CSAB 2027
Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) Counselling for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs
CSAB runs the Special Rounds that fill NIT, IIIT and GFTI seats left vacant after JoSAA, plus supernumerary and NEUT rounds. In 2026 the Special Rounds were held from 28 July to 18 August.
- Conducted by
- Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) 2026, chaired by the Director of IIEST Shibpur, constituted by the Ministry of Education (Office Memorandum dated 25 February 2026)
- Mode
- Fully online: fresh registration, fee payment, choice filling, seat allotment, online document verification
- Frequency
- Once a year, after the JoSAA rounds end
- Duration
- About two weeks of Special Rounds (28 July to 18 August 2026)
CSAB 2027 Application Form
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Central Seat Allocation Board notices
Registration for the Special Rounds is online at csab.nic.in. Fresh registration is mandatory even if you took part in JoSAA.
Steps
- 1
Read the brochure
Download the Special Rounds information brochure and check eligibility types and the schedule.
- 2
Register again
Log in on csab.nic.in and register. Earlier JoSAA registration does not count.
- 3
Update details if needed
Candidates may update state of eligibility, nationality and beneficiary category at registration, as per the brochure.
- 4
Pay the Special Round Enrolment Fee
Pay by debit card, credit card, UPI, net banking, e-challan or CSC.
- 5
Fill and lock fresh choices
Choices from JoSAA do not carry over. Fill new choices against the vacancies shown and lock them.
- 6
After allotment
Select a willingness option, upload documents, pay IAF-II and answer verification queries.
Fees (2026)
| Item | General, EWS, OBC-NCL | SC, ST, PwD |
|---|---|---|
| Special Round Enrolment Fee (SREF) | Rs 40,000 | Rs 19,000 |
| Includes non-refundable Special Round Processing Fee | Rs 5,000 | Rs 5,000 |
| Institute Admission Fee-II (IAF-II), paid after allotment | Rs 35,000 | Rs 16,000 |
Candidates who already paid the seat acceptance fee in JoSAA pay only the difference at registration. IAF-II is not required from candidates who retained a seat by paying the Partial Admission Fee. There is no separate registration fee.
Documents
- Class 10 marksheet or certificate, Aadhaar or birth certificate for date of birth.
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate.
- JEE Main 2026 admit card.
- Category certificate (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS) in the government format; OBC-NCL and EWS certificates issued on or after 1 April 2026.
- PwD certificate and difficulty-in-writing certificate where applicable.
- Bank cheque copy or passbook image, medical certificate (Annexure 8), OCI or PIO card, and passport where applicable.
Important rules
- Invalid category certificates convert the category to the unreserved one for seat allocation.
- If you do not register as per the schedule, you will not be considered in either Special Round.
- Candidates who passed Class 12 outside India or in a non-eligible mode may not be eligible; read the brochure.
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