Candidates who secure seats in the second round of counselling must complete the mandatory online reporting process, including Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) payment, seat confirmation, document uploading, and verification procedures, within the stipulated timeline.
JoSAA Round 2 Seat Allotment Status
- Seat Allotment Result Release Time: 5:00 PM, June 30, 2026
- Opening and Closing Ranks (OR-CR): Available on or after 5:00 PM today
Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the official JoSAA portal for the latest updates and counselling notifications.
Online Reporting Process After Seat Allotment
Candidates who receive a seat allotment in Round 2 are required to complete the online reporting process by July 5, 2026. The process includes:
- Payment of the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF)
- Submission of seat confirmation choices
- Uploading of necessary documents
- Verification of uploaded documents
- Responding to any queries raised by the verification authorities
Failure to complete these steps within the specified period may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
How to Check JoSAA 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to access their Round 2 allotment status:
1. Visit the official website of JoSAA at www.josaa.nic.in.
2. Click on the Seat Allotment Result link.
3. The login page will appear on the screen.
4. Enter your JEE Main Application Number and Password.
5. 
Click on the login button.
6. The Round 2 allotment result will be displayed.
7. Check the allotted institute and programme carefully.
8. Download and save the allotment page for future reference.
JoSAA Round 2 Seat Allotment Result Link – Will Be Available Here
JoSAA Round 2 Cutoff 2026: Opening and Closing Ranks
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority will also release the Opening and Closing Ranks (OR-CR) for all participating institutes after the announcement of seat allotment results. These ranks provide valuable insights into admission trends and help candidates understand their chances in the subsequent counselling rounds.
Steps to Check JoSAA Opening and Closing Ranks (OR-CR) 2026
1. Visit the official website: www.josaa.nic.in
2. Navigate to the 'eServices' section.
3. Click on the 'OR-CR 2026' link.
4. Enter the required details, including:
o JoSAA counselling round
o Institute type
o Institute name
o 
Academic programme
o Seat category/type
5. Click on Submit.
6. The opening and closing ranks for the selected criteria will be displayed on the screen.
JoSAA Opening and Closing Ranks 2026 Round 2 Link – Will Be Available Here
What Should Candidates Do After JoSAA Round 2?
Whether a candidate has been allotted a seat or not, making an informed and strategic decision is extremely important at this stage. Candidates should carefully analyse the rank movement trends and decide their next course of action accordingly.
A proper understanding of seat movement patterns can help aspirants determine whether they should retain the allotted seat or wait for better opportunities in the upcoming counselling rounds.
JoSAA Counselling 2026 Round 2 Important Dates
| JoSAA Counselling Round 2 Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| JoSAA Seat Allocation Result | 30 June 2026 |
| Online Reporting: Seat Confirmation (Freeze/Float/Slide), Fee Payment, Document Upload and Candidate Response to Queries | 30 June to 3 July 2026 |
| Resolution of Fee Payment Issues | By 4 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Respond to Queries | 5 July 2026 |
Understanding Freeze, Float and Slide Options in JoSAA Counselling
Freeze
Candidates choosing the Freezeoption accept the allotted seat completely and decide not to participate in any subsequent rounds of counselling.
Float
Under the Float option, candidates accept the currently allotted seat but remain eligible for upgrades to higher preferred choices across all participating institutes.
Slide
The Slide option allows candidates to accept the allotted seat while seeking only a branch upgrade within the same institute.
Key Highlights
- JoSAA Round 2 Seat Allotment Result to be announced today at 5 PM
- Opening and Closing Ranks (OR-CR) to be released on or after 5 PM
- Online reporting process to continue until July 5, 2026
- Admissions include IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs
- Candidates must complete SAF payment, document upload and verification within the deadline
- Freeze, Float and Slide options available for seat confirmation and future upgrades