JoSAA Round 3 Counselling 2025: Today’s Big Update

Updated: July 2, 2025 — The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has today released the Round 3 seat allotment results at around 10 AM. This update is crucial for engineering aspirants seeking admission into IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs across India.

Round 3 Key Highlights

• Result Declaration: Seat allotment went live July 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM IST.

• Reporting Deadline: Online reporting, including upload of documents and fee payment, must be completed by 5 PM on July 4.

• Issue Resolution Window: Any verification or payment-related issues must be resolved by 5 PM on July 5.

• Withdrawal Option: Candidates can choose to exit or withdraw from counselling between July 2 to July 4 (5 PM); responses to such withdrawal queries must be done by July 5 (5 PM).

Round 3 Counselling Schedule

What You Should Do Today

1. Check your seat allotment using your application number and password at josaa.nic.in .

2. Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF):

   • ₹30,000 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS categories

   • ₹1,500 for SC/ST/PwD

3. Upload required documents for verification (10th, 12th marksheet, category certificate, ID, etc.).

4. Choose preference options—Freeze, Float, Slide—on the portal to flexibly adjust your seat acceptance.

5. Track any issues via portal flags and respond promptly before July 5, 5 PM.

Why This Round Matters

• Fresh chances: Over 58% of students hadn’t received a seat in Round 2, per a Shiksha poll. Round 3 offers renewed hope.

• Potential upgrades: Candidates who secured seats in earlier rounds can still upgrade if better options are available.

• Vacant seats: Some branches may still have open seats for candidates in this round.

Essential Documents Checklist

Prepare the following before reporting:

• JoSAA allotment letter (provisional)

• Class 10 & 12 marksheets/certificates

• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable

• PwD certificate, if applicable

• Identity proof (Aadhaar/passport)

• Income certificate (for sub-5 lakh family income)

• Passport/OCI card for foreign students 

Timeline Recap

• June 3, 5 PM: JoSAA registration and choice filling begins.

• June 14: Round 1 seat allotment.

• June 21: Round 2 allotment.

• July 2: Round 3 allotment announced.

• July 4: Last chance for fee payment and reporting.

• July 5: Deadline for payment issues and withdrawal. 

Tips for Candidates

• Act quickly! Online reporting is fully time-bound—no extensions beyond JULY 4.

• Choose your preferencing wisely:

  • Freeze – Accept current seat, no further upgrades.

  • Slide – Accept seat, but allow change within same institute.

  • Float – Hold seat while trying for better ones in later rounds.

• Stay alert on portal notifications—resolve any flags ASAP.

• Make backup plans (CSAB or individual institute rounds) if unsuccessful.

What Next After Round 3?

• Round 4 begins July 6, and subsequent rounds follow every few days.

• If no seat is allocated, CSAB rounds and Institute-level counselling may still offer opportunities.

• Classes at IITs are set to start soon—those with confirmed seats should prepare accordingly.

TL;DR – Action Plan

• Log in today—check seat allotment

• Pay acceptance fee by July 4, 5 PM

• Upload all required documents

• Choose “Freeze/Slide/Float”

• Resolve issues by July 5, 5 PM

• Consult plan for Rounds 4–6 or CSAB after today

Final Thoughts

Round 3 is a pivotal moment for many candidates—either securing a dream engineering seat or seeking prestigious upgrades. Adhering to deadlines, responding quickly to portal updates, and making informed seat choices are key. Use this blog as your comprehensive guide to sail through today’s JoSAA developments smoothly.