| Updated On - Aug 24, 2026
The Central Seat Allocation Board has opened registration and choice filling for the CSAB Supernumerary Round 2026. Eligible candidates can apply on the official portal to compete for supernumerary seats in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) has started registration and choice filling for the CSAB Supernumerary Round 2026. Eligible candidates can apply for supernumerary seats offered by participating National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).
Candidates can access the official CSAB portal at csab.nic.in and complete the registration process through the dedicated candidate login portal. The official information brochure, released on August 21, 2026, contains the detailed schedule, seat matrix and category-specific eligibility conditions.
CSAB Supernumerary 2026 Schedule
| Event | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Choice Filling | August 21, 2026 (10 AM) to August 24, 2026 (5 PM) |
| Seat Allotment Result | August 25, 2026 (5 PM) |
| Document Upload & SSAF Payment | August 25, 2026 (7 PM) to August 27, 2026 (5 PM) |
| Payment Issue Resolution & Query Response | August 28, 2026 (5 PM) |
| Physical Reporting at Allotted Institutes | August 26 to August 31, 2026 |
What Is the CSAB Supernumerary Round?
The CSAB Supernumerary Round is separate from the regular CSAB Special Round. It is conducted for supernumerary category seats that fall outside the regular JoSAA and CSAB Special counselling seat pool.
These seats may be offered under specific categories or quotas notified by participating institutes. Candidates should carefully check the official information brochure and seat matrix to understand which institutions, branches and seat categories are available to them.
Who Is Eligible to Apply for CSAB Supernumerary 2026?
Candidates must have a valid JEE Main 2026 All India Rank to participate in the counselling process. In addition, applicants must meet the eligibility requirements prescribed for the specific supernumerary seat category they wish to apply for.
Candidates must also satisfy the qualifying examination requirements of the participating institute. Those who already hold a seat through JoSAA or the CSAB Special Round should carefully review the applicable withdrawal, surrender and reporting rules before participating.
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How to Register for CSAB Supernumerary 2026?
Registration and choice filling are conducted online through the CSAB Supernumerary candidate portal. Candidates should complete all stages before the deadline mentioned in the official schedule.
- Visit the official portal at csab.nic.in and open the CSAB Supernumerary 2026 section.
- Log in using your JEE Main 2026 application number and password.
- Verify and complete your personal, academic and category details.
- Check the available institutes and branches in the seat matrix.
- Select and arrange your institute-course preferences in the desired order.
- Lock the final choices within the notified deadline.
- Pay the applicable participation fee through the online payment gateway.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Documents Required at the Time of Reporting
Candidates who receive a seat must carry the required original documents along with self-attested photocopies during reporting. The final document list should always be checked against the official CSAB brochure.
- JEE Main 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and passing certificates
- CSAB provisional seat allotment letter
- Category certificate, where applicable
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Medical fitness certificate in the prescribed format
- Any additional documents required for the specific supernumerary category
CSAB Supernumerary is the last official counselling window for many NIT, IIIT, and GFTI supernumerary seats in the 2026 cycle. Missing this round usually means waiting a full year for the next JEE Main and JoSAA process.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit csab.nic.in and download the official information brochure.
- Check whether you meet the eligibility conditions for the available supernumerary seat categories.
- Review the released seat matrix and shortlist preferred institutes and branches.
- Keep your JEE Main 2026 application credentials ready before registration.
- Complete registration, choice filling and locking within the notified deadline.
- Pay the participation fee and save the payment receipt.
- Track the official portal regularly for seat allotment and reporting instructions.
Watch csab.nic.in for the seat allotment result, subsequent round schedules, and any extension of the choice filling deadline notified by the board.
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