NIFT Exam Analysis 2026 – NTA is expected to conduct the NIFTEE 2026 written exams in the 2nd week of February 2026. The exam has two papers – GAT and CAT. The GAT paper for B.Des/M.Des courses will conducted from 9 am – 11 am, and for B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses from 9 am – 12 noon. Meanwhile, the CAT paper will be held from 2.30 – 5.30 pm; only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the CAT.
As soon as the exam is over, we will bring you analysis of the NIFT 2026 exam, including – 1) sectional and overall difficulty, 2) specific questions asked, 3) section-wise weightage, 4) expected cut-off, 5) where there were any technical snags or any other issues at the NIFT 2026 exam center, etc.
These insights will help the candidate evaluate their own performance and chances of admission.
We currently have NIFT 2025 and previous years’ student feedback and exam analysis done by educharcha.in. The GAT paper of NIFT 2025 was of moderate difficulty level. Many students rated the GK section as tough. Keep reading to learn the full details about the NIFT exam analysis and student feedback.
Here are some key points related to the NIFT 2025 exam analysis and student reaction.
The exam analysis of the NIFT 2025 GAT and CAT papers is given below.
NIFT Exam Analysis – GAT Paper
The overall difficulty level of the GAT paper was moderate
Sectional difficulty – Students rated GK as the most difficult section. Reasoning and Communication Ability & English Comprehension sections were easy. The Quantitative Analytics section was of moderate difficulty level.
The Communication Ability & English Comprehension section included 2 questions based on passages. The remaining questions were from topics like antonyms, synonyms, fill in the blanks, etc.
The GK section included handloom, fabrics, and embroidery-based questions.
The Quantitative Ability section included Class 10 Math’s-based questions which were relatively easy.
The NIFT 2025 GAT paper was not lengthy. This means, if you knew the answers, you could easily complete the paper within the given time.
According to one candidate, the Numerical ability questions were of moderate difficulty level.
Expected NIFT 2025 cut-off – The cut-off for the general category, according to another candidate, could be around 70.
Specific question asked in the GAT paper – One question included a circle which was divided into 12 sections. The radius of the circle was given. The candidate had to find out the shaded section area.
Question 2 – What is mulmul called in English?
NIFT Exam Analysis 2025 – Shift 2
The NIFT 2025 (Shift 2) exam, which was held for the CAT Paper, was held from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm.
The questions asked in the NIFT 2025 Creative Ability Test (CAT) exam are given below (based on memory recall of candidates who take the exam).
The candidate had to answer THREE questions in the CAT paper.
In one question, the candidate had to draw a makeup vanity mirror with lighting.
In another question, the candidate had to make a pattern on a grid.
NIFT 2025 Answer Key
The NTA released the provisional answer keys for the NIFT 2025 exam on February 15, 2025. The NIFT 2025 question paper and recorded responses have also been released with the answer key.
Candidates may note that the answer keys is released only for the computer-based GAT paper. However, no keys are released for the subjective-based CAT paper.
The candidate can use the answer key to calculate probable scores and thus assess their chances of admission.
Objections against the draft key are open from February 15-17, 2025 (11 am).
Use the NIFT 2025 cut-off to check institute-wise opening and closing ranks.
Shortlisting of candidates for Situation Test/ Interview
The scores of the NIFT exam is used to shortlist candidates for the NIFT Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
VITEEE Mock Test 2026 – Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) will release the VITEEE 2026 mock tests online at viteee.vit.ac.in. The mocks tests will be released a few days before the VITEEE 2026 exam. The tests will be available for both MPCEA and BPCEA subject combinations. You can select your discipline when opting for the test.
VIT will conduct the VITEEE 2026 exam will be held sometime in April 2026.
To take the VITEEE mock test, click on the relevant subject combination (MPCEA or BPCEA). You will be redirected to a log-in window. Log-in credentials are filled by default.
The mock tests will help candidates you get insights into the features of the exam, including the question type, specific questions asked, how questions are framed and presented, difficulty level, and emerging trends. The candidate can take the mock tests as many times they want.
Keep reading to learn more about VITEEE 2026 mock tests.
How to take VITEEE Mock Test 2026
The mock tests for VITEEE 2026 will be released online at the VIT admission portal. Follow these steps to take the mock tests:
Go to the VIT admission portal
You will see the VITEEE 2026 mock test link; click on the test you want to take – MPCEA or BPCEA
You will be redirected to a log-in page
However, log-in credentials will be filled by default. Simply click on “Sign In”
A general instructions page will pop up.
Accept the terms and conditions to START the mock test
Take the mock test.
How to Check Status of Questions in VITEEE Mock Test 2026
The status of the questions will be displayed at the top of the right hand corner. The status will be shown in different color combinations.
Color Palette
Status of the Question
Green
Answered
Orange
Not answered
Purple
Marked for review
Purple color with a tag
Answered and Marked for Review (will not be considered for evaluation)
White
Not Visited
Refer to the image below to understand the status of a question (as shown in the mock test).
