JOSAA Round 6 Seat Allotment Today: Final Call for IIT Aspirants
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA) is making headlines today as Round 6 – the final counselling round for IITs – unfolds. With the seat allotment result scheduled for release today (16 July 2025) at 5 PM IST, candidates across the country are eagerly awaiting updates on their admissions fate.
What’s Happening Today?
1. Seat Allotment Result – Release Timing
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The Final Round 6 seat allotment for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs will go live today at 5 PM IST on the official portal (josaa.nic.in) .
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Students can log in using their JEE Main application number, password, and security pin to check results.
2. Who Must Check?
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Any candidate who participated through Round 6 seat preferences.
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This is the last chance for IIT admissions under JOSAA.
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Post IIT allotment, seats in NITs/IIITs/GFTIs will proceed via CSAB special counselling rounds, set to begin at the end of July.
After the Allotment: Important Deadlines
Once allotment results are live, students must follow up with crucial steps before final confirmation:
Round 6 Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Seat allocation (Round 6) | 16 July 2025 |
| Online reporting / fee payment / document upload / query response | 16–20 July 2025 |
| Last date for fee payment | 20 July 2025 |
| Last day to respond to queries | 21 July 2025 |
| NIT+ system withdrawal window & final reporting | 16–22 July 2025 for withdrawal, 23–27 July 2025 for reporting |
| CSAB special counselling registration opens | 30 July 2025 |
3. Reporting & Documentation
After getting an allotment, candidates must:
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Accept the seat by uploading documents and paying the seat acceptance fee.
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Respond to any verification queries raised through the portal promptly, as unanswered queries may cancel the seat.
4. Fees – What You Pay
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General category: ₹30,000
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SC/ST/Gen‑PwD/EWS‑PwD/OBC‑NCL‑PwD/SC‑PwD/ST‑PwD: ₹15,000
5. Withdrawal (NIT+ Only)
Eligible candidates in the NIT+ system can withdraw seats during 16–22 July. After withdrawal, they must still report to their allotted institute by 27 July.
Step-by-Step: What You Should Do Today
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At 5 PM, log in to josaa.nic.in using your credentials.
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Download your Allotment Letter.
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Choose acceptance options (Freeze / Float / Slide) — note: Round 6 is final, so these choices are limited to freeze only if updated that way.
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Upload all required documents.
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Pay the seat acceptance fee.
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Keep checking for portal queries and respond swiftly to avoid cancellation.
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If in NIT+, decide whether to withdraw — and if so, complete within the specified window.
Why Round 6 Matters More
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It’s the final chance through JOSAA for IIT admissions. Failing to secure or accept a seat here ends your JOSAA journey.
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Cutoffs often shift—last‑minute floating/openings can emerge due to withdrawals or students freezing their seats.
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For NITs/IIITs/GFTIs, CSAB special rounds will follow—offering alternate entry routes from 30 July onwards.
Summary – Critical Takeaways
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5 PM today: Round 6 result release
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Within 4 days (till 20 July): Complete reporting (upload, accept, pay)
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Respond to queries by 21 July or risk seat forfeiture
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NIT+ candidates: Optional withdrawal window 16–22 July; final reporting by 27 July
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CSAB starts: 30 July for leftover seats in NIT/IIIT/GFTI system
Final Thoughts
Round 6 is the most crucial stage in the 2025 JOSAA counselling saga. Whether it's your final ticket to an IIT or a preparatory segue into NITs/IIITs/GFTIs via CSAB, timely action is key. Stay calm, stay informed, and stay proactive. Best of luck to every candidate checking results today—may your hard work find you a seat in a dream institute!
