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3,189 CSE Vacant Seats · Official Tentative Data

CSAB 2026 CSE Vacant Seats: Real Data by NIT/IIIT/GFTI

3,189 Computer Science and Engineering vacant seats confirmed across NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs going into CSAB 2026 Special Rounds — extracted directly from CSAB's official tentative seat vacancy document.

CSAB 2026 CSE Vacant Seats — The Real Numbers

Computer Science and Engineering carries 3,189 vacant seats in the official CSAB 2026 tentative vacancy data — the highest total of any single branch, ahead of ECE's 2,274 and Mechanical's 1,313. That headline number can be misleading at first glance: CSE is the most sought-after branch across almost every institute, so a large vacant count doesn't mean it's suddenly "easy" — it mainly reflects how many institutes (IIITs and GFTIs especially) offer CSE seats in the CSAB pool.

Breaking it down by institute type: IIITs hold the largest share at 1,426 seats (45%), GFTIs follow with 1,230 (39%), and NITs account for just 533 (17%). This pattern is the reverse of the overall CSAB vacancy pool, where GFTIs dominate at 45% system-wide — CSE specifically skews toward IIITs because IIITs are computing-focused institutes with a larger proportion of their total intake allocated to CSE and allied branches.

The comparatively small NIT share (533 seats, 17%) confirms that NIT CSE remains tightly contested even in Special Rounds — most of the vacancy volume comes from IIITs and GFTIs rather than the more brand-name NIT CSE programs. Remember this is a tentative snapshot, exactly as CSAB itself labels it, and the list updates as SR1 and SR2 progress.

CSE Vacant Seats by Institute Type

Institute TypeVacant SeatsShare of Total
IIIT1,42645%
GFTI1,23039%
NIT53317%
Total3,189100%
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Top Colleges by CSE Vacant Seats

#InstituteTypeVacant Seats
1Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, HaridwarGFTI175
2IIIT BhopalIIIT148
3IIIT VadodaraIIIT134
4BIT Deoghar Off-CampusGFTI112
5IIIT KottayamIIIT105
6IIIT DharwadIIIT95
7BIT Mesra, RanchiGFTI94
8BIT Patna Off-CampusGFTI84
9IIIT KalyaniIIIT82
10IIIT PuneIIIT80

Counts sum every category, quota, and seat-pool row for CSE at that institute in the official tentative vacancy list.

How to Use This Data

  • This is a tentative snapshot, not a live feed — CSAB updates the vacancy list as SR1 and SR2 progress.
  • Absence from the list doesn't mean zero vacancy — CSAB's own document says candidates may still fill choices not listed.
  • Use vacancy to calibrate expectations, not as a guaranteed cutoff predictor — always run your rank through the CSAB college predictor for a personalized estimate.
  • Cross-check the live number on csab.nic.in before finalizing your choice list — figures shift as candidates report, float, or withdraw.

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CSAB 2026 CSE Vacant Seats – FAQs

Common questions about Computer Science and Engineering vacant seat data in CSAB 2026 Special Rounds

1
How many CSE vacant seats are there in CSAB 2026?
The official CSAB 2026 tentative seat vacancy list shows 3,189 vacant seats in Computer Science and Engineering across NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs going into the Special Rounds — the single highest vacant-seat total of any branch tracked on this site. Of these, 1,426 (45%) are at IIITs, 1,230 (39%) at GFTIs, and only 533 (17%) at NITs. This is a tentative snapshot and will shift slightly as SR1 and SR2 progress.
2
Why does CSE have more vacant seats than any other branch?
CSE's 3,189 vacant seats look surprising given how competitive the branch is at top NITs, but the number is dominated by IIITs and GFTIs rather than NITs — NIT CSE seats vacant are just 533, a small fraction of NIT CSE's total intake. Because CSAB pools every CSE seat across roughly 25+ IIITs and 30+ GFTIs (many with lower brand recognition than NITs), even modest per-institute vacancies add up to the largest absolute total across all branches — more than double ECE's 2,274.
3
Which institute has the most CSE vacant seats in CSAB 2026?
Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar tops the CSE vacancy list with 175 seats, followed by IIIT Bhopal (148) and IIIT Vadodara (134). Six of the top 10 CSE-vacancy institutes are IIITs, reflecting IIITs' 45% share of the total 3,189 — the largest share of any institute type for this branch.
4
Are NIT CSE seats really vacant in CSAB 2026?
Yes, but far fewer than at IIITs or GFTIs — only 533 of the 3,189 total CSE vacant seats (17%) are at NITs, reflecting how sought-after NIT CSE remains even in Special Rounds. If you're targeting an NIT CSE seat through CSAB, expect competition to stay tighter than for the equivalent IIIT or GFTI vacancy.
5
Should I pick a GFTI or IIIT for a vacant CSE seat?
It depends on your priorities. GFTIs hold 1,230 (39%) of vacant CSE seats — institutes like Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya and BIT Deoghar Off-Campus lead this list — while IIITs hold the largest share at 1,426 (45%), led by IIIT Bhopal and IIIT Vadodara. IIITs are typically CSE-specialized institutes with a stronger placement focus for computing roles, while GFTIs vary widely in reputation and infrastructure. Run your rank through the CSAB college predictor to see realistic options in both categories.
6
Is this CSE vacant seats data official and current?
Yes — this page is built directly from CSAB's own official "Tentative Seat Vacancy for CSAB Special Rounds 2026" document, filtered specifically for Computer Science and Engineering rows. CSAB explicitly labels these numbers tentative — candidates may also fill choices not listed, and the list updates as SR1 and SR2 progress. Always verify the live figure on csab.nic.in before finalizing your choices.

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Total CSE vacant seats3,189
IIIT CSE vacant seats1,426
GFTI CSE vacant seats1,230
NIT CSE vacant seats533

CSAB 2026 Round Dates

Registration opensJuly 28, 2026
Choice lockingAugust 5, 2026
SR1 reportingAugust 6–11, 2026
SR2 reportingAugust 12–17, 2026
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Data Source & Disclaimer

Figures on this page are aggregated from CSAB's official "Tentative Seat Vacancy for CSAB Special Rounds 2026" document. CSAB explicitly labels these numbers tentative — candidates may fill choices not listed, and the list updates as rounds progress. Always verify the live figure on csab.nic.in before finalizing your choices.