CSAB MOCK ALLOTMENT OUT
CSAB Seat Matrix 2026
The CSAB Mock Allotment 2026 has been officially released on July 31, 2026, for candidates participating in the CSAB Special Round counselling. Applicants can now log in to the official counselling portal and check the seat allotted based on the choices filled until the deadline. The mock allotment is only a trial allocation and allows candidates to analyze their current seat before the final allotment. Candidates who are not satisfied with the allotted seat can modify, reorder, add, or delete their choices during the choice-editing window. Along with the mock allotment result, candidates can also check the CSAB Seat Matrix 2026, opening and closing ranks (OR-CR), institute-wise vacancy details, and the complete counselling schedule.
Candidates are advised to keep checking Manabadi for the latest CSAB counselling updates, seat allotment results, and admission notifications.
Live Updates
Use the Tentative Vacancy List Smartly
After checking the mock allotment, compare it with the CSAB Tentative Seat Vacancy List. Colleges with more vacant seats may improve your chances, but don’t remove dream colleges simply because they currently show fewer or zero vacancies.
Add More Realistic Options
If your mock allotment is not satisfactory, consider adding colleges or branches where your rank has a stronger chance based on vacancy trends and previous cutoffs.
Arrange Choices by Preference, Not Probability
Always arrange colleges and branches according to your genuine preference. CSAB considers the highest possible preference available to you based on your rank.
Don't Lock Your Choices in a Hurry
The mock allotment is released precisely to give candidates time to review their choices. Analyze your allotment carefully before making any changes or locking your final preferences.
Compare with Previous Year's Cutoffs
Along with the mock allotment, compare your options with last year’s CSAB closing ranks. This helps you identify realistic colleges while still keeping ambitious preferences in your list.
Zero Vacancy Doesn't Mean Zero Chance
The tentative vacancy list is only an initial snapshot. During CSAB counselling, fresh vacancies are created due to upgrades, withdrawals, and non-reporting. Therefore, eligible dream choices should not be skipped solely because they currently show zero vacancies.
Use the Tentative Vacancy List Wisely
Compare your mock allotment with the CSAB Tentative Vacancy List. Colleges with more vacant seats may offer better opportunities, but don’t remove dream choices just because they currently show fewer or even zero vacancies.
Analyze Before You Finalize
The mock allotment is a planning tool—not the final result. Use today’s allotment along with the tentative vacancy list and previous years’ closing ranks to make informed changes. A well-planned choice list can significantly improve your chances in the final CSAB Special Round allotment.
Final Chance to Improve Your Choice List
Review your complete preference list once again. Ensure your most preferred colleges are placed higher, include a mix of dream, realistic, and safe choices, and avoid deleting options based solely on the mock allotment.
Don't Ignore Dream Choices
Even if your mock allotment shows a lower-preference institute, do not remove your dream colleges. During the final allotment, fresh vacancies may arise due to upgrades, withdrawals, and non-reporting, giving you a chance to secure a better seat.
CSAB Mock Seat Allotment is OUT any second now !!!
The CSAB 2026 Mock Seat Allotment is out any second now. Candidates can now log in to the official counselling portal to check the seat allotted based on their present choice order. Remember, this is not the final allotment and no seat is confirmed through the mock result.
Received Your Mock Allotment? Here's What to Do
After viewing your allotted seat, check whether it matches your expectations. If you feel you can get a better college or branch, revise your choice order carefully. Do not make random changes—every modification should be based on your rank and preferences.
Why Should You Check the Mock Allotment?
The purpose of the mock allotment is to help candidates understand whether their current choice order is working in their favour. If the allotted seat is not satisfactory, you can still rearrange your preferences before the final choice locking.
How is the Mock Allotment Prepared?
The mock allotment is generated based on your JEE Main rank, category, current order of choices, and the tentative vacant seats available in participating institutes. It shows the seat you are likely to receive if no further changes are made to your preferences.
CSAB Mock Allotment Today
The CSAB 2026 Mock Seat Allotment is scheduled to be released today. It is only a trial allotment based on the choices filled by candidates before the specified cut-off time and is meant to help students review and improve their preference order before the final choice locking.
