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CSAB Round 2 Date 2026
CSAB Round 2 is the second and final Special Round conducted by the Central Seat Allocation Board in the NIT+ system admission cycle. For 2026, the Round 2 seat allotment result is declared on August 12, 2026. Online reporting, which includes fee payment, willingness selection, and document upload, closes on August 14, 2026. Candidates have until August 17, 2026 to respond to any DVO (Document Verifying Officer) queries. After Round 2 closes, there are no further allotment opportunities within CSAB Counselling 2026 for the current academic year. Physical reporting at allotted institutes takes place from August 13 to August 18, 2026.
Round 2 is the last chance for candidates who did not receive a seat in Round 1, those who chose Float or Slide after Round 1 and are seeking an upgrade, and those who chose Surrender and Participate in Round 2. Because it is the final round, decisions made during Round 2 reporting are permanent. There is no further allotment to fall back on.
CSAB 2026 runs only two Special Rounds, unlike JoSAA which offers six rounds over several weeks. Candidates should treat Round 2 as a firm deadline for the entire NIT+ system admission process and plan their choices and willingness options accordingly from Round 1 onwards.
| CSAB Round 2 Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | August 12, 2026 |
| Round 2 Online Reporting | August 12 to August 14, 2026 |
| Online Reporting Activities | IAF-II payment, willingness submission and document upload |
| DVO Query Response Deadline | August 17, 2026 |
| Physical Reporting at Institutes | August 13 to August 18, 2026 |
| IAF-II Payment | Required for candidates receiving a new allotment in Round 2 |
| Willingness Options | Freeze or Withdraw only |
| Official Portal | csab.nic.in |
CSAB Round 2 Schedule
The CSAB 2026 schedule is a single compressed window from late July to mid-August. Round 2 sits at the end of this timeline, immediately after Round 1 reporting closes. The table below shows the full schedule with Round 2 events highlighted in context.
Event | Date 2026 | Key Action |
|---|---|---|
Registration and vacancy display opens | July 28, 2026 | Register on csab.nic.in, pay SREF, view seat matrix |
Mock allotment released | July 31, 2026 | Check simulated allotment, revise choice list |
Registration and SREF payment closes | August 3, 2026 (10:00 AM) | Final deadline for registration; no extensions |
Choice locking deadline | August 5, 2026 (2:00 PM) | Save and lock final choice list; auto-lock applies |
Round 1 seat allotment result | August 6, 2026 | Check allotment; pay IAF-II; choose willingness option |
Round 1 reporting closes | August 11, 2026 | Last date to pay IAF-II and submit willingness for Round 1 |
Round 2 seat allotment result | August 12, 2026 | Log in and check Round 2 allotment |
Round 2 online reporting | August 12 to August 14, 2026 | Pay IAF-II if new seat allotted; choose Freeze or Withdraw; upload documents |
Round 2 DVO query response | By August 17, 2026 | Last date to respond to Document Verifying Officer queries |
Physical reporting at institutes | August 13 to August 18, 2026 | Report to institute with original documents for final admission |
All dates are from the confirmed official CSAB 2026 schedule as of July 16, 2026. Candidates should verify on csab.nic.in before each deadline as minor revisions can occur.
Also Read: CSAB Round 1 Date 2026, Registration, Fees & Schedule
CSAB Round 2 Registration Dates
There is no separate registration for CSAB Round 2. Any candidate who completed registration and paid the Special Round Enrollment Fee (SREF) before August 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM is automatically eligible to participate in Round 2. The same registered choice list used in Round 1 applies to Round 2.
This single registration covers the entire CSAB process including both Special Rounds. The SREF amounts are Rs. 40,000 for General, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates (Rs. 5,000 non-refundable processing fee plus Rs. 35,000 IAF-I) and Rs. 19,000 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates (Rs. 5,000 non-refundable processing fee plus Rs. 14,000 IAF-I).
Round 2 Registration Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
Separate registration for Round 2? | No; registration done during July 28 to August 3 covers both rounds |
Choice list for Round 2 | Same choice list submitted and locked before August 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM; cannot be changed after locking |
Who participates automatically? | Candidates not allotted in Round 1 and candidates who chose Float, Slide, or Surrender in Round 1 |
Who does not participate in Round 2? | Candidates who chose Freeze or Withdraw in Round 1; they are out of the CSAB allotment pool |
SREF payment for Round 2? | No additional payment; SREF paid during registration covers Round 2 participation |
Candidates who chose Float after Round 1 should note that they cannot modify their choice list before Round 2. The Round 2 allotment engine uses the same locked preference list, looking for a better seat than the one currently held. This makes the quality of the choice list filled during registration critical, since it governs both rounds.
Before registration closes, the Cracku CSAB College Predictor tool helps you estimate which institute and branch combinations are realistic at your rank and category. Building a thorough choice list at registration, rather than a short one, gives Round 2 the best chance of finding a useful upgrade.
Also Read: CSAB Cut-off 2026, NITs, IIITs & GFTIs Previous Year Analysis
CSAB Round 2 Seat Allotment Date
The CSAB Special Round 2 seat allotment result is declared on August 12, 2026. Candidates log in to csab.nic.in with their JEE Main Application Number and password to check the result. The portal will show one of four outcomes:
- New seat allotted (for candidates not allotted in Round 1): A fresh seat is available. The candidate must pay IAF-II and choose Freeze or Withdraw by August 14, 2026. DVO queries, if raised, must be responded to by August 17, 2026.
