The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the second mock allotment list for JoSAA Counselling 2025 on June 11, 2025, at 12:30 PM IST. This list is available on the official website, josaa.nic.in, and is based on the choices filled by candidates until June 10, 2025, 5:00 PM. With the final choice filling deadline approaching on June 12, 2025, 5:00 PM, candidates must act quickly to review and finalize their preferences for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest updates, how to check the mock allotment, and the next steps in the JoSAA Counselling 2025 process.
What is JoSAA Counselling 2025?
JoSAA Counselling is a centralized process managed by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority to facilitate admissions to 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST, 25 IIITs, and 28 other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). It allocates 62,853 undergraduate engineering seats based on JEE Main 2025 and JEE Advanced 2025 ranks, candidate preferences, and seat availability. The process includes registration, choice filling, mock allotments, seat allocation, and document verification across six rounds of counselling.
Second Mock Allotment List: Key Details
The second mock allotment list, released on June 11, 2025, is a trial run to help candidates understand their potential seat allocation based on their current choices. This list reflects choices submitted by June 10, 2025, 5:00 PM, and is not the final seat allocation. It serves as a tool for candidates to evaluate their chances and refine their preferences before the choice-filling window closes.
How to Check the Second Mock Allotment List
To access the second mock allotment list, follow these steps:
- Visit the official JoSAA website: josaa.nic.in.
- Click on the “Mock Seat Allocation 2” link on the homepage.
- Log in using your JEE Main 2025 or JEE Advanced 2025 application number and password.
- Candidates who registered only for JEE Advanced 2025 should use their JEE Advanced credentials.
- Submit the details to view your mock allotment result.
- Download or take a screenshot of the result for reference.
Note: The mock allotment is indicative and helps candidates adjust their choices to maximize their chances of securing a preferred seat.
Final Choice Filling Deadline: June 12, 2025
The last date for JoSAA 2025 registration and choice filling is June 12, 2025, 5:00 PM. Candidates must:
- Register on the JoSAA portal using their JEE Main or JEE Advanced credentials.
- Fill and prioritize choices for institutes and courses from a list of 627 available combinations.
- Lock their choices before the deadline. If not manually locked, the last saved choices will be auto-locked by the system at 5:00 PM on June 12.
Tips for Choice Filling
- Prioritize Wisely: Arrange your choices in order of preference, as seat allocation depends on your rank, category, and availability.
- Use Mock Allotment Results: Review the second mock allotment to assess your chances and modify choices if needed.
- No Changes After Deadline: Choices cannot be edited after June 12, so ensure your preferences are finalized.
If you need to modify locked choices before the deadline, submit an unlock request on the JoSAA portal and verify it using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and email.
What’s Next After Choice Filling?
After the choice-filling deadline, the following steps will occur:
- June 13, 2025: Data reconciliation, verification, and validation by JoSAA.
- June 14, 2025, 10:00 AM: Round 1 seat allotment result will be announced.
- Post-Allotment Steps:
- Candidates allotted seats must accept the seat, pay the seat acceptance fee (₹30,000 for General candidates, ₹15,000 for reserved categories), and upload required documents for verification.
- Choose an option: Freeze (accept the seat), Slide (accept but seek a better program in the same institute), or Float (accept but seek a better program or institute in later rounds).
- Failure to complete online reporting or upload documents by the deadline will result in seat cancellation.
Important Documents for JoSAA Counselling 2025
Candidates must keep the following documents ready for verification:
- JEE Main/Advanced 2025 Admit Card
- JEE Main/Advanced 2025 Scorecard
- Class 10th and 12th Marksheets or Passing Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable, e.g., EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Medical Certificate (in the format specified in JoSAA Annexure 7)
- Photo ID Proof
- Passport-size Photographs
Ensure all documents are scanned and uploaded as per the portal’s requirements. Keep hard copies for reporting to the allotted institute.
Eligibility for JoSAA Counselling 2025
To participate, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- For IITs: Qualify JEE Advanced 2025 and meet Class 12th performance criteria (75% aggregate marks or top 20 percentile in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics).
- For NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs: Qualify JEE Main 2025 and meet Class 12th eligibility requirements.
- Candidates must have passed Class 12th in 2024 or 2025 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
Seat Acceptance Fee and Payment Details
- No registration fee is required for JoSAA counselling.
- A seat acceptance fee of ₹30,000 (General) or ₹15,000 (Reserved categories) is payable upon seat allotment.
- A processing fee of ₹5,000 is included in the seat acceptance fee for first-time allottees.
- The Partial Admission Fee (PAF) must be paid by candidates allotted seats in the NIT+ system to confirm their admission.
Failure to pay fees or upload documents by the deadline will lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
JoSAA Counselling 2025 Schedule
Here’s the key schedule for JoSAA Counselling 2025:
- June 3, 2025: Registration and choice filling started.
- June 9, 2025: First mock allotment released.
- June 11, 2025: Second mock allotment released.
- June 12, 2025, 5:00 PM: Last date for registration and choice filling.
- June 13, 2025: Data reconciliation and verification.
- June 14, 2025, 10:00 AM: Round 1 seat allotment result.
- Subsequent Rounds: Continue until July 2025, followed by CSAB special rounds for vacant seats.
For the complete schedule, visit josaa.nic.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I get into an NIT with a JEE Main rank above 1 lakh?
Yes, NITs admit students with JEE Main ranks up to 10,00,000 in open and gender-neutral categories for various engineering courses like Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and even Computer Science in some cases.
Q: What happens if I miss the choice-filling deadline?
If you don’t lock your choices by June 12, 2025, 5:00 PM, the last saved preferences will be auto-locked. No further changes will be allowed.
Q: Is the mock allotment final?
No, the mock allotment is indicative and helps candidates refine their choices. The final seat allocation starts with Round 1 on June 14, 2025.
Final Thoughts
The release of the JoSAA 2025 second mock allotment list is a critical step for JEE Main and JEE Advanced qualifiers aiming for admission to premier engineering institutes. Candidates should use this opportunity to review their provisional allotments and finalize their choices before the June 12, 2025, 5:00 PM deadline. Visit josaa.nic.in regularly for updates, and ensure all documents and fees are ready for a smooth admission process. Stay informed, act promptly, and secure your dream engineering seat!