CSAB 2026 Special Round Starts; Registration & Choice Filling Begins at csab.nic.in
The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) has started the CSAB 2026 Special Round counselling process for admission to vacant seats in the NIT+ system. Eligible candidates can now complete the registration and choice filling process by visiting the official website, csab.nic.in.
CSAB 2026 Special Round Starts; Registration & Choice Filling Begins at csab.nic.in
The CSAB 2026 special round is being conducted to fill vacant seats in NITs, IIITs and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) after the conclusion of the JoSAA 2026 counselling process. Candidates who wish to participate in the CSAB Special Round must register afresh, even if they had earlier registered through the JoSAA portal. The choices filled during JoSAA counselling will not be carried forward, and candidates are required to submit a fresh list of preferred institutes and courses during the CSAB choice filling process.
Along with registration, candidates must pay the Special Round Enrolment Fee (SREF) to complete the application process till August 3. After successful payment, they can fill and lock their choices by August 5. If candidates fail to lock their choices manually, the last saved choices will be locked automatically after the choice filling window closes.
The CSAB Special Round counselling is open to eligible JEE Main 2026 candidates, including those who did not receive a seat through JoSAA, those who withdrew from JoSAA counselling, and candidates whose allotted seats were cancelled due to non-payment of the seat acceptance fee or other valid reasons.
How to Register for CSAB Special Round 2026
Check below the steps to register for CSAB 2026 special round:
- Step 1:Â Log in using JEE Main credentials.
- Step 2:Â Complete the OTP verification.
- Step 3:Â Review all provided information and submit.
- Step 4:Â Complete document verification and pay SREF.
->Â CSAB 2026 special round registration and choice filling link
CSAB 2026 Special Round 1 Dates
Check below the important dates to follow in CSAB counselling Round 1:
| CSAB 2026 Special Round | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Display of Vacancies after JoSAA Rounds | July 28, 2026 | |
| Registration and Payment of Special Round Enrolment Fee | July 28, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Choice filling | July 28, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Round 1 Exercising Willingness and Online Reporting | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Round 1 Last day to respond to the queries of the Document Verifying Officer | Aug 11, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
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