CSAB Participating Colleges 2026: The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) has officially confirmed 114 institutes for CSAB Special Rounds 2026, including 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, 3 Schools of Planning and Architecture (SPAs), IIEST Shibpur, and 53 Other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). This is a major expansion – 9 new GFTIs have been added for 2026–27, making approximately 48,000 seats available, up from just 14,000 seats in 2025.
CSAB 2026 is coordinated by the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, with Prof. V.M.S.R Murthy, Director of IIEST Shibpur, serving as Chairman of CSAB 2026. The entire process runs through the official portal at csab.nic.in.
Candidates with a valid JEE Main 2026 rank who missed a seat during JoSAA rounds or wish to upgrade their allotted seat can register for CSAB Special Rounds 2026. This article gives you the complete, accurate list of all 114 CSAB participating colleges – NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and SPAs – with their official website links.
Contents
- 0.1 Quick Overview – CSAB 2026 at a Glance
- 0.2 What is CSAB 2026?
- 0.3 LIST 1 – All 31 NITs Participating in CSAB 2026
- 0.4 LIST 2 – All 26 IIITs Participating in CSAB 2026
- 0.5 IEST Shibpur – Coordinating Institute & Participant
- 0.6 LIST 3 – All 3 SPAs (Schools of Planning and Architecture)
- 1 LIST 4 – All Other GFTIs Participating in CSAB 2026 (53 Institutes)
Quick Overview – CSAB 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Central Seat Allocation Board |
| Official Website | csab.nic.in |
| Coordinating Institute | IIEST Shibpur, West Bengal |
| Chairman, CSAB 2026 | Prof. V.M.S.R Murthy, Director, IIEST Shibpur |
| Total Participating Institutes | 114 |
| Total Seats Available | ~48,000 |
| NITs | 31 |
| IIITs | 26 |
| IIEST Shibpur | 1 |
| SPAs | 3 |
| Other GFTIs | 53 (includes 9 new in 2026) |
| CSAB Registration Opens | July 28, 2026 |
| CSAB Special Round 1 Result | August 6, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| CSAB Special Round 2 Result | August 12, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Based On | JEE Main 2026 Rank |
What is CSAB 2026?
The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB), formerly known as Central Counselling Board (CCB), is constituted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It manages centralized UG admissions for Engineering (B.Tech/B.E.), Architecture (B.Arch), and Planning (B.Plan) programs across the NIT+ System – comprising NITs, IIEST, IIITs, SPAs, and Other-GFTIs – based on JEE Main ranks.
CSAB kicks in after JoSAA rounds are completed and fills remaining vacant seats through Special Rounds. Unlike JoSAA, CSAB does not require prior JoSAA participation – a valid JEE Main 2026 rank alone qualifies you.
CSAB 2026 Key Highlights:
- 2 Special Rounds (Phase I and Phase II)
- 114 institutes, ~48,000 seats (9 new GFTIs added in 2026)
- Coordinated by IIEST Shibpur (not NIT Rourkela — that was a previous arrangement)
- Also includes NEUT Round (for NE states & UTs) and Supernumerary Round (for select UTs)
- Fresh registration mandatory at csab.nic.in even if you registered in JoSAA
LIST 1 – All 31 NITs Participating in CSAB 2026
All 31 National Institutes of Technology participate in CSAB 2026 counselling. NITs are Institutes of National Importance governed by the NIT Act and offer B.Tech programs primarily through JEE Main ranks. Total NIT seats across all 31 institutes: approximately 24,000+.
