IIT Kanpur launches JoSAA counselling 2026 helpdesk; open house for JEE qualifiers on June 9

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has launched its own official JoSAA counselling helpdesk 2026 to support JEE Advanced qualifiers during the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling process. The initiative organised by IIT Kanpur’s academics and career council (AnC) helps students make informed decisions about their academics.

According to the official IIT Kanpur press release, the JoSAA helpdesk operates through an official WhatsApp community that became active on June 2, immediately after the declaration of JEE Advanced 2026 results .

JoSAA helpdesk platform connects students directly with current IIT Kanpur students from various academic departments, allowing them access to accurate information and student mentors.

“The community features department-specific doubt groups, general discussion forums, and dedicated announcement channels to ensure that aspirants receive timely updates and accurate guidance throughout the counselling period,” the IIT Kanpur press release said.

While speaking about the initiative, the general secretary (UG) at AnC IIT Kanpur said: "The JoSAA Helpdesk reflects our commitment to supporting incoming students with honest, first-hand guidance. We want every aspirant to make a confident, well-informed decision regarding their academic future."

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IIT Kanpur’s JoSAA helpdesk

Through the IITK’s JoSAA helpdesk, students can engage directly with volunteers from departments to gain perspectives on academics, campus life, and future opportunities. The key areas of guidance are listed below.

• Branch selection and preference ordering during JoSAA counselling.
• Personalised department-specific guidance from IIT Kanpur students.
• Academic curriculum and flexibility at the institute.
• Placements, internships, research opportunities, and higher studies.
• Student clubs, festivals, hostel life, and campus facilities.

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How to access JoSAA helpdesk?

Candidates applying for JoSAA 2026 can join the official IIT Kanpur helpdesk by completing the registration form: https://forms.gle/YH8Tzw5p4cz5dDbf6.

The helpdesk will operate throughout the JoSAA counselling cycle, until the completion of seat allocation in mid-July 2026, to provide continuous support to BTech aspirants.

JoSAA 2026 registration and choice-filling process will remain open until June 11 following seat-allocation rounds. JoSAA has already published the mock seat allotment result .

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IIT Kanpur JoSAA open house

In addition to the helpdesk, IIT Kanpur will hold an online JoSAA open house on June 9, 2026, at 10 am for JEE Advanced 2026-qualified candidates and their parents. At the open house session, the director of IIT Kanpur, along with deans and senior faculty members, will give an overview of the institute's academic programmes, research ecosystem, campus life, placement opportunities, and student support systems.

The Open House session will also include an interactive question-and-answer session, allowing participants to directly engage with the institute’s leadership and seek clarifications regarding academics, student life, placements, research opportunities, and the JoSAA counselling process .