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20 Jun, 2025 NEUT 2025 counselling registration for seat allocation opens from June 23 to June 30, 2025. Check Here
The CSAB NEUT (North-Eastern States and Union Territories) counselling for JEE Main 2025 will start in July 2025, with registrations likely to start from June/July and seat allotment in July-August.
Organized by CSAB, the CSAB NEUT 2025 counseling provides admission to students belonging to 8 North-Eastern states (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) and 3 Union Territories (Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu) to 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, and 33 GFTIs in India.
In 2024, more than 3,000 seats were offered under CSAB NEUT in different institutes, and the same are expected in 2025 as well. With JEE Main 2025 having registered more than 13.78 lakh aspirants, the competition for CSAB NEUT seats can be expected to be high.
JEE Main 2025 CSAB NEUT Counselling Schedule
The CSAB NEUT 2025 counselling procedure consists of various stages like registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted institutes.
Expected CSAB NEUT 2025 Counselling Dates
| Event | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of Official Notification | June 2025 |
| Start of Registration & Choice Filling | June/July 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration & Document Upload | July 2025 |
| Verification of Documents | July 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Result (Round 1) | July 2025 |
| Reporting to Allotted Institutes (Round 1) | July 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Result (Round 2) | August 2025 |
| Reporting to Allotted Institutes (Round 2) | August 2025 |
| Final Admission & Classes Begin | August/September 2025 |
Check the latest updates related to JEE Main 2025:
- CSAB NEUT Counselling 2025 in Brief
- Important Date for JEE Main CSAB 2025
- CSAB NEUT Counselling Eligibility 2025
- CSAB NEUT Counselling 2025 Registration
- CSAB NEUT Counselling 2025 Documents Required
- CSAB NEUT Counselling 2025 Document Verification
- CSAB NEUT Counselling 2025 FILLING UP OF CHOICES, SAVING, AND LOCKING
- JEE Main CSAB NEUT Seat Allotment
- CSAB NEUT Counselling SEAT WITHDRAWAL
- PHYSICAL REPORTING FOR ADMISSION
CSAB NEUT 2025 counselling is a special Counselling process which offers admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs under reserved seats to students hailing from these states.
The selection is made on JEE Main 2025 ranks, and the candidates need to meet domicile and academic eligibility standards to be eligible for the same.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) |
| Purpose | NEUT candidate admission in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs |
| Eligibility | Domicile of NEUT regions + Passing JEE Main 2025 |
| Participating Institutes |
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| Total Expected Seats | Approximately 3,000 (according to past years) |
| Counselling Mode | Online (Registration, Choice Filling, Seat Allotment) |
| Seat Allotment Basis |
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| Rounds of Counselling | 2 major rounds |
| Seat Acceptance Process | Online verification of documents & reporting |
CSAB NEUT Counselling Eligibility 2025
Eligibility Criteria for Engineering and Architecture Admissions
1. Eligibility Based on Entrance Examination:
- Candidates must achieve a valid rank in JEE Main 2025 Paper-1 for B.E./B.Tech programs.
- For B.Arch programs, a valid rank in JEE Main 2025 Paper-2 is required.
2. Eligibility Based on Year of Passing:
- Candidates must have completed their Class XII (or equivalent) board examination in 2023, 2024 or 2025.
3. Academic Qualifications:
As per the Ministry of Education (MoE) notification (F. No. 19-1/2019-TC, dated 14/06/2019), the following academic criteria apply:
For B.E./B.Tech:
- Candidates must secure a minimum of 45% marks in their Class XII board examination.
For B.Arch:
- Candidates must meet one of the following:
- Pass 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and an overall 50% aggregate in Class XII.
- Pass a 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and secure at least 50% aggregate marks.
Additional Requirement for B.Arch:
- Candidates must qualify for the JEE Main Paper-2 conducted by NTA or the NATA exam conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA), as per the CoA Gazette notifications (11th August 2020 and 19th July 2023).
4. Relaxation for Reserved Categories:
- For SC/ST/PwD candidates, there is a 5% relaxation in the required marks for the qualifying examination.
Eligibility Criteria for Pharmacy Admissions
1. Eligibility Based on Year of Passing:
- Candidates must have completed their Class XII (or equivalent) board examination in 2023, 2024, or 2025.