VITEEE Mock Test 2026 – Number of Questions Available
The VITEEE mock tests will have FIVE sections. The section-wise and total questions asked in the mock test is given below:
Section
Number of Questions
Mathematics/ Biology
40
Physics
35
Chemistry
35
English
5
Aptitude
10
Total
125
Purpose of VITEEE 2026 Mock Tests
Here are some of the benefits of taking the VITEEE 2026 mock tests.
The mock test will help the candidate understand the features of the computer-based VITEEE 2026 exam.
The navigation and answering process for VITEEE 2026 exam will be similar to those given in the mock tests.
So, by taking the mock tests, the candidate will understand the functionalities of the VITEEE exam. This will ensure less surprises on exam-day.
The candidate is also urged to take the mock tests to understand the types of questions asked, how they are framed and presented, the difficulty level
NOte that the mock tests will also have a timer, keeping track of time left for the completion of the exam. The VITEEE 2026 exam will also have a similar timer that candidates can use to pace their exam.
MPCEA Vs BPCEA Streams
Stream Opted by candidates
B.Tech courses the candidate can apply to
MPCEA
(Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English, and Aptitude)
Candidates who attempt MPCEA in VITEEE are eligible for all B.Tech programs.
BPCEA
(Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English, and Aptitude)
Candidates who attempt BPCEA in VITEEE are eligible for B.Tech Bio-stream programs.
VITEEE Sample Papers 2026 – Candidates appearing in the VITEEE 2026 exam must make it a point to solve enough sample papers.
By solving VITEEE sample papers, you can develop problem-solving and time-management skills. It will also help you understand the VITEEE 2025 question paper structure, marking scheme, difficulty level, types of questions asked, etc.
Solve sample papers early on your VITEEE 2026 exam preparation. For instance, after completing a few topics of the VITEEE 2026 exam syllabus, you can solve related topics given in the sample papers. As you move deeper into your preparation, you will be able to solve more questions and by the time the syllabus is complete, you should be able to complete most questions in the sample paper.
As per the official VITEEE 2026 exam pattern, the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) will conduct the VITEEE 2025 exam in a computer-based. Here you can download the subject-wise sample papers for VITEEE 2026. No log-in credentials are required.
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Why solve VITEEE 2026 Sample Papers?
There are multiple benefits of solving sample papers for VITEEE. Some of the important ones are mentioned below.
VITEEE sample papers will contain similar types of questions to those asked in the actual exam.
So, the sample papers will include questions from topics from the VITEEE syllabus 2026.
The difficulty level of the questions given in the sample papers are equivalent to those asked in the VITEEE exam. So, the candidate by solving the sample papers can get a lot of confidence to do well in the exam.
The sample papers are also meant to help the candidate to improve their problem-solving ability and time-management skills.
The candidate must solve as many sample papers as possible to get the maximum benefit.
When & how many VITEEE Sample Papers must you solve?
You must solve as many sample papers you can as this exercise will help you improve your problem-solving and time-management abilities. If you need a specific number, try to solve at least half a dozen sample papers at the bare minimum.
Also, it is important to ensure that you don’t keep repeating the same question type again and again. Instead, solve the entire spectrum of VITEEE question types so you get exam-ready.
AS FOR when to start solving VITEEE sample papers is concerned, try using the sample papers very early on in exam preparation. To give an example, after completing a few topics, you can find questions related to those topics in the sample papers and solve them.
This way you can proceed with your exam preparation with great confidence.
But make sure you also solve the practice problems given in the textbooks, as these are meant to help your understand the theoretical concepts and fundamentals of problem-solving.
Assam CEE Participating Colleges 2025 – Candidates who have qualified the Assam CEE 2025 exam will be considered for admission to the participating institutes of Assam CEE 2025. The Assam CEE participating colleges 2025 have a combined intake of 1815 seats.
The allotment of seats to these institutes will be based on the Assam CEE 2025 merit rank of the candidate, category, available seats, and preference of college options opted by the candidate.
The Assam CEE 2025 counseling for the participating colleges is currently being conducted by the DTE Assam. Note that the candidate has to enter their preferences at the time of Assam CEE 2025 counseling registration.
Here we discuss the list of participating colleges, courses offered, seat intake, admission process, and much more.
Assam CEE Participating Colleges 2025 – Admission Process
Candidates seeking admission to Assam CEE 2025 colleges need to appear in the Assam CEE 2025 entrance exam.
Next, candidates who have qualified in the exam need to participate in Assam CEE 2025 counseling, which will be conducted online as a centralized seat-allotment process.
The allotment of seats to the participating colleges will be based on Assam CEE 2025 merit ranks.
Other factors to be considered for Assam CEE 2025 seat allotment include:
Category (General, OB, SC, ST, etc)
The preference of college options selected by the candidate.
Assam CEE Admit Card 2026 – ASTU will release the admit card of Assam CEE 2026 exam around the 2nd week of April 2026. The direct link to download the admit card will be provided here.
