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CSAB College Predictor 2026

Predict colleges using your JEE rank

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How our College Predictor Works

Enter Your Rank

Add your All India rank to start the prediction.

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Select category, gender, home state, and PwD status for accurate results.

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Pick JoSAA, CSAB, state counselling, or view all options together.

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Get a clear list of colleges and branches you're likely to get.

How it works

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Find the best college based on your JEE Rank. Get accurate suggestions considering cutoffs, category, gender and state.
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The predictions are based on 2025 data, and may vary depending on actual counselling dynamics.

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Real results from JEE aspirants who used OGcollege for CSAB counseling.

CSAB College Predictor se meri rank par milne wale NIT aur IIIT options samajhne mein help mili. Expected colleges dekhkar counselling choices finalize karna easy ho gaya.

Ritam SahaStudent

CRL 52,180

Category General

CSAB counselling ke liye predictor kaafi useful raha. Meri rank par available options dekhkar preference order banana aur backup colleges select karna easy hua.

Aditi KulkarniStudent

CRL 34,950

Category General (Female)

Admission chances ko lekar confusion tha. OGcollege CSAB College Predictor ne rank ke hisaab se realistic options dikhaye aur counselling planning mein clarity di.

Harshvardhan YadavStudent

CRL 67,420

Category OBC-NCL

Predictor ne CSAB rounds ke liye expected colleges aur branches compare karna simple bana diya. Result dekhkar final choice filling ko lekar confidence mila.

Mehak AroraStudent

CRL 28,640

Category General (Female)

OGcollege CSAB College Predictor se safe aur achievable college options pata chale. Counselling se pehle shortlist banana aur strategy plan karna convenient raha.

Nikhil PradhanStudent

CRL 79,830

Category EWS

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Frequently Asked Question

What is the OGcollege CSAB College Predictor 2026, and how does it estimate NIT/IIIT seats?

The OGcollege CSAB College Predictor 2026 is an online tool designed to help engineering aspirants estimate their admission chances in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs during the Special Rounds. By analyzing your JEE Main CRL rank, category, gender, and home state, the tool maps your profile against official historical closing ranks and vacant seat matrices to output a tailored list of predictable college choices.

Can I get admission into IITs using the CSAB College Predictor?

No, IITs do not participate in CSAB Special Rounds. CSAB counseling is strictly limited to filling vacant seats in the NIT+ system, which includes National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). All IIT seat allocations are permanently closed after the final round of JoSAA counseling.

What happens to my JoSAA allotted seat if I use CSAB Special Rounds?

If you choose to participate in CSAB, you can either hold or surrender your JoSAA seat. If you select "Hold" and are allotted a new seat in CSAB, your previous JoSAA seat is automatically cancelled and given to another candidate. If you do not get any new college allotted in CSAB, your original JoSAA seat remains safely secured.

Do I need to register and fill fresh choices for CSAB 2026?

Yes, fresh registration and mandatory new choice filling are required for CSAB Special Rounds. Your previous choices, preferences, and lists submitted during JoSAA counseling become completely invalid. You must log in to the official CSAB portal, pay the participation fee, and create a brand-new preference list based on the freshly released vacant seat matrix.

How accurate is the OGcollege CSAB College Predictor for 2026?

The OGcollege predictor delivers highly reliable, data-backed estimates by utilizing advanced algorithms built on historical opening/closing ranks. However, because CSAB rounds depend entirely on dynamic factors-such as the exact number of leftover vacant seats after JoSAA and changing student preferences each year-the results should be used as a strategic guidance tool rather than a 100% guarantee.

Is the 75% criteria mandatory for participating in CSAB Special Round counseling?

Yes. To be eligible for CSAB Special Rounds, General, EWS, and OBC-NCL candidates must have a minimum aggregate of 75% marks in their Class 12 board exams (or be in the top 20 percentile). For SC, ST, and PwD candidates, the mandatory minimum requirement is relaxed to 65% marks.

Does CSAB counseling use Category Rank or CRL (All India Rank) for seat allotment?

CSAB strictly uses the Common Rank List (CRL) / All India Rank for seat allotment and choice filling. However, your category (OBC, SC, ST, EWS) is still highly relevant. The system checks the seat matrix to see if a vacant seat exists in your reserved category bucket, but it allocates that seat based on your position in the CRL rank list compared to other candidates in that same category.

What is the best strategy for choice filling in CSAB Special Rounds?

The safest strategy is to divide your preference list into three distinct tiers using our predictor: Dream choices (colleges slightly above your rank range where vacancies exist), Realistic choices (colleges right in line with your rank), and Safe backups (institutes where historical cutoffs sit well below your rank). Always list your absolute most preferred branch/college combinations at the top, and fill out at least 50 to 100 options to maximize your chances of allocation.

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Aspect	JoSAA	CSAB
Timing	June-August (6 rounds)	August-September (Special rounds)
Seat Availability	Full seat matrix	Only vacant seats
Participation	All eligible candidates	Limited candidates
Cutoffs	Higher, more competitive	Generally lower
Colleges	All NITs, IIITs, GFTIs	Same institutions, limited seats