Documents required for JoSAA Counselling 2025
During JoSAA Counselling 2025, all registered candidates must upload the required documents for online verification within the timeline specified on the official website, josaa.nic.in, using their JoSAA 2025 login credentials.
Candidates are expected to respond promptly to any verification-related queries raised by the authorities through the portal. Failing to respond accurately or within the given deadline may lead to the cancellation of the allotted seat and disqualification from all further rounds of JoSAA 2025.
To avoid such issues, candidates should regularly check the JoSAA portal and take immediate action if any discrepancy is reported. It’s important to note that no separate notifications will be issued for pending actions.
Documents Required for JoSAA Counselling 2025
Below is the consolidated list of documents required for candidates seeking admission through JoSAA 2025, categorized by the institute type:
| Document | NIT+ Requirement | IIT Requirement |
| Proof of Date of Birth (Class X Mark Sheet / Aadhaar / Birth Certificate) | Required | Required |
| Class XII Mark Sheet and Certificate | Required | Required |
| JEE Main 2025 Admit Card | Required | Not Required |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS in prescribed format) | Required (if applicable) | Required (if applicable) |
| PwD Certificate | Required (if applicable) | Required (if applicable) |
| Certificate for Writing Difficulty | Required (if applicable) | Required (if applicable) |
| Bank Account Details (Cheque/Passbook image) | Required | Required |
| Medical Certificate (as per JoSAA guidelines) | Required | Required |
| OCI/PIO Card | Required (if applicable) | Required (if applicable) |
| Passport/Citizenship Certificate | Required (if applicable) | Required (if applicable) |
Note: JEE Main Admit Card is required only for admission to NIT+ institutes
Certificate Formats Required for JoSAA Counselling 2025
During the JoSAA 2025 counselling process, candidates are required to upload various certificates in the formats specified by the authorities. Below are the prescribed certificate formats that candidates must download, fill out accurately, and upload as needed during the counseling procedure.
| Title | View / Download |
| FORM-CATEGORY CHANGE FROM SC-ST to GENERAL 2025 | Click Here to Access |
| FORM-CATEGORY CHANGE FROM OBC-NCL and GEN-EWS to GENERAL 2025 | Click Here to Access |
| FORM-UNDERTAKING FOR OBC 2025 | Click Here to Access |
| Medical Certificate 2025 | Click Here to Access |
| FORM_WITHDRAWAL_EXIT_2025 | Click Here to Access |
| TOP_20_PERCENTILE_SCORE_CERTIFICATE_BY_SCHOOL_BOARDS | Click Here to Access |
| FORM-SC-ST | Click Here to Access |
| FORM-PwD_IV | Click Here to Access |
| FORM-PwD_III | Click Here to Access |
| FORM-PwD_II | Click Here to Access |
| FORM-OBC-NCL | Click Here to Access |
| FORM-GEN-EWS | Click Here to Access |
| FORM-DYSLEXIC-2 | Click Here to Access |
| FORM-DYSLEXIC-1 | Click Here to Access |
| FORM-DS | Click Here to Access |
| FORM-DISABILITY AND DIFFICULTY IN WRITING 2025 | Click Here to Access |
JoSAA 2025 Document Verification and Validity Rules
If there is a mismatch between the documents uploaded on the JEE Main/JEE Advanced portals and those submitted on the JoSAA portal, and it is found to be due to forgery or fraudulent activity, the admission offer will be cancelled.
Additionally, the candidate will be disqualified from participating in any future rounds of JoSAA counselling.
To avoid disqualification, candidates must:
- Upload only accurate and valid documents
- Ensure consistency of details across all official portals
- Cooperate fully during both online and in-person document verification
JoSAA 2025 : Category Change for Invalid Certificates
If a candidate fails to provide a valid category certificate (as per the format available on the JoSAA portal), or if the submitted document is found invalid, the candidate’s category will be changed for seat allocation as per the rules mentioned below.
| Original Tag | Reason | New Assigned Category |
| GEN-EWS | Invalid EWS certificate | GEN |
| GEN-EWS-PwD | Invalid EWS certificate | GEN-PwD |
| GEN-EWS-PwD | Invalid PwD certificate | GEN-EWS |
| GEN-EWS-PwD | Both certificates invalid | GEN |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | Invalid PwD certificate | OBC-NCL |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | Invalid OBC certificate | GEN-PwD |
| OBC-NCL-PwD | Both certificates invalid | GEN |
| SC-PwD | Invalid PwD certificate | SC |
| SC-PwD | Invalid SC certificate | GEN-PwD |
| SC-PwD | Both certificates invalid | GEN |
| ST-PwD | Invalid PwD certificate | ST |
| ST-PwD | Invalid ST certificate | GEN-PwD |
| ST-PwD | Both certificates invalid | GEN |
| OBC-NCL | Invalid OBC-NCL certificate | GEN |
| SC | Invalid SC certificate | GEN |
| ST | Invalid ST certificate | GEN |
JoSAA 2025 : State Code of Eligibility Error Rules for NIT+ Seats
In case of an error in the state code of eligibility during JoSAA 2025 counselling, the following procedures and outcomes will be applied for candidates under the NIT+ system:
(A) The JoSAA 2025 system will be revised to correct any errors in the state code of eligibility.
(B) The decision regarding retention or cancellation of the allocated seat will follow this rule-based matrix:
(C) If a seat is cancelled due to such a discrepancy, the candidate will still be considered for seat allocation in the subsequent round(s), subject to eligibility and fulfillment of other conditions.
| 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 |
Document Required For JoSAA Counselling FAQs
Yes, candidates must upload category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in the format prescribed by JoSAA 2025. The certificate should be issued after April 1, 2024.
No, during online verification, scanned copies of the original documents must be uploaded. Originals are verified physically at the time of final admission.
Yes, a Medical Certificate in the format provided by JoSAA is required during the final admission process.
No, changes cannot be made after submission unless the candidate receives a query and is allowed to re-upload corrected documents within the given timeline.
JoSAA usually prescribes specific file formats (PDF/JPEG) and size limits. Follow the official portal’s guidelines during upload.
