JoSAA Counselling 2025: Mock Seat Allotment List 2 Out at josaa.nic.in, What's Next?

Last Updated:
JoSAA Counselling 2025: Candidates can check the selection list on the official website at josaa.nic.in using their JEE Main 2025 application number and password.
JoSAA Counselling 2025: The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the second mock seat allocation list today, June 11. Candidates can check the selection list on the official website at josaa.nic.in using their JEE Main 2025 application number and password.
The allotment will be based on the candidates' choices submitted on June 10, 2025. The provisional or mock allotment list allows candidates to check and decide whether they want to change their choices or go ahead with their selected preferences.
JoSAA Mock Seat Allotment List 1 2025: How To Check?
Step 1: Visit the JoSAA's official website at josaa.nic.in.
Step 2: Look for and click on the 'JoSAA Seat Allotment 1' result link.
Step 3: As a new window opens, enter your password and JEE Main roll number. Then click on the 'Submit".
Step 4: The provisional JoSAA seat allotment letter will appear on the screen.
JoSAA Mock Seat Allotment 2025: What's Next?
The final results for Round 1 seat allotment will be announced on June 14. Online reporting, which includes fee payment, document submission, and addressing candidate queries, will commence on June 14 and conclude on June 18, 2025. The deadline for fee payment for Round 1 is June 18, 2025. The complete schedule is available on the official website at josaa.admissions.nic.in.
JoSAA provides a single online platform for admission to 121 institutes, which include 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, IIEST Shibpur and 40 other GFTIs. The total number of seats in 2025 is 62,853, which is, 2916 more than last year's 59,937 seats. This includes 18,160 seats in IITs, 24,525 seats in NITs, 9,940 seats in IIITs and 10,228 seats in other funded institutions.
This time seven new institutes have been added to JoSAA counselling. These include the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Gorakhpur, Rajasthan, Patna, Ropar, Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University Amethi, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Jammu and Kashmir, and GS Institute of Technology and Science, Indore.

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Learn with AIFact CheckingText to SpeechAI Summary