Log-in using your application number and password.
The admit card will contain details like roll number, name and address of Assam CEE 2026 exam center, exam date and timings, reporting time, exam-day guidelines, etc.
The candidate mustn’t wait until the last minute to download the admit card; note that there can be technical issues, like a server crash, which will make it difficult to download it. If that happens, you might even end up missing the Assam CEE exam!
Assam CEE 2026 exam will be likely conducted in the 4th week of April 2026 (11 am – 2 pm). On examday, bring the admit card and a valid photo ID proof. No candidate will be allowed inside the exam center after 11 am. So, report to the exam center on time, advisably at least 30 minutes in advance (or before 10.30 am). The detailed exam guidelines are given below.
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Assam CEE Admit Card 2026 – Highlights
Particulars
Description
Assam CEE 2026 admit card release date
2nd week of April 2026
Last date to download admit cards – Around 4th week of April 2026
Assam CEE 2026 exam date
Expected – 4th week of April 2026
Exam Timings: 11 am – 2 pm
Reporting Time
The candidate is recommended to reach the exam center at around 10.30 am.
Note that no candidate is allowed to enter the exam hall/ room after 11 am.
Where to download the admit card?
astu.ac.in
The direct link to download the admit card will also be given on this page.
How to download the admit card
Log-in credentials to download admit card:
Application number Password
Details mentioned on the admit card
Candidate’s name, roll number, name and address of exam center, reporting time, photograph, signature, exam-day guidelines, etc.
Admit card required after the exam?
Yes, the candidate must preserve the admit card until the Assam CEE 2026 admission process is over.
How to fix discrepancies in Assam CEE admit card 2026
Contact admission officials immediately to resolve admit card issues:
Details mentioned on the Assam CEE Admit Card 2026
The admit card will carry the following exam-related information:
Candidate’s name
Application number
Gender
Category under which admission is sought (OBC, SC, ST, etc)
Date of birth
Photograph
Signature
Name of the program applied for admission
Exam date and timings
Exam-day guidelines
Assam CEE 2026 Exam-day Guidelines
Here are some important points that candidates need to remember when inside the Assam CEE Exam Hall 2026:
Last entry inside exam hall – No candidate will be allowed inside the Assam CEE 2026 exam hall/ room after 11 am.
Read instructions on the admit card and question booklet carefully.
Don’t change your seat, or you will be disqualified – The candidate needs to take the seat designated to them. However, if a candidate is found to have changed their seats, his or her candidature will be cancelled.
You can’t leave the exam hall midway – The candidate will not be allowed to leave the exam hall until the exam is over.
Follow the instructions given by the invigilator/ center-in-charge.
Submission of OMR sheets – The candidate mustn’t leave the exam hall without handing over the OMR sheets to the invigilator.
Barred items – The candidate is not allowed to carry any textual material, calculators, documents, slide rules, log tables, and Electronics watches with facilities of calculator, printed or written material, and bits of paper, mobile phones, pager or any other electronic gadgets. Any candidate found in possession of these items will be disqualified. Further, they may be barred for future examinations and the equipment will be seized.
What items are allowed? – The candidate is allowed to carry with them the admit card, ID proof, and a pen.
Assam CEE 2025 Entrance Exam – Assam Science & Technological University (ASTU) will likely conduct the Assam CEE 2026 exam in the 4th week of April 2026 (11 am – 2 pm). The exam will be held in a pen-and-paper-based mode and included 120 MCQs.
The application form of Assam CEE 2026 will open tentatively in the 1st week of February 2026. The direct link to apply will be provided here. Candidates who meet Assam CEE eligibility criteria must apply before the last date.
Scores of the exam will be considered for admission to B.Tech courses offered by Assam CEE 2026 participating colleges. The allotment of seats will be through Assam CEE Counseling. The participating colleges currently has an intake of 1815 seats.
The Assam CEE 2026 exam will be held around the 4th week of April 2026. ASTU is expected to release the application form in February 2026. Check detailed schedule for Assam CEE 2026 exam below.
Events
Tentative Dates
START of online application form for Assam CEE 2026
1st week of February 2026
Last date to apply
2nd week of March 2026
Issue of Admit Cards
2nd week of April 2026
Assam CEE 2026 exam
4th week of April 2026 (11 am – 2 pm)
Release of Provisional Answer Keys
To be released on the same day of the exam (6 pm)
Window to Challenge the provisional answer key
4th week to last week of April 2026
Declaration of Assam CEE 2025 Results + Final Answer Key
Assam CEE 2026 application form will open tentatively in the 1st week of February 2026. The application will be released online at astu.ac.in. When filling the form, use only genuine and verifiable information. Details entered in the form will be checked during Assam CEE counseling and seat allotment process.
If any candidate is found to be using misleading information, he or she could be disqualified. Further, criminal charges can also be brought against such candidates.
How to apply for Assam CEE application form
Register for the exam – The candidate will have to get registered by entering details like email id, mobile number, name, etc. On successful registration, an applicant account will be generated.
