JoSAA counselling usually begins within a week of the JEE Advanced result. The schedule below is indicative; the official dates are published on the JoSAA portal each year.
| Event | Expected period |
|---|---|
| Registration and choice filling opens | June |
| Mock seat allotment 1 | 5 to 6 days after registration opens |
| Mock seat allotment 2 | 2 days after mock 1 |
| Choice locking deadline | A day after mock 2 |
| Round 1 seat allotment | Mid June |
| Round 2 seat allotment | Late June |
| Round 3 seat allotment | Early July |
| Round 4 seat allotment | Mid July |
| Round 5 seat allotment | Mid to late July |
| Final round and reporting | Late July |
| CSAB special rounds | After JoSAA ends |
Each round has its own document verification and fee payment deadline, usually 4 to 5 days. Miss it and the seat is cancelled, with no appeal.