The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB)-2025 is inviting students from North-Eastern states to register for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 to secure admission to India’s premier engineering institutions.
In a press release, the Board notified that the registration for Session 2 (April 2025) opens on 31st January 2025, and closes on 24th February 2025. It informed that the JEE Main is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into 98 prestigious institutions, of which 17 are located in the Northeast, collectively known as the NIT+ system. These institutions include 31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs), 26 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), 3 Schools of Planning and Architecture (SPAs), 37 Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs), and 1 IIEST, Shibpur.
Encouraging talented students from the North East to seize the opportunity and register for the JEE Main 2025 Examination, Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao, Chairperson, CSAB 2025, said, “Cracking this prestigious exam can be a life-changing achievement, empowering their future in science and technology.” He added, “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.”
Special Initiatives for North-Eastern Students
Recognising the unique challenges faced by students from North-Eastern states and Union Territories, CSAB provides tailored opportunities through dedicated counselling rounds:
– CSAB-NEUT Round: 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 NE states and UTs.
– CSAB Special Round: 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.
Seat Allocation Process
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% are reserved for State Quota, ensuring opportunities for students within the state, while the remaining 50% 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.in and 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.
Speaking about the JEE Main exam, Prof. (Dr.) A. Elayaperumal, Director, NIT Nagaland said, “The JEE Main 2025 exam is a vital step for students aiming for a future in engineering, science and technology. I encourage students from Nagaland 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 Nagaland. Our Institute (NIT Nagaland) ambition is to “offering world class education, achieve academic excellence through dedication to duty with team spirit, commitment to research, innovation in learning and faith in human values, mould the students with the cutting-edge state-of-the-art technology resources, and a strong foundation for a promising career in national and global industries, academia and administration.”
Eligibility for JEE (Main) 2025
Age Limit: There is no age limit for candidates appearing in JEE (Main) 2025. Students who passed Class XII or equivalent in 2023, 2024, or are appearing in 2025 are eligible, regardless of age.
Qualifying Examinations: Candidates must have passed or be appearing in one of the following:
– Final examination of the 10+2 system by recognised Central/State Boards (e.g., CBSE, CISCE).
– Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination by a recognised Board/University.
– Final examination of the two-year Joint Services Wing course of the National Defense Academy.
– Senior Secondary School Examination by NIOS with at least five subjects.
– Public School/Board/University examination in India or abroad recognised as equivalent to the 10+2 system by AIU.
– Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination.
– Diploma (3 years) recognised by AICTE or a State technical education board.
– General Certificate of Education (GCE) A-Level examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka).
– High School Certificate by Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma from IB Office, Geneva.
– Class XII equivalent examination completed outside India with an AIU equivalence certificate.
– If Class XII is not a public exam, candidates must have passed at least one public (Board/Pre-University) exam earlier.
For further information, visit the JEE Mains 2024 Website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