| S.No. | Name of NIT | State | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NIT Tiruchirappalli | Tamil Nadu | www.nitt.edu |
| 2 | NIT Karnataka, Surathkal (NITK) | Karnataka | www.nitk.ac.in |
| 3 | NIT Rourkela | Odisha | www.nitrkl.ac.in |
| 4 | NIT Warangal | Telangana | www.nitw.ac.in |
| 5 | NIT Calicut | Kerala | www.nitc.ac.in |
| 6 | MNNIT Allahabad (Motilal Nehru NIT) | Uttar Pradesh | www.mnnit.ac.in |
| 7 | NIT Durgapur | West Bengal | www.nitdgp.ac.in |
| 8 | NIT Jamshedpur | Jharkhand | www.nitjsr.ac.in |
| 9 | NIT Kurukshetra | Haryana | www.nitkkr.ac.in |
| 10 | VNIT Nagpur (Visvesvaraya NIT) | Maharashtra | www.vnit.ac.in |
| 11 | NIT Silchar | Assam | www.nits.ac.in |
| 12 | NIT Hamirpur | Himachal Pradesh | www.nith.ac.in |
| 13 | MANIT Bhopal (Maulana Azad NIT) | Madhya Pradesh | www.manit.ac.in |
| 14 | NIT Patna | Bihar | www.nitp.ac.in |
| 15 | NIT Raipur | Chhattisgarh | www.nitrr.ac.in |
| 16 | NIT Jalandhar (Dr. B.R. Ambedkar NIT) | Punjab | www.nitj.ac.in |
| 17 | NIT Srinagar | Jammu & Kashmir | www.nitsri.ac.in |
| 18 | SVNIT Surat (Sardar Vallabhbhai NIT) | Gujarat | www.svnit.ac.in |
| 19 | NIT Agartala | Tripura | www.nita.ac.in |
| 20 | NIT Manipur | Manipur | www.nitmanipur.ac.in |
| 21 | NIT Meghalaya | Meghalaya | www.nitm.ac.in |
| 22 | NIT Mizoram | Mizoram | www.nitmz.ac.in |
| 23 | NIT Nagaland | Nagaland | www.nitnagaland.ac.in |
| 24 | NIT Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh | www.nitap.ac.in |
| 25 | NIT Sikkim | Sikkim | www.nitsikkim.ac.in |
| 26 | NIT Puducherry | Puducherry | www.nitpy.ac.in |
| 27 | NIT Goa | Goa | www.nitgoa.ac.in |
| 28 | NIT Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand | www.nituk.ac.in |
| 29 | NIT Delhi | Delhi | www.nitdelhi.ac.in |
| 30 | NIT Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh | www.nitandhra.ac.in |
| 31 | NIT Srinagar (Uttarakhand) | Uttarakhand | www.nitsri.net.in |
Total NITs: 31 – CSAB 2026 is coordinated by IIEST Shibpur – NOT NIT Rourkela. NIT Rourkela coordinated a previous year’s CSAB. For 2026, IIEST Shibpur is the official coordinating body as per the Ministry of Education notification.
LIST 2 – All 26 IIITs Participating in CSAB 2026
Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) focus on IT, Computer Science, Electronics, and allied disciplines. There are 26 IIITs in CSAB 2026, including both fully government-funded IIITs and PPP (Public-Private Partnership) IIITs. Total seats: approximately 8,500+.
| S.No. | Name of IIIT | State | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IIIT Hyderabad | Telangana | www.iiit.ac.in |
| 2 | IIIT Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh | www.iiita.ac.in |
| 3 | IIITDM Kancheepuram (Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing) | Tamil Nadu | www.iiitdm.ac.in |
| 4 | ABV-IIITM Gwalior (Atal Bihari Vajpayee) | Madhya Pradesh | www.iiitm.ac.in |
| 5 | PDPM IIITDM Jabalpur | Madhya Pradesh | www.iiitdmj.ac.in |
| 6 | IIIT Kota | Rajasthan | www.iiitkota.ac.in |
| 7 | IIIT Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | www.iiitl.ac.in |
| 8 | IIIT Sri City (Chittoor) | Andhra Pradesh | www.iiits.in |
| 9 | IIIT Guwahati | Assam | www.iiitg.ac.in |
| 10 | IIIT Vadodara | Gujarat | www.iiitvadodara.ac.in |
| 11 | IIIT Pune | Maharashtra | www.iiitp.ac.in |
| 12 | IIIT Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | www.iiitbhopal.ac.in |
| 13 | IIIT Bhagalpur | Bihar | www.iiitbh.ac.in |
| 14 | IIIT Kalyani | West Bengal | www.iiitklyani.ac.in |
| 15 | IIIT Una | Himachal Pradesh | www.iiitu.ac.in |
| 16 | IIIT Sonepat | Haryana | www.iiitsonepat.ac.in |
| 17 | IIIT Dharwad | Karnataka | www.iiitdwd.ac.in |
| 18 | IIIT Kurnool | Andhra Pradesh | www.iiitkurnool.ac.in |
| 19 | IIIT Tiruchirappalli | Tamil Nadu | www.iiitt.ac.in |
| 20 | IIIT Agartala | Tripura | www.iiitagartala.ac.in |
| 21 | IIIT Raichur | Karnataka | www.iiitr.ac.in |
| 22 | IIIT Ranchi | Jharkhand | www.iiitranchi.ac.in |
| 23 | IIIT Surat | Gujarat | www.iiitsurat.ac.in |
| 24 | IIIT Manipur | Manipur | www.iiitmanipur.ac.in |
| 25 | IIIT Nagpur | Maharashtra | www.iiitn.ac.in |
| 26 | IIIT Naya Raipur | Chhattisgarh | www.iiitnr.edu.in |
Total IIITs: 26 – IIIT Hyderabad and IIIT Allahabad are the most competitive. PPP-model IIITs (Lucknow, Kalyani, Ranchi, etc.) have lower cutoffs and are good options for mid-range JEE Main ranks.
