CSAB 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result is being declared by the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) is expected to release on August 6, 2026, on the official portal csab.nic.in. As of the last update from the official source (August 6, 2026), the result had not yet been released and remains scheduled for the stated time. Candidates who completed choice filling can log in with their JEE Main 2026 application number and password to check their allotted institute, branch, and category once the result goes live.
Quick Overview - CSAB 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) |
| Event | CSAB 2026 Special Round 1 Seat Allotment Result |
| Result Release Date | August 6, 2026 (Expected) |
| Official Website | csab.nic.in |
| Login Credentials Required | JEE Main 2026 application number, password, security pin |
| Online Reporting Window | August 6, 2026 (5:00 PM) to August 10, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
How to Check CSAB 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result
Once live, candidates can follow these steps to check their CSAB Special Round 1 allotment status on csab.nic.in:
- Visit the official CSAB website, csab.nic.in.
- Click on the "CSAB Special Round-I Seat Allotment Result" link on the homepage.
- Log in using your JEE Main 2026 application number, password, and the security pin shown on the login page.
- View your seat allocation letter, showing the allotted institute, allotted branch, and category of allocation.
- Download and save the allotment letter for reference during reporting.
CSAB 2026 Willingness / Seat Acceptance Options Explained
After the result is declared, every allotted candidate must select one willingness option on the portal before the reporting deadline. The table below explains what each option means.
| Willingness Option | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Freeze | Accepts the allotted seat permanently and excludes the candidate from Round 2 upgrades. |
| Slide | Retains the current seat while seeking a higher-preference branch within the same institute in Round 2. |
| Float | Retains the current seat while remaining eligible for a higher-preference choice across any institute in Round 2. |
| Surrender | Releases the currently allotted seat while retaining eligibility to participate in Special Round 2 for higher choices. |
| Withdraw | Releases the allotted seat and exits the CSAB Special Round counselling process entirely. |
| Exit | For candidates with no seat allotted who wish to opt out of future allocation rounds. |
CSAB 2026 IAF-II Fee Details
Candidates receiving a seat allotment for the first time in Special Round 1 must pay the Institute Admission Fee-II (IAF-II) online to secure the seat.
- General / GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹35,000
- SC / ST / PwD: ₹16,000
Fees already paid during JoSAA 2026 (Seat Acceptance Fee / Partial Admission Fee) or during CSAB registration (Special Round Enrollment Fee, SREF) are automatically adjusted against the total fee required for the allotted institute. Non-payment of IAF-II within the reporting window will result in automatic cancellation of the allotted seat.
CSAB 2026 Category Reservation Norms
Category-wise reservation in CSAB seat allocation follows Central Government norms:
- SC: 15%
- ST: 7.5%
- OBC-NCL: 27%
- GEN-EWS: 10%
- PwD: 5% horizontal reservation across categories
Expected CSAB 2026 Round 1 Closing Rank Trends (Unofficial Projections)
Important: The figures in this section are not official CSAB cutoffs. They are projections based on 2024 and 2025 historical closing-rank trends, as estimated by CollegeDekho's academic team. Actual CSAB 2026 Round 1 closing ranks will only be confirmed once the official result is published on csab.nic.in.
| Institute / Category | Expected 2026 CRL Range (Projection Only) |
|---|---|
| Top & Mid NIT CSE - General (Open) | - 1,000 - 1,650 |
| Top & Mid NIT CSE - GEN-EWS | - 1,200 - 2,500 |
| Top & Mid NIT CSE - OBC-NCL | - 2,500 - 4,500 |
| Top & Mid NIT CSE - SC | - 10,000 - 15,000 |
| Top & Mid NIT CSE - ST | - 18,000 - 30,000+ |
| NIT Trichy CSE (OS General) | - 1,350 - 1,650 |
| NIT Warangal CSE (OS General) | - 1,000 - 1,550 |
| NIT Calicut CSE | - 2,000 - 2,850 |
| NIT Surathkal Mechanical Engineering | - 10,500 - 14,200 |
| MANIT Bhopal CSE | - 3,400 - 5,600 |
| NIT Patna CSE | - 5,000 - 8,200 |
| Premier IIITs (e.g., IIIT Allahabad, ABV-IIITM Gwalior) CSE/IT | Expected under 10,000 |
| Mid-tier IIITs (e.g., IIIT Lucknow, IIIT Pune, IIIT Surat) CSE | - 15,000 - 30,000 |
| Newer IIITs CSE/ECE | - 30,000 - 36,000 |
| Top GFTIs (e.g., PEC Chandigarh, BIT Mesra) CSE | - 10,000 - 22,000 |
| NIT Meghalaya CSE | - 28,000 - 46,000 |
| NIT Nagaland CSE | - 31,000 - 56,000 |
| State/Other GFTIs (e.g., Assam University, Mizoram University) CSE/ECE | - 50,000 - 1,00,000+ |
DASA (UG) 2026 Seat Matrix Highlights
DASA (UG) 2026 seat allocation is running concurrently with CSAB Special Round 1, with results for both released together at 5:00 PM IST. The official seat matrix shows the following intake at select NITs:
| Institute | Course | DASA Non-CIWG Seats | DASA CIWG Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Calicut | Computer Science & Engineering | 17 | 9 |
| NIT Delhi | Computer Science & Engineering | 12 | 6 |
| MNIT Jaipur | Computer Science & Engineering | 23 | 12 |
| NIT Surathkal | Computer Science & Engineering | 16 | 8 |
| MNNIT Allahabad | Computer Science & Engineering | 61 | 31 |
Important Instructions for CSAB 2026 Round 1 Candidates
- Ensure bank account details uploaded for potential refunds are correct.
- Upload documents that are clear, legible, and in the prescribed format.
- Confirm your willingness selection before logging out = it cannot be left incomplete.
- Respond to any query raised by the Document Verifying Officer by August 11, 2026, 5:00 PM IST, or risk seat cancellation.
- PwD candidates' certificates will be cross-verified against central guidelines; respond promptly to any discrepancy flagged during this window.
- Physical reporting is not required after Round 1 - it is only required at the end of all CSAB rounds after securing a final confirmed seat.