Fill in the form – Next, fill in your personal, academic, and personal details. Also, select a test center from the drop-down menu.
Upload documents – The documents will have to be uploaded in the given format. Documents you have to upload include 1) Signature, and 2) Photograph
Pay the application fee – This is the last step in the application process. Pay the application fee of INR 1350 online using (net banking/credit card/debit card).
Will there be a Assam CEE application correction window?
There will be no window/ option to edit the application form once it has been submitted. So do the necessary due diligence before you submit the application form.
Assam CEE Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026
The candidate must ensure that meet the prescribed Assam CEE 2026 eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. This is because exam officials will check and verify the credentials of the candidate during the admission process. If a candidate is found to be ineligible or faking their eligibility, they will be disqualified. Further, those using counterfeit documents to fake their eligibility may be criminally charged.
Assam CEE eligibility criteria include parameters like academic requirements, minimum marks in the qualifying exam, age limit, nationality, and domicile.
Note that it is mandatory to meet Assam state domicile requirements for admission through Assam CEE 2026.
However, candidates can refer to the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council/NCERT syllabus to prepare for the exam.
By carefully going through the syllabus, the candidate will get insights into the subjects, units and important topics for the examination. To make things easier, the candidate may segregate the topics into categories like easy, difficult, and moderate.
Also, make a study time table to ensure the syllabus can be completed on time.
The Assam CEE syllabus will consist of topics from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Assam CEE Exam Center 2026
The Assam CEE 2025 exam will be conducted in 10 cities across Assam. The name and address of the Assam CEE 2026 exam center allocated to the candidate will be mentioned on the admit card.
The candidate can select their choice of exam city/ center when filling out the Assam CEE 2026 application form.
Candidates successfully register for the Assam CEE 2026 exam can download the Assam CEE 2026 admit card online at astu.ac.in. The admit card can be downloaded from around the 2nd week of April 2026 onward.
To download the admit card, follow these steps:
Click on the admit card download link
Log-in to the portal using your application number and password
On log-in, you can download the Assam CEE 2026 admit card.
Download and take a printout of the admit card.
On the day of the Assam CEE 2026 exam, you will have to bring the admit card and a valid photo ID proof.
The admit card will contain details like name of the candidate, exam date and time, exam center address, roll number, and exam-day guidelines.
Last-minute Tips for Assam CEE Exam
In the last few weeks leading up to the Assam CEE exam, the candidate must follow these tips to ace the exam:
Take short breaks between study sessions – It will significantly improve your focus while keeping stress at bay. If you study for 1 hour, you can say take a break of 10-15 minutes.
Don’t start any new activity at this stage – This can even include taking fresh suggestions from your teacher or mentor, unless you really need it. It is not the time to learn anything new, but rather to enhance what you have already learnt. Fill the small gaps here and there, type!
Stay motivated – It is important that you stay upbeat and positive. Staying away from negative and doomsayers can help immensely.
Do quick revisions – If you are maintaining a note, it will come in handy for quick revision. Also, revise the important formulas and concepts.
Don’t set any specific target – If you start thinking like, I will attempt this and that many questions, it will only put unnecessary pressure on you. Rather focus on the preparation, over which you have any control.
Once inside the exam hall, attempt the easy questions first.
However, if you get stuck even with an easy-looking question, don’t panic. It may and does happen sometimes. Rather take a deep breath and move on to the next question without wasting too much time.
If you manage to complete the rest of the paper, you can come back and complete the remaining question.
Ensure you have a good night’s sleep, especially before the exam day. If you come to the exam center sleep-deprived, it can cause havoc!
Finally, best of luck for your exam!
Assam CEE Answer Key 2026
Assam Science & Technological University (ASTU) will release the provisional answer key of Assam CEE 2026at 6 pm on the day of the exam. The answer key will be released online at – astu.ac.in. The direct link to download the answer key will be given above.
You don’t need any log-in credentials to download the Assam CEE answer key 2026. Simply click on the link to download the answer key PDF.
The provisional key will contain the official answers (or keys) to all the questions asked in the Assam CEE 2026 exam. So, you can compare your answers with those given in the answer key to calculate probable scores.
The candidate will also be given the option to challenge the provisional Assam CEE 2026 answer key. Challenges must be submitted within the given window.
The final answer key will be prepared considering student feedback. The Assam CEE 2026 result will be based on the final answer key.
The results of Assam CEE 2026 will be declared around the 3rd week of May 2026. The candidate can check their results online at astu.ac.in. The candidate can check the result and download the scorecard by following the link that is provided on this page.
The candidate needs to log in to the result log-in portal using their application number and password.
The Assam CEE 2026 result will be prepared by consulting the final answer key. The result-cum-scorecard includes details like the subject-wise and total scores, and the merit rank.
The Assam CEE 2025 scores is used to shortlist candidates for Assam CEE 2026 counseling.
