JOSAA & CSAB 2026 Counseling Schedule
Indicative timeline based on past JOSAA and CSAB patterns. Official dates will be published on josaa.nic.in and csab.nic.in after JEE Advanced results.
Always cross-check dates on the official JOSAA portal before taking any action.
Phase 1 — Registration & Choice Filling
| Event | Expected Period (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| JEE Advanced Result Declaration | June 2026 (tentative) |
| JOSAA 2026 Registration Opens | ~2–3 days after Advanced results |
| Choice Filling Window Opens | Simultaneously with registration |
| Choice Filling Closes (Round 1) | ~5–7 days after opening |
Phase 2 — Seat Allotment Rounds (1–6)
| Round | Allotment Result | Accept Seat / Pay Fee Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | ~Day 8 after registration | 2 days to respond |
| Round 2 | ~3–4 days after Round 1 deadline | 2 days to respond |
| Round 3 | ~3–4 days after Round 2 deadline | 2 days to respond |
| Round 4 | ~3–4 days after Round 3 deadline | 2 days to respond |
| Round 5 | ~3–4 days after Round 4 deadline | 2 days to respond |
| Round 6 (Final) | ~3–4 days after Round 5 deadline | Freeze only — no Float/Slide |
In JOSAA 2025, Rounds 1–5 offered Freeze / Float / Slide options. Round 6 was Freeze-only.
Phase 3 — Document Verification & Reporting
| Event | Notes |
|---|---|
| Online Document Verification | Runs parallel to allotment rounds via reporting centres |
| Physical Reporting at Institute | After Round 6, at allotted institute |
| CSAB Special Rounds | After JOSAA ends — for vacant seats in NITs / GFTIs |
Phase 4 — CSAB 2026 Special Rounds (After JoSAA)
CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) fills vacant seats in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs only — IIT programmes are not part of CSAB. Read our CSAB 2026 complete guide or use the free CSAB vacant-seat tool.
| Event | Date / Period |
|---|---|
| JoSAA Round 6 ends | Mid–late July 2026 (tentative) |
| CSAB 2026 registration & choice filling opens | 28 July 2026 (official · after JoSAA Round 6) |
| CSAB Special Round 1 allotment | ~3–5 days after choice filling closes |
| CSAB Special Round 2 (if held) | ~1 week after Round 1 reporting deadline |
| CSAB Spot / additional rounds (if announced) | As per official CSAB notification |
CSAB officially starts 28 July 2026 after JoSAA Round 6. Round-wise choice-filling and allotment timings are published on csab.nic.in.
Important Reminders
- Dates above are based on JOSAA 2025 patterns — 2026 dates may differ.
- Missing the acceptance deadline for an allotted seat means automatic cancellation.
- Choice filling order matters enormously — always keep your safe choices above reach choices.
- Read our Freeze / Float / Slide guide before Round 1.
- Read our CSAB 2026 complete guide before CSAB registration opens.
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