Live Updates
Use the Tentative Vacancy List Smartly
After checking the mock allotment, compare it with the CSAB Tentative Seat Vacancy List. Colleges with more vacant seats may improve your chances, but don’t remove dream colleges simply because they currently show fewer or zero vacancies.
Add More Realistic Options
If your mock allotment is not satisfactory, consider adding colleges or branches where your rank has a stronger chance based on vacancy trends and previous cutoffs.
Arrange Choices by Preference, Not Probability
Always arrange colleges and branches according to your genuine preference. CSAB considers the highest possible preference available to you based on your rank.
Don't Lock Your Choices in a Hurry
The mock allotment is released precisely to give candidates time to review their choices. Analyze your allotment carefully before making any changes or locking your final preferences.
Compare with Previous Year's Cutoffs
Along with the mock allotment, compare your options with last year’s CSAB closing ranks. This helps you identify realistic colleges while still keeping ambitious preferences in your list.
Zero Vacancy Doesn't Mean Zero Chance
The tentative vacancy list is only an initial snapshot. During CSAB counselling, fresh vacancies are created due to upgrades, withdrawals, and non-reporting. Therefore, eligible dream choices should not be skipped solely because they currently show zero vacancies.
Use the Tentative Vacancy List Wisely
Compare your mock allotment with the CSAB Tentative Vacancy List. Colleges with more vacant seats may offer better opportunities, but don’t remove dream choices just because they currently show fewer or even zero vacancies.
Analyze Before You Finalize
The mock allotment is a planning tool—not the final result. Use today’s allotment along with the tentative vacancy list and previous years’ closing ranks to make informed changes. A well-planned choice list can significantly improve your chances in the final CSAB Special Round allotment.
Final Chance to Improve Your Choice List
Review your complete preference list once again. Ensure your most preferred colleges are placed higher, include a mix of dream, realistic, and safe choices, and avoid deleting options based solely on the mock allotment.
Don't Ignore Dream Choices
Even if your mock allotment shows a lower-preference institute, do not remove your dream colleges. During the final allotment, fresh vacancies may arise due to upgrades, withdrawals, and non-reporting, giving you a chance to secure a better seat.
CSAB Mock Seat Allotment is OUT any second now !!!
The CSAB 2026 Mock Seat Allotment is out any second now. Candidates can now log in to the official counselling portal to check the seat allotted based on their present choice order. Remember, this is not the final allotment and no seat is confirmed through the mock result.
Received Your Mock Allotment? Here's What to Do
After viewing your allotted seat, check whether it matches your expectations. If you feel you can get a better college or branch, revise your choice order carefully. Do not make random changes—every modification should be based on your rank and preferences.
Why Should You Check the Mock Allotment?
The purpose of the mock allotment is to help candidates understand whether their current choice order is working in their favour. If the allotted seat is not satisfactory, you can still rearrange your preferences before the final choice locking.
How is the Mock Allotment Prepared?
The mock allotment is generated based on your JEE Main rank, category, current order of choices, and the tentative vacant seats available in participating institutes. It shows the seat you are likely to receive if no further changes are made to your preferences.
CSAB Mock Allotment Today
The CSAB 2026 Mock Seat Allotment is scheduled to be released today. It is only a trial allotment based on the choices filled by candidates before the specified cut-off time and is meant to help students review and improve their preference order before the final choice locking.
How to Check CSAB Mock Allotment 2026?
- Visit the official CSAB counselling portal.
- Click on “Mock seat allotment DASA & CSAB Special Counselling 2026”.
- Log in using your JEE Main Application Number, Password, and Security Pin.
- Your allotted institute, branch, category, and quota will be displayed.
- Review the allotted seat carefully.
- If required, modify or reorder your choices before the choice locking deadline.
- Save the updated choices and lock them before the specified closing time.
Important Note
- The Mock Allotment is NOT the final seat allotment.
- It is generated based on the choices filled and the available vacant seats.
- Candidates can still rearrange, add, or remove choices before the final choice-locking deadline.
- The Final CSAB Seat Allotment will be prepared based on the locked choices after the choice-editing period closes.
