CSAB 2026 Seat Matrix Out: 15,423 Vacant Seats Available Across 114 Institutes
The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) has released the tentative CSAB Special Round Seat Matrix 2026, announcing 15,423 vacant seats across 114 participating institutes after the completion of the JoSAA 2026 counselling process. Candidates who were not allotted a seat through JoSAA or wish to participate in the CSAB Special Rounds can now check the institute-wise and branch-wise vacancy details on the official CSAB portal.
The CSAB Special Round registration and choice filling have also commenced, giving eligible JEE Main 2026 candidates another opportunity to secure admission to NITs, IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, SPAs, and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).
CSAB 2026 Seat Matrix Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) |
| Counselling | CSAB Special Rounds 2026 |
| Total Vacant Seats | 15,423 |
| Participating Institutes | 114 |
| Seat Matrix Status | Tentative Seat Matrix Released |
| Official Website | csab.nic.in |
Top Institutes with the Highest Vacant Seats
According to the released seat matrix, the institutes with the largest number of vacant seats include:
| Institute | Vacant Seats |
|---|---|
| BIT Mesra, Ranchi | 678 |
| School of Studies of Engineering & Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya | 493 |
| Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya | 489 |
| Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology | 447 |
| IIIT Senapati, Manipur | 352 |
| NIT Agartala | 305 |
| SVNIT Surat | 294 |
| NIT Calicut | 283 |
| NIT Srinagar | 255 |
| NIT Raipur | 242 |
Participating Institutes
The CSAB Special Rounds cover admissions to:
- National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
- Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)
- IIEST Shibpur
- Schools of Planning and Architecture (SPAs)
- Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs)
How to Check the CSAB 2026 Seat Matrix
Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official CSAB website.
- Open the CSAB Special Counselling 2026 section.
- Click on the Tentative Seat Matrix 2026 link.
- Download the PDF.
- Search by institute, branch, quota, or category to view available seats.
Why the Seat Matrix Matters
The seat matrix helps candidates:
- Identify colleges and branches with available vacancies.
- Make informed choice-filling decisions.
- Improve admission chances by selecting institutes with higher seat availability.
- Plan realistic preferences before the choice-locking deadline.
Who Can Participate?
Candidates who:
- Qualified JEE Main 2026.
- Are eligible for NIT+ admissions.
- Did not receive a seat through JoSAA or wish to participate in CSAB Special Rounds (subject to CSAB eligibility rules).
FAQs
How many vacant seats are available in CSAB 2026?
The tentative seat matrix shows 15,423 vacant seats across 114 participating institutes after JoSAA 2026 counselling.
Which institute has the highest number of vacant seats?
BIT Mesra, Ranchi has the highest number of tentative vacant seats with 678 seats, followed by Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (493) and Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya (489).
Which institutes participate in CSAB Special Rounds?
The counselling covers NITs, IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, SPAs, and GFTIs. IITs are not part of the CSAB Special Rounds.
Why should candidates check the seat matrix before choice filling?
The seat matrix provides institute-wise, branch-wise, category-wise, and quota-wise vacancies, enabling candidates to make informed choices and improve their chances of securing a seat.
