CSAB 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Declared
The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) has officially released the CSAB 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result on August 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. Candidates who participated in the special round counselling for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs can now access their allotment status on the official website, csab.nic.in. This result is crucial for candidates to proceed with their admission process, including seat acceptance and fee payment.
Steps to Check Your CSAB Special Round 1 Allotment
To view your seat allotment for CSAB Special Round 1, follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official CSAB website at csab.nic.in.
- Locate and click on the "CSAB Special Round-I Seat Allotment Result" link on the homepage.
- Enter your JEE Main 2026 application number, password, and the security pin displayed on the login page.
- Your seat allocation letter will appear, detailing the allotted institute, branch, and category.
- Download and print your allotment letter for future reference and the online reporting process.
Important Dates for CSAB Special Round 1
Candidates should note the following key dates for the CSAB Special Round 1 process:
| Event |
Date |
| CSAB Special Round 1 Allotment Result Release |
06 Aug 2026 |
| Online Reporting & Seat Acceptance Window |
06 Aug 2026 (5:00 PM) to 10 Aug 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Respond to Document Verifying Officer (DVO) Queries |
11 Aug 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Institute Admission Fee-II (IAF-II) Details
First-time seat allottees in CSAB Special Round 1 must pay the Institute Admission Fee-II (IAF-II) online to confirm their seat. The fee structure is as follows:
| Category |
Fee |
| General / GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL |
₹35,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD |
₹16,000 |
Any fees previously paid during JoSAA 2026 (Seat Acceptance Fee / Partial Admission Fee) or CSAB registration (Special Round Enrollment Fee, SREF) will be adjusted. Failure to pay the IAF-II within the specified reporting window will lead to automatic cancellation of the allotted seat.
Understanding Willingness and Seat Acceptance Options
After checking their seat allotment, every candidate must select one willingness option on the portal before the online reporting deadline. Here's what each option signifies:
| Willingness Option |
Meaning |
| Freeze |
Accepts the current allotted seat permanently and opts out of further upgrades in subsequent rounds. |
| Slide |
Accepts the current seat but remains open to a higher-preference branch within the same institute in Round 2. |
| Float |
Accepts the current seat but remains eligible for a higher-preference choice across any institute in Round 2. |
| Surrender |
Releases the currently allotted seat but retains eligibility to participate in Special Round 2 for higher choices. |
| Withdraw |
Releases the allotted seat and completely exits the CSAB Special Round counselling process. |
| Exit |
For candidates who have not been allotted any seat and wish to opt out of future allocation rounds. |
CSAB Category Reservation Norms
The reservation policy for CSAB seat allocation aligns with Central Government guidelines:
- SC: 15% reservation
- ST: 7.5% reservation
- OBC-NCL: 27% reservation
- GEN-EWS: 10% reservation
- PwD: 5% horizontal reservation across all categories
Unofficial Projections: CSAB 2026 Round 1 Closing Rank Trends
Please note that the following figures are unofficial projections based on historical data from 2024 and 2025. Actual CSAB 2026 Round 1 closing ranks will be confirmed only upon official release.
| Institute / Category |
Expected 2026 CRL Range (Projection Only) |
| Top & Mid NIT CSE - General (Open) |
1,000 - 1,650 |
| Top & Mid NIT CSE - GEN-EWS |
1,200 - 2,500 |
| Top & Mid NIT CSE - OBC-NCL |
2,500 - 4,500 |
| Top & Mid NIT CSE - SC |
10,000 - 15,000 |
| Top & Mid NIT CSE - ST |
18,000 - 30,000+ |
| NIT Trichy CSE (OS General) |
1,350 - 1,650 |
| NIT Warangal CSE (OS General) |
1,000 - 1,550 |
| NIT Calicut CSE |
2,000 - 2,850 |
| NIT Surathkal Mechanical Engineering |
10,500 - 14,200 |
| MANIT Bhopal CSE |
3,400 - 5,600 |
| NIT Patna CSE |
5,000 - 8,200 |
| Premier IIITs (e.g., IIIT Allahabad, ABV-IIITM Gwalior) CSE/IT |
Expected under 10,000 |
| Mid-tier IIITs (e.g., IIIT Lucknow, IIIT Pune, IIIT Surat) CSE |
15,000 - 30,000 |
| Newer IIITs CSE/ECE |
30,000 - 36,000 |
| Top GFTIs (e.g., PEC Chandigarh, BIT Mesra) CSE |
10,000 - 22,000 |
| NIT Meghalaya CSE |
28,000 - 46,000 |
| NIT Nagaland CSE |
31,000 - 56,000 |
| State/Other GFTIs (e.g., Assam University, Mizoram University) CSE/ECE |
50,000 - 1,00,000+ |
DASA (UG) 2026 Seat Matrix Overview
The DASA (UG) 2026 seat allocation results are also released concurrently with the CSAB Special Round 1 results. Here are some highlights from the official seat matrix for select NITs:
| Institute |
Course |
DASA Non-CIWG Seats |
DASA CIWG Seats |
| NIT Calicut |
Computer Science & Engineering |
17 |
9 |
| NIT Delhi |
Computer Science & Engineering |
12 |
6 |
| MNIT Jaipur |
Computer Science & Engineering |
23 |
12 |
| NIT Surathkal |
Computer Science & Engineering |
16 |
8 |
| MNNIT Allahabad |
Computer Science & Engineering |
61 |
31 |
Important Instructions for CSAB Round 1 Candidates
All candidates participating in CSAB Special Round 1 should adhere to the following instructions:
- Ensure that the bank account details uploaded for potential refunds are accurate.
- Upload all required documents clearly, legibly, and in the specified format.
- Confirm your willingness option (Freeze, Slide, Float, Surrender, Withdraw, or Exit) before logging out, as incomplete selections are not permitted.
- Respond promptly to any queries raised by the Document Verifying Officer (DVO) by August 11, 2026, 5:00 PM IST, to avoid seat cancellation.
- PwD candidates' certificates will be cross-verified against central government guidelines; address any discrepancies immediately.
- Physical reporting at the allotted institute is not required after Round 1; it will only be necessary after all CSAB rounds conclude and a final seat is confirmed.
Official Links for CSAB 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment
- Direct Link to Check CSAB 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: Click Here
- CSAB Official Website: csab.nic.in
