Seats through INI-CET counselling are allotted based on a candidate's rank in the merit list, category, preferences submitted during choice filling, and availability of seats in participating institutes. The counselling process usually takes place in multiple rounds such as Round 1, Round 2, Open Round, and sometimes Spot Round if seats remain vacant. Candidates must register for counselling, fill their preferred institutes and courses, and confirm their allotted seat within the stipulated timeline.