The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB)-2025 has urged students from North-Eastern states to register for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025.
Registration for Session 2 (April 2025) opens on January 31, 2025 and closes on February 24, 2025. Eligible candidates can visit https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/information-bulletin/ for further details and instructions.
Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), JEE Main is not difficult, if a candidate focuses on preparation, including mastering core concepts, regular practice, effective time management, and a positive mindset, students can confidently excel in the exam, the board said in a statement today.
CSAB chairperson Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao said, “The North East region is home to talented young minds with immense potential. I strongly encourage talented students from the North East to seize the opportunity and register for the JEE Main 2025 Examination. Cracking this prestigious exam can be a life-changing achievement, empowering their future in science and technology.”
“I understand that preparing for an exam of this scale may cause some stress, but with focused preparation, mastering core concepts, regular practice, effective time management, a positive mindset, and seeking guidance from teachers, students can confidently excel in JEE Main. Upon achieving a good rank, the CSAB 2025 team will provide guidance and support throughout each counselling round, helping them secure admission to their preferred NIT+ system institution, based on their eligibility,” he added.
Recognising the unique challenges faced by students from North-Eastern states and Union Territories, CSAB provides tailored opportunities through dedicated counselling rounds such as the CSAB-NEUT (North Eastern States and Some of Union Territories) rounds to allocate seats of many AICTE approved Institutes/Universities across India under the scheme of Reservation of seats in Degree Level Technical Courses for States / UTs lacking such facilities in the AICTE-approved institutions to candidates of the North-Eastern states and Union Territories.
The CSAB special round is for candidates who may not secure a seat through the initial JoSAA/CSAB counselling rounds, the CSAB Special Round offers an additional chance to gain admission to NIT+ institutions.
In 2025, approximately 2,000 seats are expected to be available under the State Quota for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs within the North-Eastern states, along with around 740 seats across India under the NEUT category. Of the total seats in NITs, 50 per cent are reserved for state quota, ensuring opportunities for students within the state, while the remaining 50 per cent are allocated under the other state quota, allowing North-Eastern students to seek admission in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs in other states as well.
After clearing the JEE Main exam, students can participate in the seat allocation process, which begins with five regular rounds conducted by JoSAA-2025 (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) for admissions to IITs and the NIT+ system. This is followed by two CSAB-special rounds, organised by CSAB-2025, to fill any remaining vacant seats in the NIT+ system, ensuring ample opportunities for deserving candidates.
Students who qualify for JEE Main can participate in the counselling process through the official website (https://csab.nic.inand https://josaa.nic.in), where they will find detailed instructions for each step, including registration, document verification, preference selection, counselling schedules, and seat allotment.
By carefully following these instructions, candidates can easily navigate the counselling process. JoSAA 2025 is jointly organised by IIT Kanpur and NIT Rourkela. CSAB 2025 is led by NIT Rourkela.
The JoSAA/CSAB counselling process offers exclusive seat reservations, multiple chances for admission, convenient and transparent process, diverse course options and enhanced career prospects, the press release said.
Prof. Pinakeswar Mahanta, Director, NIT Meghalaya, said, “I encourage students from Meghalaya to register and prepare with focus and guidance. Success in JEE Main opens the doors to premier institutions like the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), including our very own NIT Meghalaya, offering world-class education, opportunities to work on advanced projects, and a strong foundation for a promising career in national and global industries, academia and administration.”
