CSAB Special Round 2 Seat Allotment 2026 Out; Online Reporting Closes Tomorrow August 14 at csab.nic.in

The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) declared the CSAB Special Round 2 seat allotment result 2026 on August 12, 2026 at csab.nic.in. Candidates who have been freshly allotted seats must complete their online reporting, including fee payment and document upload, by 5 PM on August 14, 2026.

This marks the final round of CSAB Special counselling for the current admission cycle, aimed at filling vacant seats in National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) that remained after the six rounds of JoSAA 2026 counselling. All allotments made in this Round 2 are automatically treated as ‘freeze’, meaning candidates do not have options to float, slide, or surrender their allotted seats at this stage.

CSAB Special Round 2 2026: Important Dates and Fees

The CSAB has set specific deadlines for candidates to complete their admission formalities following the Special Round 2 seat allotment. Fresh allottees are required to pay the Institute Admission Fee-II (IAF-II) and upload necessary documents as part of the online reporting process.

The IAF-II amount varies by category. For candidates belonging to the General, GEN-EWS, and OBC-NCL categories, the fee is Rs 35,000. For SC, ST, and PwD categories, the IAF-II is Rs 16,000. This fee can be paid through various online modes, including net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI, and will be adjusted against the institute admission fee during physical reporting.

How to Check CSAB Special Round 2 Seat Allotment Result 2026

Candidates can access their seat allotment status by logging into the official CSAB portal. The process involves a few straightforward steps to ensure they view their allotted institute, branch, and category rank accurately. This matters a lot for candidates to use their correct JEE Main 2026 credentials to avoid any access issues.

1. Go to the official CSAB website, csab.nic.in.
2. Click on the ‘Candidate Login’ link for CSAB Special Round 2026.
3. Enter your JEE Main 2026 application number and password.
4. Submit the security pin as displayed on the screen.
5. Your CSAB Special Round 2 seat allotment result will be displayed.
6. View your allotted institute, branch, and category rank.

CSAB Special Round 2026: Online Reporting Process and Required Documents

The online reporting process is a critical step for fresh allottees to confirm their admission. Online reporting includes the payment of the Institute Admission Fee-II (IAF-II), uploading of necessary documents, and responding to any queries raised during the document verification process. Candidates whose documents were already verified during the earlier JoSAA 2026 rounds are not required to upload them again, streamlining the process for many applicants.

Documents Required for Online Reporting:

• JEE Main 2026 Admit Card
• JEE Main 2026 Score Card
• Class 10th Certificate (for date of birth proof)
• Class 12th Mark Sheet and Certificate
• Category Certificate (if applicable, for GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, etc.)
• Recent Passport Size Photograph
• Candidate’s Signature

CSAB Special Counselling: Purpose and Significance

The CSAB Special counselling rounds are conducted annually to address the vacancies that remain in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs after the complete six rounds of JoSAA counselling. As this is the final round of the Special counselling, the CSAB has stated that all allotments made in Round 2 are automatically treated as ‘freeze’. This means candidates will not have the option to float, slide, or surrender their seats, reinforcing the finality of the allocation process. Physical reporting at the allotted institutes is tentatively scheduled to occur between August 13 and August 18, 2026, following the completion of online formalities.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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