Introduction
The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) announced the DASA (UG) and Special Round-I seat allotment results on August 6, 2026. These results are for candidates seeking admission to vacant seats in NITs, IIEST Shibpur, IIITs, SPAs, and other Government-Funded Technical Institutes (together called the "NIT+ System") that remained unfilled after the five JoSAA 2026 rounds. Note that CSAB Special Rounds require fresh registration; choices made during JoSAA 2026 are not carried over.
Direct Link to Check CSAB Special Round DASA Seat Allotment Result 2026
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 |
| Counselling For | NITs, IIEST Shibpur, IIITs, SPAs, Other-GFTIs (NIT+ System) and DASA (UG) foreign/OCI/PIO admissions |
| 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 is 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, 5:00 PM |
| Display of vacancies after JoSAA rounds | July 28, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Registration, fee payment (SREF), choice filling starts | July 28, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Mock seat allocation display | July 31, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Registration, fee payment and choice filling ends | August 3, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Choice locking (auto-lock of last saved choices) | August 5, 2026, 2:00 PM |
| CSAB Special Round-I / DASA Result declared | August 6, 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Online reporting, willingness exercise, IAF-II payment (Round-I) | August 6, 2026 (5:00 PM) to August 10, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last date to respond to document verification queries (Round-I) | August 11, 2026, 5:00 PM |
| CSAB Special Round-II / DASA Result declared | August 12, 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Online reporting and IAF-II payment (Round-II) | August 12, 2026 (5:00 PM) to August 14, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last date to respond to queries (Round-II) | August 17, 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Physical reporting at allotted institute (tentative) | August 13, 2026 to August 18, 2026 |
How to Check CSAB Special Round & DASA Seat Allotment Result 2026
Candidates can check their seat allotment status by logging into the official CSAB website at csab.nic.in. No individual messages or emails are sent, so it is important for candidates to check the portal themselves after each round.
Eligibility for CSAB Special Rounds 2026
To participate, candidates must have qualified JEE (Main) 2026 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), or Paper 2B (B.Planning) and meet the Class XII eligibility criteria. Generally, eligible candidates include those who passed Class XII (or equivalent) in 2024, 2025, or 2026 and meet at least one of the specified conditions.
Foreign nationals and OCI/PIO candidates follow separate DASA (UG) 2026 eligibility rules detailed in the DASA Information Brochure available on csab.nic.in.
CSAB Special Round Fee Structure 2026
The fee for CSAB Special Rounds has two parts: the Special Round Enrolment Fee (SREF) paid during registration, and the Institute Admission Fee-II (IAF-II) paid after seat allotment.
| 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 |
If you already paid the Seat Acceptance Fee during JoSAA 2026, that amount will be adjusted against the SREF, so you only need to pay the balance. Candidates who secured a seat in JoSAA by paying the Partial Admission Fee (Type-6 candidates) do not need to pay IAF-II again.
Paying IAF-II is mandatory regardless of whether you choose Freeze, Slide, or Float options. Not paying by the deadline means you reject the allotted seat.
Willingness Options After Allotment
After you receive a seat allotment, you must select one of these willingness options during the reporting window. If you do not choose any option, it will be treated as rejection of the seat.
| Option | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Freeze | Accept the allotted seat and exit the seat allocation process; this choice is final. |
| Float | Accept the current seat but stay open to getting a higher-preference seat in any institute in later rounds. |
| Slide | Accept the current seat but stay open only to a higher-preference program within the same institute. |
| Surrender | Reject the current seat and continue to participate in the next round for a better preference (not available in the last round). |
| Withdraw | Reject the seat completely and exit the process (only available in Special Round-I). |
| Exit | For candidates who did not get any seat in Round-I; this option opts them out of further rounds. |
How to Apply / Complete Online Reporting
Registration for CSAB Special Rounds 2026 was open from July 28 to August 3, 2026, and is now closed. Candidates who have been allotted a seat must complete the online reporting, willingness exercise, and pay the Institute Admission Fee-II (IAF-II) within the specified deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When was the CSAB Special Round and DASA Seat Allotment Result 2026 declared?
A: The Round-I result was declared on August 6, 2026, on csab.nic.in.
Q: How do I check my CSAB Special Round result 2026?
A: Log in to csab.nic.in using your JEE (Main) 2026 application number and password to see your allotted institute and program.
Q: What is the last date to pay IAF-II for CSAB Special Round-I 2026?
A: The payment window is from August 6, 2026 (5:00 PM) to August 10, 2026 (5:00 PM).
Q: When is CSAB Special Round 2 result 2026?
A: The Special Round-II result will be declared on August 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST.
Q: What is the CSAB Special Round IAF-II fee for 2026?
A: The IAF-II fee is ₹35,000 for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL candidates and ₹16,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
