CSAB 2026 Dates – Schedule for Special Round & NEUT
CSAB 2026 registration closed August 3. The SR1 result was declared August 6 and the SR2 result was declared August 12 — counselling is now complete. Full timeline for registration, choice filling, allotment results, and institute reporting
Latest Update (August 14, 2026): JoSAA 2026 Round 5 results were declared on July 16, 2026 (per schedule), followed by the NIT+ withdrawal window (July 16–20) and Partial Admission Fee payment (July 22–24). CSAB 2026 registration and vacancy display opened on July 28, 2026 and closed on August 3, 2026. Choice locking closed August 5, the SR1 result was declared August 6, 2026, and the SR2 result was declared August 12, 2026, with reporting running through August 17. CSAB 2026 counselling is now complete. This year CSAB expanded to 114 institutes (9 new GFTIs added) with around 48,000 seats, up from ~14,000 in 2025.
CSAB 2026 — Overview & Timeline
CSAB 2026 counselling begins after JoSAA 2026 Round 5 concludes. JoSAA 2026 Round 5 results were released on July 16, 2026, followed by the NIT+ withdrawal window (July 16–20) and Partial Admission Fee payment (July 22–24, 2026) for those continuing with their JoSAA seat. CSAB registration opened on July 28, 2026 and closed on August 3, 2026. The SR1 result was declared on August 6, 2026, and the SR2 result was declared on August 12, 2026, completing CSAB 2026 counselling.
The CSAB 2026 process comprises three channels:
- Special Round — For all eligible JEE Main 2026 candidates who did not get / did not accept a JoSAA seat
- NEUT Round — Supernumerary seats for North East states and Union Territory candidates
- Supernumerary Round — Additional seats outside the regular Special Round quota
CSAB 2026 Special Round — Schedule
Dates below reflect the CSAB 2026 schedule as confirmed on csab.nic.in. Registration closed August 3, 2026; SR1 result was declared August 6 and SR2 result was declared August 12, with SR2 reporting through August 17 — CSAB 2026 counselling is now complete.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| JoSAA 2026 Round 5 Final Results | July 16, 2026 |
| NIT+ Withdrawal Window (for CSAB eligibility) | July 16–20, 2026 |
| NIT+ Partial Admission Fee (PAF) Payment | July 22–24, 2026 |
| Category Restoration | July 22–24, 2026 |
| CSAB Registration & Vacancy Display Opens | July 28, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Mock Seat Allotment Released | July 31, 2026 |
| Registration & SREF Payment Closes | August 3, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Choice Locking Deadline | August 5, 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Special Round 1 Reporting | August 6–11, 2026 |
| Special Round 2 Reporting | August 12–17, 2026 |
| Physical Reporting at Institutes | August 13–18, 2026 |
CSAB 2026 NEUT & Supernumerary Round — (Tentative)
CSAB has indicated NEUT and Supernumerary counselling run alongside the Special Round within the same July 28 – August 18, 2026 window. Round-specific sub-dates were not separately confirmed as of July 30, 2026 — check csab.nic.in for updates.
| Event | Expected Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| CSAB NEUT Registration (within main window) | ~July 28 – Aug 3, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEUT Choice Locking | ~Aug 5, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEUT Allotment & Reporting | ~Aug 6–18, 2026 (Tentative) |
* NEUT sub-dates are tentative pending official confirmation. Verify at csab.nic.in.
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CSAB 2026 registration closed August 3, 2026. SR1 result declared August 6; SR2 result declared August 12, 2026. CSAB 2026 counselling is now complete. Verify at official portals.