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Counselling Architecture

How Institute Quotas Work in JoSAA

Understanding seat allocation rules across IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs

AI Quota

All India (AI) Quota

Open to candidates from all states and union territories without domicile restriction. Applied across all 23 IITs, all 26 IIITs, and central GFTIs.

HS Quota

Home State (HS) Quota

Reserves ~50% of seats at each NIT for candidates whose Class 12 examination state matches the state where the NIT is situated. Typically offers higher closing rank margins.

OS Quota

Other State (OS) Quota

Applies to the remaining ~50% of seats at each NIT for candidates coming from outside the institute's home state. Competed on a nationwide rank basis.

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