The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) has released the Special Round-I and DASA (UG) Seat Allotment Result 2026. Candidates can now check their allotted seats and download their allotment letters from the official CSAB website using their JEE Main 2026 application number and password.
Overview
CSAB conducts the Special Round-I and DASA (UG) seat allocation process for undergraduate engineering programmes across premier institutions in India. The Special Round-I provides additional opportunities for qualified candidates to secure seats in their preferred engineering colleges and programmes based on their merit and choices. The DASA round allocates seats under a specially designed scholarship scheme.
This allocation round covers NITs, IIEST Shibpur, IIITs, SPAs, and other Government-Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs) operating under the NIT+ System. The process involves multiple rounds to ensure optimal matching between candidates' preferences and available seats across institutes.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CSAB Special Round-I / DASA (UG) Seat Allotment Result | August 6, 2026 |
| Reporting Deadline for Round 1 Allottees | August 10, 2026 |
| CSAB Special Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | August 12, 2026 |
How to Check Your Seat Allotment
- Visit the official CSAB website at csab.nic.in
- Locate and click the CSAB Special Round-I / DASA (UG) Seat Allotment Result 2026 link
- Enter your JEE Main 2026 application number and password to access your account
- View your seat allotment details, including the allocated institute and programme
- Download the Initial Seat Allotment Intimation Slip from your account for documentation
- Log in again to submit your choice of action: Freeze, Slide, Float, Surrender, or Withdraw
- Complete all reporting formalities at your allocated institute by the specified deadline
Understanding Seat Allotment Options
After checking your allotment, you will need to exercise one of the following options to finalize your choice:
| Choice Option | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Freeze | Accept the allotted seat and opt out of further allotment rounds |
| Slide | Accept the seat but request an upgrade to a higher-preference course within the same institute |
| Float | Accept the seat but remain eligible for an upgrade to a higher-preference institute or programme in the next round |
| Surrender | Reject the allotted seat to participate in Round 2 or exit the counselling process |
| Withdraw/Exit | Withdraw completely from the CSAB Special Round/DASA counselling process |
Institutes Covered
The CSAB Special Round-I and DASA seat allocation covers the following categories of institutions under the NIT+ System:
- National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur
- Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)
- School of Planning and Architecture (SPAs)
- Other Government-Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs)
Important Information for Allottees
Candidates who received seat allocations in Round 1 were required to report to their respective institutes by August 10, 2026. Timely reporting is essential as failure to comply with reporting deadlines may result in forfeiture of the allotted seat. Candidates should carefully review their allotment details and make their choice of action based on their preferences and circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access my seat allotment result?
A: Visit csab.nic.in, find the CSAB Special Round-I / DASA result link, enter your JEE Main 2026 credentials, and view your allotment details.
Q: What do the seat choice options mean?
A: Freeze locks your seat and exits further rounds. Slide requests a better course in the same institute. Float keeps you eligible for upgrades. Surrender rejects your seat for another round.
Q: What is the reporting deadline?
A: Round 1 allottees were required to report by August 10, 2026. Check your allotment letter for Round 2 deadlines.
Q: Which institutions participate in CSAB?
A: NITs, IIEST Shibpur, IIITs, SPAs, and other GFTIs under the NIT+ System participate in this allocation.
Q: When was Round 2 result announced?
A: The Round 2 seat allotment result was declared on August 12, 2026.
Candidates must verify all details on the official CSAB website (csab.nic.in) before taking any action regarding their seat allocation.