CSAB 2025 allows candidates to apply for seats in various IITs, NITs and GFTIs. However, if you have already participated in the seat allotment through JoSAA are not eligible for CSAB rounds.
CSAB or Central Seat Allocation Board helps provide admissions in various technology institutes like IITs (Indian Institute of Technology), NITs (National Institute of Technology) and GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institute) based on your JEE Main score. The CSAB round 2 seat allotment was released on the official website on Aug 14, 2025
You can apply for CSAB counselling for seats available in UG courses offered by the participating institutes. Those who have already participated in JoSAA 2025 or did not register for JoSAA counselling are eligible to take part in the CSAB special round.
The CSAB special rounds schedule is also available on the official website, and registration started on Jul 30, 2025. The CSAB 2025 vacant list has also been released along with the registration form. The Mock seat allotment for round 1 has been released on Aug 03, 2025. The CSAB 2025 first round of seat allotment was released on Aug 09, 2025. The choice locking process concludes on Aug 07, 2025.
What is CSAB?
The seat allocation process of JEE Main is conducted by the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB). They provide counselling to candidates who want to pursue their undergraduate degrees in engineering, technology and architecture.
CSAB conducts the counselling process for three divisions- CSAB NEUT (for North-Eastern states and Union Territories), CSAB UT (Union Territories) and CSAB SFTI (Self-Financed Technical Institutes).
In the below table, we have pointed out all the information about CSAB 2025.
| Particulars | Details |
| Admission Name | Central Seat Allocation Board |
| Abbreviation | CSAB |
| Governing Board | Central Seat Allocation Board |
| Different Channels | CSAB SFTI, CSAB NEUT, CSAB UT |
| Level of Admission | Undergraduate |
| Span of Admission | National |
| Mode of Admission | JEE Main |
| Participating Institutes | 19 |
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CSAB 2025 Special Round
Special or spot rounds are those rounds conducted to fill the vacant seats at technical institutes supported by CSAB 2025. So, if you do not get a seat via JOSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority), then you go for the CSAB special round.
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the CSAB special round, there is an eligibility criterion that needs to be followed. The following candidates are eligible to go through the CSAB special round:
- Candidates should have a valid JEE Main 2025 rank.
- The candidates should meet the eligibility criteria of JoSAA, which is securing an aggregate of 75% in their 12th boards.
- Candidates who were allotted through JoSAA 2025 but failed to confirm their admission or withdrew from their seats are eligible for CSAB 2025 special round.
CSAB 2025 Special Round Schedule
The Central Seat Allocation Board has announced the schedule for the CSAB Special Counselling Round for candidates who have attempted JEE Mains or JEE Advanced Exams. The schedule is as mentioned below, but the dates are subject to changes based on the circumstances at that given point in time.
Here is the tabulated information for the CSAB-2025 Special Rounds Schedule:
| Event | Date (Official) |
|---|---|
| Online Request for Category Restoration Begins | Jul 24, 2025, 10:00 hrs |
| Online Request for Category Restoration Ends | Jul 25, 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Last day to respond to queries regarding category restoration | Jul 26, 2025, 12:00 hrs |
| Display of Vacancies after JoSAA Rounds | Jul 30, 2025, 10:00 hrs |
| Registration, Payment of Special Round Enrolment Fee (IAF-I + SRPF), and Choice Filling START | Jul 30, 2025, 10:00 hrs |
| Registration and Payment of Special Round Enrolment Fee (IAF-I + SRPF) ENDS | Aug 3, 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Choice Filling ENDS | Aug 7, 2025, 20:00 hrs |
| Round - I | |
| Display of CSAB Special Round-I Seat Allotment Result | Aug 9, 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Exercising Willingness in CSAB Special Round-I: • FREEZE, SLIDE, FLOAT, SURRENDER, WITHDRAW, EXIT | Aug 9, 2025, 17:00 hrs to Aug 12, 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Online Reporting: Payment of Institute Admission Fee-II (IAF-II), Document Upload, and Responding to queries (if any) of the Document Verifying Officer | Aug 9, 2025, 17:00 hrs to Aug 12, 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Last day to exercise SURRENDER/WITHDRAW/EXIT options | Aug 12, 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Last day to respond to the queries of the Document Verifying Officer | Aug 13, 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Round - II | |
| Display of CSAB Special Round-II Seat Allotment Result | Aug 14, 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Online Reporting: Payment of Institute Admission Fee-II, Document Upload, and Responding to queries (if any) of Document Verifying Officer | Aug 14, 2025, 17:00 hrs to Aug 16, 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Last day to respond to the queries of the Document Verifying Officer | Aug 18, 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Round - III | |
| Display of CSAB Special Round-III Seat Allotment Result | Aug 19, 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Online Reporting: Payment of Institute Admission Fee-II (IAF-II), Document Upload, and Responding to queries (if any) of the Document Verifying Officer | Aug 19, 2025, 17:00 hrs to Aug 21, 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Last day to respond to the queries of the Document Verifying Officer | Aug 22, 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| PI Reporting | |
| Physical Reporting at Allotted Participating Institutes by all candidates who have confirmed their seats through JoSAA-2025 and/or CSAB-2025 Special Rounds | Aug 20, 2025 to Aug 23, 2025 (tentative) |
| Balance Fee Payment by the candidates at the allotted institute (tentative) | Aug 20, 2025 to Aug 23, 2025 (tentative) |
CSAB NEUT 2025
What is CSAB NEUT? It is a channel of CSAB, CSAB NEUT conducts the admission process for the North-Eastern States and the Union territories which are Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu and Lakshadweep.