2. Academic Requirements:
- Admission is determined based on the aggregate percentage in Class XII.
- Candidates must have passed Class XII with Physics and Chemistry as mandatory subjects along with one of the following:
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Computer Science
3. Important Note:
- Candidates must verify the minimum academic qualifications required for their desired Engineering, Architecture, or Pharmacy courses before selecting colleges during the counselling process.
Additional Eligibility Criteria for CSAB NEUT
Date of Birth (DOB):
- The candidate's date of birth must comply with the guidelines provided in the Information Bulletin and the Application Form of JEE (Main) 2025.
Qualifying Examinations:
Candidates must have passed one of the following recognized examinations to qualify:
- 10+2 System Final Examination conducted by recognized Central/State Boards (e.g., CBSE, CISCE).
- 10+2 System Final Examination recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
- Intermediate/Pre-University Examination recognized by the AIU.
- Final examination of the two-year course at the Joint Services Wing of the National Defense Academy.
- Senior Secondary School Examination by the National Institute of Open Schooling with at least five subjects.
- Public School/Board/University examination in India or abroad recognized as equivalent to 10+2 by the AIU.
- H.S.C. Vocational Examination.
- Diploma Examination recognized by the AICTE or State Board of Technical Education (minimum duration: three years).
- If Class XII is not a public examination, the candidate must have passed at least one prior public (Board or Pre-University) examination.
State of Domicile:
- Each state/Union Territory (UT) and NERIST (North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology) has its own domicile rules.
- Candidates must review Section 12 (State-wise Business Rules) for domicile conditions.
- For clarification, candidates can contact their respective Directorate of Technical/Higher Education or the NERIST Help Centre.
Reservation of Seats:
- Seats will be allocated based on reservation rules of the home state/UT for candidates in reserved categories.
- Specific rules and conversion policies for reservation are outlined in Section 12 (State-wise Business Rules).
Persons with Disability (PwD) Eligibility for CSAB NEUT 2025:
- Candidates applying under the Persons with Disability (PwD) category must have a minimum of 40% disability. This criterion ensures that candidates are capable of performing activities related to both theoretical and practical work as required in B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B.Pharm courses.
- Certificate Validity:
The PwD certificate must not be invalid or expired at the time of reporting. It should remain valid until 31st December 2025.
- Certificate Submission:
Candidates must upload their PwD Certificate in the prescribed proforma provided in Annexure-III or Unique Disability Identity Card (UDID). The proforma must be signed by three members of a Medical Authority, duly constituted by either State or Central Government under the PwD Act. One of the doctors in the Medical Authority should be a specialist in the specific field related to the disability.
The certificate must clearly display the name, degree, specialization of all doctors and the date of issue.
- Medical Authority Verification:
At the admitting institute, the Medical Authority will examine the PwD certificate and/or Unique Disability Identity Card (UDID) and provide recommendations on the admissibility of the certificate.
- Career Decision Advisory:
Candidates with disabilities are advised to carefully consider the branch/discipline they wish to choose, ensuring it aligns with their abilities. They are strongly encouraged to refer to the list of identified posts published by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India (No: 16-70/2004-DD III dated 18-1-2007 and its amendments) to understand future employability prospects.
Which state comes under CSAB NEUT?
Below are the states that comes under CSAB NEUT:
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Sikkim
- Tripura
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- Daman and Diu
- Ladakh
- Lakshadweep
- NERIST, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Is CSAB NEUT Only for North East Students?
No, while CSAB NEUT primarily caters to students from North Eastern states and Union Territories, it also includes eligible candidates from regions such as Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu.
Are CSAB and CSAB NEUT the Same?
No, CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) handles seat allocation for participating institutes across India and CSAB NEUT (North Eastern States and Union Territories) is a specialized wing of CSAB, focusing on seat allocation for students from North Eastern states, Union Territories, and NERIST.
CSAB NEUT Counselling 2025 Registration
Online Provisional Registration
- All eligible candidates should register on the CSAB portal (https://csab.nic.in) as per the schedule.
- For admission to Engineering/Architecture programs, eligible candidates should log in using their JEE (Main) 2025 roll number and the password created during JEE (Main) registration.
- For admission to Pharmacy, eligible candidates will be required to create a login/password through the separate link available on the CSAB portal.
