Central Seat Allocation Board · सीएसएबी
CSAB 2026 Counselling — Dates, Vacant Seats, Rules & Help
Your one-stop hub for CSAB 2026 special rounds after JoSAA: official start 28 July 2026, vacant NIT / IIIT / GFTI seats, choice-filling strategy, and counselor support.
सीएसएबी 2026 — JoSAA के बाद NIT, IIIT, GFTI की खाली सीटों के लिए स्पेशल राउंड। तिथि, नियम, वैकेंट सीट लिस्ट और काउंसलर सहायता — हिंदी और English।
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CSAB 2026 at a glance
Last updated: · Always verify official dates on csab.nic.in
| Topic | Details (official — round timings on csab.nic.in) |
|---|---|
| What is CSAB? | Fills vacant seats in NITs, IIITs & GFTIs after JoSAA. IITs are NOT in CSAB. |
| CSAB 2026 start date | 28 July 2026 (official · after JoSAA Round 6) |
| Who should apply? | JoSAA participants eligible per CSAB brochure — including those seeking a better NIT/IIIT branch via vacant seats |
| Official portal | csab.nic.in |
| Counselor helpline | +91 8824414850 (24×7 · JeeCounselors) |
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CSAB 2026 FAQ (English + Hindi)
When will CSAB 2026 start? / CSAB 2026 कब शुरू होगा?
Official start: 28 July 2026, after JoSAA Round 6. आधिकारिक तिथि: 28 जुलाई 2026 (JoSAA राउंड 6 के बाद)। Round-wise schedule on csab.nic.in.
Can I take a CSAB seat if I already have a JoSAA seat?
Rules change each year. Read the CSAB brochure for withdrawal, fee refund and seat acceptance deadlines before you leave a JoSAA seat for CSAB.
What happens to my JoSAA seat fee if I join CSAB?
Depends on official CSAB/JoSAA policy for that year. Our CSAB 2026 guide explains common scenarios — always confirm on the official portal.
How is CSAB different from JoSAA?
JoSAA = main multi-round allocation for IIT + NIT + IIIT + GFTI. CSAB = later special rounds for vacant NIT/IIIT/GFTI seats only. Different portals, different rules.
Where can I see CSAB vacant seats for NIT / IIIT?
Use our free CSAB special round vacant-seat tool — filter by quota, category, gender and home state.
Need CSAB 2026 counselling help?
Call or WhatsApp our team for vacant-seat shortlisting, choice order and JoSAA-vs-CSAB fee clarity.