2026 CSAB Special Round DASA Seat Allotment Result Released
The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) has officially published the DASA (UG) and CSAB Special Round-I Seat Allotment Result for 2026 on August 6, 2026. Candidates can access the results at csab.nic.in. This announcement is for individuals seeking admission to unoccupied seats in various institutes such as NITs, IIEST Shibpur, IIITs, SPAs, and other government-funded technical colleges, collectively known as the "NIT+ System." It is important to note that this process entails a fresh registration and that the choices made during JoSAA 2026 do not carry over.
To check your CSAB Special Round DASA Seat Allotment Result 2026, follow the direct link: Check Result Here.
CSAB Special Round DASA Seat Allotment Result 2026 - Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) 2026, coordinated by IIEST Shibpur |
| Official Website | csab.nic.in |
| Counseling For | NITs, IIEST Shibpur, IIITs, SPAs, Other-GFTIs (NIT+ System) and DASA (UG) admissions for foreign/OCI/PIO candidates |
| Round-I Result Date | August 6, 2026 |
| Round-II Result Date | August 12, 2026, 5:00 PM IST |
Important Dates: CSAB Special Round & DASA 2026 Schedule
The following schedule has been extracted from the official CSAB Special Rounds 2026 Information Brochure (Annexure 3):
| Event | Date and Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Category restoration request window | July 22, 2026 - July 23, 2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Display of vacancies after JoSAA rounds | July 28, 2026, 10:00 hrs |
| Registration, fee payment (SREF), choice filling starts | July 28, 2026, 10:00 hrs |
| Mock seat allocation display | July 31, 2026, 10:00 hrs |
| Registration, fee payment and choice filling ends | August 3, 2026, 10:00 hrs |
| Choice locking (auto-lock of last saved choices) | August 5, 2026, 14:00 hrs |
| CSAB Special Round-I / DASA Result declared | August 6, 2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Online reporting, willingness exercise, IAF-II payment (Round-I) | August 6, 2026 (17:00 hrs) to August 10, 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Last date to respond to document verification queries (Round-I) | August 11, 2026, 17:00 hrs |
| CSAB Special Round-II / DASA Result declared | August 12, 2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Online reporting and IAF-II payment (Round-II) | August 12, 2026 (17:00 hrs) to August 14, 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Last date to respond to queries (Round-II) | August 17, 2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Physical reporting at allotted institute (tentative) | August 13, 2026 to August 18, 2026 |
How to Check CSAB Special Round & DASA Seat Allotment Result 2026
To view your allotment status, candidates must log in through the official CSAB portal. It is crucial to note that no individual notifications will be sent, making it essential for candidates to routinely check the portal after each round.
- Visit the official website csab.nic.in.
- Click on the link labeled "View DASA & CSAB Special Round-I Seat Allotment Result 2026," which directs you to the candidate login page at admissions.nic.in.
- Log in with your JEE (Main) 2026 application number, password, and the security pin displayed on the screen.
- Your allotted institute, academic program, category, and quota will be presented on the screen.
- Download the "Initial Seat Allotment Intimation Slip," which will outline the subsequent steps required for seat confirmation.
- Print the allotment slip and your locked choices for future reference.
Eligibility for CSAB Special Rounds 2026
Candidates must have qualified in JEE (Main) 2026 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), or Paper 2B (B.Planning) and fulfill the Class XII eligibility conditions. The following categories are eligible to participate:
- Candidates who did not register for JoSAA 2026 yet are otherwise eligible.
- Candidates who participated in JoSAA 2026 but did not receive a seat.
- Candidates whose JoSAA seat was cancelled due to the non-payment of Seat Acceptance Fee.
- Candidates who validly opted for the "Exit" option during JoSAA 2026.
- Candidates who gained admission in IIT through JoSAA and had it cancelled, withdrawn, or who accepted admission there.
- Candidates who had successfully enrolled in the NIT+ System through JoSAA by paying the Partial Admission Fee (Type-6 candidates); they can hold their seat while pursuing upgrades via CSAB Special Rounds.
- Candidates who withdrew an allotted NIT+ System seat during JoSAA 2026.
Educational Qualification (Class XII Criteria)
Candidates must have completed Class XII (or equivalent) in 2024, 2025, or 2026 and fulfill at least one of the following criteria:
- Achieve at least 75% aggregate marks across five subjects in the Class XII board examination (or 65% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates), OR
- Rank among the top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective Class XII board examinations.
