DASA Scheme For NRI/ PIO/ OCI/ Foreign National Students - DASA 2025 Admission, Brochure, Registration, Application, Eligibility Criteria
Last Updated : 9 May, 2025.
Latest News : DASA 2025 online portal is live. DASA-UG 2025 admission and registration process will start soon.
DASA UG stands for Direct Admission of Students Abroad (Undergraduate Courses). DASA is a scheme where NRI/ PIO/ OCI/ Foreign national students are allowed admissions under 15% reserved quota in NITs, IIITs and other technical institutes. DASA UG admissions are on the basis of JEE Main ranks.
DASA 2025 Admission
DASA 2025 admissions will be coordinated by National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India for the year 2025-26. Here we are looking at all the details about the Dasa Scheme 2025 - DASA UG brochure, admission schedule, registration, application form, DASA CIWG quota, total seats, fee structure, eligibility criteria, documents required, cut-off ranks, etc.
DASA Scheme For NRI/ PIO/ OCI/ Foreign National Students
DASA UG Brochure 2025 (Information Bulletin)
DASA 2025 admission brochure (information bulletin) will be released in the month of May, 2025. Download DASA UG Brochure 2024 to know more details about DASA admission and application process.
DASA UG 2025 Registration and Application Form
DASA 2025 registrations will start in the month of May. Candidates can fill the online application form at DASA NIT website.
How to Apply for DASA UG 2025?
Steps to apply online for DASA UG admission :
- Open DASA NIT website and click on "Enter" below the "Application for UG Programme in Engineering/Architecture/Planning".
- Under User Login (UG), Click on "Register here".
- In Registration Step-1, Enter your email id and captcha, then click on "Create Account".
- An activation link will be mailed to your email id, check your email to complete the registration process.
- Open your email-id, click on the link provided in "Complete registration for DASA 2025".
- In Registration Step-2, Your application ID will be auto entered, enter password, and click on Save.
- Note the Applicant ID and password for future logins (for completing the application form and checking the status of the application etc.).
- Your registration process is complete now. Click on "Proceed to Login".
- Login using your email-id and password.
- Read the instructions and steps to fill the online application form.
- Click on "Next" and fill the online application form.
- Save your application for future reference.
DASA UG 2025 Admission Schedule
DASA UG 2025 Admission schedule will be released in May, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria for DASA 2025
Given below is the eligibility criteria for DASA 2025 :
- Applicants born on or after October 01, 2000 are eligible for DASA Admissions 2025.
- Applicant should have a valid JEE Main 2025 rank.
- Applicant must have passed the qualifying examination, i.e. Senior Secondary [10+2] or equivalent [See Appendix-I] from any system of education as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (www.aiu.ac.in) with specified subjects as mentioned below. Applicants appearing for the qualifying examination in the academic year 2024-25 and expecting their final results latest by September 30, 2025 may also apply.
- Applicant should have successfully completed Mathematics, Physics and one of the subjects from (Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology) in 12th with 75% marks (CGPA of 7.5 out of 10) in aggregate, as applicable in the respective boards.
What are the Total Seats in the DASA Scheme?
According to DASA 2024 seat matrix, the total number of seats in DASA are 4704. Out of 4704 DASA seats, 1541 are reserved for CIWG candidates and 3163 for other DASA applicants.
How many seats are reserved for CIWG in NITs and IIITs under DASA?
1/3rd of the 15% seats in DASA are reserved for CIWG (Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries). CIWG will have to pay the same fee as Indian citizens. There has to be proof of either parent working in a gulf country. CIWG Seats in NITs and IIITs
DASA Fee Structure [Registration Fee and First Semester Tuition Fee]
Fee payable to DASA before submission of online application.
| Admission Category |
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) (1) |
Tuition Fee (For First Semester only) (2) |
Total Amount paid along with the Application Form |
| CIWG |
US $ 300/- |
INR ₹ 62,500/- (or Equivalent amount in US Dollars) |
(1) + (2) |
| DASA (Non- SAARC) |
US $ 300/- |
US $ 4000/- |
US $ 4300/- |
| DASA (SAARC) |
US $ 300/- |
US $ 2000/- |
US $ 2300/- |
Documents Required for Applying in DASA Scheme
Documents to be uploaded (scanned copies) during DASA online application.
