CSAB 2026 Special Round Fees & Refund Rules: Complete Breakdown of Payments and Deductions

Candidates participating in CSAB counselling should know the fee refund policy. On this page, candidates can check the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) Special Rounds 2026 fee structures, bank account rules, fee deduction policies, and strict refund process.

CSAB Special Round Fees & Refund Rules: Complete Breakdown of Payments and Deductions

CSAB Special Round Fees & Refund Rules 2026: Candidates who do not adhere to the strict fee refund rules and deadlines in CSAB special counselling may lose their fees unnecessarily. We have thus described the fee structure, when to pay the enrollment fee, and what the Institute Admission Fee-I & Institute Admission Fee-II are. We have also discussed when to exit/withdraw the counselling to get a full refund without any losses. Keep reading to get all details explained simply for better understanding.

What is CSAB Special Round Enrolment Fee (SREF)

To register for CSAB Special Rounds 2026, candidates must register on the official portal and pay the Special Round Enrolment Fee (SREF) based on their category:

• GEN / GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL Candidates: INR 40,000/-

• SC / ST / PwD Candidates: INR 19,000/-

The SREF comprises two distinct functional components: The Institute Admission Fee-I (IAF-I) and a mandatory Special Round Processing Fee (SRPF) of INR 5,000/-.

Bank Details & Document Upload

• The Special Round Processing Fee (SRPF) of INR 5,000/- is strictly NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-ADJUSTABLE towards the admission fee of the allotted institute.
• At the time of SREF payment, candidates must enter their bank account details (Name of Account Holder, Account Number, IFSC, and Bank Name) and upload a scanned copy of a cancelled cheque or stamped front page of the passbook of the same account to receive any eligible refunds from CSAB 2026.

Also Read: CSAB 2026 Special Round Cutoff Trends: How Much Do Cutoffs Drop Compared to JoSAA Last Round?

CSAB 2026 Fee Refund Rule for IIT Seat Holders in JoSAA

Candidates who deposited fees for an allotted seat at any of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) during the JoSAA rounds and subsequently receive an allotment in the CSAB Special Rounds 2026 face strict non-adjustment rules.

Fees deposited during JoSAA rounds for an IIT seat will NOT be adjusted into the fee of the newly allotted institute in CSAB Special Rounds 2026. Because CSAB governs only the NIT+ System, candidates must separately follow the specific refund rules and application procedures of the respective IITs to claim reimbursement.

Also Check: CSAB Eligibility Criteria 2026: Who Should Appear for Special Round and Its Benefits

CSAB Fee Refund Rule for NIT/IIIT/GFTI Seat Holders in JoSAA

The candidates who got a seat in JoSAA at any NIT/IIIT/GFTI are eligible for a refund under the CSAB 2026 refund policy.

Fees paid during JoSAA 2026 (for the NIT+ System) and CSAB Special Rounds 2026 (excluding the non-refundable INR 5,000/- SRPF) will be refunded after applying specific deductions:

• JoSAA Processing Fee (INR 5,000/-): Deducted if the candidate accepted a seat in JoSAA rounds by successfully paying the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) for the NIT+ System.

• Withdrawal / Non-Payment Fee (INR 2,000/-): Deducted if the candidate paid the JoSAA SAF but later withdrew from the seat or failed to pay the Partial Admission Fee (PAF) after successful document verification.

• CSAB Special Round Penalty (INR 2,000/-): Deducted if a candidate allotted a seat in CSAB Special Round-I/II or retaining a JoSAA NIT+ seat encounters any of the following:

• Fails to complete online reporting during Special Round-I or Round-II.

• Fails document verification during Special Round-I/II due to invalid documents or unfulfilled criteria.

• Exercises the willingness option 'WITHDRAW'.

• Exercises the willingness option 'SURRENDER' and is not allotted a seat in subsequent rounds.

Also Check: CSAB Seat Matrix 2026 (OUT): Check Vacant NIT/IIIT/GFTI Seats After JoSAA Counselling

CSAB 2026 Fee & Deduction Summary Matrix

Check the simplified CSAB 2026 fee and refund policy below:

Cases Where NO REFUND is Admissible in CSAB Counselling 2026

For candidates in the zero-refund categories, all fees you deposit will go directly to the final institute you are allotted. Authorities will deduct a processing charge of INR 5,000 for JoSAA 2026 and another INR 5,000 for CSAB Special Rounds 2026. Any refund requests after this will follow the refund rules set by the admitting institutes.

CSAB Special Counselling Fees & Adjustments

Special Round Enrollment Fee (SREF) is to be paid by the candidates after completion of the CSAB registration. The fee can be paid using Net Banking / Debit card / Credit card, or State Bank of India e-challan. The SREF for each type of candidate given in the special counselling eligibility criteria is given below:

Important Instructions for Candidates Regarding CSAB Fees 2026

Candidates participating in CSAB counselling should take care of the following:

• Bank Details Verification: Double-check bank account numbers and upload clear cheque or passbook images to prevent delayed/rejected refunds.

• IIT Applicants: Submit separate refund applications directly to respective IITs if shifting from an IIT JoSAA seat to a CSAB seat.

• Take Care of Deadlines: Complete Special Round-II online reporting and IAF-II payment on time to protect your seat and avoid forfeiting funds to the institute.