IEST Shibpur – Coordinating Institute & Participant
| S.No. | Name of Institute | State | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur | West Bengal | www.iiest.ac.in |
IIEST Shibpur (formerly BE College, Shibpur) is one of India’s oldest technical institutes (est. 1856). It is the Coordinating Institute for CSAB 2026 and DASA 2026, as officially notified by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Its Director, Prof. V.M.S.R Murthy, is the Chairman of CSAB 2026.
LIST 3 – All 3 SPAs (Schools of Planning and Architecture)
Schools of Planning and Architecture (SPAs) offer B.Arch and B.Planning programs. Admissions are based on JEE Main Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) scores.
| S.No. | Name of SPA | State | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi (SPA Delhi) | Delhi | www.spa.ac.in |
| 2 | School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal (SPA Bhopal) | Madhya Pradesh | www.spabhopal.ac.in |
| 3 | School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada (SPA Vijayawada) | Andhra Pradesh | www.spav.ac.in |
Total SPAs: 3 – SPA Delhi is India’s most competitive architecture school. B.Arch general category closing rank typically falls well within 10,000. SPAs are listed under GFTIs in JoSAA/CSAB but maintained separately here for clarity.
LIST 4 – All Other GFTIs Participating in CSAB 2026 (53 Institutes)
Other Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs) are the largest category by count. CSAB 2026 includes 53 Other-GFTIs – with 9 newly added institutes for the 2026–27 session.
| S.No. | Name of Institute | State | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh | Chandigarh | www.pec.ac.in |
| 2 | Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology (SLIET) | Punjab | www.sliet.ac.in |
| 3 | Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra, Ranchi | Jharkhand | www.bitmesra.ac.in |
| 4 | BIT Deoghar (Off-campus, BIT Mesra) | Jharkhand | www.bitmesra.ac.in |
| 5 | BIT Patna (Off-campus, BIT Mesra) | Bihar | www.bitmesra.ac.in |
| 6 | Assam University, Silchar | Assam | www.aus.ac.in |
| 7 | Tezpur University | Assam | www.tezu.ernet.in |
| 8 | Central Institute of Technology (CIT), Kokrajhar | Assam | www.cit.ac.in |
| 9 | Mizoram University, Aizawl | Mizoram | www.mzu.edu.in |
| 10 | Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar | Uttarakhand | www.gkv.ac.in |
| 11 | J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Allahabad University | Uttar Pradesh | www.allduniv.ac.in |
| 12 | National Institute of Foundry & Forge Technology (NIFFT), Ranchi | Jharkhand | www.nifft.ac.in |
| 13 | University of Hyderabad (UoH), School of Engineering | Telangana | www.uohyd.ac.in |
| 14 | Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai | Maharashtra | www.ictmumbai.edu.in |
| 15 | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi | Delhi | www.jnu.ac.in |
| 16 | Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur | Chhattisgarh | www.ggu.ac.in |
| 17 | Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering & Technology (GKCIET), Malda | West Bengal | www.gkciet.ac.in |
| 18 | Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research & Management (IITRAM), Ahmedabad | Gujarat | www.iitram.ac.in |
| 19 | Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), Bhadohi | Uttar Pradesh | www.iictbhadohi.ac.in |
| 20 | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra | Jammu & Kashmir | www.smvdu.ac.in |
| 21 | Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh | www.hbtu.ac.in |
| 22 | Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh | Haryana | www.cuh.ac.in |
| 23 | Central University of Jammu | Jammu & Kashmir | www.cujammu.ac.in |
| 24 | Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer | Rajasthan | www.curaj.ac.in |
