Admission
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a seat at IIT Goa, you must fulfill the following:
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Academic Qualification: Passed Class 12 .
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The 75% Rule: A minimum of 75% aggregate marks in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST/PwD) OR being in the top 20 percentile of your board.
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Exam Sequence: You must first qualify for JEE Main 2026 (Session 2 is April 2–9, 2026) to be eligible for JEE Advanced.
Admission Process
Admission is a sequential process where your final rank in JEE Advanced is the only factor for seat allotment.
Phase I: JEE Advanced
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Registration: Begins on April 23, 2026, and ends on May 2, 2026.
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Exam Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026.
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Results: Scheduled to be declared on June 1, 2026.
Phase II: JoSAA Counselling
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Registration & Choice Filling: Starts on June 2, 2026 (Tentative).
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Strategic Choice: You must log into the JoSAA portal and list "IIT Goa" along with your preferred branches. Since IIT Goa is a "third-generation" IIT, it is often a preferred choice for those wanting an IIT tag with slightly more flexible cutoffs than the top 7 IITs.
Phase III: Seat Allotment & Reporting
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There are typically 6 rounds of seat allocation.
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If you are allotted a seat, you must complete "Online Reporting" by paying the seat acceptance fee and uploading documents.
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Final physical reporting at the Goa campus happens in late July 2026.
