DASA and CSAB special consultation registration starts in 2026; the deadline for fee payment is August 3

Registration for DASA (UG) and CSAB Special Counseling 2026 is on, providing another opportunity to eligible candidates to gain admission in participating technical colleges. The consultation schedule includes mock seat allocation, selection lock-in and first round of seat allocation in early August. Applicants, including eligible IIT admission candidates, must complete all necessary procedures within the stipulated period.

Dasa, CSAB special consultation 2026: The Ministry of Education has opened the registration window for Direct Admission of Overseas Students (DASA) Undergraduate (UG) and Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) Special Counseling 2026. Eligible candidates can now complete the registration process through the CSAB official portal. The consultation process aims to fill vacant seats on participating technical bodies following the conclusion of the Joint Seats Allocation Authority (JoSAA) round.Candidates are advised to complete the registration and payment process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Registration and payment window will close on August 3

As per the official schedule, the registration and payment facility for DASA and CSAB Special Counseling 2026 will remain open till August 3, 2026.After the registration phase, the consultation process will proceed quickly. Mock seat allotments prepared based on the choices submitted by the candidates will be displayed on July 30, 2026, so that applicants can evaluate their possible allotments before finalizing their preferences.The opt-in and opt-in lock window will open on August 5, 2026, giving candidates a last opportunity to review and confirm their choice of institution and course.

DASA and CSAB first round special allocation on August 6

The Ministry of Education has arranged for the announcement of the special first round seat allocation results for DASA (UG) and CSAB on August 6, 2026.After the seat allocation is announced, candidates for the allocated seats must submit their wishes online between August 6 and August 10, 2026. For candidates who wish to continue with the admission process, this step must be completed within the stipulated deadline.

DASA and CSAB Special Advisory 2026: Registration Steps

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the registration process:

Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here Register for the 2026 DASA and CSAB Special Consultation. The ministry has clarified that candidates who have secured admission to IITs through the JoSAA counseling round are also eligible to participate in the DASA 2026 seat allotment process as new candidates. However, they need to register separately after paying the prescribed DASA registration fee (DEF).Candidates are encouraged to read the consultation guidelines carefully and adhere to each deadline as no requests will normally be entertained once the consultation timetable has moved to the next stage. Since several engineering seats are expected to be offered through the special round, timely registration and informed selection filling will play a vital role in ensuring admission.