DASA & CSAB Special Counselling 2026 Reg Begins (30 July)

The DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad) and CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) Special Counselling 2026 registration is now open as of July 30, 2026. Candidates aspiring for admission through this special round can proceed with their registration at the CSAB official website – csab.nic.in/csab-special. The deadline for completing the fee payment process for this counselling round is August 3, 2026.

DASA CSAB Special Counselling 2026: Important Dates

Candidates participating in the DASA and CSAB Special Counselling 2026 must adhere to the specified timelines for registration and fee payment. The key dates announced are as follows:

Activity / Event	Deadline
Announcement of Mock Seat Allotment	July 30, 2026
Registration & Fee Payment Deadline	August 3, 2026
Choice Selection & Locking Window Closes	August 5, 2026
Declaration of Round 1 Seat Allotment	August 6, 2026
Submission of Willingness (Online)	August 6 – August 10, 2026

Eligibility for DASA & CSAB Special Counselling 2026

DASA & CSAB Special Counselling 2026 is meant for candidates with a valid JEE Main 2026 rank who are seeking admission to participating NITs, IIITs, IIEST, SPAs, and other GFTIs after the completion of JoSAA counselling. The process is open to eligible candidates who did not secure a seat through JoSAA, wish to participate in the special rounds for vacant seats, or are applying under the Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) scheme, subject to the respective eligibility criteria.

How to Register for DASA CSAB Special Counselling 2026?

andidates must complete a fresh registration on the official CSAB portal, even if they participated in JoSAA 2026, as the DASA and CSAB Special counselling process is separate. Follow these steps:

Visit the Official Portal: Go to the DASA & CSAB Special Counselling portal at csab.nic.in/csab-special.
Click on the Registration Link: Select the “DASA & CSAB Special Counselling 2026 Registration” link available on the homepage.
Log In with Your Credentials: Sign in using the required credentials, such as your JEE Main 2026 application number and password (or other applicable credentials as per your eligibility category).
Complete the Registration Form: Verify and fill in the necessary personal, academic, and contact details. Upload the required documents, if applicable.
Pay the Counselling Fee: Complete the online payment of the prescribed counselling/registration fee through the available payment options.
Fill and Lock Your Choices: Select your preferred institutes and programmes, arrange them in order of preference, and lock your choices before the deadline. Fresh choice filling is mandatory, and JoSAA choices will not be carried forward.
Download the Confirmation Page: After successful submission, save or print the registration confirmation and payment receipt for future reference.

DASA CSAB Special Counselling 2026: What Next?

Following the completion of the registration and fee payment window, candidates should anticipate further announcements regarding the subsequent stages of the DASA and CSAB Special Counselling 2026. These stages typically include seat allotment, document verification, and reporting to the allotted institutions. Specific dates for these future events have not yet been released.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to monitor the official DASA and CSAB websites for detailed schedules and instructions regarding seat allocation results and the subsequent admission process. Timely action will be crucial for securing admission through this special counselling round.

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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