
Key highlights
- Round 5 seat allocation is scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST.
- Round 5 is the final JoSAA seat-allocation round for IITs and IISc.
- Online reporting for Round 5 closes on July 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST.
- Candidates allotted a seat for the first time must pay the seat acceptance fee, upload documents and complete the required reporting steps.
- The deadline to resolve payment issues and respond to queries is July 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST.
- NIT+ candidates can initiate withdrawal from July 16 until July 20 at 5:00 PM IST.
Important dates
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| JoSAA Round 5 seat allocation | July 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST |
| Round 5 online reporting and seat acceptance fee deadline | July 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST |
| NIT+ withdrawal window | July 16 to July 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST |
| Payment issue resolution and final query response | July 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST |
| NIT+ Partial Admission Fee payment window | July 22 to July 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST |
Who is affected
This update affects candidates participating in JoSAA 2026 counselling for undergraduate admission to IITs, IISc, NITs, IIEST, IIITs and other government-funded technical institutes.
Candidates allotted a seat for the first time in Round 5 must act before the reporting deadline. Candidates who already hold a seat should also sign in and check their allocation, willingness, document-verification and query status.
Required student action
Sign in to the official JoSAA portal after the Round 5 result is released. Review the allotted institute and programme carefully, then complete every action shown in the candidate dashboard before the applicable deadline.
JoSAA states that an allotted seat may be cancelled if a candidate does not complete the required document upload, willingness submission or seat acceptance fee payment.
How to check the JoSAA Round 5 result
- Open the official JoSAA 2026 portal.
- Select the Round 5 seat-allocation result link when it becomes available.
- Sign in using the required candidate credentials.
- Check the allotted institute, academic programme and seat category.
- Download and save the provisional seat-allotment letter.
- Review all instructions and deadlines shown in the candidate dashboard.
What to do after receiving a seat
- Upload the required scanned documents in the prescribed format.
- Submit the appropriate online willingness option shown in the portal.
- Pay the seat acceptance fee if the seat has been allotted to you for the first time.
- Check the payment status and download the provisional allotment letter.
- Monitor the portal for document-verification queries.
- Respond to every query before the deadline displayed in the schedule and dashboard.
- Save payment receipts, uploaded documents and confirmation letters for future reporting.
For NIT+ candidates, the JoSAA schedule also lists the Partial Admission Fee payment window from July 22 to July 24, 2026. Candidates should follow the instructions on the official JoSAA and CSAB portals for the next admission steps.
Official sources
- JoSAA 2026 official portal
- JoSAA 2026 official schedule
- Official instructions to view a seat-allotment result
- Official online reporting guidance
- Official seat acceptance fee guidance
Frequently asked questions
When will the JoSAA 2026 Round 5 result be released?
The official JoSAA schedule lists Round 5 seat allocation for July 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST.
What is the Round 5 online reporting deadline?
Candidates must complete Round 5 online reporting, including the applicable seat acceptance fee payment, by July 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST.
Is Round 5 the final JoSAA round?
Round 5 is the final JoSAA seat-allocation round for IITs and IISc. The official schedule lists further NIT+ actions, including withdrawal and Partial Admission Fee payment, before the CSAB process.
What happens if I do not complete the required steps?
JoSAA’s official guidance says the allotted seat may be cancelled if required actions such as document upload, willingness submission or seat acceptance fee payment are not completed.
Where should candidates check updates?
Candidates should use only the official JoSAA website and their candidate dashboard for results, queries, payment status and reporting instructions.
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