Your last shot at a seat after JoSAA. Check CSAB Special Round opening & closing ranks for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs, study previous year trends and fill your choices wisely — one right choice can change your entire admission journey.
What is CSAB? The Central Seat Allocation Board fills seats that stay vacant after JoSAA in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs — IITs are not included. Seats go by JEE Main rank, category and choice order. Closing ranks are usually a bit more relaxed than JoSAA since these are leftover seats.
Special Round opening & closing ranks for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Special rounds begin after JoSAA concludes (late July 2026).
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Special Round opening & closing ranks for NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.
CSAB is generally a bit easier — it fills leftover seats after JoSAA, so competition is lower for mid-tier NITs, newer IIITs and GFTIs.
| Parameter | JoSAA | CSAB Special Round |
|---|---|---|
| Institutes | IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs | NITs, IIITs, GFTIs only |
| Rounds | 5 rounds | 2 special rounds |
| Seat type | Regular seats | Vacant seats after JoSAA |
| Cut-off | Tighter | Slightly relaxed |
| Eligibility | JEE Main / Advanced | JEE Main (NIT+ system) |
Your JoSAA seat stays safe unless CSAB allots you a new seat and you accept it. If you accept a CSAB upgrade, the original JoSAA seat is automatically cancelled — so decide carefully.
No. CSAB only covers the NIT+ system — NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. IIT seats are handled entirely by JoSAA.
The final special round. Round 2 (and later) closing ranks are usually more relaxed than Round 1, as more vacant seats open up across rounds.
For reserved categories, CSAB uses your category rank against the relevant category cut-off. Open-category seats go by the Common Rank List (CRL).
Yes. Your JoSAA registration does not carry over — register fresh on csab.nic.in and fill choices again for the special rounds.
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Explore Free ResourcesData compiled from official CSAB archives (csab.nic.in). Last updated: July 31, 2026. CSAB 2026 figures are indicative (based on 2025 trends) until official release — always verify on the official website before making decisions.