The CSAB 2025 participating universities for CSAB NEUT are as follows:
- School of Engineering & Technology, Mizoram University- Aizawl, Mizoram
- School of Engineering, Tezpur University- Tezpur, Assam
- Assam University- Assam
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CSAB NEUT 2025 Schedule
CSAB is yet to begin the NUET 2025 registrations. Candidates must register online from the official website. However, the seats are reserved for CSAB NEUT 2025 for institutes in India that are not incorporated under CSAB 2025/JoSAA 2025 and some seats of NERIST, Itanagar.
The schedule is as mentioned below:
| Event | Dates (Official) |
|---|---|
| Online provisional Registration and uploading of documents [Engineering, Architecture & Pharmacy] | Jun 23, 2025, 17:00 hrs - Jun 30, 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Verification of documents including domicile and Category certificates by NERIST and the DTEs of respective North Eastern States/UTs. Response by candidate to query (if required), finalization of registration | Jun 24, 2025, 10:00 hrs - Jul 04 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Filling up of choices | Jun 24, 2025, 10:00 hrs – Jul 09 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Reconciliation of data, verification and validation of allocated seats (by NIC, CSAB, NERIST, DTEs of states/UTs) | Jul 10, 2025 – Jul 14, 2025 |
| First Round of Seat Allotment | Jul 15, 2025 |
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Online reporting (Round 1):
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Jul 16, 2025, 10:00 hrs – Jul 22, 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Reconciliation of data, verification and validation of allotted seats (by NIC, CSAB, DTEs of states/UTs/NERIST) | Jul 23, 2025 – Jul 27, 2025 |
| Second Round of Seat Allotment | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Online reporting (Round 2): Online payment of seat acceptance fee (SAF) of Rs. 5,000/- only for the candidates who have been allotted seats for the first time Candidates can download a Provisional Admission Letter (PAL) and proceed for final admission at the allotted Institute as per schedule. |
Jul 29, 2025, 10:00 hrs – Aug 01, 2025, 17:00 hrs |
| Seat Withdrawal | Aug 02, 2025 – Aug 04, 2025 |
| Reporting at the allotted Institute for admission | Jul 23, 2025 – Aug 06, 2025 |
| Spot Round (if any) to be Declared by the States/UTs/NERIST | Aug 06, 2025 – Aug 11, 2025 |
| Reporting centre to report admission data to CSAB | July 16, 2025 – Aug 16, 2025 |
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CSAB NEUT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The CSAB NEUT 2025 eligibility criteria are put forth by the examination conducting authorities for candidates to follow before taking part in the application and admission process. If a candidate fails to meet all these criteria they are bound to be disqualified.
The eligibility criteria are as follows:
- Candidates must have secured at least 45% (General)/40% (SC/ST) marks in their Class 12 board examination.
- Physics, Chemistry, Language, and Mathematics should be the core subjects of the candidate's 10+2 curriculum.
- Candidates must have valid JEE Mains scores
- Candidates must be from a Northeastern state or union territory.
CSAB NEUT 2025 Seat Allotment
The CSAB NEUT 2025 seat allotment process is explained in detail below for the benefit of the readers.
