Before participating in the JoSAA Counselling 2025 process, candidates must upload scanned copies of all required documents through their official JoSAA login at josaa.nic.in. The entire document verification process is conducted online, and failing to upload the necessary files can result in disqualification from counselling.
Candidates are also expected to actively respond to any queries raised by the JoSAA verification officers within the specified timeframe via the counselling portal. Ignoring or delaying responses can lead to the cancellation of the allotted seat, and the student will be barred from further rounds. Hence, it is essential to stay alert, check the portal regularly and also ensure all documents are submitted on time accurately.
Documents Required for JoSAA Counselling 2025 for Admission to NIT+ System
| Document Name | Purpose | Who Needs It | Notes |
| Class X Mark Sheet / Certificate / Aadhaar / Birth Certificate | Proof of Date of Birth | All candidates | Any one of the listed documents is sufficient |
| Class XII Mark Sheet and Certificate | Proof of qualifying exam | All candidates | Must be from a recognized board |
| JEE Main 2025 Admit Card | Exam identification | All candidates | To confirm eligibility for JoSAA counselling |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS) | Reservation claim | Candidates from reserved categories | Must follow GoI format and be issued by a competent authority |
| PwD Certificate | Claim for disability quota | PwD candidates only | Must be issued by a recognized medical board |
| Certificate for Disability <40% with Writing Difficulty | Claim for scribe support | Applicable candidates only | Must be certified by the appropriate authority |
| Crossed Bank Cheque Copy or Passbook Image | For refund or fee-related transactions | All candidates | Should clearly show name, account number, and IFSC |
| Medical Certificate | Fitness confirmation | All candidates | As per format on JoSAA website |
| OCI Certificate / PIO Card | Citizenship proof | Overseas Citizens of India / PIO applicants | Only if applicable |
| Passport / Citizenship Certificate | Nationality verification | Foreign nationals only | Mandatory for foreign applicants or NRIs |
Documents Required for JoSAA Counselling 2025 for Admission to IITs
| Document Name | Purpose | Who Should Upload It | Important Notes |
| Class X Mark Sheet / Certificate / Aadhaar Card / Birth Certificate | Proof of Date of Birth | All candidates | Any one of these documents is sufficient |
| Class XII Mark Sheet | Proof of qualifying exam | All candidates | Must be from a recognized board |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS) | To claim reservation benefits | Candidates from reserved categories | Must be in the latest Government of India format and issued by competent authority |
| PwD Certificate | To claim PwD reservation | Only PwD candidates | Issued by a designated medical authority |
| Certificate for Disability <40% with Writing Difficulty | To seek scribe facility or support | Candidates with <40% disability and writing issues | Must be certified by the competent authority |
| Crossed Bank Cheque Copy / Passbook Image | For refunds and financial verification | All candidates | Must clearly show candidate’s name, account number, and IFSC |
| Medical Certificate | To prove medical fitness | All candidates | Format available on JoSAA official website |
| OCI Certificate / PIO Card | Nationality verification | Only OCI/PIO candidates | Mandatory if applicable |
| Passport / Citizenship Certificate | Nationality/citizenship proof | Only foreign nationals | Required for foreign or NRI candidates |
JoSAA 2025 Document Validity and Verification
During the document verification process, any mismatch between documents uploaded earlier ( on the JEE Main 2025 portal for NIT+ system or the JEE Advanced 2025 portal for IITs) and those uploaded on the JoSAA portal may lead to serious consequences. Suppose the discrepancy is found to be a result of international forgery or misrepresentation. In that case, the admission offer will be cancelled, and candidate shall be permanently disqualified from all further rounds of JoSAA 2025 seat allocation. JoSAA decision in these cases will be final and binding.
Candidates are also solely responsible for ensuring that all their documents and certificates are valid, accurate and ready for upload during JoSAA registration. The documents will be verified first online during reporting and again physically at time of joining the allotted institute.
What Happens if Documents Are Found Invalid in JoSAA Counselling?
| Original Category Tag | Changed To | Reason |
| GEN-PwD | GEN | Invalid PwD certificate |
| GEN-EWS | GEN | Invalid EWS certificate |
| GEN-EWS-PwD | GEN-PwD | Invalid EWS certificate but valid PwD certificate |
| GEN-EWS-PwD | GEN-EWS | Invalid PwD certificate but valid GEN-EWS certificate |
| GEN-EWS-PwD | GEN | Both PwD and GEN-EWS certificates are invalid |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | OBC-NCL | Invalid PwD certificate but valid OBC-NCL certificate |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | GEN-PwD | Valid PwD certificate but invalid OBC-NCL certificate |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | GEN | Both PwD and OBC-NCL certificates are invalid |
| SC-PwD | SC | Invalid PwD certificate but valid SC certificate |
| SC-PwD | GEN-PwD | Valid PwD certificate but invalid SC certificate |
| SC-PwD | GEN | Both PwD and SC certificates are invalid |
| ST-PwD | ST | Invalid PwD certificate but valid ST certificate |
| ST-PwD | GEN-PwD | Valid PwD certificate but invalid ST certificate |
| ST-PwD | GEN | Both PwD and ST certificates are invalid |
| OBC-NCL | GEN | Invalid OBC-NCL certificate |
| SC | GEN | Invalid SC certificate |
| ST | GEN | Invalid ST certificate |
The following rules will be applied if there is an error in the state code of eligibility:
- The state code of eligibility will be corrected in the JoSAA 2025 database.
- Retention/ cancellation of seats will be as determined as following table:
| Eligibility | Allocated Seat Quota | Action |
| Other State Quota | Other State Quota | Seat will NOT be cancelled |
| Other State Quota | Home State Quota | Seat will be cancelled |
| Home State Quota | Other State Quota | Seat will be cancelled |
| All India Quota | Home State Quota | Seat will be cancelled |
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Frequently Asked Questions
To participate in JoSAA counselling, candidates must provide several documents such as identity proof, academic certificates from the qualifying examination, payment confirmation, and—if applicable—category or PwD certificates based on their eligibility.
Yes, the ₹35,000 seat acceptance fee in JoSAA is refundable if you don’t join any institute or withdraw within the specified timeline, after applicable deductions as per policy.
For JEE Main counselling registration, candidates need Class 10 and 12 certificates, JEE Main admit card and scorecard, identity proof, category/PwD certificate (if applicable), bank details, and payment proof.