- Upgraded seat allotted (for Float candidates): A better seat than Round 1 has been found. The Round 1 seat is automatically replaced. The candidate must pay IAF-II and choose Freeze or Withdraw.
- No upgrade found (for Float candidates): Round 1 seat is retained automatically as the final seat. No further action is needed on allotment; physical reporting still applies.
- No seat allotted (for Surrender or unallotted candidates): No seat is available in Round 2 either. The candidate is out of the CSAB pool. State counselling or other options remain.
Round 2 seat pool draws from three sources: seats vacated by Round 1 candidates who did not pay IAF-II within the August 11 deadline, seats formally surrendered during Round 1 reporting, and any additional seats that opened through administrative re-pooling after Round 1 closed.
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Who Can Participate in CSAB Round 2 Counselling?
Participation in CSAB Round 2 is determined by the willingness option chosen during Round 1 reporting, or by whether a seat was received in Round 1 at all. Candidates do not need to take any action to enter Round 2. Eligibility is automatic based on Round 1 status.
Round 1 Status | Eligible for Round 2? | What Happens in Round 2 |
|---|---|---|
Not allotted any seat in Round 1 | Yes, automatically | Considered for allotment from the full Round 2 seat pool |
Allotted a seat, chose Float | Yes, automatically | System checks for a better seat across any institute in the choice list |
Allotted a seat, chose Slide | Yes, automatically | System checks for a better branch within the same allotted institute only |
Allotted a seat, chose Surrender | Yes, automatically | Round 1 seat given up; considered for a fresh allotment in Round 2 |
Allotted a seat, chose Freeze | No | Exited CSAB pool; Round 1 seat is final; proceed to physical reporting |
Allotted a seat, chose Withdraw | No | Exited CSAB entirely; no seat in either round |
A practical point on Surrender: candidates who surrendered their Round 1 seat and are not allotted anything in Round 2 end up with no seat from CSAB at all. Unlike Float, where the Round 1 seat is a safety net, Surrender permanently gives up the Round 1 allotment with no guarantee of a better outcome in Round 2. This option should be chosen only when the Round 1 allotment is clearly unacceptable and the candidate has a credible alternative.
Also Read: CSAB Schedule 2026, Registration, Fees & Seat Allotment
What Happens After the CSAB Round 2 Seat Allotment?
Once the Round 2 result is declared on August 12, 2026, candidates with a new or upgraded allotment must complete online reporting by August 14, 2026. This includes IAF-II fee payment, willingness selection, and document upload. DVO queries, if raised by the portal, must be resolved by August 17, 2026. The steps mirror Round 1 reporting with one key difference: Round 2 offers only two willingness options, Freeze and Withdraw, since there are no further allotment rounds.
Step 1: Check and verify your Round 2 allotment.
Log in to csab.nic.in and confirm the allotted institute, branch, quota, and category. For Float candidates, check whether the Round 2 allotment is an improvement over the Round 1 seat.
Step 2: Pay the Institute Admission Fee II (IAF-II) if a new seat is allotted.
Candidates receiving a seat for the first time in Round 2, and Float candidates who received an upgraded seat, must pay IAF-II online by August 14, 2026. The amount is Rs. 30,000 for General, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates and Rs. 15,000 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. Float candidates whose Round 1 seat was retained without an upgrade do not pay IAF-II again; their Round 1 payment carries forward.
Step 3: Choose Freeze or Withdraw.
Round 2 offers two willingness options only:
- Freeze: Accept the Round 2 allotted seat as the final seat and proceed to physical reporting. This is the correct option for any candidate happy with their allotment.
- Withdraw: Reject the seat and exit CSAB entirely. This is a permanent decision. The candidate will have no seat from CSAB and must explore alternatives such as state-level counselling.
Step 4: Upload documents if required.
If CSAB requires document upload during Round 2 reporting, submit scanned copies of category certificate, class 10 and 12 marksheets, JEE Main scorecard, and photo ID within the reporting window. Document requirements are consistent with Round 1.
Step 5: Respond to DVO queries by August 17, 2026.
Document Verification Officers may raise queries on submitted documents. Candidates must respond by August 17, 2026, even though online reporting actions close on August 14. Unresolved DVO queries can lead to seat cancellation even after IAF-II has been paid.
Step 6: Physical reporting at the allotted institute.
All candidates with a confirmed final seat, whether allotted in Round 1 (with Freeze) or Round 2, must report physically to their allotted institute between August 13 and August 18, 2026. Candidates should bring original documents and self-attested photocopies, including class 10 and 12 marksheets and certificates, JEE Main scorecard, category certificate (if applicable), residence certificate, medical fitness certificate, and a valid photo identity proof.
Failing to report physically within the August 13 to 18 window results in the seat being cancelled at the institute level, regardless of completed online steps and fee payments. This is the final stage of the CSAB 2026 admission process. After physical reporting and institute-level fee settlement, admission is confirmed for the academic year 2026-27.
CSAB Round 2 Date 2026: Conclusion
CSAB Round 2 Date 2026 marks the final opportunity for candidates seeking admission through the CSAB Special Counselling process. Since there are no further rounds after Round 2, candidates should carefully monitor every important deadline, including the seat allotment result, online reporting, DVO query responses, and physical reporting at the allotted institute. Completing each step within the specified timeline is essential to secure admission successfully.
Candidates should also remember that the choices locked during registration remain valid for both Special Rounds, making informed choice filling extremely important. Before making any final decision, verify all updates on the official CSAB portal and keep the required documents ready to avoid last-minute issues. Following the official schedule carefully will help ensure a smooth admission process through CSAB Counselling 2026.
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