- Candidates are advised to record/remember their password for future logins and not to disclose or share their password with anyone. Neither CSAB NEUT-2025 nor NIC is responsible for any violation or misuse of the candidate’s password. Candidates can change their password after login if desired at any point.
- Candidates will only be allowed to proceed with the registration process if the data entered matches the data available in the JEE (Main) 2025 database of NTA, for Engineering/Architecture.
- In case of any discrepancy, the registration is liable to be cancelled.
CSAB Login (Subsequent Login):
- Candidates can log in directly with their JEE (Main) 2025 roll number (for Engineering/Architecture) or the user ID provided for Pharmacy.
- Help centers have been arranged by all DTEs of States/UTs/NERIST to guide candidates. Candidates can seek guidance from these centers during working hours (normally 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
CSAB NEUT Counselling 2025 Documents Required
CSAB NEUT Counselling 2025 Document Verification
Officials at the respective DTEs of North Eastern States/UTs/NERIST will verify documents online, uploaded by candidates during the specified period, and take the following actions:
- If the documents are correct, the candidature will be marked as "Confirmed" online, and candidates will be notified via SMS/Email.
- If the documents are incorrect, the candidature will be marked as "Ineligible," and candidates will be informed via SMS/Email, with updates on the candidate portal of CSAB NEUT-2025.
- If discrepancies are found, verifying officials will raise queries. Information about the queries will be sent via SMS/Email and updated on the candidate portal of CSAB NEUT-2025.
- Candidates must respond to raised queries within the scheduled time using their login credentials. Failure to respond will result in the candidature being marked as "Ineligible," and candidates will be notified via SMS/Email.
- If the raised queries are satisfactorily resolved, the candidature will be "Confirmed" online, and candidates will be informed via SMS/Email.
- Eligible candidates, after online document verification, can proceed to fill their preferences in online mode via the CSAB Portal (www.csab.nic.in).
- If any submitted information is found false or fraudulent, the seat allotment (if any) will be canceled, and such candidates will be deemed ineligible for further admission processes. They may also face legal action.
Cancellation Due to Non-Fulfillment of Eligibility
- Candidates who fail to meet the minimum educational qualifications or special eligibility conditions specified in Section 2.2 and Section 12 (State-wise Business Rules) will have their allotment automatically canceled. Such candidates will not be considered in subsequent rounds.
- If a candidate is allotted a seat under a reserved category/sub-category but fails to produce the required category certificate(s), their seat allotment will be canceled.
- It is the candidate's sole responsibility to verify their eligibility and any special conditions for specific courses/programs/institutes. CSAB NEUT-2025 or NIC will not be held responsible for cancellations due to non-fulfillment of eligibility conditions.
CSAB NEUT Counselling 2025 FILLING UP OF CHOICES, SAVING, AND LOCKING
Filling up of Choices
All registered candidates, after successful document verification, are required to fill their choices of branches and institutes in order of their preference. The detailed procedure is outlined below:
- Candidates must ensure that pop-ups are enabled on their internet browser before online choice filling.
- All choices (available seat information) relating to institutes, disciplines (Engineering/Technology and Architecture), and branches (e.g., Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, etc.) will be displayed. Candidates should check the respective institutes' websites for any special restrictions or criteria and fill only those choices for which they are eligible:
- For example, some institutes may not allow female/PwD candidates for the Mining branch. Even if such seats are visible in the choice matrix, female/PwD candidates should not fill them as their choice.
- Some colleges are exclusively for girls. If male candidates fill these seats and are allotted, CSAB NEUT-2025 will not be responsible for any denial of admission by the college, even with an allotment letter.
- Some institutes may offer five-year programs. The B. Arch. program is a five-year course.
- Candidates should fill in the maximum number of choices in the order of their preference from the available options. Ensure the most preferred program and institute is at the top and the least preferred at the bottom.
- For Pharmacy, separate choice filling must be done through the portal specific to Pharmacy candidates.
Saving and Locking of Choices
- After filling in their choices, candidates must SAVE them.
- Saving choices is NOT the same as locking them. Choices that are saved but not locked can be retrieved and modified later. However, once a choice is saved, previous choices are replaced. Locked choices cannot be modified further.
- Candidates can change, reorder, delete, or add new choices any number of times until they lock their final choices. Choices must be locked before the deadline.
- Once finalized, candidates must lock their choices by following all steps, including entering a password and confirming the lock.
