DASA Counselling

Bodmas Education provides expert counselling support for students participating in DASA 2025. 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 2025 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 2025 Counselling –  Highlights

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for DASA UG 2025, 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 2025 Counselling Schedule

The registration process for DASA 2025 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.

 Seat Allotment Rounds (DASA 2025)

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.

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.

Dasa 2025 Admission Process

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

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

o    Seat Allotment: The seat allotment is based on the candidate’s merit, preferences, and availability of seats. There may be multiple rounds of allotment.

o    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.

Counselling Process:

o    The DASA counselling process involves multiple rounds, including mock allotments, first, second, and third allotment rounds.

o    Candidates must accept the seat, pay fees, and submit the necessary documents for verification.

o    The counselling process is entirely online, making it convenient for international students.

Tuition Fees:

o    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.

o    The fee structure includes tuition fees, hostel charges, and other administrative costs.

o    The exact fee details are made available on the respective institute's official websites and the DASA portal.

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

o    Some institutes may offer scholarships or financial aid to deserving candidates, though this is limited and varies by institution.

o    DASA scheme applicants should inquire directly with the institutions for any available scholarship opportunities.

Benefits of DASA Scheme:

o    Diversity: The DASA scheme promotes cultural and academic diversity in India, bringing students from various countries.

o    Quality Education: Students get access to world-class education in India's top engineering institutions.

o    Global Recognition: Degrees obtained through DASA are recognized internationally, offering global career prospects.

o    Infrastructure and Campus Life: The participating institutes are equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, sports facilities, and vibrant campus life.

Documents Required for DASA Counselling:

o    Passport copy

o    10th and 12th-grade marksheets and certificates

o    JEE Main scorecard

o    Birth certificate

o    Proof of nationality (PIO/OCI/NRI status)

o    Medical fitness certificate (if applicable)

o    Photographs

DASA Counselling and Seat Allotment Table

DASA 2025 Counselling Process

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.

 Important Note on CSAB-Special Participation

Candidates who are OCI/PIO/NRI can also participate in CSAB-Special 2025. You can:

• Apply only through DASA
• Apply only through CSAB-Special
• Apply through both (DASA + CSAB-Special)

However, you must complete a common registration on the CSAB portal and choose your preference at the time of application.

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Our DASA Guidance includes:

• Complete support for registration, document upload, and verification
• Strategic help in college selection and choice filling
• Monitoring of seat allotments across all 3 rounds
• Support for students also applying via CSAB-Special
• Dedicated assistance for CIWG and Non-CIWG categories

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