CSAB NEUT 2026 Round 1 Fee Payment and Willingness Closes Today (6 Aug, 5 PM): Direct Links to Apply Here

The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) has officially extended the deadline for Round 1 seat acceptance fee payment and willingness submission for CSAB NEUT (North Eastern States and Union Territories) 2026 counselling till 5 PM on 6 August 2026. The original deadline was yesterday, i.e., 5th August 2026. Candidates who were allotted seats in Round 1 now have additional time to confirm their preferences and safeguard their seat allocation at csab.nic.in/csab-neut.

This scheme provides technical education opportunities (Engineering, Architecture, and Pharmacy) in AICTE-approved institutions for students belonging to North Eastern states and specified Union Territories that lack adequate degree-level technical facilities.

Direct Link to CSAB NEUT 2026 Portal

Candidates are advised to use only the official central portal for all fee transactions, willingness submission, and official notifications:

CSAB NEUT 2026 Round 1 New Deadline Details

As per the official notification issued on the CSAB portal, the deadline for candidates to pay the mandatory Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) and submit their willingness option has been extended until August 6, 2026, up to 5:00 PM IST.

• Extended Deadline: August 6, 2026 (5:00 PM IST)

• Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF): ₹5,000

• Accepted Payment Modes: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, and UPI

• Portal Credentials: JEE Main 2026 Application Number and Password

CSAB NEUT 2026 Full Schedule

Below is the summary of the key milestones in the CSAB NEUT 2026 seat allocation timeline:

How to Complete Fee Payment and Submit Willingness

Candidates can complete their fee payment and record their willingness selection directly on the CSAB NEUT portal by following these steps:

1. Access the Portal: Visit the official website at csab.nic.in/csab-neut.

2. Log In: Enter your JEE Main 2026 Application Number and password.

3. Check Seat Allotment Status: Navigate to the candidate dashboard and view the Round 1 allotment letter.

4. Pay Seat Acceptance Fee: Complete the online fee payment of ₹5,000 using UPI, Net Banking, or Card payment methods.

5. Select Willingness Option: Choose one of the following willingness preferences based on your choice:

   • Freeze: Accept the allotted seat and opt out of any further upgrades in subsequent rounds.

   • Slide: Accept the seat, but remain eligible for a higher preference branch within the same institute in Round 2.

   • Float: Accept the seat, but remain eligible for a better branch or institute in Round 2.

6. Download Confirmation: Download and save the Provisional Admission Letter (PAL) and fee receipt for future verification.

What Happens If Candidates Miss the Extended Deadline?

Failing to complete both the fee payment and the willingness submission before August 6, 2026 (5:00 PM) carries severe consequences:

• Automatic Cancellation: The seat allotted in Round 1 will be automatically forfeited and canceled.

• Exclusion from Subsequent Rounds: Candidates who fail to respond within the deadline will be removed from further seat allocation in Round 2.

• Reallocation of Seat: The forfeited seat will be thrown open to other eligible applicants in the Round 2 allotment process.

Important Note: If you encounter technical issues during online transaction attempts, ensure that you retain screenshot proofs or transaction IDs and reach out immediately to the CSAB helpline prior to the 5:00 PM cut-off.

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