JoSAA 2025 Round 3 Deadline for Seat Acceptance Fee Submission & Round 4 Schedule
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2025 counselling process for engineering admissions is progressing swiftly. Candidates allotted seats in Round 3 must note the crucial deadline for submitting the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) is today, July 4, 2025 (by 5 PM). Failure to pay the fee by this deadline will lead to forfeiture of the allotted seat.
Important Dates for JoSAA 2025 Round 3
| Activity | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Round 3 Seat Allotment Result Release | July 2, 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Seat Acceptance Fee Payment & Document Upload Deadline | July 4, 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Resolution of Fee Payment Issues | July 5, 2025 |
| Round 4 Counselling Start Date | July 6, 2025 |
Seat Acceptance Fee Details for JoSAA 2025 Round 3
Candidates must pay the seat acceptance fee online via net banking, UPI, or debit/credit cards on the official JoSAA portal. The fee varies by category:
| Category | Seat Acceptance Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC-NCL, EWS | ₹30,000 |
| SC, ST, PwD | ₹15,000 |
Seat Acceptance Options Explained
- Freeze: Accept the allotted seat and exit further counselling rounds.
- Float: Accept the seat but remain eligible for better institutes in upcoming rounds.
- Slide: Accept the seat but remain open to getting a better program within the same institute.
Official JoSAA Resources
- JoSAA Official Website
- Seat Acceptance Fee Payment Portal (Official)
- Round 3 Seat Allotment Results (Official Download)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: What happens if I miss the seat acceptance fee deadline for Round 3?
- A: Your allotted seat will be forfeited, and you will not be allowed to participate in the remaining rounds of counselling for that seat.
- Q: Can I participate in Round 4 if I pay the seat acceptance fee with a float option in Round 3?
- A: Yes, selecting the float option allows you to accept your Round 3 seat while staying eligible for better options in Round 4 and beyond.
- Q: How do I pay the seat acceptance fee?
- A: The fee payment is done online through net banking, UPI, or debit/credit cards via the official JoSAA portal.
- Q: When does Round 4 counselling start?
- A: Round 4 counselling and seat allotment will commence from July 6, 2025.
- Q: What documents do I need to upload after paying the fee?
- A: Candidates must upload the required documents as specified in the JoSAA guidelines on the portal by the deadline. This usually includes identity proof, category certificates if applicable, and other verification documents.