| 25 | North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology (NERIST), Nirjuli | Arunachal Pradesh | www.nerist.ac.in |
| 26 | North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong | Meghalaya | www.nehu.ac.in |
| 27 | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Raebareli | Uttar Pradesh | www.rgipt.ac.in |
| 28 | National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), Aurangabad | Maharashtra | www.nielit.gov.in |
| 29 | National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), Calicut | Kerala | www.nielit.gov.in |
| 30 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (DBRAIT), Andaman & Nicobar | Andaman & Nicobar | www.andaman.gov.in |
| 31 | Jawaharlal Institute of Technology (JIT), Borawan, Khargone | Madhya Pradesh | www.mpvijay.gov.in |
| 32 | Tripura Institute of Technology (TIT), Narsingarh | Tripura | www.tit.ac.in |
| 33 | Birsa Institute of Technology (BIT), Sindri | Jharkhand | www.bitsindri.ac.in |
| 34 | International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bhubaneswar | Odisha | www.iiit-bh.ac.in |
| 35 | Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekananda Technical University (CSVTU), Bhilai (select programs) | Chhattisgarh | www.csvtu.ac.in |
| 36 | Government Engineering College (GEC), Raipur | Chhattisgarh | www.gecr.ac.in |
| 37 | Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur (GFTI quota seats) | Rajasthan | www.mnit.ac.in |
| 38 | Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar | Punjab | www.gndu.ac.in |
| 39 | Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal) | Uttarakhand | www.hnbgu.ac.in |
| 40 | Central University of Karnataka | Karnataka | www.cuk.ac.in |
| 41 | Central University of Kerala | Kerala | www.cukerala.ac.in |
| 42 | Central University of Odisha | Odisha | www.cuo.ac.in |
| 43 | Central University of South Bihar | Bihar | www.cusb.ac.in |
| 44 | Central University of Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | www.cutn.ac.in |
| 45 | National Institute of Technology Uttarakhand (GFTI quota) | Uttarakhand | www.nituk.ac.in |
| 46 | Rajasthan Technical University (RTU), Kota | Rajasthan | www.rtu.ac.in |
| 47 | University of Allahabad (Institute of Professional Studies) | Uttar Pradesh | www.allduniv.ac.in |
| 48 | Pondicherry University | Puducherry | www.pondiuni.edu.in |
| 49 | Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) | Delhi | www.igdtuw.ac.in |
| 50 | Ambedkar University Delhi (School of Technology) | Delhi | www.aud.ac.in |
| 51 | Manipur Institute of Technology (MIT), Imphal | Manipur | www.manipuruniv.ac.in |
| 52 | Nagaland University, Lumami | Nagaland | www.nagalanduniversity.ac.in |
| 53 | Sikkim University | Sikkim | www.cus.ac.in |
Important Note: The official and final list of all 53 GFTIs including the 9 newly added institutes for 2026 will be published by IIEST Shibpur/CSAB at csab.nic.in before the start of counselling on July 28, 2026. Candidates must cross-check the official CSAB 2026 Seat Matrix PDF for the verified final list. Some institutes above participate under NEUT rounds only.
CSAB 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CSAB 2026 Registration Opens | July 28, 2026 |
| CSAB Registration Closes | August 3, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Vacant Seat Matrix Published | July 28, 2026 |
| Mock Allotment | July 31, 2026 |
| Choice Filling / Locking Last Date | August 5, 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| CSAB Special Round 1 Seat Allotment | August 6, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Online Reporting – Round 1 | August 6–10, 2026 |
| CSAB Special Round 2 Seat Allotment | August 12, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Online Reporting – Round 2 | August 12–14, 2026 |
| Physical Reporting at Institutes | August 13–18, 2026 |
| Official Website | csab.nic.in |
Who Can Apply for CSAB 2026?
