JEE Main counselling guide for first-time applicants

After JEE Main results, candidates may participate in JoSAA for NITs and other participating institutes, while also tracking state counselling for regional colleges. Create a single master list of institutes ranked by your preference, not just brand name. During choice filling, lock preferences only after reviewing branch-wise cutoffs from prior years. Accept a seat only when you are ready to complete reporting; floating and sliding rules can change your final allotment across rounds.