- Registration - Candidates need to visit the official website to register themselves for the counselling process. Candidates have to use their JEE Mains application form number and password to progress further.
- Filling & Locking of Choices - After being successfully registered, students have to choose their preferred colleges and courses for admission in order of preference before the last date. Once locked, no changes can be made to the choices.
- Seat Allotment - Candidates will be allotted seats based on their merit, choices and availability of seats. Candidates will be able to check their seat allotment online and download the seat allotment letter in PDF format. Allotted seats have to be confirmed by candidates for further rounds.
- Document Verification - Candidates have to report to the institute where they have been allotted their seats and go through the document verification process.
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CSAB UT 2025
CSAB UT conducts the admission process for supernumerary seats of union territories like Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep & Khandvi, Andaman & Nicobar, Dadar and Nagar Haveli.
CSAB UT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The CSAB UT eligibility criteria that examination conducting authorities require candidates to meet are as follows:
- Candidates must hail from only those states which are eligible.
- Candidates should not have appeared for any JoSAA allotment rounds, candidates should not have been allotted seats till the special seat filling rounds and candidates should have withdrawn before the final JoSAA round after reporting to the allotted centre.
- Candidates who have paid the initial fee and reported to the centre but did not report to their allotted institute till the final day will also be eligible.
- Candidates whose seats were cancelled due to a change in category after reporting to the allotment centres are also eligible.
CSAB UT 2025 Seat Allotment
Candidates can have a look at the seat allotment process of CSAB UT below.
- Registration - Candidates have to register themselves for the CSAB UT 2025 seat allotment process online by filling the application form with all necessary details before the last date.
- Filling & Locking of Choices - The next step is for candidates is to provide their preferred colleges and courses for admission in order of preference before the last date.
- Seat Allotment - Candidates will be allotted their seats based on choices, merit in JEE Mains and availability.
- Document Verification - Candidates have to report to the institute where they have been allotted their seats and get all their necessary documents verified with the concerned authorities.
CSAB SFTI 2025
CSAB SFTI conducts the admission process for technical institutes that are self-financed. There are 9 CSAB participating institutes for CSAB SFTI 2025. They are as follows:
- Amity University Noida and its branches in Raipur, Gwalior, Gurugram, Jaipur and Mumbai
- Galgotias University- Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Sister Nivedita University- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Dr M.G.R Educational and Research Institute- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Jagannath University- Jaipur, Rajasthan.
CSAB SFTI 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The CSAB SFTI eligibility criteria for candidates who wish to take part in the admission process are as follows:
- Candidates should have a valid rank for JEE Mains Paper 1.
- Candidates should have had Physics, Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics/BioTechnology/Technical Vocational Subject, English/Any other language subject and another subject in their 10+2 curriculum.
- Candidates should have obtained a minimum of 45% (General)/40% (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) aggregate marks in their class 12 boards or equivalent examination.
- Candidates should have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2 or equivalent examination. (For B.Arch/B.Plan admissions)
- Candidates should have qualified JEE Mains Paper 2. (For B.Arch/B.Plan admissions)
- Candidates must have cleared all five subjects in their 10+2 with Mathematics being a core subject. (For B.Arch/B.Plan admissions)
CSAB SFTI 2025 Seat Allotment
The CSAB SFTI 2025 seat allotment process is explained in detail below.
- Fee Payment - Candidates have to pay the counselling fee of INR 21,000 online after they have logged into their CSAB account using JEE Main application number and password.
- Registration - Once fee payment is successful candidates will be able to register themselves by providing the necessary details asked in the registration form.
- Filling & Locking of Choices - After being successfully registered candidates will be able to make their choices of preferred colleges and courses and provide their preferences in order for final submission or locking.
- Seat Allotment - The CSAB SFTI seat allotment results are released online and candidates can check their allotted seats and download their seat allotment letters in PDF format from the official website. The seat allotment is done on the basis of availability of seats, JEE Mains merit/scores, preferences provided.
- Document Verification/Reporting to Allotted Institute - Candidates who have been allotted seats and are satisfied with their seat allotment will have to report to the concerned college/institute for the process of document verification.
CSAB 2025 Registration
The candidates have to register themselves to get admission through CSAB counselling. The process for CSAB registration is as follows:
- Visit the official website for CSAB 2025 csab.nic.in
- Click on the link for CSAB counselling registration.
