DASA-2026 Counselling – Registration, Eligibility & Seat Allotment Process

Bodmas Education provides expert counselling support for students participating in DASA 2026. From registration and choice filling to seat allotment and reporting, our team guides you at every step. We help you select the best colleges based on your rank, preferences, and eligibility to secure admission in top NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

DASA 2026 Counselling

The Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) scheme provides an opportunity for foreign nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to pursue undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs in various institutes across India, particularly in engineering and architecture. The primary aim of DASA is to provide quality education to eligible students from Indian-origin backgrounds and international communities.

DASA UG 2026 Counselling – Highlights

Feature	Details
Admission Scheme	DASA UG 2026 (Direct Admission of Students Abroad)
Offered Programs	B.Tech. / B.E. / B.Arch.
Participating Institutes	NITs, IIITs, SPAs, and other centrally funded technical institutions (CFTIs)
Eligibility Exam	JEE Main 2026 (Paper 1) – Mandatory
Academic Requirement	10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics & one of: Chemistry/Biology/CS
Minimum Marks	60% aggregate OR 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale
Date of Birth Cutoff	Must be born on or after October 1, 1996
Eligible Categories	Foreign Nationals, NRI, PIO, OCI
Application Mode	Online via official DASA portal
Seat Allocation Basis	JEE Main 2026 Rank (CRL)
Counselling Conducted By	CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board)
Official Website	https://dasanit.org

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✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for DASA UG 2026, candidates must:

• Have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Mathematics, and one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, or Biology.
• Have a minimum aggregate of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.50 on a 10-point scale in the qualifying examination.
• Be born on or after October 1, 1996.
• Have a valid JEE Main score.
• Be a foreign national, PIO, OCI, or NRI.

🏫 Participating Institutes

DASA offers admissions to several prestigious institutes in India. These include the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and other renowned engineering colleges. Some of the major participating institutes include:

• IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, etc.
• NITs such as NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal, etc.
• Schools of Planning and Architecture (SPA) in Delhi, Bhopal, and Vijayawada.

DASA 2026 Counselling Schedule

The registration process for DASA 2026 begins on 30 July 2025 at 10:00 AM. Candidates must complete the payment of the DASA Enrolment Fee (DEF) and start uploading their documents. Only after successful document verification can they proceed to choice filling. The deadline to complete this process is 3 August 2025 at 5:00 PM.

S. No.	Event	Date & Time (IST)
1	Registration, Fee Payment (DEF), Choice Filling Start	Wed, 30 July 2025, 10:00 AM
2	Document Upload Start	Wed, 30 July 2025, 10:00 AM
3	Display of Mock Seat Allocation	Sun, 3 August 2025, 10:00 AM
4	Registration, Fee Payment (DEF), Document Upload End	Sun, 3 August 2025, 5:00 PM
5	Payment Issue Resolution Deadline	Mon, 4 August 2025, 5:00 PM
6	Last date to respond to DV Officer queries	Wed, 6 August 2025, 5:00 PM
7	Last date to pay balance DEF (if applicable)	Thu, 7 August 2025, 2:00 PM
8	Choice Filling & Locking End (Auto-Lock)	Thu, 7 August 2025, 8:00 PM
9	Data Reconciliation for Eligible Candidates	Fri, 8 August 2025, 5:00 PM

Seat Allotment Rounds (DASA 2026)

The result for Round 1 of DASA seat allotment will be declared on 9 August 2025 at 5:00 PM. After seat allotment, candidates must confirm their willingness to accept the seat through options such as Freeze, Slide, or Float. The willingness submission window is open until 12 August 2025 at 5:00 PM.

Round	Event	Date & Time (IST)
Round 1	Seat Allotment Result	Sat, 9 August 2025, 5:00 PM
	Willingness Options (Freeze/Slide/Float)	9–12 August 2025, up to 5:00 PM
Round 2	Seat Allotment Result	Thu, 14 August 2025, 5:00 PM
	Willingness Options (Freeze/Slide/Float)	14–16 August 2025, up to 5:00 PM
Round 3	Seat Allotment Result	Tue, 19 August 2025, 5:00 PM

Final Reporting at Allotted Institute

All candidates who confirm their seat through DASA counselling must report physically to the allotted institute between 20 August and 23 August 2025. During this period, they must also pay the balance fee as required by the respective institute. The exact dates and instructions will be available on each institute's official website.

Event	Tentative Dates
Physical Reporting at Institutes	Wed, 20 August – Sat, 23 August 2025

🔄 Counselling Process

• The DASA counselling process involves multiple rounds, including mock allotments, first, second, and third allotment rounds.
• Candidates must accept the seat, pay fees, and submit the necessary documents for verification.
• The counselling process is entirely online, making it convenient for international students.

💰 Tuition Fees

• The fees for DASA students vary depending on the course and institute. The tuition fee for foreign nationals is generally higher compared to Indian students.
• The fee structure includes tuition fees, hostel charges, and other administrative costs.
• The exact fee details are made available on the respective institute's official websites and the DASA portal.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

• Some institutes may offer scholarships or financial aid to deserving candidates, though this is limited and varies by institution.
• DASA scheme applicants should inquire directly with the institutions for any available scholarship opportunities.

📄 Documents Required for DASA Counselling

Candidates must keep the following documents ready for DASA 2026 counselling registration and verification:

📌 Passport copy
📌 10th and 12th-grade marksheets and certificates
📌 JEE Main scorecard
📌 Birth certificate
📌 Proof of nationality (PIO/OCI/NRI status)
📌 Medical fitness certificate (if applicable)
📌 Photographs

DASA Counselling and Seat Allotment Overview

Round	Action	Details
1st Round	Seat Allotment	Based on merit and preferences
2nd Round	Confirmation & Reporting	Candidates confirm the seat and report to college
3rd Round	Second Allotment	Available in case of vacant seats
Final Round	Final Allotment	If seats remain unfilled, final allotment is done
Seat Confirmation	Final Confirmation & Document Verification	Report to allocated college for final confirmation and verification

DASA 2026 Counselling Process - Step by Step

1. Registration: Eligible candidates must register online through https://csab.nic.in using JEE Main credentials.
2. Fee Payment: Pay the DASA Enrollment Fee (DEF) and upload all necessary documents.
3. Document Verification: DASA documents are pre-verified by officials. Queries, if raised, must be answered within the deadline.
4. Choice Filling: After successful document verification, candidates can fill and lock their preferred college/program choices.
5. Seat Allotment: Seats will be allocated in 3 rounds based on JEE Main rank and choice preferences.
6. Seat Confirmation: Candidates must confirm their seats by responding to seat allotment and completing online reporting.
7. Reporting: Final reporting and balance fee payment must be done at the allotted institute between 20–23 August 2025.

DASA 2026 Admission Process

📝 Registration

Candidates must first register online by providing necessary documents such as academic transcripts, identity proof, and other required credentials.

✏️ Choice Filling and Locking

After registration, candidates select their desired courses and institutions. The next step is to lock these choices, confirming their preferences.

🎯 Seat Allotment

The seat allotment is based on the candidate's merit, preferences, and availability of seats. There may be multiple rounds of allotment.

✅ Confirmation and Reporting

After the seat is allotted, candidates must confirm the seat and report to the respective institutions for document verification and fee payment.

⚠️ Important Note on CSAB-Special Participation

Candidates who are OCI/PIO/NRI can also participate in CSAB-Special 2026. You can:

✓ Apply only through DASA

✓ Apply only through CSAB-Special

✓ Apply through both (DASA + CSAB-Special)

Important: You must complete a common registration on the CSAB portal and choose your preference at the time of application.

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