CSAB Counselling Dates 2026:
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Category Restoration Request Starts | 22 July 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Category Restoration Request Ends | 23 July 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Last Date to Reply to Category Queries | 24 July 2026, 12:00 PM |
| Vacant Seats Displayed After JoSAA | 28 July 2026, 10:00 AM |
| CSAB Registration & Choice Filling Starts | 28 July 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Mock Seat Allotment | 31 July 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Registration & Fee Payment Ends | 3 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Payment Issue Resolution Deadline | 4 Aug 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Choice Filling & Auto Locking Ends | 5 Aug 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Data Reconciliation | 5 Aug 2026, 5:00 PM |
| CSAB Special Round 1 Result | 6 Aug 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Round 1 Online Reporting, Fee Payment & Document Upload | 6 Aug – 10 Aug 2026 |
| Last Date to Respond to Round 1 Verification Queries | 11 Aug 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Round 1 Payment Issue Resolution | 11 Aug 2026, 5:00 PM |
| CSAB Special Round 2 Result | 12 Aug 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Round 2 Online Reporting, Fee Payment & Document Upload | 12 Aug – 14 Aug 2026 |
| Last Date to Respond to Round 2 Verification Queries | 17 Aug 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Round 2 Payment Issue Resolution | 17 Aug 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Physical Reporting at Allotted Institute (Tentative) | 13 Aug – 18 Aug 2026 |
CSAB Counselling 2026 Registration
CSAB Cut Off 2026
More than 15,000 seats remain vacant across various central technical institutes following JoSAA counseling.
Key Highlights
- Initial Counseling: JoSAA conducted five rounds of counseling for 57,323 seats across 118 institutions (including IITs).
- Vacant Seats: A large number of seats remain unfilled in NITs, IIITs, SPAs, and other centrally funded technical institutes. Notably, nearly 20% of seats in the Telugu states are vacant.
- Special Rounds: The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) is conducting special counseling rounds to fill these remaining non-IIT seats. Important Dates (2026-27 Academic Year)
- July 28: IIEST Shibpur started its process.
- July 31: Mock counseling seat allotment will be held (students can change web options after this).
- August 6: First phase of seat allotment.
- August 12: Last phase of seat allotment.
📢 Latest Update
✅ CSAB Special Round Registration – Started
✅ Online Registration – Active
✅ Fee Payment – Active
✅ Choice Filling – Active
⏳ Candidates are advised to complete the registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server congestion.
🚨 Breaking Update
Students waiting for the CSAB Counselling 2026 registration can now proceed with the application process, as the official CSAB portal has activated the registration link for CSAB Special Rounds 2026. Eligible JEE Main 2026 candidates can now complete their registration, pay the counselling fee, and fill their preferred choices within the scheduled deadline. Since thousands of aspirants are expected to register during the initial days, candidates are advised to complete the process as early as possible to avoid last-minute technical issues. Stay connected with Manabadi for the latest CSAB counselling updates, seat allotment results, opening and closing ranks, and important announcements.
How to Register for CSAB Counselling 2026
Step 1 – Visit the official CSAB counselling portal.
Step 2 – Click on CSAB Special Round 2026 Registration.
Step 3 – Login using your
- JEE Main 2026 Application Number
- Password
Step 4 – Verify your personal details and JEE Main information displayed on the screen.
Step 5 – Pay the required CSAB counselling registration fee using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
Step 6 – Complete the choice filling by selecting your preferred NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.
Step 7 – Arrange your choices in the preferred order carefully.
Step 8 – Review all the entered information before submitting.
Step 9– Lock your choices before the deadline.
Step 10 – Download and save the registration confirmation page and payment receipt for future reference.
Important Note – Candidates are advised to fill as many eligible college and branch choices as possible based on previous years’ opening and closing ranks. Filling more preferences generally improves the chances of seat allotment during CSAB Special Rounds.