Assam CEE Counseling 2026
The counseling process for Assam CEE 2026 will be conducted online and will have THREE or more seat allotment rounds. A SPOT admission round may also be conducted if there are vacant seats left after completion of regular rounds of seat allotment.
Assam CEE 2026 counseling registration will be conducted online from around the 2nd week to the 4th week of June 2026. The registration will be open for candidates who have qualified the Assam CEE 2026 exam.
As part of the counseling process, the candidates must get registered, fill in academic options, and pay the Assam CEE 2026 counseling fee of INR 1000.
The Assam 2026 seat allotment will be based on merit rank of Assam CEE 2025 exam.
Candidates who are allotted seats will have to pay the seat-acceptance fee and confirm their seats. If the payment is not made within in the given deadline, the seat allotment will be cancelled.
DTE Assam declared seat allotment for Round 3 on August 4. Candidates had to accept the seat by August 5. The deadline to report at the allotted institute with original documents was August 6. Seat allotment for Round IV, if any, will be notified soon.
Assam CEE 2025 Counseling – The DTE declared Assam CEE 2025 seat allotment for Round III on August 4, 2025. The link to download the seat allotment result is given here. The allotment is based on the merit rank and preferences entered by the candidate.
The candidate had to accept the allotted seat by August 5. If the seat is not accepted by the given deadline, the allotment will be cancelled and the vacant seat will be allotted to the candidate next in the order of merit. Reporting to the allotted college and submission of original document for verification was from August 4-6, 2025. Seat allotment for Round 2 was released on July 25.
The results of Assam CEE 2025 exam were declared on May 15, 2025. Candidates who have been assigned a merit rank can participate in the counseling process. Assam CEE 2025 exam was conducted on April 27, 2025.
Assam CEE 2025 counseling online registration was conducted from June 16-28, 2025. To register, one had to submit details like Assam CEE 2025 merit rank, upload documents, and fill choices. Choices (combination of course and college) must be entered in the order of preference. Assam CEE 2025 counseling fee is INR 1000.
Final printout of 1) the Assam CEE downloaded application form and 2) Assam CEE 2025 Admit Card
PRC – Submit a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC)
Caste or Category Certificate, if applicable
10th Admit Card/Pass Certificate issued by the Board/ Council for Age Proof.
10th mark sheet – 10th standard/equivalent examination marks card
12th mark sheet and admit card – 12th standard/equivalent examination marks card
Bring FOUR recent passport-size color photographs
Assam CEE Counseling 2025 – Seat Allotment
The seat allotment for Assam CEE 2025 will be based on the following parameters:
Assam CEE 2025 merit rank or score
College and course options selected by the candidate + Their order of preference.
Seat intake in the applied program
Note that the Assam CEE 2025 counseling will have THREE seat allotment rounds, followed by a SPOT round.
DTE will release cut-offs for each round of seat allotment.
Candidates who meet the Assam CEE 2025 cut-off only will be considered for seat allotment.
How to check Assam CEE 2025 seat allotment
DTE will announce the Assam CEE seat allotment results online at dte-assambtech.samarth.edu.in/index.php. The step-wise process to check the seat allotment process is mentioned below.
Enter your Registration Number OR Registered Email and password
On successful log-in, you can check the seat allotment status.
The seat allotment report will contain details like the name of the allotted college, course, etc. Candidates will have to confirm their admission by paying the fee and submitting the documents before the final date. Also, to complete the admission process, the candidate must report to the allotted institute with original documents by the given deadline.
This is what the Assam CEE Seat Allotment Log-in Window looks like:
The Assam CEE scorecard contains the qualifying status of the candidate, along with other information like sectional and overall score, and merit ranks.
Candidates who have qualified in the Assam CEE exam are eligible to participate in the Assam CEE counseling process.
Note that higher ranked candidates will be considered 1st for seat followed by lower-ranked candidates.
So, it is recommended that Assam CEE 2026 aspirants must try to secure a good enough rank to have a fair chance of admission to their favorite college.
When preparing for an exam like JEE Main, one needs a lot of preparation. We are not limiting the word “preparation” to simply reading the textbooks and solving a few problems.
Here the word preparation encompasses a much wider idea, starting with planning and ending with execution.
Planning starts when you draw out the exam preparation plan, decide where to get the JEE Main study material from, narrowing down on resources to be used, etc.
Here we intend to discuss the resources you will need to prepare for the JEE Main entrance exam.
You can download previous years JEE Main questions papers online. By solving the sample papers you will get to know the types of questions asked, marking scheme, topic-wise weightage, specific questions asked.
To practice for the JEE Main exam, you need to focus more on sample papers.
JEE Main Mock Test
The candidate can take official mock tests for JEE Main 2025 exam at the NTA portal – nta.ac.in/Quiz
To take the mock tests, follow these steps:
Click on the mock test link
A log-in window will open
You will have to SELECT the 1) exam, and 2) paper
The log-in credentials will be entered by default
Click on the “Login” button to proceed
Next, read the instructions for the mock test – How to navigate, answer a question, the status of a question, etc.
