The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) declared the Round 2 Seat Allotment result today, June 20, 2026 at the official portal @josaa.nic.in for all candidates participating in JoSAA 2026 counselling for IIT, NIT, IIIT, and GFTI admissions. Round 1 was declared on June 13 and the Round 2 result is the second actual allocation based on candidates’ choices, ranks, and the Float or Slide option they selected after Round 1. Candidates who selected Float after Round 1 may have received an upgrade in Branch, Institute, or both.
JoSAA 2026 Round 2 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | June 13, 2026 |
| Round 1 Reporting Deadline | June 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | June 20, 2026 |
| Round 2 Reporting Deadline | Shortly after declaration |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment | July 3, 2026 |
| Total Rounds | 5 Rounds plus CSAB |
How to Check Round 2 Allotment
- Visit @josaa.nic.in
- Click on View Seat Allotment Result — Round 2
- Enter JEE Main 2026 Application Number, Password, and Security Pin
- Click Login and download the allotment letter
- Check your allotted institute, programme, category, and seat type
What to Do After Round 2
| Option | When to Choose |
|---|---|
| Freeze | Accept Round 2 seat permanently — best option if this is your top realistic preference |
| Slide | Accept Round 2 seat but try for a better branch at the same institute in Round 3 |
| Float | Accept Round 2 seat but try for any better preference in Round 3 |
| Withdraw | Exit JoSAA completely — Rs 3,000 processing fee deducted, rest refunded |
Round 2 Cutoff Trends
Popular branches like CSE, AI, and Data Science at top IITs and NITs typically see minimal upgrade movement in Round 2. However, Mechanical, Civil, Metallurgical, Biotechnology, and Chemical engineering branches across NITs and IIITs often show significant opening and improvement for candidates with ranks just outside Round 1 cutoffs. After Round 5, all remaining NIT, IIIT, and GFTI seats move to CSAB counselling for two special rounds.
