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CSAB Round 2 Opening and Closing Ranks 2026
The CSAB Round 2 opening and closing ranks 2026 are out. These cutoffs show the rank range within which seats were allotted across participating NITs, IIITs and GFTIs in CSAB Special Round 2.
The opening rank is the smallest numerical All India Common Rank List (CRL) rank allotted under a particular institute, programme, quota, seat type and gender pool. The closing rank is the largest numerical CRL rank allotted under the same combination.
CSAB announced the Special Round 2 seat-allotment result on August 12, 2026. Since Round 2 is the final Special Round, the released ranks are now useful for checking allotment trends, comparing institutions and estimating possible cutoffs in future counselling cycles.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Cutoff | CSAB Special Round 2 opening and closing ranks |
| Release status | Released |
| Result date | August 12, 2026 |
| Participating institutes | NITs, IIITs and other GFTIs |
| Rank displayed | All India CRL |
| Filters used | Institute, programme, quota, seat type and gender pool |
CSAB Cutoff 2026 for Special Round 2
The CSAB Cutoff 2026 for Special Round 2 has been released after the final seat allotment. It includes separate opening and closing ranks for each institute, academic programme, quota, seat type and gender pool.
The table below presents selected Round 2 ranks from the released data. Each row must be read as a separate allotment combination. Candidates should not compare two ranks unless the quota, seat type and gender pool are equivalent.
| Institute and Programme | Quota | Seat Type | Gender Pool | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Tiruchirappalli – Computer Science and Engineering for DASA-CIWG | DASA-CIWG | OPEN | Gender-Neutral | 25,069 | 25,069 |
| NIT Rourkela – Computer Science and Engineering | No Round 2 cutoff row was listed for this exact programme in the provided data | ||||
| NIT Warangal – Computer Science and Engineering | Other State | OBC-NCL | Gender-Neutral | 5,515 | 5,515 |
| NIT Calicut – Computer Science and Engineering | Other State | OBC-NCL | Gender-Neutral | 9,918 | 10,278 |
| IIIT Allahabad – Information Technology | All India | OPEN | Gender-Neutral | 6,446 | 6,505 |
| Dr. B. R. Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar – Computer Science and Engineering | Other State | OPEN | Gender-Neutral | 15,824 | 16,230 |
| Central University of Jammu – Electronics and Communication Engineering | All India | OPEN | Gender-Neutral | 2,53,819 | 4,18,452 |
Important: The NIT Tiruchirappalli CSE row shown above belongs to the DASA-CIWG seat pool and should not be compared with regular Home State or Other State CSAB seats. Similarly, the NIT Warangal and NIT Calicut rows shown above belong to the OBC-NCL seat type. The IIIT Allahabad, NIT Jalandhar and Central University of Jammu rows are OPEN seats.
An opening rank and closing rank being identical means that only one candidate rank was recorded in that particular allotment row. It does not mean that the programme had only one seat across every category and quota.
Additional CSAB Round 2 CSE Cutoffs
The released data include different cutoff rows for the same programme depending on quota, category and gender pool. Selected CSE combinations are given below:
| Institute and Programme | Quota | Seat Type | Gender Pool | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Calicut – Computer Science and Engineering | Home State | OPEN | Female-only, including supernumerary | 18,028 | 18,028 |
| NIT Calicut – Computer Science and Engineering | Other State | OPEN | Female-only, including supernumerary | 10,203 | 10,510 |
| NIT Calicut – Computer Science and Engineering | Other State | OPEN-PwD | Gender-Neutral | 1,53,197 | 1,53,197 |
| NIT Calicut – Computer Science and Engineering | Other State | OBC-NCL | Female-only, including supernumerary | 17,767 | 17,767 |
| NIT Warangal – CSE with Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | Other State | OPEN | Gender-Neutral | 4,115 | 4,115 |
| NIT Jalandhar – Computer Science and Engineering | Other State | OPEN | Female-only, including supernumerary | 22,388 | 23,798 |
| NIT Jalandhar – Computer Science and Engineering | Other State | EWS | Gender-Neutral | 18,003 | 18,089 |
| NIT Jalandhar – Computer Science and Engineering | Other State | OBC-NCL | Gender-Neutral | 19,769 | 19,979 |
| IIIT Allahabad – Information Technology | All India | OBC-NCL | Gender-Neutral | 11,276 | 11,829 |
CSAB Round 2 Cutoff Factors
Several factors determine the opening and closing ranks recorded during CSAB Special Round 2:
- Available seats: Only seats available for allocation in the final Special Round can generate a cutoff.
- Institute and programme: Demand differs considerably across NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and engineering branches.
- Seat type: OPEN, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD seats have separate allotment rows.
- Quota: Home State, Other State and All India quotas produce different cutoffs.
- Gender pool: Gender-neutral and female-only seats must be checked separately.
- DASA seat pool: DASA-CIWG and DASA-Non CIWG rows follow separate eligibility and allotment rules.
- Candidate preferences: The order in which candidates locked their choices influenced the allotment.
- Upgrades and withdrawals: Movement after Round 1 affected the seats available in Round 2.
How to Check College-Wise CSAB Opening and Closing Ranks
Candidates can check the college-wise CSAB opening and closing ranks through the official counselling portal. The filters should be applied carefully because a programme can have several cutoff rows.
- Visit the official CSAB website.
- Open the DASA and CSAB-Special 2026 section.
- Select the opening and closing ranks link.
