CSAB IIIT Vacant Seats 2025: Core Branches Still Open

The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) has published information on vacant seats available at various Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) as part of its special counselling rounds. Students who missed out during the main JoSAA counselling process now have an opportunity to secure admission through CSAB's additional rounds.

What Is CSAB Special Round?

CSAB conducts special rounds of seat allocation after the conclusion of the main Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling. These rounds are specifically designed to fill seats that remain vacant after JoSAA, giving a second chance to JEE Main-qualified candidates who could not secure a seat earlier.

Core Branches With Vacant Seats

According to available information, several core engineering and technology branches at participating IIITs still have seats open. These typically include disciplines such as:

• Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
• Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
• Information Technology (IT)
• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• Mechanical and allied engineering streams at select IIITs

Participating Institutes

CSAB's special rounds cover IIITs established under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model as well as centrally funded IIITs. Candidates are advised to check the official CSAB portal for the institute-wise and branch-wise seat matrix before making their choices.

Who Can Apply?

Candidates who have a valid JEE Main 2025 score and have either not participated in JoSAA counselling or did not receive an allotment in their preferred institute or branch are eligible to register for CSAB special rounds. Candidates who forfeited their earlier allotment may face restrictions as per CSAB rules.

How to Check Vacant Seats

• Visit the official CSAB website at csab.nic.in
• Navigate to the 'Seat Matrix' or 'Vacant Seats' section
• Filter by institute type, state, or branch as required
• Download the seat matrix PDF for offline reference

Important Advice for Candidates

Students are strongly encouraged to verify the latest seat availability directly on the official CSAB portal, as seat numbers are updated after every round of allotment. Do not rely solely on third-party sources for final decision-making. Also check the fee structure, reporting deadlines, and document requirements for the specific IIIT you are considering.

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