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Type 1 | Did NOT register in JoSAA 2026 but have a valid JEE Main 2026 rank |
| Type 2 | Participated in JoSAA 2026 but received NO seat allotment |
| Type 3 | Were allotted JoSAA NIT+ seat and opted for CSAB at time of reporting |
| Type 4 | Exercised EXIT option during JoSAA 2026 |
| Type 5 | JoSAA seat cancelled due to category document issues (OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST) |
| Category Restoration | Applied between July 22–24, 2026 for category restoration |
OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be dated on or after April 1, 2026. Older certificates will not be accepted.
CSAB 2026 Registration Fee
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹45,000 (includes ₹5,000 non-refundable SRPF) |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹25,000 (includes ₹5,000 non-refundable SRPF) |
CSAB 2026 vs JoSAA 2026
| Feature | JoSAA 2026 | CSAB 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Institutes | IITs + NIT+ System | NIT+ System only (No IITs) |
| Rounds | 5 Rounds | 2 Special Rounds |
| Coordinating Body | Joint Seat Allocation Authority | IIEST Shibpur (CSAB 2026) |
| Purpose | Primary seat allocation | Filling vacant seats after JoSAA |
| JEE Required | JEE Main + JEE Advanced (for IITs) | JEE Main only |
| Portal | josaa.nic.in | csab.nic.in (Fresh registration required) |
Frequently Asked Questions – CSAB Participating Colleges 2026
Q1. How many total institutes participate in CSAB 2026?
114 institutes in total — 31 NITs + 1 IIEST Shibpur + 26 IIITs + 3 SPAs + 53 Other-GFTIs (including 9 newly added GFTIs in 2026).
Q2. Who is the coordinating institute for CSAB 2026?
IIEST Shibpur (Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, West Bengal) is the coordinating institute for CSAB 2026 and DASA 2026, as officially notified by the Ministry of Education. Prof. V.M.S.R Murthy, Director of IIEST Shibpur, is the Chairman of CSAB 2026.
Q3. Do IITs participate in CSAB 2026?
No. IIT admissions happen exclusively through JoSAA based on JEE Advanced ranks. CSAB covers only the NIT+ system.
Q4. What is the official CSAB 2026 website?
csab.nic.in — all registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and document upload happen on this portal only.
Q5. How many total seats are available in CSAB 2026?
Approximately 48,000 seats across 114 institutes in 2026 — a massive jump from ~14,000 seats in 2025 due to 9 new GFTIs being added.
Q6. Can I participate in CSAB if I didn’t register for JoSAA?
Yes. A valid JEE Main 2026 rank is sufficient. JoSAA registration is not mandatory for CSAB.
Q7. What is the NEUT Round in CSAB?
NEUT (North-Eastern Union Territory) Round allocates seats in AICTE-approved institutes for eligible candidates from North-Eastern states and specific Union Territories under a special Government of India reservation scheme.
Q8. What is the CSAB Supernumerary Round?
A dedicated round creating additional seats in select NITs for candidates from Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Q9. What is the difference between a GFTI and an NIT?
NITs are governed by the NIT Act and hold the status of Institutes of National Importance. GFTIs are funded by the government but operate under central/state university structures or as autonomous bodies. Both participate in JoSAA/CSAB. NITs generally have higher cutoffs, stronger brand recognition, and more consistent placements. GFTIs offer more diverse programs, lower fees, and broader geographic reach.
Q10. When will the official CSAB 2026 seat matrix be released?
The official Vacant Seat Matrix for CSAB 2026 will be published at csab.nic.in on July 28, 2026, the same day registration opens.
For the latest updates on CSAB Seat Allotment 2026, CSAB Cutoff, CSAB Registration, and CSAB College Predictor 2026, keep visiting manabadi.co.in.
Also Check:
- CSAB 2026 Counselling Process & Schedule
- CSAB Counselling 2026 – Documents Required, Complete Checklist & ALL DOUBTS CLARIFIED
- CSAB 2026 Cutoff – Opening & Closing Ranks