Is Round 5 Final Round for JoSAA Counselling 2024?

Yes, Round 5 is the final round for JoSAA Counselling 2024. This year, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has reduced the number of counselling rounds from six to five for admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. The admission process for IITs will strictly conclude after the 5th round. However, for the NIT+ System, two additional rounds will be conducted under the CSAB Special Counselling 2024.

Key Points for JoSAA Counselling 2024

• Final Round for IITs: The 5th round of JoSAA counselling will be the last round for IIT admissions. No further rounds will be conducted under CSAB Special for IITs.

• NIT+ System Special Counselling: After the 5th round of JoSAA, two additional rounds will be held under the CSAB Special Counselling for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

• Conclusion Date: JoSAA counselling will conclude on July 17, 2024, with the final 5th round of seat allocations. The reporting process for allocated seats will continue until July 23, 2024.

• Withdrawal and CSAB Special: For the NIT+ System, withdrawal of seats allotted in Round 5 will be allowed from July 17 to July 22, 2024 (until 5 PM). Online payment for the Partial Admission Fee (PAF) for CSAB Special will be open from July 24 to 5 PM on July 26, 2024. Registrations for CSAB Special 2024 will start on July 31, 2024, with the remaining vacancies being published on July 29, 2024.

Eligibility and Seat Allocation

Applicants with a valid rank in JEE Main or JEE Advanced can participate in JoSAA counselling 2024. The seat allocation is based on ranks, preferences, and availability of seats. This year, two new institutes, the Central University of Jharkhand and the Gati Shakti Vishwa Vidhyalaya, Vadodara, have been added to the list of participating institutes.

Post-Allotment Instructions

• Seat Acceptance Fee: After being allotted a seat, candidates must pay the seat acceptance fee of Rs. 35,000/- (Rs 15,000/- for reserved category).

• Fee Payment: The fee can be paid online or through an e-challan.

• Seat Allotment Letter: Candidates must download their seat allotment letter and follow the instructions provided.