CSAB NEUT 2026 Registration Opens at csab.nic.in; Check How to Apply

The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) has opened the CSAB North Eastern States and Union Territories (NEUT) 2026 registration and choice filling on the official website at csab.nic.in. Eligible candidates from the North-Eastern states and specified Union Territories can now apply for seats in AICTE-approved technical institutes.

The counselling covers two separate tracks this year. One track handles Engineering and Architecture admissions. The second track handles Pharmacy admissions. Both are hosted on the admissions.nic.in platform under the CSAB umbrella.

CSAB has also released the updated Information Brochure dated July 17, 2026. Candidates must read the Business Rules and Process Flow documents before applying. The rules for CSAB NEUT differ from the regular JoSAA and CSAB Special rounds.

CSAB NEUT 2026 Key Details

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

The CSAB NEUT scheme reserves seats for candidates from the North-Eastern states and select Union Territories. These regions lack sufficient degree-level technical education facilities. The scheme allocates seats in AICTE-approved institutes across other Indian states.

Candidates must meet the academic and domicile conditions listed in the official brochure. The eligibility framework for NEUT is distinct from JoSAA and CSAB Special rounds. Applicants should verify their category and state eligibility before registering.

How to Register for CSAB NEUT 2026?

Registration is completed on the official CSAB portal. The steps are straightforward but must be done carefully.

1. Visit the official portal at csab.nic.in.
2. Select the relevant track: Engineering and Architecture or Pharmacy.
3. Complete registration using valid candidate credentials.
4. Fill in personal, academic, and category details as required.
5. Upload the supporting documents in the prescribed format.
6. Proceed to the choice filling window and lock choices before the deadline.

What Is the CSAB NEUT 2026 Fee Structure?

There is no initial registration fee for CSAB NEUT 2026. Candidates only pay the Seat Acceptance Fee after a seat is allotted.

The Seat Acceptance Fee is Rs 5,000. This amount is payable through online modes after allotment. Candidates who do not accept the allotted seat may lose the seat and their claim.

CSAB NEUT 2026 Counselling Structure

CSAB conducts NEUT counselling through two main allotment rounds. If seats remain vacant, a spot round may follow. Each round involves choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment, and reporting.

The complete round-wise schedule is available in the official schedule PDF on the CSAB portal. Candidates must track each deadline carefully to avoid missing key windows.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit the official portal at csab.nic.in.
2. Download and read the Information Brochure dated July 17, 2026.
3. Review the Business Rules and Process Flow documents in full.
4. Confirm eligibility under the NEUT category before registering.
5. Keep scanned academic, category, and domicile documents ready.
6. Complete registration and choice filling within the announced window.
7. Arrange the Rs 5,000 Seat Acceptance Fee for post-allotment payment.