CSAB UT 2026 - Counselling Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Seat Allotment

CSAB UT 2026 - Counselling Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Seat Allotment

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K Guna SahitiUpdated on 24 Dec 2025, 04:28 PM IST

CSAB UT 2026 - The Central Seat Allocation Board will announce the CSAB UT counselling 2026 dates on the official website, csab.nic.in. The authority will release the CSAB UT 2026 notification online. The process will include registration, choice filling, seat allotment, seat acceptance, document verification and fee payment. Those from Lakshadweep & Kandvi, Daman & Diu, Andaman & Nicobar, Dadar & Nagar Haveli will be able to get admission through CSAB counselling. The entrance to BTech/BArch/BPlanning programs is based on JEE Main. Candidates can get admission to NITs, IIITs and CFTIs through CSAB UT 2026. For more in depth information, check the content below.

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 Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Seat Allotment
CSAB UT

CSAB UT 2026 Dates

Events

Dates

Registration and choice filling

August 2026

Result of seat allotment

August 2026

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

August 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 2026

Reporting at the allotted institute

August 2026

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).

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

Sanctioned

Seats Available for CSAB Supernumerary Round

Dadar Nagar Haveli

SVNIT Surat

10

0

Daman & Diu

SVNIT Surat

23

20

Lakshadweep & Khandvi

NIT Calicut

33

33

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

NIT Durgapur

47

37

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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.

Q: What are the CSAB UT 2026 registration dates?
A:

The CSAB UT 2026 registration dates are expected to fall in late August. 

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.

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