Important Links
Important Questions Answers for DASA 2026 (UG) and CSAB Special Rounds 2026
State wise List of Verification Centers (VCs) and Help Centers (HCs) for NIT+ System
List of Verification Centers (VC) for each Participating Institute (PI)
State wise List of Verification Centers (VCs) and Help Centers (HCs) for NIT+ System
State wise List of Reporting Centers for Physical Verification of PwD Candidates (NIT+ System Only)
The CSAB Special Round counselling for 2026 will begin on July 28, 2026. Registration, fee payment, and choice filling will run until August 3, 2026. This process is for allocating unfilled seats in the NIT+ system based on your JEE Main 2026 rank.
The category restoration dates for CSAB 2026 are July 22 to July 24, 2026, covering online requests and query responses on the Central Seat Allocation Board Portal.
The CSAB Special Round counselling for 2026 will begin on July 28, 2026. Registration, fee payment, and choice filling will run until August 3, 2026. This process is for allocating unfilled seats in the NIT+ system based on your JEE Main 2026 rank.
CSAB Documents Required– Complete Information is Available in this Page
The chairman of CSAB; Acharya V.M.S.R Murthy has announced that this time CSAB Counselling 2026 will be conducted in 2 phases and 9 more GFTIs are joining with already existing 105 Institutes, so total participating institutes are 114; due to this about 48 thousand seats will be available in 114 Institutions. While in 2025 ;14 thousand seats available in CSAB, increase in seats this year will benefit a large number of students. CSAB Counselling 2026 is a crucial admission process for students seeking seats in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and other engineering colleges through special rounds after JoSAA counselling. Eligible candidates can complete CSAB registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification online to secure vacant seats based on merit and availability. It serves as an important opportunity for students looking for alternative admission through JEE Main counselling
Manabadi provides trusted real-time updates on CSAB counselling dates, registration links, seat allotment results, cutoff trends, special round schedules, and engineering admission alerts, helping students stay informed throughout the counselling and admission process.
Also Read about JOSAA Choice Filling
Complete Guide for Josaa Counselling 2026
Complete Guide for DASA Counselling 2026
Csab Help Centers 2026
Csab Help Centers and Verification Centers 2026
In the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) system, Help Centers (HCs) serve as designated offline and online support nodes. They assist engineering aspirants navigating the admission rounds for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
While actual seat confirmation is performed virtually by Virtual Verification Centers (VCs), the 52 localized Help Centers spread across India execute several client-facing advisory and technical roles:
1. Assistance with Registration and Choice Filling
- Guiding Applicants: Candidates who face issues with web configurations or lack strong internet infrastructure can physically visit any Help Center.
- Preference Building: Staff help students understand how to input, re-order, and lock their college choice-filling matrices on the official CSAB Portal.
2. Resolving Profile and Application Discrepancies
- Credential Issues: Help Centers assist in coordinating with the central headquarters if there are system errors regarding a candidate’s registration credentials, JEE Main rank integration, or missing application links.
- Query Redressal: They act as physical walk-in centers to clarify complex seat assignment rules, such as explaining the difference between “Float”, “Freeze”, and “Slide” options.
3. PwD Physical Verification Support
- Status Authentication: For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD), selected major Help Centers function as physical verification hubs. [9]
- Medical Board Coordination: Authorized medical practitioners at these centers verify the candidate’s physical disability certificate status before the CSAB portal validates their relaxed rank cutoff allowances. [10]
4. Direct On-Ground Support
- Multi-lingual Communication: Working in tandem with the central multilingual helpdesk, center staff resolve localized language barrier issues for parents and students during critical choice locks.
- Operating Hours: Help Centers remain open standardly from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily during active CSAB counseling windows.
Are you seeking the state-wise location list of the 52 CSAB Help Centers, or do you need assistance resolving a specific error on your CSAB registration dashboard?
Latest Updates:
The official CSAB 2026 Special Round Counselling Schedule has been released by the Central Seat Allocation Board. Registration, fee payment, and choice filling will begin on July 28, 2026, following the conclusion of the JoSAA 2026 rounds.
CSAB 2026 Category Restoration – Summary
Category Restoration is an online facility that allows candidates to restore their original reserved category (OBC-NCL, Gen-EWS, SC, or ST) if it was changed to General during JoSAA document verification due to an invalid or missing category certificate.