Related Articles

India Today

9 hours ago

• India Today

India Today-MDRA Best Colleges Survey 2025

Winds of change sweep India's higher education arena as new colleges rise up to the challenge Enormous scale, lofty aspirations and enduring contradictions. That is the ongoing story of India's higher education system. Over the past few decades, it has expanded significantly, with tertiary education becoming accessible to a broader and more diverse segment of the youth population than ever before. Key milestones—such as a Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of 28.4 per cent, a favourable Gender Parity Index and a rising intake from socially disadvantaged groups—signal progress towards greater democratisation. The proliferation of academic spaces, including premier hubs like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), alongside a growing research footprint, reflects a country eager to claim its place on the global academic stage. Yet this impressive growth in numbers masks persistent challenges in quality. And among the most significant is the risk that a narrow focus on excellence in a few elite institutions may deepen mediocrity across the rest. India's higher education ecosystem remains uneven, with stark contrasts between the long-established and the emerging colleges, between urban centres and smaller towns. If there is one marker on which there is marked progress, it is in terms of global visibility. Over the past decade, India has recorded a 286 per cent increase in the number of institutions featured in global university rankings—reportedly the highest among G20 nations. In the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026, India tops the continent with the most institutions (163) in the rankings; four Indian universities now feature in the Top 100. But this international acclaim does not reflect the imbalance that lurks underneath. While India's top five institutions saw their average rank improve significantly—from 224 in the 2024 global QS rankings to 173 in the 2026 edition—the broader picture is less reassuring. Among the 54 Indian universities that feature in the global list, the average rank still hovers at a modest 452. This stark contrast underscores a critical point: the stellar performance of a few institutions risks obscuring the structural weaknesses that persist across the rest of the system. The gap between India's best and the bulk of its higher education system appears to be growing and, with it, the challenge of building a truly inclusive and uniformly excellent educational landscape. The India Today Group's Best Colleges Survey for 2025 seeks to bridge this divide. For nearly three decades, this annual exercise has earned a reputation as the most credible and comprehensive assessment of the country's undergraduate colleges. Backed by a rigorous methodology, continuous innovation and an unwavering commitment to objectivity, the rankings are a crucial barometer for students, faculty, policymakers and industry leaders alike. India Today, however, has never believed in resting on its laurels. In keeping with that pursuit of excellence, the Best Colleges survey has constantly tried to become better. Over the years, it has become evident that institutions with deep historical roots, many with outstanding faculty, cutting-edge infrastructure and a legacy of attracting top students, tend to dominate the top slots. While such performance is undoubtedly deserved, it risks overshadowing smaller or newer institutions that are making impressive strides. To make amends for this, this year's edition introduces a new category: India's Most Improved Colleges. Across 14 streams—Arts, Science, Commerce, Medical, Dental, Engineering, Architecture, Law, Mass Communication, Hotel Management, BBA, BCA, Social Work and Fashion Design—we spotlight one college in each stream that has shown the greatest improvement in scores and rankings over the past five years (read methodology). This isn't just a tweak in rankings; it's a recognition of grit, reinvention and upward momentum. The purpose of this initiative is twofold. First, it encourages healthy competition among colleges that may not have had a head start but have been working hard at closing the gap. Second, it expands the horizons of options for students and parents. Not making it into the so-called 'top' colleges is no longer a setback. There are now several emerging centres of excellence that offer a comparable, if not superior, educational experience. And that college may not necessarily be in a big city. For employers, this opens up new recruitment pools where raw, trainable talent is being put through the paces. This new segment also seeks to address the long-standing regional imbalance in Indian higher education. Building a world-class system isn't only about expanding capacity. It's about ensuring equity and access across geographies. Today, a disproportionate number of top institutions are clustered in a handful of states. Bridging this regional divide requires deliberate and sustained effort. Our rankings reflect that: they go beyond metros to showcase promising institutions in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, many of which have climbed into the top 30. Quality, it seems, is finally allowing itself to be democratised. The 2025 survey, as earlier, lists the top three colleges in each of several smaller cities, making this the most inclusive and granular assessment of India's higher education ecosystem. Unsurprisingly, the number of participating colleges has surged—from 988 in 2018 to 1,865 this year. Educators have credited this to the sparking of a competitive spirit even among remote institutions, offering them a tangible incentive to raise the bar. These value additions align seamlessly with the founding philosophy of the India Today Best Colleges Survey: to highlight good practices, recognise excellence and capture emerging trends before they become mainstream. At the heart of this endeavour are those who matter the most—students and educators. Over time, the survey has added several innovations to reflect the real-world choices students face. While institutional prestige matters, what students increasingly look for is departmental strength. The best college in a given stream may not have the top department in a specific subject, and vice versa. To help students navigate this, in 2023, we introduced a category for Best Colleges in Individual Subjects. In 12 disciplines across the arts and sciences—ranging from Economics and English to Chemistry and Sanskrit—we now assess departments based on objective data submitted by colleges. The entire process rests on a granular evaluation of each college across five key parameters: 'Intake Quality and Governance', 'Academic Excellence', 'Infrastructure and Living Experience', 'Personality and Leadership Development' and 'Career Progression and Placement'. This metric of transparency helps students make informed choices based not just on reputation but on measurable outcomes. One of the most pressing concerns for students and parents is the return on investment. What does a degree from a particular college translate into in terms of jobs and salaries? Our survey has been addressing this