Foreign nationals and OCI/PIO candidates are subject to separate eligibility requirements outlined in the DASA (UG) 2026 Information Brochure available on csab.nic.in.
CSAB Special Round Fee Structure 2026
The fee structure for the CSAB Special Rounds includes two separate components: the registration-stage Special Round Enrolment Fee (SREF) and the post-allotment Institute Admission Fee-II (IAF-II).
| Fee Type | GEN / GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL | SC / ST / PwD |
|---|---|---|
| Special Round Enrolment Fee (SREF) - includes IAF-I + non-refundable ₹5,000 processing fee | ₹40,000 | ₹19,000 |
| Institute Admission Fee-II (IAF-II), payable after seat allotment | ₹35,000 | ₹16,000 |
Candidates who previously paid the Seat Acceptance Fee during JoSAA 2026 will have that amount deducted from the SREF, requiring them to pay only the balance. Those who obtained a seat in JoSAA by paying the Partial Admission Fee (Type-6 candidates) do not need to pay the IAF-II again. It is crucial to note that IAF-II payment is mandatory regardless of whether the candidate chooses Freeze, Slide, or Float. Failure to pay within the deadline will be considered as a rejection of the allotted seat.
Willingness Options After Allotment
After a seat allocation, candidates must select one of the following willingness options during the reporting window. Failing to choose any option will be interpreted as a refusal of the offered seat.
| Option | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Freeze | Accept the allotted seat and conclude the seat allocation process; this choice is definitive. |
| Float | Accept the current seat but remain available for any higher-preference seat in future rounds. |
| Slide | Accept the current seat but remain available only for a higher-preference program within the same institute. |
| Surrender | Reject the current seat and continue seeking a higher preference in the next round (not applicable in the final round). |
| Withdraw | Completely reject the seat and exit the process (only available in Special Round-I). |
| Exit | Available solely to candidates who did not receive a seat in Round-I; allows them to opt out of further rounds. |
How to Apply / Complete Online Reporting
The registration period for the CSAB Special Rounds 2026 has now closed (from July 28 to August 3, 2026). Candidates who received a seat allotment must complete the following actions within the specified reporting window:
- Log in to csab.nic.in with your JEE (Main) 2026 credentials to view your allotted institute, program, and category.
- Select a willingness option - Freeze, Slide, Float, Surrender, Withdraw, or Exit - as appropriate.
- Upload the necessary documents (this step is not required if documents were verified in JoSAA 2026 Rounds 1-5).
- Pay the Institute Admission Fee-II (IAF-II) online through the CSAB portal.
- Monitor the document verification status on the portal and promptly address any queries from the verifying officer.
- Once Special Round-II concludes, physically report to the allotted institute with original documents and pay any remaining institute fees as instructed on the institute's website.
Important Instructions
It is essential to remember the following points regarding the CSAB Special Rounds:
- The process involves new choice filling; prior choices from JoSAA 2026 are invalid for this round.
- Failure to pay the IAF-II within the stipulated time will result in the rejection of the allotted seat and disqualification from subsequent rounds.
- Once the "Freeze" option is selected, it cannot be altered to Float, Slide, or Surrender in future rounds.
- In the final round of allotment, all offered seats are automatically accepted under the "Freeze" option.
- Candidates are strongly advised to avoid unofficial or similar-looking websites; csab.nic.in is the only official portal.
- No extensions will be granted for missed deadlines under any circumstances.
CSAB Special Round DASA Seat Allotment Result 2026 - Important Links
Direct Link to Check CSAB Special Round DASA Seat Allotment Result 2026: Check Result Here
CSAB Official Website: csab.nic.in
CSAB Special Round DASA Seat Allotment Result 2026 - FAQs
When was the CSAB Special Round and DASA Seat Allotment Result 2026 declared?
The Round-I result was announced on August 6, 2026, via csab.nic.in.
How do I check my CSAB Special Round result 2026?
Log onto csab.nic.in using your JEE (Main) 2026 application number and password to see your allotted institute and program.
What is the last date to pay IAF-II for CSAB Special Round-I 2026?
The timeframe for online reporting and IAF-II payment for Round-I is from August 6, 2026 (5:00 PM) to August 10, 2026 (5:00 PM).
When is CSAB Special Round 2 result 2026?
The result for Special Round-II is set to be declared on August 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST.
What is the CSAB Special Round IAF-II fee for 2026?
The IAF-II fee amounts to ₹35,000 for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL candidates and ₹16,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.