Overview
The Central Seat Allocation Board has released the CSAB DASA Round 2 Seat Allotment Result 2026 for eligible candidates seeking admission under the Direct Admission of Students Abroad scheme. Candidates can check their allotment status and download the provisional allotment letter through the official portal at csab.nic.in. This is an admission counselling process rather than a recruitment drive; therefore, the number of posts is not applicable, while the number of available seats varies by institute, programme and category.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) |
| Post Name | DASA UG Admission – Round 2 Seat Allotment |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; institute-wise admission seats |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | csab.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | JEE Main 2026 schedule – TBA |
| Result Date | Round 2 result released; exact date not specified |
Candidates should check the counselling schedule displayed on the portal for the precise deadline for online reporting, fee payment, document upload, seat acceptance, withdrawal or willingness submission. Missing a reporting deadline may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent qualifying examination from a recognised board or institution.
- Applicants seeking undergraduate engineering admission must meet the prescribed subject combination, generally including Physics and Mathematics, along with an approved additional subject.
- A valid JEE Main 2026 rank or score is required for DASA undergraduate seat allocation, subject to the applicable admission rules.
- Candidates must satisfy the DASA eligibility conditions concerning nationality, residency, qualifying examination and other prescribed requirements.
- Programme-specific academic criteria of the allotted NIT, IIIT, SPA or other participating institution must also be fulfilled.
- Seat allotment remains provisional until the candidate’s original documents and eligibility are verified by the allotted institution.
Age Limit
- No separate recruitment-style age limit applies to the CSAB DASA counselling process.
- Candidates must fulfil any age-related eligibility conditions prescribed for JEE Main 2026 and admission to the participating institute.
- The date of birth entered during registration should match the candidate’s official academic and identity documents.
Fees
- Candidates may have to pay a DASA registration fee, seat acceptance fee and applicable tuition fee, depending on their category and allotted institute.
- Fee requirements may differ for DASA and Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries candidates.
- Payment should be completed online through the authorised counselling portal within the specified deadline.
- Candidates should verify the payable amount on their login dashboard before making a transaction and retain the payment receipt for admission reporting.
Selection Process
- JEE Main Merit: Candidates are considered on the basis of their eligible JEE Main 2026 rank and the applicable DASA admission rules.
- Choice and Seat Allocation: Seats are allotted according to rank, category, institute and programme preferences, seat availability and the choices locked by the candidate.
- Reporting and Verification: Shortlisted candidates must accept the seat, pay the required fee, upload documents and complete online or physical reporting as instructed by the allotted institute.
The Round 2 result may include a fresh allotment, an upgraded choice or retention of the seat allotted in an earlier round. Candidates should read the status shown on the portal carefully before selecting any willingness option.
How to Apply
- Visit the official CSAB website at csab.nic.in using a secure browser.
- Open the DASA 2026 counselling section and select the link for the Round 2 Seat Allotment Result.
- Log in with the required credentials, such as the JEE Main application number, DASA registration details, password and security code.
- Check the institute, programme, category and allotment status displayed on the candidate dashboard.
- Download the provisional seat allotment letter and save a copy in PDF format. Candidates should also print it for future admission formalities.
- Select the available seat acceptance or willingness option, if required, and pay the applicable fee before the deadline.
- Upload clear copies of the requested documents, including the qualifying examination certificate, marksheet, passport, identity proof, JEE Main scorecard and category or residency documents, as applicable.
- Monitor the portal for document verification queries. If a discrepancy is raised, submit the corrected document within the permitted period.
- Complete online or physical reporting at the allotted institution and retain copies of the allotment letter, payment receipt and verification confirmation.
Candidates who have forgotten their login password should use the recovery option available on the counselling login page. They should not share passwords, one-time passwords or payment information with any unauthorised person.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Where can I check the CSAB DASA Round 2 result 2026?
Candidates can check the Round 2 allotment result through the DASA counselling section at csab.nic.in by logging in with their registered credentials.
2. Is the DASA seat allotment letter the final admission confirmation?
No. The allotment is provisional until the candidate pays the required fee, submits valid documents and completes verification and reporting at the allotted institute.
3. What should I do after receiving a seat in Round 2?
Download the allotment letter, choose the required willingness option, pay the applicable fee, upload documents and complete reporting within the deadline shown on the portal.
