The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) 2026, operating through the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, has released an important notification regarding the Partial Admission Fee (PAF) payment for candidates allotted seats in the NIT+ System after the completion of JoSAA 2026 Round 5.

According to the official notice dated 20 July 2026, all candidates who have been provisionally allotted seats in NITs, IIITs, IIEST, and other GFTIs under the NIT+ System, and who have already paid the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF), must now pay the Partial Admission Fee (PAF) within the prescribed timeline to confirm their admission.

Partial Admission Fee Payment Schedule

Candidates must complete the online payment according to the following schedule:

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official JoSAA portal for any updates regarding the payment process.

Partial Admission Fee Amount

The amount payable depends on the candidate's category:

The ?60,000 payment includes the differential amount between the previously paid Seat Acceptance Fee and the applicable fee under the updated category.

Available Payment Modes

Candidates can pay the Partial Admission Fee using any of the following methods through their JoSAA login:

• UPI
• Net Banking
• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• SBI E-Challan downloaded from the JoSAA portal

PAF Will Be Adjusted Against Admission Fee

CSAB has clarified that the Partial Admission Fee will be adjusted against the final admission fee payable at the allotted institute.

Failure to Pay Will Lead to Seat Cancellation

Candidates who fail to pay the Partial Admission Fee within the stipulated deadline will be treated as having rejected their allotted seat.

In such cases:

• The provisional seat allotment will be cancelled.
• The candidate will lose the allotted seat.
• The previously paid Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) will be refunded after deducting the applicable processing charges, as per the JoSAA 2026 Business Rules.

Candidates are therefore advised to complete the payment well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.

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