With JoSAA 2026 Mock Allotment Round 1 confirmed for June 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM and the final choice locking deadline set for June 11 at 5:00 PM, engineering aspirants across India are in the most critical phase of the IIT, NIT, and IIIT admission process. Every candidate registered at @josaa.nic.in must review the mock allotment result and make final adjustments to their preference list before June 11.
What Happens Between Now and June 11
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Mock Allotment Round 1 | June 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM |
| Choices Deadline Before Mock Round 2 | June 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Mock Allotment Round 2 | June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM |
| Final Choice Locking Deadline | June 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | June 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM |
Critical Guidance for Students After Mock Round 1
- Mock allotments are not binding — use them only as a planning guide
- After seeing Mock Round 1, candidates can add, remove, or reorder choices up to the June 11 deadline
- Focus on: Is my most realistic preference high enough in my list?
- Check if female supernumerary seats at preferred institutes are included in your choice list
- Verify Home State vs Other State quota designations for NIT preferences
Special Guidance for CBSE OSM-Affected Students
Students who received conditional JoSAA seat allotment access due to sub-75 percent Class 12 marks should:

- Complete JoSAA registration and choice filling before June 11
- Simultaneously ensure CBSE re-evaluation applications are submitted before June 7 midnight at cbse.gov.in
- Monitor CBSE portal for re-evaluation results before the final reporting deadline post-Round 1 allotment on June 14