Why is it Important?
- Restores the candidate’s original reservation status.
- Makes them eligible to compete for reserved-category vacant seats in the CSAB Special Rounds instead of the General category.
Who Can Apply?
Candidates whose category was converted to General during JoSAA verification and who have now obtained a valid, updated category certificate.
Category Restoration Process
- Log in to the Official CSAB Portal.
- Submit an online category restoration request.
- Upload the required valid category certificate (for example, OBC-NCL or EWS certificate issued on or after April 1, 2026, if applicable).
- CSAB verifies the documents and updates the candidate’s category before the Special Round choice filling begins.
Important Dates (2026)
- Category Restoration Window: July 22 (10:00 AM) to July 23 (5:00 PM)
- Query Response Deadline: July 24 (12:00 PM)
- CSAB Special Round Registration: July 28 to August 3
Key Point: Category restoration is a one-time opportunity for eligible candidates to regain their reserved-category benefits before participating in CSAB Special Rounds, ensuring they can compete for reserved seats based on their valid category certificate.
Key Dates to Remember
- Registration Starts: 28 July 2026
- Choice Filling Ends: 5 August 2026 (2 PM)
- Round 1 Allotment: 6 August 2026 (5 PM)
- Round 2 Allotment: 12 August 2026 (5 PM)
- Institute Reporting: 13–18 August 2026 (Tentative)
Source: CSAB 2026 Schedule
Key Updates & Changes for 2026:
- Expanded Seat Capacity: CSAB and DASA allocations have been brought under a single umbrella. This year, about 48,000 seats are expected to be available across 114 participating institutes (which includes 9 newly added GFTIs).
- Two Phases: The CSAB Special Round allocations will be conducted in 2 phases.
- DASA Coordination: Document verification for DASA candidates will take place prior to the seat allotment, while verification for CSAB candidates remains integrated with the counselling rounds.
CSAB Counselling 2026-Overview:
| Feature | Details |
| Counselling Name | CSAB Counselling 2026 |
| Purpose | Centralized admission process for undergraduate, engineering, technical, and professional course |
| Start of Registration | Late July 2026 |
| Latest Information | CSAB Counselling 2025-105 Institutes CSAB Counselling 2026-Extra 9 Institutes added-114 institutes |
| Counselling Type | Special Rounds for Vacant Seats post JoSAA Counselling- 2 Rounds. CSAB NEUT (Northeastern States and Union Territories) Round-2 Rounds. CSAB Supernumerary Round- One round. |
| Eligibility | Candidates who participated in JoSAA and did not get a seat or did not register for JoSAA but possess a valid JEE Main 2026 rank. |
| Availability Mode | Online |
| Admission Opportunities | Candidates who participated in JoSAA and did not get a seat or did not register for JoSAA but possess a valid JEE Main 2026 rank. |
| Benefits | Backup admission option, broader college choices, flexible branch selection, multiple counselling rounds |
| Official Website | csab.nic.in |
| Information Source | Manabadi.co.in |
What is CSAB Counselling 2026?
CSAB Counselling is a centralized admission procedure conducted for eligible candidates to allocate seats in colleges and institutions based on examination performance and eligibility criteria. It is also considered a valuable backup option for students exploring alternatives beyond JoSAA counselling for technical and professional courses.
Note: All previously filled choices during JoSAA are null and void; fresh registration and choice-filling are required
Rounds in CSAB Counselling 2026:
The CSAB Counselling 2026 process offers additional admission opportunities for students after the completion of JoSAA counselling, especially for candidates seeking seats in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
Main Counselling Rounds in CSAB:
- CSAB Special Round 1 – The first special round conducted to fill vacant seats left after JoSAA counselling.
- CSAB Special Round 2 – The second special round for remaining vacant seats after Round 1.
- CSAB (Northeastern States and Union Territories) NEUT Counselling – Special counselling process for eligible candidates from NorthEastern states and Union Territories.
- Number of Rounds: 02
- CSAB Supernumerary Round – A dedicated round for candidates from specific Union Territories (Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli).
- Number of Rounds: 1 dedicated round.