- If candidates wish to edit their choices after locking (before the deadline), they must request an unlock through the CSAB portal. An OTP will be sent to their registered mobile and email to validate the unlock request. Once validated, the choices can be edited.
- After locking, a printable version of the choices and terms and conditions will be displayed. Candidates must download the PDF, sign it, and keep it for their records.
- If a candidate fails to lock their choices, their last saved choices will be automatically locked. Candidates who do not save or lock any choices will not be considered for seat allotment.
JEE Main CSAB NEUT Seat Allotment
Seat allotment will be conducted in two rounds as per the allotment policy.
First Round of Seat Allotment and Online Reporting
- Seats will be allotted centrally based on merit (JEE Main-2025 CRL for Engineering/Architecture or Class XII marks for Pharmacy) and the locked choices. The seat allotment results will be available on the CSAB Portal. No individual allotment letters will be sent. Candidates will be notified via SMS/Email.
- After the first round of seat allotment, candidates must:
- Pay the seat allotment/acceptance fee of ₹5000 via Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI/State Bank of India e-challan.
- Choose one of the following options:
- Option I (Float): Considered for higher preference choices across institutes in the next round.
- Option II (Slide): Considered for higher preference choices within the same institute.
- Option III (Freeze): Accept the allotted seat and not participate in further rounds.
Second Round of Seat Allotment and Online Reporting
- The second round will process vacant seats after the first round and new preferences (if applicable).
- Candidates who opt for Option I or II in the first round will be eligible for upgrades.
- Newly allotted candidates in the second round must pay the ₹5000 seat acceptance fee.
CSAB NEUT Counselling SEAT WITHDRAWAL
Candidates can withdraw their seats through the CSAB portal after the second round and receive a refund of ₹3000.
PHYSICAL REPORTING FOR ADMISSION
Candidates must report to the allotted institute with the following original documents:
- Provisional Admission Letter (PAL).
- Undertaking (if applicable).
- Photo ID proof.
- JEE (Main)-2025 Admit Card (for Engineering/Architecture).
- JEE (Main)-2025 Score Card (for Engineering/Architecture).
- Class X Board Certificate (Date of Birth proof).
- Certificate and Marksheets of the qualifying examination.
- Proof of fee payment.
- Category certificate (if applicable).
- PwD certificate (if applicable, valid until 31.12.2025).
CSAB NEUT Counselling SPOT ROUNDS
i. Allotment in Spot Round
- Spot round allotment will be conducted by the respective DTEs/NERIST following their approved business rules, which are available in the brochure under the CSAB NEUT Section on the CSAB Portal.
- If seats remain vacant after the second round, conversions (de-reservations) of seats from one category to another (as permitted in the business rules) will be carried out during the spot round.
- Candidates are advised to contact the respective DTEs of States/UTs/NERIST for the spot round schedule and updates.
ii. Offline Process
- The spot round is an offline process, and no online registration is required for participation.
- Candidates must report in person to the respective DTE/RC (Reporting Centre) as per the schedule notified by the respective DTEs of States/UTs/NERIST.
- Candidates must carry all the necessary documents in original and self-attested photocopies as mentioned in the brochure or as required by the respective DTE.
iii. Eligibility for Spot Round
- All eligible candidates can participate in the spot round, regardless of their registration for the first/second round of CSAB NEUT 2025 and regardless of whether they were allotted a seat in the first/second round.
- Candidates with a confirmed seat allotment under CSAB NEUT 2025 (with an admission letter issued by the respective DTEs of States/UTs/NERIST from the first/second rounds) cannot participate in the spot round unless they withdraw their currently allotted seat.
iv. Withdrawal of Allotted Seat
- Candidates must withdraw/surrender their currently allotted seat within the dedicated time frame mentioned in Table 1 through the CSAB Portal under the NEUT Section.
- Once a seat is withdrawn/surrendered, the candidate loses all claims on that seat, regardless of whether they secure a new allotment in the spot round.
Admission Procedure Flow Chart
CSAB Cut-Off: Previous Year (Category-wise OR-CR)
| Rounds | CSAB NEUT Admission cut-off- Opening and Closing Rounds | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| IIITs | NITs | GFTIs | |
| Round 1 | Check Here | Check Here | Check Here |
| Round 2 | Check Here | Check Here | Check Here |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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