directly, highlighting colleges that offer the best placement packages, highest salary offers and lowest fees, allowing aspirants to balance aspiration with affordability. India in 2025 stands at a demographic crossroads. With the world's largest youth population, the country has a fleeting window to convert its demographic dividend into economic gains. But this will only be possible if the young are educated and employable. A major concern is the low employability of graduates, with some recent estimates suggesting that fewer than half are job-ready. Encouragingly, there is now a growing consensus that 'business as usual' is no longer enough. The convergence of political intent (as reflected in the National Education Policy 2020), technological disruption and societal demand for better learning outcomes has created a unique opportunity for systemic transformation. As has the disruption that US president Donald Trump is visiting upon American universities and their foreign students. At this momentous turn of history, the India Today Best Colleges Survey can both be a mirror and a map, a ready reckoner that charts where India's higher education stands today, and where it is headed tomorrow. It's not just a list. It's a tool for reform, reflection and renewal. METHODOLOGY | HOW THE COLLEGES WERE RANKED With over 58,000 colleges across India, this 29th annual edition of India Today Group's ranking of colleges in India intends to make critical career decisions easier for aspirants based on rich information and data. This ranking has come to be known as the gold standard for other stakeholders such as recruiters, parents, alumni, policy makers, public and institutions. Since 2018, this survey has been conducted in association with reputed Delhi-based market research agency Marketing & Development Research Associates (MDRA) and has been widely appreciated for its consistency. Colleges were ranked across 14 streams—Arts, Science, Commerce, Medical, Dental, Engineering, Architecture, Law, Mass Communication, Hotel Management, BBA, BCA, Social Work and Fashion Design. During objective ranking, MDRA carefully attuned more than 112 performance indicators in each stream to provide the most comprehensive and balanced comparisons of colleges. These indicators were clubbed into five broad parameters—'Intake Quality and Governance', 'Academic Excellence', 'Infrastructure and Living Experience', 'Personality and Leadership Development' and 'Career Progression and Placement'. Moreover, to give more realistic, relevant and accurate information, MDRA evaluated colleges based on current year data. The ranking tables also give parameter-wise scores to provide deeper insights into key aspects of decision-making by various stakeholders. In addition, from 2023, the survey has come out with the first-ever ranking of colleges in major subjects, such as Economics, History, English, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Hindi and Sanskrit based on the objective data submitted by the colleges. THE RANKING WAS DONE IN MULTIPLE STEPS An extensive desk review of MDRA's database and secondary research was conducted to prepare a list of colleges in each stream. Only those colleges which have been offering full-time, in-classroom courses and churned out at least three pass-out batches till 2024 were considered. In 12 streams, undergraduate courses were ranked. In Mass Communication and Social Work, post-graduate courses were evaluated. Experts with rich experience in their fields were consulted to frame the parameters and sub-parameters for different streams. Indicators critical for establishing the best colleges were meticulously determined, and their relative weights were finalised. For a year-on-year comparison the weightages of parameters have remained unchanged over the last two years. Comprehensive objective questionnaires were designed for each of the 14 streams, taking into account the chosen performance indicators and were put up in the public domain—on the websites of India Today and MDRA. Our research partner directly contacted about 10,000 colleges that fulfilled the eligibility criteria, seeking objective data for verification. Attested soft copies were sought, and 1,865 eligible colleges submitted institutional data along with voluminous supporting documents within the stipulated deadline. After receipt of the objective data from participating colleges, MDRA verified the information provided by them. In case of insufficient/incorrect data, respective colleges were asked to provide complete, correct and updated information. A perceptual survey about these colleges was carried out among 1,854 well-informed respondents (563 senior faculty members, 310 recruiters/ professionals, 397 career accelerators and 584 final year students) across 27 cities, divided into four zones. North: Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad, Lucknow, Kota, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Jalandhar East: Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Patna and Raipur West: Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Indore, Bhopal and Nagpur South: Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi and Coimbatore National and zonal rankings were taken from them in their respective field of experience and were given 75 per cent and 25 per cent weightages, respectively. They also rated the institutes on a 10-point rating scale on each of the five key parameters. While computing objective scores, it was ensured that aggregate data alone was not used, and hence, data sets were normalised on the basis of the number of students for fair comparison. The total scores arrived at from the objective and perception surveys were added in the ratio of 60:40—for 11 professional courses—while a ratio of 50:50 was taken for academic courses—arts, science and commerce—to get the final combined score. NEW ADDITION: MOST IMPROVED COLLEGES A major highlight of this year's India Today-MDRA Best Colleges Survey is the introduction of a new category—'Most Improved Colleges'—recognising institutions that have made the greatest strides over time. This ranking captures the five-year growth trajectory of colleges across all 14 streams by analysing the change in their relative positions in the annual rankings from 2020 to 2025. It focuses on the percentage improvement in rank, thereby offering a dynamic perspective on institutional performance, rather than a static snapshot. The college that records the highest percentage rise in rank over the five-year period is placed at the top of this list, followed by others in decreasing order of improvement. This new category is a testament to the transformative efforts made by educational institutions to enhance their standing and quality, and it offers a fresh lens through which aspirants, parents, recruiters and policymakers can assess sustained institutional development. An experienced and large team of researchers, statisticians and analysts worked on this project. The MDRA core team, led by Abhishek Agrawal (Executive Director), comprised Abnish Jha (Project Director), Vaibhav Gupta (Deputy Research Manager), Robin Singh (Assistant Research Executive), Rishav Sharma (Assistant Research Executive) and Manveer Singh (Assistant Manager EDP).