Unlike JoSAA, CSAB uses the Common Rank List (CRL) for allotment, but your Category tags are used to check seat availability in reserved buckets. For more updates visit Manabadi.co.in
Documents Required for CSAB Counselling 2026:
Candidates participating in CSMB Counselling 2026 should keep the following documents ready for registration, certificate verification, and admission confirmation:
- CSAB Counselling registration form
- Entrance exam hall ticket / admit card
- Rank card / score card
- JEE Main 2026 scorecard (if applicable)
- Class 10th (SSC) mark sheet and passing certificate
- Class 12th (Intermediate) mark sheet and passing certificate
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Migration Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable)
- Income certificate
- Residence / domicile certificate
- Passport-size photographs
- Seat allotment order
- Counselling fee payment receipt
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Character certificate
Students are advised to carry both original documents and multiple photocopies for smooth verification during the counselling and admission process.
Important Steps in CSAB Counselling 2026:
Even if you participated in JoSAA, you must register separately for CSAB:
- Login: Use your JEE Main 2026 application number and password at csab.nic.in.
- Verification: Complete the OTP verification via your registered mobile number.
- Review Details: Confirm the details fetched from the JEE/JoSAA database.
- Fee Payment: Pay the Special Round Enrollment Fee (SREF). This is mandatory to participate in the choice-filling stage.
- Choice Filling: You must create a new list of preferences. Your JoSAA choices do not carry over.
- Automatic Cancellation: If you have a seat from JoSAA and you get a new seat in CSAB, your JoSAA seat is automatically cancelled. You cannot go back to it.
- Participation: You can participate in CSAB even if you didn’t register for JoSAA, withdrew from it, or had your seat cancelled during JoSAA.
- Documentation: If you didn’t verify your documents during JoSAA, you will undergo online verification during the CSAB rounds.
1. CSAB Special Rounds (For NITs, IIITs, GFTIs):
To participate, you must pay a Special Round Enrollment Fee (SREF). This fee includes a non-refundable processing charge (typically ₹5,000).
| Candidate Category | Enrollment Fee (Approx.) | Processing Fee (Non-refundable) |
| GEN / GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹45,000 | ₹5,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹25,000 | ₹5,000 |
- Adjustment Rule: If you already paid the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) during JoSAA 2026, that amount will be adjusted, and you will only need to pay a small participation fee (usually ₹2,000 – ₹5,000).
- Institute Admission Fee (IAF-II): After being allotted a seat, you may be required to pay an additional balance fee directly to the institute to confirm your admission.
2. CSAB NEUT (Northeastern States & UTs):
This round has a much lower entry cost as it is specifically for candidates from North Eastern states and Union Territories.
- Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF): Candidates must pay ₹5,000 upon seat allotment to accept and confirm the seat.
- Refund Policy: If you withdraw after Round 1 or 2, a processing fee (approx. ₹2,000) is deducted, and ₹3,000 is refunded.
3. CSAB Supernumerary Round:
This round is for candidates from specific UTs (Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, etc.).
- Supernumerary SAF (SSAF): Similar to the Special Rounds, the fee is roughly ₹45,000 for General/OBC and ₹25,000 for SC/ST/PwD.
- Processing Fee: Includes a ₹5,000 non-refundable charge.
The Withdrawal Process:
You can only withdraw during the first special round. Once Round 2 results are declared, the withdrawal option is typically closed.
- Round 1 Allotment: After receiving a seat in Special Round 1, you will have the following options:
- Surrender and Participate: You give up your current seat but stay in the process to try for a better one in Round 2.
- Surrender and Withdraw: You give up your seat and exit the entire counselling process.
- Round 2 Allotment: For seats allotted for the first time in Round 2, there is usually no option to withdraw with a refund. If you are allotted a seat in Round 2, you are expected to join the institute, or your fee will be forfeited.
Step-by-Step Withdrawal Process:
- Login: Access the official CSAB portal using your JEE Main application number and password.
- Select Willingness: If you have been allotted a seat in Round 1, select the “Surrender and Withdraw” option.
- Bank Details: Verify or provide the bank account details where you want the refund to be processed.
