Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) has officially announced the counselling schedule for the special and supernumerary rounds of the Joint Entrance Examination Mains (JEE) 2025. These rounds are crucial for students seeking admission into B. Tech programs at National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), and other participating institutions. Admission at these institutions is based on their JEE Main scores.
CSAB Important Dates
JEE Mains 2025 Counselling
Supernumerary Round: This round is exclusively for students from Union Territories such as Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Admissions under this round are available at NIT Durgapur, NIT Calicut, and Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat.
Special Round: This round is conducted to fill vacant seats remaining after the JoSAA 2025 counselling for the NIT+ system.
Total Rounds: The counselling process will include three rounds, followed by special and supernumerary rounds.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have already secured a seat under DASA 2025 or have completed physical reporting (PI) in JoSAA or CSAB 2025 special rounds are not eligible to participate. The seat allotment will be based on the Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE Main 2025.
CSAB Fee Structure
Candidates allotted seats in the supernumerary round must pay the Seat Acceptance and Security Fee (SSAF) online. The fee structure is as follows:
Note that the processing fee of INR 5,000 is non-refundable.
Unlike previous years, all document verification, seat acceptance, and fee payment will be conducted online, making the process more accessible and efficient. To complete the process seamlessly, candidates must visit the official website of https://csab.nic.in/ portal and upload their documents for verification.
What’s Next after JoSAA?
After JoSAA’s five rounds, a separate CSAB counselling will be held to fill any vacant seats, primarily in the NIT+ system. Candidates who were not allotted seats through JoSAA can still apply during these special rounds.
With the counselling process now underway, students are advised to stay updated with official announcements and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before registering.