Once you are done reading the instructions, accept the terms and conditions, and THEN proceed to START the mock test.
But unfortunately, it doesn’t have any exam preparation material.
So, if you are looking for online, or more precisely, youtube study material, here are some guide as to how to go about it:
There are many youtube channels that explain various JEE Main concepts
But the problem is how to choose between them and verify what they are teaching is authentic or not?
To address this problem, first check the subscriber count of the channel. If the subscriber base is large, chances are the channel is a genuine one. Next, check who is the person or agent running the channel. Also, check the age of the channel. If the channel is in existence for a few years, and has been publishing content on a regular basis, such content more or less is user certified. Finally, check the comments. Typically, exam content should invite a lot of comments. Read the comments and see what the viewers are saying. Are they finding fault in his content or his presentation, or are they praising the channel. If all appears good, and you also like the content, you can consult such channels for preparation.
FREE online Tools – There are platforms like SWAYAM, NTA Abhyas, etc., that you can use to take mock tests, get access to online study material, video tutorials, etc.
JoSAA 2025 – The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) released JoSAA 2025 seat allotment for Round VI on July 16, 2025. The direct link to check the seat-allotment status is provided below. Login to the seat allotment portal using your JEE (Main) 2025 Application Number and password.
Candidates who were allotted seats had to report online (submit willingness, upload documents, fee payment) by July 20, 2025 (5 pm). The seat allocation for NIT+ system only will be announced by July 22, 2025.
The JoSAA Counseling 2025 registration/ choice filling was open from June 3-12, 2025. As part of JoSAA 2025 counseling registration, candidates had to participate in choice filing. Candidates are not required to pay any counseling registration and choice-filling fee. Instead, the candidate must pay a processing fee of INR 5000 to confirm a seat that they have been allotted.
JoSAA counseling is conducted for admissions to UG engineering courses offered by the IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs. JEE Main 2025 scores are considered for admission to NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and other GFTIs. Meanwhile, admission or seat allotment to the IITs will be based on JEE Advanced 2025 scores.
The JoSAA 2025 counseling process is conducted in multiple rounds. If there are vacant seats left after completion of the JoSAA, such seats will be filled through CSAB counseling 2025.
JEE Main 2025 exam was conducted conducted in TWO sessions – January and April.
JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counseling is an online, centralized seat allotment process for admissions to IITs, NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and other GFTIs.
JoSAA counseling is meant to reduce the number of vacant seats in engineering colleges. It has also made the seat allotment process simpler, transparent, and streamlined.
Candidates who have qualified JEE (Main) or JEE (Advanced) can register for JoSAA.
The JoSAA seat allotment is based on merit rank of the candidate (in JEE Main or JEE Advanced) and academic option (courses + colleges) selected.
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has revised the JoSAA 2025 seat-acceptance fee.
The seat-acceptance fee for SC, ST, and PwD category has been reduced to INR 15,000 (from INR 17, 500). Meanwhile, the fee for remaining categories have been reduced to INR 30,000 (from INR 35,000).
The key points related to the JoSAA counseling are given in the table below.
Particulars
Description
Name of the Counseling Process
JoSAA Counseling
Conducting Body
Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA)
Participating Colleges
IITs – 23 NITs – 32 IIITs – 26 Other GFTIs – 47
Total Participating Institutes = 128
To check official JoSAA 2025 Participating Institutes – Click Here
Mode of counseling
Online
Who can participate?
JEE Advanced and JEE Main qualified candidates
Academic Courses Offered by Participating Colleges
Candidates can check the academic programs, along with the category-wise intake capacity known as seat matrix, on the online portal – https://josaa.nic.in.
JoSAA Choice Filling
JoSAA counseling includes a choice-filling process, wherein the candidate had to choose and apply to a series of academic programs (combination of academic program and institute) in the order of preference.
Counseling Registration & Choice Filling Fee
Registration and Filling-in of choices on the online portal is FREE of cost, i.e. candidates are NOTrequired to pay any fee.
JoSAA Seat Acceptance Fee
INR 15,000 – SC, ST, PwD candidates
INR 30,000 – For all other candidates
Note: The fee includes Rs. 5,000 JoSAA processing charges. The seat acceptance fee, excluding JoSAA processing charges of INR 5000, will be adjusted against the admission fee.
The schedule for JoSAA 2025 has been revised. To download the revised JoSAA 2025 counseling scheduled – Click Here
JoSAA 2025 Counseling Registration Window
This is what the JoSAA counseling registration window looks like:
JoSAA Counseling Registration 2025
It is mandatory for candidates to register online at the official JoSAA 2025 portal to obtain seats to be allocated through JoSAA 2025 in any of these institutes – IITs, NITs, IIEST, IIITs (Triple-I-Ts) and Other-GFTIs.
Next, click on the “Online Registration and Choice Filling for JoSAA 2025” tab under the CANDIDATE ACTIVITY BOARD.
