DASA 2027
Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) UG Scheme
DASA is the Ministry of Education scheme that gives foreign nationals, OCI and PIO cardholders and NRIs supernumerary seats in NITs, IIITs, SPAs and other centrally funded institutes. There is no DASA exam: seats are allotted on JEE Main rank.
- Conducted by
- DASA seat allocation, coordinated by IIEST Shibpur with technical support from NIC, under the Ministry of Education and run along with CSAB
- Mode
- No separate entrance test; online seat allocation on the basis of JEE Main rank
- Frequency
- Once a year, after JoSAA
- Duration
- Not applicable (admission is by JEE Main rank)
DASA 2027 Application Form
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official DASA seat allocation, coordinated by IIEST Shibpur with technical support from NIC, under the Ministry of Education and run along with CSAB notices
There is no separate application form. You register on the DASA and CSAB Special Rounds portal using your JEE Main 2026 login.
Steps to participate
- 1
Log in
Log in on csab.nic.in with your JEE Main 2026 application number and password.
- 2
Register
Answer the questionnaire on nationality, OCI/PIO status and CIWG status. This decides your category tag and fee.
- 3
Pay the DASA Enrolment Fee (DEF)
Pay once through the online pre-payment mode using debit or credit card, net banking, UPI, or e-challan for INR payments.
- 4
Upload documents
Upload the documents listed below. Respond to any query from the verifying officer before the deadline.
- 5
Fill choices
After successful verification, fill and save choices of institutes and programs in order of preference, then lock them.
- 6
Check the mock allocation
Use the mock allocation to adjust your choices before the end date.
DASA Enrolment Fee (2026)
| Candidate tag | Registration (non-refundable) | First-semester tuition | Amount to pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DASA-CIWG | US$ 300 | Rs 62,500 | US$ 300 + Rs 62,500 |
| DASA (Non-SAARC) | US$ 300 | US$ 4,000 | US$ 4,300 |
| DASA (SAARC) | US$ 300 | US$ 2,000 | US$ 2,300 |
| DASA-CIWG plus Non-SAARC (double tag) | US$ 300 | US$ 4,000 | US$ 4,300 |
Parents may pay in Indian rupees at the existing exchange rate. Hostel and other institute fees are paid directly to the institute. The official DASA 2026 (UG) and CSAB Special Rounds Q&A document confirms the US$ 300 non-refundable fee and the US$ 4,300 Non-SAARC initial fee.
Documents to upload
- Passport (Nepal nationals without a passport submit an authenticated citizenship card).
- Date of birth proof: Class 10 or equivalent certificate, or a government-issued certificate.
- Mark sheets of Classes 10, 11 and 12 or equivalent.
- School certificate of completion of Classes 11 and 12 (Annexure 11 format).
- Percentage or CGPA equivalence certificate if grading is on a different scale.
- For NRI candidates, proof of two years of foreign education in Classes 11 and 12 (Annexure 13).
- Medical certificate in the brochure format (Annexure 10).
- OCI card or PIO card, if applicable.
- CIWG candidates also need the Gulf-working parent's passport, visa and work permit valid on any date in 2026, and an employer certificate (Annexure 12).
Names must match
The candidate name must be the same in the passport, qualifying exam certificate and JEE Main 2026 result. Forged or mismatched documents lead to cancellation and debarment.