- Applicant’s Passport (Nationals of Nepal who do not have a passport, copy of Authenticated Citizenship Card has to be submitted).
- Proof for date of birth (Secondary Education Board/ University Certificate [Class X or equivalent] or any certificate issued by the Government authorities).
- Mark Sheet of 10th, 11th and 12th (or) Equivalent examination(s).
- Certificate from School authorities (in the format given in DASA Bulletin on letter head of the school) as proof of completion of 11th and 12th Standard or equivalent. In case, 12th standard or equivalent is not completed yet, the candidate has to give an undertaking in the online application.
- Percentage/ CGPA equivalence provided by the principal examination authorities, in case CGPA on a different scale than that specified is awarded OR if only grades are awarded.
- Proof of 2 years of education (11th and 12th or equivalent ) in foreign country in case of NRI (School leaving certificate/ Mark sheets/ Study Certificate as in DASA Bulletin).
- JEE Main 2025 final score card showing rank
- Applicant applying under CIWG quota, has to produce all the following documents: Copy of the passport of the parent working in the gulf, parent’s visa and work permit with a validity on any date in the year 2025, and a certificate from the company/ organization as proof that parent is working in gulf country.
Please ensure that the name of the candidate should be exactly the same in the passport, qualifying exam, JEE Main score card and in other certificates.
DASA Seat Allotment Procedure
DASA seat allotment is done as per the DASA Engineering Rank (based on JEE Main Rank) and the choices given by the applicant in the order of their merit and priority taken together.
DASA Cut-offs (Opening and Closing Ranks)
DASA 2024 cut-off ranks for CIWG and Non-CIWG candidates :
What is the Dasa Scheme for NRI/ PIO/ OCI/ Foreign students?
DASA stands for Direct Admission of Students Abroad. DASA is a scheme where NRI/ PIO/ OCI/ Foreign national students are allowed admissions in NITs, IIITs on the basis of their JEE Main ranks. From the year DASA has launched, students from many countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Nepal, Oman, Malaysia, Qatar, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, etc.) have taken admission in prestigious engineering institutes in India.
What exactly is DASA quota?
DASA quota is a specific number of seats reserved for NRI, PIO, OCI and Foreign national students in top engineering colleges of India. The exact number of seats in DASA quota is 15% of the total seats in the institute.
What is the DASA exam or admission?
DASA is not an exam but a scheme started by the Government of India and MHRD for Direct Admission of Students Abroad in premier institutes of India. Admissions in DASA take place on the basis of JEE Main rank.
How many aspirants apply through DASA for admissions in engineering colleges in India?
There are thousands of NRI/ PIO/ OCI/ Foreign National aspirants apply through DASA for admissions in engineering colleges in India. However, the exact number of candidates applying under DASA are not disclosed officially.
What are the best Colleges in India under the DASA Scheme?
The list of best colleges in India under the DASA scheme for NRI/ CIWG students : Top 20 DASA colleges in India.
Who can take admission in NITs and IIITs through DASA Scheme?
Indian Nationals studying abroad (NRIs) and Foreign Nationals/ Persons of Indian Origin/ Overseas Citizen of India who have completed the qualifying examination in any country (including India) are eligible for admission in NITs and IIITs through DASA Scheme. In case of Indian Nationals, they must have completed the 11th and 12th standard or equivalent from outside India.
From which year DASA admissions are based on JEE Main?
From 2021 onwards, DASA/CIWG admissions are on the basis of JEE Main Ranks. SAT subject scores are no longer valid for the DASA scheme. Related Page : Changes in DASA/CIWG Scheme.
What are the exam centres of JEE Main Outside India?
Check out the list of JEE Main exam centres outside India.
Is IIIT Hyderabad not under DASA?
IIIT Hyderabad takes admission under DASA by direct counseling only. They have a separate admission process. Total number of DASA seats in IIIT Hyderabad is 41. IIIT Hyderabad still considers SAT test scores for DASA admissions. Eligibility and Selection criteria for IIIT Hyderabad DASA.
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