JoSAA 2026 seat matrix, expected by July 15, 2026, will list over 32,000 seats across 31 NITs, 26 IIITs and 26 GFTIs for admission through JEE Main 2026 scores.
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) releases the seat matrix before counselling rounds begin. It shows total seats available in each institute broken down by programme, category and gender pool. Students use the seat matrix to shortlist institutes and plan their choices during JoSAA 2026 counselling. The figures below are expected based on JoSAA 2025 trends and will be confirmed when the official matrix is published.
- JoSAA 2026 seat matrix is expected to be released by July 15, 2026 at josaa.nic.in.
- Approximately 32,000+ seats are expected across NITs, IIITs and GFTIs combined.
- 31 NITs contribute the largest share with around 23,000 seats across all programmes.
- 26 IIITs offer approximately 5,000 seats and 26 GFTIs around 4,000 seats.
- Seats are distributed across UR, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST and PwD (horizontal) reservation categories.
- Most NITs and IIITs also offer supernumerary female-only seats over and above the sanctioned intake.
| Direct Link to JoSAA 2026 Seat Matrix at josaa.nic.in (RELEASING JULY 15, 2026) |
JoSAA 2026 Seat Matrix Overview
The JoSAA 2026 seat matrix covers all institutes participating in joint counselling for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Admission to these institutes is based on JEE Main 2026 scores and ranks. The table below provides a summary of expected seats by institute type, based on JoSAA 2025 data.
| Institute Type | Number of Institutes | Expected Total Seats (2026) | Admission Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| NITs (National Institutes of Technology) | 31 | ~23,000 | JEE Main 2026 |
| IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology) | 26 | ~5,000 | JEE Main 2026 |
| GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes) | 26 | ~4,000 | JEE Main 2026 |
| Total | 83 | ~32,000 | JEE Main 2026 |
Figures are expected based on JoSAA 2025 trends. The official seat matrix will be published on josaa.nic.in when released.
JoSAA 2026 NIT Seat Matrix Institute-Wise
NITs offer seats across B.Tech, B.Arch and integrated programmes. Seat counts below include all categories and both gender pools (Gender-Neutral and Female-Only). All 31 NITs participating in JoSAA 2026 are listed with expected total seats based on 2025 data.
| NIT | State | Expected Total Seats (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Tiruchirappalli | Tamil Nadu | ~1,120 |
| NIT Warangal | Telangana | ~1,060 |
| NIT Rourkela | Odisha | ~1,020 |
| VNIT Nagpur | Maharashtra | ~900 |
| NITK Surathkal | Karnataka | ~900 |
| NIT Calicut | Kerala | ~870 |
| MNNIT Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh | ~840 |
| MANIT Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | ~780 |
| MNIT Jaipur | Rajasthan | ~780 |
| NIT Kurukshetra | Haryana | ~750 |
| SVNIT Surat | Gujarat | ~690 |
| NIT Durgapur | West Bengal | ~660 |
| NIT Silchar | Assam | ~660 |
| NIT Raipur | Chhattisgarh | ~660 |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar | Punjab | ~660 |
| NIT Jamshedpur | Jharkhand | ~600 |
| NIT Patna | Bihar | ~600 |
| NIT Hamirpur | Himachal Pradesh | ~570 |
| NIT Agartala | Tripura | ~540 |
| NIT Srinagar | Jammu and Kashmir | ~510 |
| NIT Delhi | Delhi | ~420 |
| NIT Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh | ~390 |
| NIT Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand | ~390 |
| NIT Goa | Goa | ~360 |
| NIT Puducherry | Puducherry | ~360 |
| NIT Manipur | Manipur | ~330 |
| NIT Meghalaya | Meghalaya | ~240 |
| NIT Mizoram | Mizoram | ~240 |
| NIT Nagaland | Nagaland | ~240 |
| NIT Sikkim | Sikkim | ~240 |
| NIT Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh | ~240 |
Seat counts are expected based on JoSAA 2025 trends and include seats across all categories and gender pools.
JoSAA 2026 IIIT Seat Matrix Institute-Wise
Twenty-six IIITs participate in JoSAA 2026 counselling, primarily offering B.Tech in Computer Science, IT and related branches. The table below lists all participating IIITs with expected seats based on 2025 data.
| IIIT | State | Expected Total Seats (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| IIIT Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh | ~500 |
| ABV-IIITM Gwalior | Madhya Pradesh | ~400 |
| PDPM-IIITDM Jabalpur | Madhya Pradesh | ~400 |
| IIITDM Kancheepuram | Tamil Nadu | ~180 |
| IIIT Kota | Rajasthan | ~150 |
| IIIT Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | ~150 |
| IIIT Nagpur | Maharashtra | ~150 |
| IIIT Pune | Maharashtra | ~150 |
| IIIT Vadodara | Gujarat | ~150 |
| IIIT Una | Himachal Pradesh | ~150 |
| IIIT Sri City | Andhra Pradesh | ~150 |
| IIIT Guwahati | Assam | ~120 |
| IIIT Kalyani | West Bengal | ~120 |
| IIIT Dharwad | Karnataka | ~120 |
| IIIT Kurnool | Andhra Pradesh | ~120 |
| IIIT Ranchi | Jharkhand | ~120 |
| IIIT Surat | Gujarat | ~120 |
| IIIT Tiruchirapalli | Tamil Nadu | ~120 |
| IIIT Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | ~120 |
| IIIT Manipur | Manipur | ~60 |
| IIIT Bhagalpur | Bihar | ~60 |
| IIIT Agartala | Tripura | ~60 |
| IIIT Raichur | Karnataka | ~60 |
| IIIT Srirangam | Tamil Nadu | ~60 |
| IIIT Vadodara ICD | Gujarat | ~60 |
| IIIT Sonepat | Haryana | ~60 |
JoSAA 2026 GFTI Seat Matrix
Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) are centrally funded engineering, technology and architecture institutions. These institutes also participate in JoSAA 2026 counselling based on JEE Main 2026 ranks. Major GFTIs and expected seats are listed below.
