JoSAA Round 2 result 2026 is out. Your seat is showing on the screen. But some students cannot confirm it yet. Their Class 12 marks fell below 75% . But that is not their fault, it is because of errors in CBSE’s new marking system. IIT Roorkee has given them a way out. JoSAA has also added 4,470 new seats this year. Here is what you need to know.
The 75% Eligibility Rule: What Every JoSAA 2026 Student Must Know?
Under current IIT admission rules, candidates seeking admission must either secure at least 75 percent marks in Class 12 or be within the top 20 percentile of their respective boards. For SC, ST, and PwD candidates, the requirement is 65 percent.
This rule has existed for years. However, in 2026, it became the centre of a storm; because of what CBSE did with its answer sheet evaluation system.
| Category | Minimum Class 12 Marks Required |
| General / OBC / EWS | 75% aggregate OR top 20 percentile of board |
| SC / ST / PwD | 65% aggregate OR top 20 percentile of board |
Source: IIT Roorkee, JoSAA 2026
The rule itself has not changed. IIT Roorkee confirmed that there will be no relaxation in the 75 percent eligibility criterion for admission to IITs through JEE Advanced 2026. Furthermore, IIT Roorkee stated that relaxing the rule is not feasible since candidates from multiple education boards across the country participate in the process.
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The CBSE OSM Controversy ~ What Happened?
The problem began after CBSE used an On-Screen Marking system to evaluate student answer sheets this year, but significant discrepancies came to light, causing distress among a large number of students. Several students who later qualified for JoSAA counselling found they had failed to meet the eligibility criteria in the CBSE Class XII exam, and applied for reevaluation.
In other words, students who cracked one of India’s toughest exams found themselves locked out of IIT admissions because of marks they believe were incorrectly evaluated by their own board.
The emotional weight of that situation is enormous. You cleared JEE Advanced 2026. You earned your rank. And a marking system error is standing between you and your IIT seat.
The Provisional Relief: What IIT Roorkee Has Offered?
Here is the good news for affected students.
IIT Roorkee has granted relief to students who have applied for reevaluation of their CBSE marks. IIT Roorkee will allow these students to apply for JoSAA counselling on a provisional basis, they will be allotted seats if they qualify in the counselling, provisionally. IIT Roorkee confirms seats after the fourth round of counselling, if by then they are able to meet the eligibility criteria following the reevaluation of their CBSE results.
This is not a permanent exemption. However, it is a meaningful lifeline, it ensures that students do not miss the counselling window entirely while waiting for their reevaluation results.
| Condition | Detail |
| Who qualifies for provisional relief | Students who have applied for CBSE reevaluation and scored below 75% |
| What they can do | Participate in JoSAA counselling on a provisional basis |
| Seat allotment basis | Rank obtained in JEE Advanced 2026 — not board marks |
| Confirmation deadline | Submit revised CBSE scorecard by emailing orgjee@iitr.ac.in before July 15 |
| When seats are confirmed | After Round 4 of JoSAA counselling, subject to meeting eligibility |
Source: IIT Roorkee, ETV Bharat — June 6, 2026
The key takeaway; if you are in this situation, do not wait. Apply for reevaluation immediately if you have not already, and participate in JoSAA counselling without delay. Missing the counselling window will cost you the seat regardless of what your reevaluation result shows.
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JoSAA Counselling 2026 — 4,470 New Seats Added!
While the CBSE controversy has dominated headlines, there is a genuinely positive development that every JEE Advanced 2026 qualifier needs to know.
JoSAA 2026 has released the seat matrix with a major increase of 4,470 seats. This year, 138 institutes participating in JoSAA counselling are offering a total of 67,323 seats, compared to 62,853 seats in 2025.
That is 4,470 more opportunities than last year. Here is where those seats are distributed:
| Institution Type | Seats in 2025 | Seats in 2026 | Increase |
| IITs (23 institutes) | 18,160 | 18,826 | +666 |
| IISc Bengaluru (first time) | 0 | 125 | +125 |
| NITs (31 institutes) | 24,525 | 25,162 | +637 |
| IIITs (26 institutes) | 9,940 | 11,518 | +1,578 |
| GFTIs (56 institutes) | 10,228 | 11,692 | +1,464 |
| Total | 62,853 | 67,323 | +4,470 |
Source: JoSAA 2026 Seat Matrix, Careers360, ETV Bharat — June 2026
Among the 23 IITs, the total seat count has increased from 18,160 in 2025 to 18,826 in 2026. In addition, IISc Bengaluru offers 125 B.Tech seats through JoSAA counselling for the first time. This is a historic development, IISc Bengaluru, one of India’s most prestigious research institutions, is now accessible through JEE Advanced scores for the first time.
IISc Bengaluru in JoSAA 2026: A Historic First
This deserves its own mention.
A historic development in JoSAA Counselling 2026 is the inclusion of IISc Bangalore. For the first time, students can secure admission to IISc Bangalore’s B.Tech programs through JEE Advanced scores and JoSAA counselling. With IISc included, the total seats available through JEE Advanced-based admissions rise to 18,951.
For students aiming at research-oriented engineering education, IISc Bengaluru has historically been accessible only through separate processes. Its inclusion in JoSAA 2026 opens a new door that did not exist last year.
JoSAA Round 2 Result 2026: Key Dates and What Comes Next
JoSAA 2026 counselling process started on June 2, and the last date for submitting choices for mock allotment is June 11, 2026.
| Event | Date |
| JoSAA 2026 counselling starts | June 2, 2026 |
| Choice filling / mock allotment deadline | June 11, 2026 |
| Mock allotment Round 1 published | josaa.nic.in |
| Provisional CBSE scorecard submission deadline | July 15, 2026 |
| Round 4 JoSAA counselling | Post July 15, 2026 |
Source: JoSAA 2026, josaa.admissions.nic.in
Check josaa.admissions.nic.in daily. Round deadlines in JoSAA counselling move fast, missing a single confirmation window can cost you your allotted seat.
Quick Reference ~ JoSAA 2026 Round 2 and 75% Eligibility at a Glance
| Parameter | Detail |
| 75% eligibility rule | Unchanged — 75% for General/OBC/EWS, 65% for SC/ST/PwD |
| Relaxation granted | None — IIT Roorkee confirmed no exemption |
| Provisional relief | Available for CBSE reevaluation applicants only |
| Provisional scorecard deadline | Email to orgjee@iitr.ac.in before July 15 |
| Total JoSAA 2026 seats | 67,323 — up from 62,853 in 2025 |
| New seats added | 4,470 across IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs |
| IISc Bengaluru | Included in JoSAA for the first time |
| Official JoSAA portal | josaa.admissions.nic.in |
Sources: IIT Roorkee, JoSAA 2026, PTI, Careers360, ETV Bharat — June 2026
Your Rank Is Real. Your Seat Is Still There...
The CBSE OSM controversy has created genuine distress for thousands of students who deserved better from their board. That frustration is valid and real.
However, the provisional relief from IIT Roorkee, the 4,470 new seats in JoSAA 2026, and the historic inclusion of IISc Bengaluru all point in one direction — there are more opportunities in JEE Advanced 2026 admissions than in any previous year.
If you are affected by the CBSE marks issue, apply for reevaluation, participate in JoSAA counselling provisionally, and submit your updated scorecard before July 15. Do not let a board marking error take away a rank you earned fair and square.
Your JoSAA 2026 rank is real. Round 2 result is out. Your seat is still on the table, do not let a board marking error take it away.
Sources: IIT Roorkee Official Statement, JoSAA 2026 Seat Matrix, PTI, ETV Bharat, josaa.admissions.nic.in — June 2026
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