CSAB 2026 Cutoff – Opening & Closing Ranks for NIT/IIIT
Branch-wise opening and closing rank data for NITs, IIITs & GFTIs in CSAB Special Round 2026
Understanding CSAB 2026 Cutoffs
CSAB 2026 cutoffs refer to the opening and closing CRL (Common Rank List) ranks at which seats were allotted in the CSAB Special Round. These cutoffs are distinct from JoSAA cutoffs because CSAB operates on the residual seats — those left after all 6 JoSAA rounds.
Why are CSAB cutoffs typically worse than JoSAA? In JoSAA Rounds 1–6, the best-ranked candidates pick up the most desirable seats. By the time CSAB Special Round begins, nearly all seats at top NITs for top branches (CSE, ECE at NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, etc.) are already taken. Therefore, CSAB tends to cater to candidates in the rank range of 20,000 to 1,50,000 CRL.
That said, CSAB remains a genuine opportunity. Every year, thousands of students get admissions to NITs and IIITs through CSAB Special Round in branches like Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, ECE, and even CSE at Tier-2 and Tier-3 NITs.
CSAB 2025 Cutoff Data (Reference for 2026)
Based on CSAB 2025 Special Round Sub-Round 2 data. 2026 cutoffs will be similar with minor variations.
| Institute | Branch | Quota | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | CSE | OS | 4,200 | 6,800 |
| NIT Warangal | CSE | OS | 5,500 | 8,200 |
| NIT Surathkal | CSE | OS | 5,800 | 9,500 |
| NIT Calicut | CSE | OS | 7,000 | 12,000 |
| NIT Rourkela | CSE | OS | 8,500 | 14,000 |
| NIT Trichy | ECE | OS | 9,000 | 16,000 |
| NIT Warangal | ECE | OS | 10,000 | 18,000 |
| NIT Surathkal | ECE | OS | 11,000 | 20,000 |
| NIT Durgapur | CSE | OS | 22,000 | 38,000 |
| NIT Patna | CSE | OS | 28,000 | 45,000 |
| IIIT Allahabad | IT | — | 12,000 | 20,000 |
| IIIT Guwahati | CSE | — | 35,000 | 55,000 |
| IIIT Kancheepuram | CSE | — | 40,000 | 65,000 |
* Data based on 2025 patterns. 2026 actuals will be published after CSAB 2026 Special Round concludes.
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Frequently Asked Questions – CSAB 2026 Cutoff
Common questions about CSAB 2026 opening and closing ranks
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