| GFTI | State | Expected Total Seats (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| IIEST Shibpur | West Bengal | ~600 |
| Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh | Chandigarh | ~480 |
| Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology | Punjab | ~300 |
| BIT Mesra, Ranchi | Jharkhand | ~300 |
| NERIST, Itanagar | Arunachal Pradesh | ~240 |
| ICT Mumbai | Maharashtra | ~240 |
| IITRAM, Ahmedabad | Gujarat | ~180 |
| Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar | Uttarakhand | ~180 |
| NIFFT, Ranchi | Jharkhand | ~120 |
| School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi | Delhi | ~120 |
| HNB Garhwal University | Uttarakhand | ~120 |
| Assam University, Silchar | Assam | ~120 |
| School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | ~90 |
| School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh | ~90 |
| Mizoram University, Aizawl | Mizoram | ~90 |
The complete list of GFTIs and programme-wise seat matrix will be available on josaa.nic.in when released.
JoSAA 2026 Category-Wise Seat Distribution
All seats in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs are distributed across reservation categories as per Government of India norms. The table below shows the standard percentage distribution applied to each institute.
| Category | Reservation Percentage | Reservation Type |
|---|---|---|
| Open (UR) | 40.5% | Vertical |
| OBC-NCL | 27% | Vertical |
| EWS | 10% | Vertical |
| SC | 15% | Vertical |
| ST | 7.5% | Vertical |
| PwD | 5% of each category | Horizontal |
In addition to vertical and horizontal reservations, NITs and IIITs offer supernumerary female-only seats in each programme. These seats are additional, over and above the sanctioned intake, and are reserved exclusively for female students to improve gender diversity. The JoSAA seat matrix displays both Gender-Neutral and Female-Only pools separately for each programme and category.
How to Check JoSAA 2026 Seat Matrix
Students can access the JoSAA 2026 seat matrix on the official portal without logging in. Follow the steps below once the seat matrix is released on July 15, 2026.
- Visit the official JoSAA portal at josaa.nic.in.
- Click on the Seat Matrix link on the homepage or in the information section.
- Select the institute type from the dropdown: NIT, IIIT or GFTI.
- Choose the institute name and programme you want to check.
- Filter by category (UR, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST) and gender pool (Gender-Neutral or Female-Only).
- View the available seat count and note it down for your preferred choice-filling list.
The seat matrix remains accessible throughout JoSAA 2026 counselling. Students should check seat availability for target programmes and categories before submitting their choice list, as seats in popular branches at top NITs tend to fill within the first few rounds.
JoSAA 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. How many total seats are available through JoSAA 2026 in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs?
Ans. Based on JoSAA 2025 trends, approximately 32,000 seats are expected across 31 NITs (around 23,000 seats), 26 IIITs (around 5,000 seats) and 26 GFTIs (around 4,000 seats). The official seat matrix will be released at josaa.nic.in by July 15, 2026.
Ques. Which NIT has the highest number of seats in JoSAA 2026?
Ans. NIT Tiruchirappalli is expected to have the highest seat count among all NITs with around 1,120 seats across all programmes, categories and gender pools, based on JoSAA 2025 data.
Ques. Are supernumerary female seats included in the JoSAA 2026 seat matrix?
Ans. Yes. Supernumerary female seats are additional seats over the sanctioned intake at most NITs and IIITs. They are listed separately as Female-Only seats in the JoSAA seat matrix, distinct from the Gender-Neutral pool. Both pools appear together in the full seat matrix on josaa.nic.in.
Ques. Can OBC-NCL students apply for Open (UR) seats in JoSAA 2026?
Ans. Yes. OBC-NCL students can compete for Open (UR) seats in JoSAA 2026. The UR pool is open to all students, and OBC-NCL, SC and ST students can take admission under the unreserved quota if they meet the merit requirement for that seat.
Ques. Are IIT seats included in the JoSAA 2026 seat matrix for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs?
Ans. No. IIT seats in JoSAA 2026 are allocated based on JEE Advanced 2026 scores and are listed separately in the seat matrix. The approximately 32,000 seats covered in this article are only for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs, which require JEE Main 2026 scores for eligibility.
Ques. Do I need to log in to check the JoSAA 2026 seat matrix?
Ans. No. The JoSAA 2026 seat matrix is publicly available on josaa.nic.in and does not require any login or registration. You can view and filter seats by institute, programme, category and gender pool directly on the portal.
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