- OTP Verification: Complete the withdrawal by entering the OTP sent to your registered mobile number/email.
- Confirmation: Download the withdrawal acknowledgment for your records.
- Physical Reporting: If you do not withdraw and do not report to the college after Round 2, you lose both the seat and your entire enrollment fee (which can be up to ₹45,000).
CSAB (Special Round) Fee Refund Rules:
CSAB rules are even more stringent because it is the final “spot” round.
- If No Seat is Allotted: If you register for CSAB, pay the enrollment fee, but don’t get any seat in either Round 1 or Round 2, you get a refund after a small deduction (usually ₹5,000 as a processing charge).
- Surrender & Withdraw (Round 1): If you are allotted a seat in CSAB Round 1 and choose to “Surrender and Withdraw,” you get a refund minus the ₹5,000 processing fee.
- No Refund in Round 2: If you are allotted a seat in CSAB Round 2, the fee is non-refundable. Even if you don’t join the college, the amount is forfeited because that seat remains vacant and cannot be filled again
CSAB NEUT Refund Rules:
The CSAB NEUT process involves a Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) of ₹5,000, payable after a seat is allotted in Round 1 or Round 2.
- Withdrawal during Round 1 or 2: If you choose to withdraw from your allotted seat via the portal within the scheduled timeline, you are eligible for a refund.
- Refund Amount: Out of the ₹5,000 paid, ₹3,000 will be refunded to your bank account.
- Deduction: A non-refundable processing fee of ₹2,000 is retained by CSAB.
- Non-Refundable Scenario: If you do not withdraw within the specified window and fail to report to the allotted institute, the entire fee is forfeited.
2. CSAB Supernumerary Refund Rules:
The Supernumerary Round is for candidates from specific Union Territories. The fees involved are higher, similar to the Special Rounds.
- Supernumerary SAF (SSAF):
- GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹45,000
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹25,000
- Processing Fee: A non-refundable charge of ₹5,000 is included in the SSAF.
- If No Seat is Allotted: If you register and pay the SSAF but do not receive any seat allotment in the Supernumerary round, the full amount is refunded after deducting the ₹5,000 processing fee.
- Withdrawal/Non-Reporting: Just like the Special Rounds, if a seat is allotted and you do not join or fail to withdraw within the permitted window, the entire fee is forfeited.
CSAB Counselling 2026 Opening & Closing Ranks:
| CSAB 2026 Category / Institute Type | Expected Closing Rank Range | Admission Outlook | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top NITs (CSE Branches) | AIR 5,000 – 15,000 | Extremely Competitive | Premium institutes like National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli may still close early, though special rounds can slightly extend cutoffs |
| Top NITs (Lower Demand Branches) | AIR 15,000 – 50,000+ | High | Mechanical, Civil, and other branches may offer better chances |
| Mid / Lower Tier NITs | AIR 50,000 – 90,000 | Moderate to High | Strong opportunities in special rounds due to vacant seats |
| IIITs | AIR 40,000 – 1,00,000+ | Moderate | Seat availability depends on branch demand and institute popularity |
| GFTIs | AIR 70,000 – 1,50,000+ | Safer Options | Good opportunities for candidates with higher ranks |
| CSAB Special Round Advantage | Better than final JoSAA closing ranks | High Opportunity | Vacant seats often create additional admission chances |
| Eligibility Requirement | 75% in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST/PwD) | Mandatory | Fresh registration required even for JoSAA participants |
| Major Cutoff Factors | Vacant seats, JEE Main difficulty, category, seat matrix | Variable | Actual ranks depend on seat withdrawal trends after JoSAA |
| Expected Counselling Period | August 2026 | Official Updates Pending | Final cutoffs released during CSAB special rounds |
What If a Student Does Not Secure a Seat?
Students may have options such as:
- Participating in second phase counselling
- Special category rounds
- Spot admissions
- Management quota admissions (if applicable)
For the latest updates on CSAB Counselling 2026, including registration dates, seat allotment results, choice filling schedules, document verification, and important engineering admission notifications, students are encouraged to regularly visit Manabadi.com