Indian Express

10 hours ago

• Indian Express

JoSAA Counselling 2025 Round 1: Seat acceptance deadline on June 22

JoSAA Counselling 2025 Round 1 Deadline: The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is set to conclude the extended the deadline for Round 1 online reporting for the 2025 counselling cycle. Candidates who have been allotted a seat in Round 1 are required to complete all required steps, including submission of willingness (Freeze/Float/Slide), document upload, and seat acceptance fee payment, by 5 pm tomorrow, June 22, 2025 (Sunday) through the official website at JoSAA Counselling 2025 Round 1 reporting deadline extended, revised dates here This reporting process is mandatory for candidates seeking admission to institutions such as IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. JoSAA has clearly stated that failure to complete any of the steps by the deadline will result in cancellation of the provisionally allotted seat, and the candidate will not be eligible for seat allocation in subsequent rounds. To complete the online reporting, candidates should: Step 1: Visit the official website at Step 2: Click on the Candidate Login section Step 3: Enter your registration number and password Step 4: Select the seat acceptance fee payment option Step 5: Complete the transaction and download the confirmation page For candidates who have already paid the seat acceptance fee using the pre-payment option, it is still necessary to log in, submit their willingness, and upload all required documents. Simply paying the fee without completing these steps will result in seat cancellation. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories are required to pay Rs 15,000, while others must pay Rs 30,000. This amount includes a non-refundable processing fee of Rs 5,000, and the balance will be adjusted against the admission fee during final college enrollment. Candidates are advised to complete all formalities before the June 22 deadline to secure their seat and remain eligible for upcoming counselling rounds.

Hindustan Times

12 hours ago

• Hindustan Times

JoSAA counselling 2025: Check placement records of top 5 NITs as per NIRF

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority, JoSAA, is conducting the online counselling process for admission to Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and National Institute of Technology (NIT)+ seats. The fee payment window for the first round will end tomorrow, June 22 and seat allotment results for the second round will be announced on June 25. JoSAA counselling 2025: Check placement records of top 5 NITs (ANI/For representation) Also read: JoSAA Counselling Revised Schedule 2025: Last day for Round 1 fee payment on June 22, Round 2 seat allotment on June 25 NITs are among the most sought-after technical education institutions in the country. While placement records may not be the ultimate factor that a prospective undergraduate Engineering student considers, they play a key role in deciding which institute to choose. The table, based on the National Institute of Ranking Framework or NIRF 2024 data, shows the placement records of the top 5 NITs- number of graduates, number of graduates placed, median salary and the number of graduates who opted for higher studies. Also read: NIT Trichy: A look at placement records of only non-IIT in the top 10 of the Engineering category in NIRF rankings NIRF Rankings: Placement records of the top 5 NITs Name of institute Academic Year No. of students graduating in minimum stipulated time No. of students placed Median salary of placed graduates per annum (Amount in Rs) No. of students selected for Higher Studies National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappall (NIT Trichy) 2022-23 1075 853 1576000 (Fifteen lakh and seventy six thousand) 142 National Institute of Technology (NIT) Karnataka, Surathkal 2022-23 903 794 1500000 (Fifteen lakh) 74 National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela 2022-23 910 795 1250000 (Twelve lakh and fifty thousand) 40 National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal 2022-23 542 452 1000000 (Ten lakh) 43 National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut 2022-23 894 811 1170000 (Eleven lakh amd seventy thousand) 75 JoSAA Counselling 2025: What's next for candidates? As mentioned above, JoSAA will announce the round 2 seat allotment result on June 25. Here are some important dates candidates should remember- Resolution of issues related to fee payment for candidates who made payment attempts before the deadline: June 23, 2025, by 5 PM. Deadline to respond to query for round 1: June 24, 2025, by 10 AM. JoSAA 2 seat allotment result: June 25, 2025, by 5 PM. Online reporting for round 2: fee payment/ document upload / response by candidate to query (if required) for Round 2: June 25 to June 29, 2025, by 5 PM. Last date for fee payment for round 2: June 29, 2025, by 5 PM. Resolution of fee payment issues (Only for candidates who have made payment Attempts before the payment deadline): June 30, 2025, by 5 PM. Last day to respond to queries for round 2: July 1, 2025, by 10 AM. Round 3 seat allotment result: July 2, 2025, at 10 AM. Also read: IIT Bombay vs IIT Kanpur: How India's two premier Engineering institutes did in placements in last 3 years- a comparison