How much does JEE counselling cost?

The JEE counseling process, conducted by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority), involves a few fees for registration and seat allotment. Here’s a breakdown of the costs associated with the JEE Advanced counseling:

1. Registration Fee (for JoSAA Counseling)

• General/OBC/NCL/EWS Category: ₹2,000
• SC/ST/PwD/All Female Candidates: ₹1,000

This fee is for registering and participating in the JoSAA counseling process. The fee is non-refundable, but it is adjusted against your final admission fee once you are allotted a seat.

2. Seat Acceptance Fee

• For All Categories: ₹35,000 (for General/OBC/EWS candidates)
• For SC/ST/PwD/All Female Candidates: ₹15,000

This fee is paid once you have accepted a seat after the first round of counseling. It confirms your intent to join the allocated college. This fee is adjusted with your tuition fee at the time of admission.

3. Admission Fee (After Seat Allotment)

After you accept the seat, you’ll need to pay the admission fee to the respective IIT or NIT as part of your college admission process. The amount varies across institutes:

• IITs: The admission fee (including tuition fee) varies but usually ranges between ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,00,000 for the first semester for General/OBC/EWS candidates.
• NITs: The admission fee typically ranges from ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates.

4. Refundable Fees

• For All Categories: There is a refundable security deposit fee of ₹10,000 for IITs and ₹5,000 for NITs, which is refunded once you leave the institute after completing the course or transferring to another institution.

5. Other Possible Costs

• Travel and Accommodation: If you need to visit the institute for document verification, admission, or any other reason, travel and accommodation costs will be additional.
• Documents and Photocopying: You may incur small costs for document photocopying, attestation, and other related processes.

Summary of JoSAA Counseling Fees: