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    CSAB UT 2026 - Counselling Registration and Choice Filling (Started), Eligibility, Seat Allotment

    CSAB UT 2026 - Counselling Registration and Choice Filling (Started), Eligibility, Seat Allotment

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    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 21 Aug 2026, 05:02 PM IST

    CSAB UT 2026 - Central Seat Allocation Board has commenced the CSAB UT 2026 counselling registration and choice filling process on August 21, 2026. The CSAB UT 2026 choice filling link has been updated on the official website, csab.nic.in. The counselling process comprises of the several stages, including registration, choice filling, seat allotment, seat acceptance, document verification, and fee payment. Students belonging to Union Territories such as Lakshadweep, Kavaratti, Daman & Diu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli will be eligible to participate in the CSAB counselling process. The CSAB UT 2026 seat allotment result will be announced on August 25, 2026.
    Direct link for CSAB UT 2026 counselling registration & choice filling

    This Story also Contains

    1. CSAB UT 2026 Dates
    2. CSAB UT Eligibility Criteria 2026
    3. CSAB UT Counselling and Seat Allotment 2026
    4. CSAB UT 2026 Counselling Process
    5. CSAB UT 2026 Participating Institutes
    6. CSAB UT 2026 Seat Matrix
    CSAB UT 2026 - Counselling Registration and Choice Filling (Started), Eligibility, Seat Allotment
    CSAB UT

    Admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlanning programmes will be offered based on JEE Main 2026 scores. Through CSAB UT 2026 counselling, candidates can secure admission to NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). For detailed information, candidates can refer to the content below.

    CSAB UT 2026 Dates

    EventsDates

    Registration and choice filling

    August 21 to 24, 2026

    Result of seat allotment

    August 25, 2026

    Document upload and Supernumerary Seat Acceptance Fee (SSAF) payment, and ⋆Online Verification of PwD Candidates

    August 25 to 27, 2026

    Resolution of SSAF Payment Issues for Candidates who have made SSAF Payment Attempts before the payment deadline. Last day to respond to queries

    August 28, 2026

    Reporting at the allotted institute

    August 26 to 31, 2026

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    CSAB UT Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for CSAB UT 2026 as outlined by the exam authorities. Here are the key eligibility details for CSAB, as per last year's brochure.

    • Candidates must have the state code of eligibility as per JoSAA rules, as notified by the class 12 qualifying exam mark sheet, or as specified by the Union Territory.

    • They should not have participated in previous JoSAA rounds.

    • They should not have been allotted a seat during the special vacant round.

    • Candidates who reported to the reporting centre but whose seat was cancelled due to a change of category and are still not allotted will be eligible.

    • Candidates who reported against their allotted seat but withdrew before the 5th JoSAA 2026 counselling round will be eligible.

    • After paying the initial fee of Rs.45000 and the candidates fail to report for allotment will be eligible. (Rs.20000 for reserved categories).

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    CSAB UT Counselling and Seat Allotment 2026

    Candidates qualifying for JEE Main 2026 exam will be eligible for admission through CSAB UT 2026. Eligible candidates need to register for CSAB UT 2026 as well. After the completion of the online registration process, they will have to fill in their preferred choice of institutes and courses.

    The seats will be allotted based on their merit, preference and seat availability. Candidates who will be allotted seats will have to report to their respective colleges/institutes for verification of documents, fee payment and other admission completion formalities.

    CSAB UT 2026 Counselling Process

    Students can get the step-by-step process of CSAB UT counselling 2026 as under:

    1st Step: Registration - Applicants need to register by providing the necessary details. They will have to open the official web portal for registration. The necessary documents have to be uploaded by then as per the format specified by the exam authorities.

    2nd Step: Choice filling - Candidates have to fill the choice of institute/colleges and courses in order of their preference as provided in the seat matrix. Once choices are confirmed, they will have to lock and submit them.

    3rd Step: Seat Allotment - Candidates will be allotted seats based on the JEE Main 2026 merit. The seat allotment will be done after deducting the seats filled during the home state quota of the total supernumerary seats for that particular Union Territory.

    4th Step: Reporting at allotted Institute - After the seat allotment, candidates will have to report at the allotted college/institute for document verification process, fee payment and completion of admission formalities. It should be noted that rules about category, Age, PwD, State of Eligibility, Original documents, Qualifications, restrictions etc. are the same as JoSAA rules.

    Payment of Fee:

    • If any candidate has deposited the initial fee, then they will have to pay the balance fee at the time of reporting at the allotted institute.

    • Fee details - Rs. 35000 for GEN, OBC-NCL and Rs.15000 for SC, ST, OBC NCL PwD, GEN-PwD, SC-PwD/ST-PwD.

    • If the initial fee has not been deposited by the candidate, then the total amount has to be paid at the time of reporting to the allotted institute.

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    CSAB UT 2026 Participating Institutes

    Code

    Institute Name

    206

    National Institute of Technology Calicut

    208

    National Institute of Technology Durgapur

    229

    Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat

    CSAB UT 2026 Seat Matrix

    Students can check the previous year’s seat matrix of CSAB UT from the table below:

    Union Territory

    NIT

    Seats Available for CSAB Supernumerary Round

    Dadar Nagar Haveli

    SVNIT Surat

    0

    Daman & Diu

    SVNIT Surat

    18

    Lakshadweep & Khandvi

    NIT Calicut

    37

    Andaman & Nicobar Islands

    NIT Durgapur

    38

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many CSAB rounds are there in 2026?
    A:

    The CSAB 2026 admission process is expected to consist of three rounds: Special Round, NEUT Round, and Supernumerary Round.

    Q: How to register for CSAB 2026?
    A:

    To register for CSAB 2026, candidates will have to enter their JEE(Main) Application Number, Name, Father's Name, and Date of Birth for authentication. Once authenticated, candidates must choose a password to complete the registration process.

    Q: Which is better, JoSAA or CSAB?
    A:

    The choice between JoSAA and CSAB depends on individual circumstances. Seats remaining vacant after JoSAA counselling are covered in CSAB. Therefore, aspirants should first apply for JOSAA. JoSAA handles seat allocation for the majority of institutes, while CSAB focuses on specific rounds for Union Territories and NEUTs, offering additional opportunities.

    Q: Is CSAB only for union territories?
    A:

    No, CSAB is not exclusively for Union Territories. It conducts CSAB-NEUT rounds to allocate seats to candidates from North-Eastern states and Union Territories, as directed by the Ministry of Education.

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