Central Seat Allocation Board (Website)

The Central Seat Allocation Board has officially published the mock seat allotment results for the 2026 special counselling session. This process is designed for students seeking admission into various National Institutes of Technology, Indian Institutes of Information Technology, and Government Funded Technical Institutes. The mock allotment serves as a preliminary indicator of potential seat allocation based on the candidate's current preference list, JEE Main 2026 performance, and category-specific seat availability. It is important to note that this is a trial run and does not represent the final admission outcome. Candidates are encouraged to use this data to evaluate their current choices and make necessary adjustments before the final locking deadline. The board provides this window to ensure that students can align their preferences with their actual rank and institutional goals. By reviewing the mock results, participants can identify if their preferred branches or institutes are within reach or if they need to reorder their choices to improve their chances in the upcoming special rounds. This phase is critical for strategic planning in the engineering admission process.

The selection process for CSAB special counselling involves a systematic allocation based on merit and preference. Initially, candidates register and submit their preferred list of institutes and branches. The system then processes these preferences against the candidate's JEE Main 2026 rank and available seat matrix. The mock allotment provides a trial result to help candidates gauge their standing. Following this, candidates must finalize and lock their choices. The final seat allotment for Round 1 is then generated, considering the locked preferences, merit, and category-wise seat availability. Vacant seats from the Home State quota are processed first, and any remaining seats are subsequently converted to the Other State quota as per established guidelines.