CSAB 2025 Vacant Seats – Institute-wise Data

Reference data from CSAB 2025 special rounds. Useful for planning your CSAB 2026 choice filling strategy.

Reference Data Only: This page shows CSAB 2025 vacancy patterns. The actual CSAB 2026 vacant seat list will be published on csab.nic.in after JoSAA 2026 Round 6 concludes (~July 8, 2026). Use this data for planning purposes only.

CSAB 2025 Vacancy Summary

10,000+

Total CSAB Seats (Approx)

2,500–4,000

NIT Seats in CSAB

500–800

IIIT Seats in CSAB

5,000–7,000

GFTI Seats in CSAB

NIT-wise CSAB 2025 Vacancy Data

Institute	State	SR1 Seats	SR2 Seats	Note
NIT Meghalaya	Meghalaya	40–60	20–35	Consistent vacancies every year
NIT Nagaland	Nagaland	30–50	15–30	High vacancy rate
NIT Mizoram	Mizoram	35–55	20–35	Consistent vacancies
NIT Manipur	Manipur	30–50	15–30	NE state advantage
NIT Arunachal Pradesh	Arunachal Pradesh	25–45	15–25	Growing campus
NIT Sikkim	Sikkim	25–40	10–20	Scenic campus
NIT Srinagar	J&K	20–40	10–20	Security concerns affect demand
NIT Uttarakhand	Uttarakhand	20–35	10–20	Newer NIT
NIT Puducherry	Puducherry	15–30	8–15	Smaller intake
GFTIs (various)	Multiple states	3,000–5,000	1,500–3,000	Largest share of CSAB seats

*Seat numbers are approximate ranges based on 2025 CSAB data. Exact figures from official CSAB 2026 data.

Why Do Certain Institutes Have More CSAB Vacancies?

Remote/NE Location: Candidates from outside NE states are often hesitant to relocate to Meghalaya, Manipur, or Mizoram, leaving many seats unfilled in JoSAA and available in CSAB.

Newer Campus: Newer NITs (established post-2009) often have temporary campuses, fewer faculty, and less established placement records — reducing demand in JoSAA.

Less-Popular Branches: Even at established NITs, branches like Metallurgy, Mining, Bio-Tech, and Production Engineering often have CSAB vacancies as candidates prefer CSE/ECE/EEE.

GFTIs: Government Funded Technical Institutes span agriculture, marine, architecture, and engineering. Many have lower brand recognition, leading to consistent vacancies.

Quick Links

CSAB 2026 Guide CSAB Special Round CSAB 2025 Cutoffs NIT Meghalaya College Predictor College Cutoffs

Know which college you can get

Predict IITs, NITs, IIITs & GFTIs · 135+ institutes · JoSAA 2025 data

Predict My College

Frequently Asked Questions – CSAB 2025 Vacant Seats

Common questions about which institutes have CSAB vacancies and how to plan for CSAB 2026

Which NITs had CSAB 2025 vacancies?

NITs with the most CSAB 2025 vacancies were typically: NIT Meghalaya, NIT Nagaland, NIT Mizoram, NIT Manipur, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, NIT Sikkim, NIT Srinagar (J&K), NIT Uttarakhand, and NIT Puducherry. Top NITs like Trichy, Warangal, and Surathkal rarely have CSAB vacancies in CSE or ECE.

How many total seats were in CSAB 2025 special rounds?

CSAB 2025 had approximately 8,000–12,000 total seats across Special Round 1 and Round 2, with GFTIs contributing the largest share (often 60–70% of total CSAB seats). NIT vacancies were concentrated in NE-region institutes and less-popular branches.

Should I apply to CSAB 2026 if I didn't get a JoSAA seat?

Yes, if you have a valid JEE Main 2026 rank and meet Class 12 eligibility, you should register for CSAB 2026. Even if you don't get a top NIT, CSAB gives you access to newer NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. The registration cost is minimal (₹200–350) and the potential benefit is significant.

Are CSAB 2025 vacancy seats the same institutes that will have vacancies in 2026?

Generally yes. The pattern of vacancies is consistent year-over-year — NE NITs, smaller GFTIs, and less-popular branches consistently have CSAB vacancies. However, exact seat numbers vary each year based on JoSAA allotment outcomes.

Do top NITs like NIT Trichy ever have CSAB vacancies?

Rarely. NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal, and NIT Calicut almost never have vacancies in their popular branches (CSE, ECE) in CSAB. However, less-popular branches like Civil, Chemical, or Production Engineering at these institutes might occasionally have CSAB seats.

JEE College Predictor 2026

IITs · NITs · IIITs · GFTIs · 135+ colleges

Predict

Important Links

CSAB 2026 Complete Guide CSAB Special Round 2026 CSAB 2026 Dates CSAB 2025 Cutoff Ranks NIT Meghalaya Profile CSAB Eligibility College Cutoffs

Disclaimer

This is reference data from CSAB 2025. Actual 2026 vacancy data will be published on csab.nic.in after JoSAA 2026 Round 6.