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Complete Details About DASA Examination

by PW Gulf
August 12, 2024
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DASA Examination: DASA is an acronym for Direct Admission of Students Abroad. It is a renowned scheme provided by the Government of India, which aims at providing a pathway for Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and foreign nationals to gain admission into premier Indian technical institutions.

Prospective candidates must know comprehensive details related to DASA, such as eligibility criteria, application, exam pattern and seat allotment, so they can effectively prepare for the exam. Here, we have provided crucial information for DASA.

What is DASA Scheme?

DASA is a scheme of admission aimed at Foreign Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, and PIOs for admission into the premier Indian engineering institutions, including NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions. Under the DASA scheme, Foreign Indian Origin students apply for Undergraduate engineering programs based on the JEE Main performance and not for a separate DASA test.

This program is meant for providing quality education in India to foreign students, integrating into the Indian educational system, and enhancing cultural exchange. To get admission through the DASA scheme candidates must meet the eligibility criteria.

DASA UG 2024 Highlights 

The table below presents crucial highlights of the DASA UG 2024 scheme:

DASA 2024 Highlights

Particulars

Details

Application Process

Online

DASA 2024 Organising Authority

NIT Raipur

Total No. of Seats

Nearly 4709

Participating Institutes

NITs

IIITs

SPAs

20 Other Technical Institutes

Exam Scores for Admission

JEE Main

DASA Official Website

dasanit.org

DASA Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the DASA scheme 2024, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Age Requirement: Candidates should be born on or after 1 October 1999.

  • Academic Qualification: Applicants must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent exam with at least 75% aggregate marks or a 7.5 CGPA in subjects like Mathematics, Physics, and any one from Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, or Biology.

  • JEE Main Rank: A valid JEE Main rank is mandatory for applying under the DASA scheme.

  • Residential Requirement: The scheme is open to foreign nationals, NRIs, OCIs, and PIOs. Indian nationals must have studied abroad for at least two years, including classes 11 and 12.

DASA Application Process

The application process for DASA 2024 is entirely online. It involves the following four steps:

  • Registration: Candidates must register using the official DASA portal.

  • Application Form: After registration, candidates need to fill out the application form, providing details such as personal information, academic qualifications, and JEE Main rank.

  • Document Upload: In this step, candidates need to upload necessary documents, including passport-size photographs and proof of eligibility.

  • Fee Payment: Following document upload, candidates have to pay the application fee online before the deadline.

DASA 2024 Registration

Candidates must take the following steps for DASA registration:

  • Log on to the official DASA website.

  • Search and click on the registration link.

  • Accurately enter the necessary details to create a new account.

  • Once the account is created, a confirmation email with a secure link is sent to the candidate’s registered email ID.

  • Click on the link provided in the email to log in and access the DASA application form.

  • Fill out the application form with the required details.

  • Upload a passport-size photograph, a scanned signature in JPG format, and other necessary documents.

  • After submitting the application and making the payment, download and save a copy for future reference and potential queries.

DASA Participating Institutions

Under the DASA scheme, candidates are provided with a total of 4709 seats across 66 institutes. Here are the premier Indian institutions included in DASA scheme 2024:

DASA 2024 Participating Institutes

S.No.

Institute Name

Website

1

National Institute of Technology, Agartala, Tripura

NITs

2

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad

3

National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh

4

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

5

National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala

6

National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, West Bengal

7

National Institute of Technology, Goa

8

National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh

9

Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan

10

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Inst. of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab

11

National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

12

National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Haryana

13

National Institute of Technology, Manipur

14

National Institute of Technology, Mizoram

15

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, Maharashtra

16

National Institute of Technology, Patna, Bihar

17

National Institute of Technology, Puducherry, Karaikkal

18

National Institute of Technology, Delhi

19

National Institute of Technology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh

20

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Orissa

21

National Institute of Technology, Sikkim

22

National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Assam

23

National Institute of Technology, Nagaland

24

National Institute of Technology, Srinagar

25

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Inst. of Technology, Surat, Gujarat

26

National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, Surathkal

27

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

28

National Institute of Technology, Warangal, Telangana

29

National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya

30

National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand

31

National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh

32

Indian Inst. of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

33

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, UP

IIITs

34

IIIT, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur, MP

35

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, Chennai

36

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Vadodara, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

37

Indian Institute of Information and Technology, Sonepat

38

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Sri City, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh

39

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Una, Himachal Pradesh

40

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Inst. of Information Technology & Management, Gwalior

41

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Pune, Maharashtra

42

Indian Inst. of Information Technology, Kottayam, Kerala

43

Indian Inst. of Information Technology, Vadodara 

44

School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal

SPAs

45

School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi

46

School of Planning & Architecture, Vijayawada

47

Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh

Other Premier Technical Institutes

48

Delhi Technological University, Delhi

49

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi

50

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal, Punjab

51

National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology, Ranchi, Jharkhand

52

Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar

53

Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi

54

Tezpur University, Assam

55

Indian Maritime University

56

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Univ., Katra, Jammu and Kashmir

57

The University Inst. of Engineering of Technology (UIET), Punjab University, Chandigarh

58

UIET Panjab University Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre (UIET PUSSRC), Hoshiarpur, (Punjab)

59

Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Gujarat

60

Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, New Delhi

61

Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Karnataka

62

School of Engineering, JNU, New Delhi

63

Gautam Buddha University

64

Dr. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Univ. Inst. of Chemical Engineering and Technology (Dr. SSBUICET)

65

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles and Management, Coimbatore

66

Madan Mohan Malaviya Univ. of Technology, Gorakhpur, U.P, India

DASA Exam Pattern

DASA does not comprise a separate exam for selecting candidates. Eligible candidates who complete the DASA registration process are evaluated based on their JEE main scores to prepare for the merit list.  Therefore, applicants must focus on the JEE Main exam pattern to qualify for the DASA scheme.

For JEE candidates must prepare strategically by covering Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry topics of class 11 and 12. Candidates facing issues in effectively preparing for JEE must seek expert guidance by joining PW Gulf JEE Online Coaching.  

DASA Seat Allotment

The seat allotment process for DASA 2024 is conducted in multiple rounds based on the candidate's scores as determined by their JEE Main rank. The details of the DASA seat allotment are provided below:

  • First Round: Seats are allotted based on the JEE scores and preferences filled by candidates during the application process.

  • Subsequent Rounds: Candidates who do not secure a seat in the first round or wish to upgrade their allotment can participate in further rounds.

  • Internal Sliding: After the final round, an internal sliding process may take place to fill any remaining vacancies based on candidates’ merit​.

DASA Examination FAQs

Q1. What is DASA 2024 registration date?

Ans. DASA 2024 registration started on 10 July 2024 and continued till 19 July 2024.

Q2. Who will conduct DASA in 2024?

Ans. DASA 2024 is conducted by NIT Raipur.

Q3. Is Dasa only for foreign students?

Ans. DASA is organised only for NRIs, PIOs, OCIs, and foreign candidates who want admission to Indian technical institutes like IIITs, SAPs, NITs, etc.

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