Introduction to JOSAA Allotment Process
The Joint Entrance Screening Test (JOSAA) is a crucial gateway for students seeking admission to various Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) for their undergraduate programs. The process involves multiple rounds where students are allotted specific colleges and streams based on their JEE (Main) and JEE (Advanced) ranks. This article explores the experiences of several students regarding their JOSAA allotment decisions and their choices.
Personal Insights from JEE High-Fliers
One student secured a remarkable 99.31 percentile in JEE Main but only 22,000 in JEE Advanced. Despite securing a rank that enabled them to choose institutes like IIT BHU for Ceramics and IIT Bhubaneswar for METAL, their primary interest was in electronics and software engineering. This led them to opt for NITs for ECE and CSE, placing IITs after these preferences.
The student shares:
“I got NIT Warangal ECE in the first and second ROSAT, but missed NIT Surathkal ECE by 16 ranks and NIT Allahabad CSE by 90 ranks. I hope I will get one of them till the last 6th round. Fingers crossed...”
A Seamless JOSAA Journey
Another student's experience offers a smoother transition with consistent preference fulfillment. With a JEE Main rank of 1828 and JEE Advanced rank of 3248, they were allotted IIT Roorkee's Mechanical Engineering program in both the first and second rounds.
The student shares:
“I got IIT Roorkee Mechanical Engineering in JOSAA 2021 round 2, which is the same branch and college combo that I got in round 1.”
A Tense Wait and Relief
Other students navigate the notoriously competitive JOSAA rounds with careful planning and realistic expectations. One student, ranked 14,000 in JEE Advanced, was initially allotted CIVIL at IIT BHU but managed an upgrade to IIT Guwahati's CIVIL department in the first round. They are now waiting for the final rounds with hope in their hearts.
The student shares:
“I got IIT GUWAHATI CIVIL dept. in round 1. Waiting for 6th round now. Hopefully will be upgraded in further rounds but still I’m very happy and satisfied but you know HUMAN NATURE na... Maximum difference have been observed in round 2 and round 6 so still I’m hopeful.”
Unexpected Joys and Dreams
Some students achieve their first-choice preferences with satisfaction. One such example is a student who got ELEC at IIT Kanpur in both the first and second rounds. They express their joy:
“I got Electrical Engineering at IIT Kanpur in the first round and the same in second. Really Happy and excited to join college.”
Insight and Learning from Experience
The diverse experiences of these students highlight the importance of strategic planning and realistic expectations in the JOSAA process. From securing consistent placements at top-tier institutions to navigating frequent upgrades and rejections, each voter offers a unique perspective on the journey.
For students facing similar challenges and seeking guidance, the key takeaway is to:
Strategize Preferences: Prioritize choices based on personal strengths and future career aspirations. Stay Positive: Maintain a positive mindset, especially when faced with rejections or missed opportunities. Become Informed: Keep up with the rounds and stay informed about upgrades.The JOSAA journey, while often fraught with tension, can be rewarding when approached with the right mindset and cautious planning.