Understanding Category Restoration in CSAB 2022

The Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) and other participating institutes are making use of the combined seat All India Counseling for Admissions to Undergraduate Engineering Programs (CSAB) to conduct admissions. An important aspect in the process is the verification of candidates' category during the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) rounds. In rare cases, candidates who have been categorized as Others Backward Classes (OBC) - Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), General EWS (Economically Weaker Sections), Scheduled Castes (SC), or Scheduled Tribes (ST) during the document verification may have their category changed to General (GEN) due to non-submission of a valid category certificate.

Such candidates can request for the restoration of their original category status OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS/SC/ST through the CSAB website portal. This process is vital as it ensures that the candidate's rightful category is reflected in the final seat allocation. Here are the detailed steps and guidelines:

Eligibility and Requirements for Category Restoration

The following candidates are eligible for category restoration:

Those whose category was changed from OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS/SC/ST to GEN after document verification during the JoSAA rounds due to missing a valid category certificate. Candidates who have re-acquired a valid category certificate will be eligible for the restoration process. The scanned copy of the valid category certificate (issued by the competent authority) must be uploaded in PDF format, with a size limit of less than 500 KB.

The online request for category restoration needs to be submitted through the CSAB portal.

Timeline for Category Restoration

Online Request for Category Restoration: The process starts on 20th October, 2022, at 5:00 PM and ends on 23rd October, 2022, at 5:00 PM. Query Response Deadline: Candidates must receive confirmation of category restoration before starting the registration for CSAB 2022 Special Rounds. The final deadline to respond to queries regarding category restoration is 24th October, 2022, by 5:00 PM.

Category Restoration Process

Here are the steps to follow for category restoration:

Log in to the CSAB portal. Edit your profile to include the request for category restoration. Upload the scanned copy of the valid category certificate. Submit the request by the specified deadline.

Upon verification, the candidate's category will be changed to the original status. The candidate will then be able to register on the CSAB portal for the CSAB 2022 Special Rounds.

FAQs

Can I still participate in CSAB 2022 Special Rounds if I request for category restoration?

Yes, you can participate in the CSAB 2022 Special Rounds, but you need to receive confirmation of the category restoration before starting the registration process.

What if I miss the deadline for category restoration?

If you miss the deadline, your category cannot be restored, and you will be considered in the General category.

Can I provide my category certificate after the deadline for category restoration?

No, category certificates must be uploaded before the deadline, as requests made after the deadline will not be entertained.

The category restoration process is crucial for ensuring that the right candidates are allocated the correct category. It is advised to follow the guidelines strictly to avoid any complications. Stay updated with the latest information and always check the CSAB website for any announcements.