To apply for counseling, you need to go through the JoSAA process. Here are the steps to apply:

1. Register on JoSAA Website: Visit the JoSAA official website (https://josaa.nic.in) and register using your JEE Main or JEE Advanced roll number and password.

2. Fill in Your Preferences: Log in and fill in your choices of institutes and branches. Lock your choices before the deadline.

3. Mock Seat Allocation: JoSAA conducts mock seat allocations based on the choices filled by candidates.

4. Seat Allocation Rounds: JoSAA conducts multiple rounds of seat allocation. Check the seat allocation result on the JoSAA portal after each round.

5. Acceptance of Seat: If you are allotted a seat, you need to accept it and pay the seat acceptance fee online through the JoSAA portal.

6. Document Verification: Visit the reporting center as per the schedule for document verification.

7. Reporting to the Allotted Institute: After the final round of seat allocation, report to the allotted institute to complete the admission process.

Important Tips:

- Keep track of all the important dates and deadlines.

- Ensure that you have all the required documents ready for verification.

- Make informed choices and have a backup plan in case you do not get your preferred seat.