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JoSAA Round 1 Fee Payment Deadline Today: Complete Seat Acceptance by 5 PM

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Shreyosee Chakraborty • 4 Mins read • 26 Jun 26
JoSAA Round 1 Fee Payment Deadline TodayJoSAA Round 1 Fee Payment Deadline Today

The JoSAA Round 1 seat acceptance fee payment deadline is June 26, 2026. Students who have been allotted seats in Round 1 must complete the seat acceptance fee payment and document upload process by 5 PM through the official JoSAA portal.


Check the JoSAA Round 1 Fee Payment Deadline Today Here


Students are advised to log in to the official website and complete all formalities within the stipulated time. In case the payment gets stuck or shows a failed status despite being initiated before the deadline, a payment reconciliation and correction window will remain open until June 29, 2026. This facility is available only for students who made the payment attempt before the June 26 deadline.


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Steps to Complete JoSAA Round 1 Fee Payment

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the JoSAA Round 1 fee payment process:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website.
  • Step 2: Go to the candidate login page.
  • Step 3: Log in using your application number, password, and security pin.
  • Step 4: Check your Round 1 seat allotment status under the respective tab.
  • Step 5: Select one of the available options—Freeze, Float, or Slide—based on your preference.
  • Step 6: Upload all the required documents for verification.
  • Step 7: Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee through the online payment gateway.
  • Step 8: Once the payment is successful, download and save the Seat Acceptance Letter PDF for future reference.


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JoSAA 2026 Round 1: Fee Structure for Seat Acceptance

Refer to the table below for the detailed JoSAA Round 1 fee structure.

Category Details

Fee Details 

SC, ST, GEN-PwD, GEN-EWS-PwD, OBC-NCL-PwD, SC-PwD, ST-PwD

₹15,000

For All Other Candidates 

₹30,000

JoSAA Processing Charges

₹5,000

Adjusted Against Admission Fee

The remaining amount after deduction of ₹5,000 processing charges


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JoSAA Counselling 2026: Important Instructions After Fee Payment

Once the Seat Acceptance Fee is successfully paid, the allotted seat is considered temporarily confirmed, subject to successful document verification. The entire document verification process will be conducted online. Students must upload genuine and accurate documents, as any discrepancy, mismatch, or submission of fake documents may lead to the rejection of the allotted seat and cancellation of candidature.


JoSAA 2026: Process for Cancelling Seat Acceptance and Withdrawing

Students can opt to withdraw from JoSAA 2026 counselling if they are not satisfied with their allotted seat or no longer wish to continue with the admission process. To withdraw, students need to visit the official JoSAA website and log in using their application number and password.

After logging in, select the "Withdrawal of Seat" option. A withdrawal form will appear on the screen. Download the form, fill in all the required details carefully, and upload it along with a copy of the bank passbook for refund processing. After submitting the request, students should download and save the acknowledgement receipt for future reference.


Frequently Asked Questions


Ques: What is the last date to pay the JoSAA Round 1 Seat Acceptance Fee?

Ans: Students must complete the Seat Acceptance Fee payment and document upload process by 5 PM on June 26, 2026.


Ques: What happens after paying the JoSAA Seat Acceptance Fee?

Ans: The allotted seat is considered temporarily confirmed, subject to successful online document verification.


Ques: Can students withdraw from JoSAA counselling after seat allotment?

Ans: Yes. Students who do not wish to continue with the allotted seat can choose the "Withdrawal of Seat" option on the JoSAA portal.


Ques: What documents are required for the JoSAA fee withdrawal process?

Ans: Students need to submit the filled withdrawal form along with a copy of their bank passbook for refund processing.


Ques: What if the seat acceptance fee payment fails before the deadline?

Ans: Students whose payment was initiated before the deadline but remains pending or fails can use the payment reconciliation and correction window until June 29, 2026.