Sign up as a new user by entering your JEE (Main) 2025 Application Number or JEE (Advanced) 2025 login ID. A One Time Password (OTP) will be sent to the registered mobile number and email address of the candidate. Upon entering the OTP, the system will prompt the candidate to set a password.
Login to the JoSAA account – Login with the newly set password, and proceed to future steps such as registration, choice filling, choice freezing etc.
Choice Filling – Next, fill in choices on the online portal is FREE of cost, i.e. candidates are NOT required to pay any fee. Also, lock your choices, or else last filled choices will automatically get locked upon reaching the deadline.
Submit the form.
In the previous edition, candidates were given an 8-day window to fill-in their choices which included 2 mock seat allocations.
JoSAA Choice Filling 2025
Candidates need to mandatorily complete the JoSAA 2025 registration and choice-filling process to be considered for seat allotment.
For registration and filling-in of choices of academic programs in various Institutes, candidates must sign up as a new user in the JoSAA portal, where he/she needs to authenticate by entering the JEE (Main) 2025 Application Number or JEE (Advanced) 2025 login ID.
A One Time Password (OTP) will be sent to the registered mobile number and email address of the candidate.
Upon entering the OTP, the system will prompt the candidate to set a password. After this step, the candidate must login with the newly set password, and proceed to future steps such as registration, choice filling, choice freezing etc.
Filling-in of choices on the online portal is free of cost, i.e. candidates are NOT required to pay any fee.
A candidate may be eligible for seat allocation based on one, two, three or all four examinations, viz., JEE (Advanced) 2025, JEE (Main) 2025 B.E. / B.Tech. Paper, JEE (Main) 2025 B.Arch. Paper, and JEE (Main) 2025 B.Plan. Paper.
However, even for candidates who are eligible to participate in the Joint Seat Allocation based on any two, any three or all four of the above examinations, only ONE seat from among the choices filled-in is made available.
Hence, it is important for candidates to carefully prioritize the academic programs while filling-in the choices, while bearing in mind that only the choices filled in would be made available for seat allocation.
Candidates are given an 8-day window to fill-in their choices which includes 2 mock seat allocations.
JoSAA Counseling – How to Fill and Lock Choices
The stepwise process to choose and lock choices for JoSAA Counseling 2025 is given below.
Go to the JoSAA counseling portal
Complete the registration process
Next, log-in to the portal and fill in your preferred courses and colleges in the order of priority
Lock the choices; if you don’t lock your choices, then the last filled choices will automatically get locked once the choice filling window closes.
Basis of JoSAA Seat Allotment 2025
A seat to the highest possible choice of academic program will be allocated to the candidate considering the following factors:
Admission category opted by the candidate (SC, ST, OBC, etc.)
The position of the candidate in the respective rank list(s).
The order of preference of academic programs selected by the candidate.
The availability of seats in different seat categories / seat quotas for which the candidate is eligible.
Any other rules mentioned in JoSSA 2025 Business Rule document.
How to Check JoSAA 2025 Seat Allotment
To check the seat-allotment status, the candidate needs to login to the JoSAA portal. No separate intimation of seat allocation will be given to the candidate.
Candidates who have been allotted seats will be issued the “Initial Seat Allotment Intimation Slip”
You need to download the “Initial Seat Allotment Intimation Slip” which will carry information regarding the Seat Allotment and steps to be followed for seat confirmation by the candidate.
JoSAA 2025 Seat Allotment Log-in Window
Intimation about seat allotment has to be checked through JoSAA portal:
JoSAA Counseling Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates who satisfies one or more of the following criteria are eligible for participation in the joint seat allocation or JoSAA counseling 2025:
Parameter
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion (i)
Qualified in JEE (Advanced) 2024 for academic programs [excluding the preparatory courses] at IITs.
AND satisfies the “Performance in Class XII (or equivalent) examination*” criteria
Criterion (ii)
Qualified in JEE (Advanced) 2024 for preparatory courses at IITs
AND
satisfies the “Performance in Class XII (or equivalent) examination
Criterion (iii)
Secured a rank in JEE (Main) 2024 B.E./B.Tech. paper for B.E./B.Tech. programs at NITs, IIEST, IIITs and Other-GFTIs
AND
satisfies the “Performance in Class XII (or equivalent) examination
Criterion (iv)
Secured a rank in JEE (Main) 2024 B.Arch. Paper for B.Arch. programs at NITs, IIEST, IIITs and Other-GFTIs. AND
satisfies the “Performance in Class XII (or equivalent) examination
Criterion (v)
Secured a rank in JEE (Main) 2024 B.Plan. Paper for B.Plan. program at NITs, IIEST, IIITs and Other-GFTIs.
AND
satisfies the “Performance in Class XII (or equivalent) examination
JoSAA Counseling Eligibility Criteria 2025 – Qualifying Exam Requirement
Depending on the institute-type selected by you, the qualifying exam required may vary (refer to the table below).