- Choose Special Round 2.
- Select the required institute and academic programme.
- Check the quota, seat type and gender pool.
- Compare your CRL with the applicable closing rank.
| Filter | What to Select | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Round | Special Round 2 | Shows the final Special Round cutoff |
| Institute | Preferred NIT, IIIT or GFTI | Restricts results to the selected college |
| Programme | Exact engineering branch | Different branches have different cutoffs |
| Quota | HS, OS or AI, as applicable | Quota changes the eligible seat pool |
| Seat Type | OPEN, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST or PwD | Every seat type has a separate cutoff |
| Gender Pool | Gender-Neutral or Female-only | Both pools can have different ranks |
While checking a cutoff, candidates must match every field. For example, an Other State OPEN closing rank cannot be directly compared with a Home State OBC-NCL closing rank.
Also Read: CSAB Counselling 2026, Registration, Fees, Seat Allotment
Does the CSAB Cutoff Show CRL or Category Rank?
The CSAB Round 2 opening and closing rank table displays All India CRL ranks. This also applies to rows marked EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD. The seat type identifies the reservation category under which the seat was allotted, but the rank displayed in the table is the candidate’s All India CRL.
This explains why the numerical ranks in some reserved-category rows can be much larger than the corresponding OPEN cutoffs. Candidates should compare the displayed cutoff with their CRL while ensuring that they are eligible for the relevant seat type.
| Table Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Opening Rank | Smallest numerical All India CRL allotted in the specified row |
| Closing Rank | Largest numerical All India CRL allotted in the specified row |
| Seat Type | Reservation category applicable to that allotment row |
| Quota | Home State, Other State, All India or a separate DASA pool |
| Gender | Gender-neutral or female-only seat pool |
CSAB vs JoSAA Cutoffs: Which Ranks Are Higher or Lower?
JoSAA and CSAB cutoffs represent different stages of seat allocation. JoSAA conducts the primary counselling process, while CSAB Special Rounds fill eligible vacancies remaining in the NIT+ system after JoSAA.
| Factor | JoSAA | CSAB Special Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Primary seat-allocation process | Fills eligible vacancies after JoSAA |
| Seat pool | Initial participating-institute seat matrix | Vacant seats declared for Special Rounds |
| Number of choices available | Based on the initial seat matrix | Restricted to programmes appearing in the vacancy data |
| Cutoff movement | Changes across regular rounds | Depends heavily on remaining vacancies and preferences |
| Guaranteed direction of movement | No | No |
CSAB closing ranks may extend to larger numerical CRL values when seats remain available after JoSAA. However, this does not happen for every institute, programme or category. Highly preferred programmes may have very few vacancies or may not produce a regular Round 2 cutoff row at all.
A lower numerical closing rank usually indicates stronger competition for that exact seat combination. A larger numerical closing rank indicates that allotment extended further, but the comparison is meaningful only when the programme, quota, seat type and gender pool match.
Also Read: What to Do If No Seat Is Allotted in CSAB Round 2 2026?
CSAB Round 2 vs Round 1 Comparison
The CSAB Round 2 vs Round 1 comparison shows how final vacancies, upgrades and candidate decisions affected rank movement. Round 1 was the first Special Round allotment, whereas Round 2 completed the Special Round seat-allocation process.
| Comparison Point | Special Round 1 | Special Round 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stage | First Special Round allotment | Final Special Round allotment |
| Seat movement | Based on the initial Special Round vacancy pool | Reflects subsequent upgrades, withdrawals and remaining vacancies |
| Candidate action | Eligible candidates could retain or seek an upgrade | Final allotted seat must be handled according to reporting rules |
| Cutoff use | Reference for possible Round 2 movement | Final 2026 Special Round cutoff reference |
Candidates can compare the released figures with the CSAB Round 1 opening and closing ranks. However, a numerical change should not be interpreted without matching all allotment fields.
What Round-Wise Rank Movement Can Tell You
If the Round 2 closing rank is numerically larger than the Round 1 closing rank for the same combination, allotment extended to candidates with a larger CRL number. This may result from vacancies, upgrades, withdrawals or changes in candidate preferences.
If the cutoff changes very little or no Round 2 row appears, the programme may have had limited allotment activity in that seat pool. The absence of a row should not be treated as a zero cutoff.
How to Use CSAB Round 2 Ranks
Choice filling for CSAB Special Round 2 has already concluded. Therefore, the released ranks should now be used to understand the final allotment, compare institutes and prepare reference data for future counselling cycles.
- Check the exact institute and programme combination.
- Match the quota, seat type and gender pool.
- Use CRL rather than category rank for comparison.
- Keep regular CSAB and DASA cutoffs separate.
- Do not assume that the 2026 cutoff will repeat in the next cycle.
- Consider fees, location, curriculum and placements alongside the cutoff.
CSAB Round 2 Opening and Closing Ranks 2026: Conclusion
The CSAB Round 2 opening and closing ranks 2026 have been released for the final Special Round allotment. The cutoff data show significant differences across institutes, programmes, quotas, seat types and gender pools. For example, IIIT Allahabad Information Technology closed at 6,505 for the All India OPEN gender-neutral row, while NIT Jalandhar CSE closed at 16,230 for the Other State OPEN gender-neutral row.
Candidates must remember that all displayed ranks are All India CRL values, including those shown under reserved seat types. Since Round 2 is complete, these figures should be used as final 2026 cutoff references rather than as a guarantee for future admission.
