CSAB 2026 Dates & Schedule

CSAB 2026 registration closed August 3. The SR1 result was declared August 6, and the SR2 result was declared August 12 — full timeline for Special Round 1, SR2, NEUT round, registration, and institute reporting.

Latest Update (August 24, 2026): CSAB 2026 registration and vacancy display opened on July 28, 2026 and closed on August 3, 2026, after JoSAA 2026 Round 5 results (July 16) and the NIT+ PAF payment window (July 22–24). Choice locking closed August 5, and the SR1 result was declared August 6, 2026. The SR2 result was declared August 12, 2026, with institute reporting running through August 18, 2026. CSAB 2026 counselling is now fully complete — no further rounds have followed SR2. CSAB expanded to 114 institutes (9 new GFTIs) with ~48,000 seats this year, up from ~14,000 in 2025.

CSAB 2026 Schedule

Event	Date (2026)	Phase
JoSAA 2026 Round 5 Final Results	July 16, 2026	Pre-CSAB
NIT+ Withdrawal Window (for CSAB eligibility)	July 16–20, 2026	Pre-CSAB
NIT+ Partial Admission Fee (PAF) Payment	July 22–24, 2026	Pre-CSAB
Category Restoration	July 22–24, 2026	Pre-CSAB
CSAB 2026 Registration & Vacancy Display Opens	July 28, 2026, 10:00 AM	Registration
Mock Seat Allotment Released	July 31, 2026	Choice Filling
Registration & SREF Payment Closes	August 3, 2026, 10:00 AM	Registration
Choice Locking Deadline	August 5, 2026, 2:00 PM	Choice Filling
Special Round 1 Reporting	August 6–11, 2026	SR1
Special Round 2 Reporting	August 12–17, 2026	SR2
Physical Reporting at Institutes	August 13–18, 2026	Reporting
CSAB NEUT / Supernumerary Rounds	Within Jul 28 – Aug 18 window (Tentative)	NEUT

*NEUT/Supernumerary sub-dates are tentative. Confirm all dates at csab.nic.in before taking action.

CSAB 2026 Round-by-Round Process

Special Round 1 (SR1)

SR1 is the first opportunity to fill seats vacant after JoSAA Round 5. Candidates register, fill choices, lock choices, and receive allotment. Allotted candidates must pay seat acceptance fee and confirm. Candidates who do not report after SR1 allotment lose their seat.

Special Round 2 (SR2)

SR2 fills seats remaining after SR1 (either new vacancies or seats not accepted). The process mirrors SR1. After SR2, CSAB generally conducts the NEUT round.

CSAB NEUT Round

NEUT (North-East & Union Territory) is a targeted round for candidates domiciled in the eight North-Eastern states and Union Territories. This round typically has different (often more relaxed) cutoffs due to limited competition within the eligible candidate pool.

Institute Reporting

After the final CSAB round, allotted candidates must physically report to their allotted institute with original documents for verification, fee payment, and final admission within the reporting window.

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Frequently Asked Questions – CSAB 2026 Dates & Schedule

Common questions about CSAB 2026 timeline, rounds, and schedule

When did CSAB 2026 registration run, and is it still open?

CSAB 2026 registration and vacancy display opened on July 28, 2026 on csab.nic.in, following JoSAA 2026 Round 5 results (July 16, 2026) and the NIT+ Partial Admission Fee window (July 22–24, 2026). Registration and SREF payment closed on August 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM — there is no active registration window now.

How many rounds does CSAB 2026 have?

CSAB 2026 ran Special Rounds (SR1 and SR2) plus CSAB NEUT (North-Eastern states/UT) and Supernumerary channels within the July 28 – August 18, 2026 window. The SR1 result was declared August 6, 2026 (reporting August 6–11), and the SR2 result was declared August 12, 2026 (reporting August 12–17), with physical reporting at institutes running August 13–18. Both special rounds are now complete.

Does CSAB 2026 clash with state counselling timing?

CSAB 2026 runs from late July through mid-August 2026, which can overlap with state-level counselling (like KCET, MHT-CET, WBJEE counselling). Candidates need to carefully track deadlines across processes if considering both. CSAB and JoSAA seatholders cannot hold two central seats simultaneously.

What is the current status of the CSAB 2026 schedule?

CSAB 2026 registration (July 28 – Aug 3), mock allotment (July 31), and choice locking (Aug 5) are complete. The SR1 result was declared on August 6, 2026, and the SR2 result was declared on August 12, 2026 — both special rounds are now complete. Candidates should verify live status on csab.nic.in for any post-SR2 spot admission updates.

What happens after CSAB Special Round if seats are still vacant?

After the CSAB Special Round reporting deadlines, remaining vacant seats may be filled through the NEUT or Supernumerary channels, or in some years through institute-level spot admissions. Any remaining seats are typically forfeited or managed by the institutes directly.

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Disclaimer

CSAB 2026 registration closed on August 3, 2026. SR1 result declared August 6; SR2 result declared August 12, 2026. NEUT/Supernumerary sub-dates are tentative. Always confirm the live schedule on csab.nic.in.