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifying Examination
Admitting Institutes
JEE (Advanced) 2025
IITs
JEE (Main) 2025 B.E. / B. Tech. Paper
NITs, IIEST, IIITs (Triple-I-Ts) JEE (Main) 2024 B.Arch. / B. Plan. Paper and Other-GFTIs
JEE (Main) 2025 B.Arch. / B. Plan. Paper
JoSAA 2025 Seat Matrix and Intake Capacity
The category-wise intake for each academic program will be updated on the JoSAA 2025 online portal.
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2025 will oversee and coordinate the centralized seat allocation process for admissions to 127 premier technical institutes for the academic year 2025-26. Admission to all the academic programs offered by these Institutes will be made through a single platform.
These participating institutes include:
23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
IIEST Shibpur
26 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and
47 Other Government-Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs).
JoSAA Counseling 2025 – Seat Matrix
Category
Seats
Open
24800
Open-PwD
1217
Gen-EWS
5944
Gen-EWS-PwD
279
SC
8864
SC-PwD
462
ST
4972
ST-PwD
220
OBC-NCL
15314
OBC-NCL-PwD
781
Total Seats (includes Female Supernumerary)
62,853
Seat Capacity: 59543 Female Supernumerary: 3310
In the previous session, a total of 59,937 seats were available across all participating institutes.
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority is conducting two mock seat allotments as part of the JoSAA 2025 counseling process.
Round I Mock Seat Allotment – June 9 (2 pm)
Round II Mock Seat Allotment – June 11 (12.30 pm)
The mock seat allotment for Round I was based on the choices filled- in by candidates as on June 8, 2025, (8 pm). Meanwhile, seat allotment for Round II was based on on the choices filled- in by candidates as on June 10, 2025, (5 pm).
The candidate can use the results of the mock seat allotment to edit their choices. Note that choice filling for JoSAA 2025 counseling was open till June 12, 2025.
JoSAA Counseling 2025 – How to Check Mock Seat Allotment
JoSAA released the mock seat allotment of JoSAA 2025 counseling on June 11, 2025. The check the mock seat allotment status, follow these steps.
Go to JoSAA 2025 counseling portal
Click on “View Mock Seat Allocation-2 based on the choices filled- in by candidates as on June 10, 2025, 17:00 IST”
You will be redirected to a log-in window
Enter your JEE (Main) 2025 Application Number, Password, and the security pin
On successful log-in, you can check the JoSAA 2025 mock seat allotment status.
JoSAA Cut-off 2025
The cut-off of JoSAA 2025 is now available for the first FOUR rounds of seat allotment.
Candidates will be considered for admission to participating institutes only if they meet the the JoSAA cut-off.
Considering JoSAA counseling is conducted in multiple rounds, if a candidates doesn’t meet the cut-off for a specific round, they may be considered in subsequent rounds (if available). However, if the candidate fails to meet the cut-off for the last round of seat allotment, they are effectively out of the JoSAA admission process.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Selection Post Phase 13 exam gets more mired in controversy as the police lathicharged teachers and students protesting the various anomalies in the conduct of the exam.
The SSC exams are amongst the most competitive entrance exams in the country with more than 2 million aspirants. The exams are conducted to recruit candidates for various Group B (non-gazetted) and Group C (non-technical) posts in government organizations, including ministries. Popular exams conducted by the SSC include SSC CGL, SSC MTS, SSC CHSL, etc.
What are students protesting about?
Allotment of wrong exam centers – Many students claim they have been allotted SSC exam centers they have not opted for when filling out the SSC application form. For instance, one visually impaired student from J&K claimed that he was allotted an exam center in Delhi. In another case, a student from Delhi found himself allotted an exam center in Andaman Nicobar.
Last minute cancellations of exams – Many students after travelling far from their homes found on the exam-day, and much to their chagrin, that the exam has been cancelled indefinitely.
Errored ridden question paper – Then there are also allegations that there were mistakes in how questions were framed. Some students even claim that parts of the questions were missing in some question papers.
Same questions from previous year repeated – Another allegation is that questions from previous years’ SSC exam were repeated word-for-word.
Technical glitches – Then in many cases students found the computer system to be unresponsive, or the mouse won’t work. With little help around, it is an open question whether such glitches were deliberate or pure negligence.
Unhelpful exam officials – When students approached exam officials with their grudges, there was little to no help. On the contrary, as in some cases bouncers were used to intimidate students into silence.
Blacklisted vendors – Another major allegation is enlisting blacklisted vendors to conduct the SSC exam.
Exam body say no blacklisted vendors used
Responding to criticisms, the exam conducting body has made a clarification stating that no blacklisted agency was given the task of conducting the SSC exam.
SSC Chairman S Gopalakrishnan also defended the conduct of the examinations and centre allocation process.
“This is the first time we have changed agencies, and hence some students faced issues. Some had to travel far because larger centres are not available in every city, while some cities only have smaller centres. We will resolve this in future exams. Secondly, in two locations, the exam was cancelled due to a security lapse. However, we re-conducted the test at those locations on the same day,” he explained.