- The candidates can register on the website using their JEE application form number and password.
- Once they have registered, they can fill in the details and upload the documents required. The documents as are necessary for CSAB slot allotment are as follows:
- Academic records (10th and 12th marks sheet)
- Category Certificate
- PwD Certificate (If applicable)
- The candidates would have to select their choice of courses and colleges for admission based on their preference.
- Once the candidate chooses their preferred course and college, they would not be allowed to make any more changes so they should select their option carefully.
- The CSAB registration fee is Rs. 21000, which has to be paid online via SBI portal, this includes a processing fee of Rs.1500.
- CSAB fee refund: If the candidate wants a refund, they will get the amount back with a slight deduction of Rs 1500 or more.
CSAB 2025 Fees
For different candidate types, the fee structure is mentioned below in Indian Rupees.
| Candidate Type | General/ EWS/ OBC-NCL(in Rs) | SC/ ST/ PwD(in Rs) |
| A candidate who did not register for JoSAA/ registered for JoSAA and did not get a seat/ got a seat in JoSAA and did not pay the seat acceptance fee | 37,000/- | 17,000/- |
| Candidates who were allocated a seat in NITs/ IIITs/ GFTIs in JoSAA and paid the seat acceptance fee but did not accept the seat/cancelled/ surrender/ withdrawn (Seat acceptance paid by candidates in JoSAA shall be adjusted in the special round | 2,000/- | 2,000/- |
| Candidates who were allocated a seat in NIT/ IIIT/ GFTI under SC/ ST category paid the seat acceptance fee but withdrew/cancelled the seat | 2,000/- | 2,000/- |
| Candidates whose last allocated seat in JoSAA was an IIT | 37,000/- | 17,000/- |
| Candidates who were allocated a seat in NIT/ IIIT/ GFTI in JoSAA paid the seat acceptance fee and opted to participate in a special round | 2,000/- | 2,000/- |
CSAB 2025 Documents Required for Registration
These documents are mandatory during the registration process.
- Secondary or Class 10 passing certificate
- Higher Secondary (10+2) passing certificate and/or Mark Sheet
- Cast Certificate (not applicable for Generals)
- PwD Certificates (if applicable)
- State of Eligibility Certificates for candidates completing their 10+2 from outside India
- Affidavit to be submitted by PwD candidates
CSAB 2025 Seat Allotment
After successful registration, there would be two rounds conducted by CSAB, Rounds 1 and 2. After the seats are filled in round 1, then they conduct CSAB round 2 which would be the final allotment of seats for the candidates.
Options Accepted for CSAB Special Round:
There are options provided to the candidates regarding the choice of programme concerning the slot allocation. They are as follows:
- Freeze - Candidates accept the seat which is offered and do not wish to move to the second round. Since their decision is final, the candidates will NOT be considered in Special Round II.
- Slide - Candidates accept the seat which is offered, but if they find a programme with better choices within the same Institute, they will accept that particular choice. If they are not selected, they will choose the first option given to them. Such candidates will be considered in CSAB special round 2.
- Float - Candidates accept the seat which is offered, but if they find a programme with better choices in any Institute, they will accept that particular choice. If they are not selected, they will choose the first option given to them. Such candidates will be considered in CSAB special round 2.
- Surrender and participate in the next round - Candidates reject the seat which is offered, and they wish to participate in the second round for better choices. Candidates accept the seat which is offered, but if they find a programme with better opportunities in any Institute, they will accept that particular choice. The candidate will have no claim over the seat allotted to them in the first round, and they have the chance of moving to the 2nd round.
- Surrender and not participating in the next round - Candidates reject the seat which is offered and withdraw themselves from the counselling process. They can not move to round 2 of counselling, and they do not have to select the first slot as well.
About JoSAA 2025 Counselling
JoSAA or The Joint Seat Allocation Authority is a government body that was established (by the MHRD, Ministry of Human Resource Development) to conduct the counselling process for candidates who have taken part in JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams.
This establishment manages the seat allocations of candidates from across the country into over 111 institutions in the country. Those candidates who qualify for the JEE Mains and/or JEE Advanced will be allowed to participate in the JoSAA 2025 Counselling for various IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs.
The counselling process through CSAB will allow admissions into IIITs, NITs, and GFTIs only. The CSAB 2025 Special Round will begin only after the conclusion of the JoSAA Counselling Process.
