The JoSAA Cutoff 2026 has been released on June 13, 2026. If you appeared for JoSAA counselling, you can now check the JoSAA Cutoff 2026 Round 1 opening and closing ranks for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs on the official website. These cutoff ranks will help you understand your admission chances in the upcoming counselling rounds.
If you are not happy with your Round 1 seat allotment or want a better college or branch, you should check the JoSAA Cutoff 2026 carefully and compare it with your JEE Main or JEE Advanced rank. This will help you make better decisions during the next rounds of JoSAA counselling.

JoSAA Round 1 NIT Cutoff PDFs
Some JoSAA Cutoff 2026 PDFs for NITs are already available.
| Institute | Round 1 Cutoff PDF |
|---|---|
| NIT Jalandhar | Available |
| MNIT Jaipur | Available |
| MANIT Bhopal | Available |
| Other NITs | PDFs will be added soon |
JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment Result along with JoSAA Cutoff 2026
Along with the JoSAA Cutoff 2026, the Round 1 seat allotment result has also been announced. You can check your allotted college and branch by logging in to the official website using your application number and password.
The seat allotment result shows:
- Your allotted IIT, NIT, IIIT, or GFTI
- The branch you have received
- Your allotment based on your JEE Main or JEE Advanced rank and the choices you filled during counselling
If you receive a seat, you must pay the seat acceptance fee. Without paying this fee, you cannot continue in the JoSAA counselling process.
Seat Acceptance Fee:-
- General Category: ₹30,000
- Reserved Category: ₹15,000
How to Check JoSAA Cutoff 2026 Online?
You can check the JoSAA Cutoff 2026 by following these simple steps.
- Visit the official JoSAA website.
- Open the eServices section.
- Click on the OR-CR 2026 link.
- Select the counselling round.
- Choose the institute type.
- Select the institute name.
- Choose the academic programme.
- Select your seat category.
- Click Submit.
The JoSAA Cutoff 2026 opening and closing ranks will appear on your screen.
JoSAA Round 1 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | June 13, 2026 (Released) |
| Online Reporting, Fee Payment, Document Upload, Freeze/Float/Slide | June 13 to June 26, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Issue Resolution | June 29, 2026 |
| Last Date to Reply to Queries | June 29, 2026 |
What Do Freeze, Float and Slide Mean in JoSAA Cutoff 2026 PDF?
After getting a seat through JoSAA Counselling 2026, you need to choose one of these options.
Freeze
- If you choose Freeze, it means you are completely happy with your allotted college and branch. You do not want to participate in the next counselling rounds.
Float
- If you choose Float, you accept your current seat but still want a better college or branch in the upcoming counselling rounds. Your current seat remains safe while you wait for an upgrade.
Slide
- If you choose Slide, you are happy with your allotted college but want a better branch in the same college. You will only be considered for a branch upgrade within that institute.
Why Should You Check JoSAA Cutoff 2026?
The JoSAA Cutoff 2026 helps you understand your admission chances for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. By comparing your JEE rank with the JoSAA Cutoff 2026 opening and closing ranks, you can choose better colleges and branches in the next counselling rounds and improve your chances of getting your preferred seat.
Download JoSAA Cutoff 2026 List in PDF Format
Also Check Out:- JoSAA Mock Seat Allotment 2026 Round 1 Result Declared at josaa.admissions.nic.in, Check Now
FAQs
Q1. How can you check the JoSAA Cutoff 2026?
- You can check the JoSAA Cutoff 2026 by visiting the official JoSAA website. Open the OR-CR 2026 link under the eServices section. Then select the counselling round, institute type, institute name, course, and category. Click on Submit to see the opening and closing ranks.
Q2. What should you do after getting a seat in JoSAA Counselling 2026?
- If you get a seat, you must log in to your account, choose Freeze, Float, or Slide, upload the required documents, and pay the seat acceptance fee. The fee is ₹30,000 for General category candidates and ₹15,000 for Reserved category candidates. Without paying the fee, you cannot continue in the counselling process.
Q3. What is the difference between Freeze, Float, and Slide?
- Freeze means you are happy with your allotted college and branch and do not want to participate in further rounds. Float means you accept the current seat but want a better college or branch in the next rounds. Slide means you want a better branch in the same college while keeping your current college.
Q4. Why is the JoSAA Cutoff 2026 important?
- The JoSAA Cutoff 2026 helps you understand your chances of getting admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. By comparing your JEE Main or JEE Advanced rank with the opening and closing ranks, you can make better choices in the upcoming counselling rounds and improve your admission chances.