Schedule Your Free Exam Readiness Analysis Session!
Our Top Course
Hi, Im TestprepKart.
Your Partner In Exam Preparation
Quick Answer: DASA UG 2026 gives eligible NRI, Foreign National and applicable OCI/PIO students access to a large group of participating NITs, IIEST, IIITs, SPAs, Other-GFTIs and other technical institutes. CIWG is a reserved category within DASA for eligible NRI students whose parent meets the prescribed Gulf employment condition. Admission is based on JEE Main 2026 rank, programme choices, seat availability and DASA eligibility.
The old information stating that only 62 colleges participate in DASA is outdated. The DASA UG 2026 information brochure lists 87 participating institutes: 30 NITs plus IIEST Shibpur, 18 IIITs and 38 Other-GFTIs / other technical institutes. The last group includes the three Schools of Planning and Architecture.
Important: The list of participating institutes and programme-wise seat matrix can change in future admission cycles. Students should use the latest DASA seat matrix before choice filling instead of relying on an old fixed college or seat count.
The following institutes are among the major and commonly preferred choices available in the DASA UG 2026 seat matrix. The best choice depends on the student's JEE Main rank, branch preference, CIWG eligibility, fees, location and programme availability.
| Institute | Category | Popular Programme Areas |
| National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli | NIT | CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Architecture and other programmes |
| National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | NIT | CSE, IT, AI, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil and other programmes |
| National Institute of Technology, Warangal | NIT | CSE, AI & Data Science, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil and other programmes |
| Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad | NIT | CSE, ECE, Electrical, Mathematics & Computing, Mechanical and other programmes |
| Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur | NIT | CSE, AI & Data Engineering, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Architecture and other programmes |
| National Institute of Technology Rourkela | NIT | CSE, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil and other programmes |
| National Institute of Technology Calicut | NIT | CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Architecture and other programmes |
| Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar | NIT | CSE, IT, AI, Data Science, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical and other programmes |
| Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | IIEST | CSE, IT, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and other programmes |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad | IIIT | Information Technology, ECE, IT-Business Informatics and dual-degree options |
| ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior | IIIT | IT, CSE-related and integrated technology programmes depending on the current seat matrix |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati | IIIT | CSE, ECE and technology programmes according to the current seat matrix |
| School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi | SPA | B.Arch and B.Plan |
| School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal | SPA | B.Arch and B.Plan |
| School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada | SPA | B.Arch and B.Plan |
| Delhi Technological University | Other Technical Institute | Engineering programmes available in the DASA seat matrix |
| Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi | Other Technical Institute | Engineering and technology programmes available in the DASA seat matrix |
| Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh | Other-GFTI / Technical Institute | Engineering programmes according to the current DASA seat matrix |
Check DASA Participating Colleges
NRI students planning DASA, CIWG, JEE Main, NIT or IIIT admission can use the TestPrepKart JEE E-Book to understand preparation, eligibility, documents, counselling and college-selection planning.
| Institute Category | Number Listed in DASA UG 2026 Brochure |
| National Institutes of Technology | 30 NITs |
| IIEST Shibpur | 1 |
| Indian Institutes of Information Technology | 18 IIITs |
| Other-GFTIs and Other Technical Institutes | 38 |
| Total Listed Participating Institutes | 87 |
The Other-GFTI / other technical institute category includes universities, SPAs and specialised technical institutes. Institute participation should always be checked against the latest official seat matrix because programmes and seat availability can change.
The old fixed statements such as “3931 total DASA seats” or “1310 CIWG seats” should not be used as current facts unless they are calculated from the latest seat matrix for that specific admission cycle.
Under the DASA 2026 framework:
The DASA 2026 CIWG framework includes the following Gulf countries:
CIWG eligibility is not based only on where the student studies. The candidate must satisfy DASA eligibility and either parent must meet the prescribed Gulf employment condition and provide the required supporting documents.
For B.E. / B.Tech admission through DASA 2026, candidates must have a valid JEE Main Paper 1 rank and satisfy the qualifying-examination rules.
Important correction: The old 60% eligibility statement should be removed from the page.
Check DASA Eligibility Criteria
Yes. DASA UG admission is based on JEE Main rank under the current framework. Old references to SAT Subject Tests should be removed.
| Programme | JEE Main Paper |
| B.E. / B.Tech | Paper 1 |
| B.Arch | Paper 2A |
| B.Plan | Paper 2B |
The JEE Main rank required for admission is not one universal cutoff. It varies by institute, programme, DASA / CIWG category, round and seat availability.
The old statement naming Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad as the current DASA coordinator should be removed.
IIEST Shibpur is the coordinating institute for DASA 2026. DASA UG 2026 and CSAB Special Rounds are being conducted under one umbrella through the CSAB platform after JoSAA.
DASA and CSAB Special 2026 have two seat-allocation rounds.
The “best” DASA college is different for every student. Do not select a college only by name or by one old cutoff table.
| Factor | What to Compare |
| JEE Main Rank | Compare your CRL rank with previous opening and closing ranks |
| Branch Preference | Choose between CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Architecture, Planning and other options |
| CIWG Eligibility | Confirm that the parent employment and document conditions are satisfied |
| Seat Availability | Check the latest programme-wise DASA and CIWG seat matrix |
| Fees | Compare CIWG, Non-CIWG, hostel and institute-level charges |
| Course Restrictions | Read programme-specific eligibility conditions before choice filling |
| Location | Consider travel, hostel, climate and connectivity for an NRI student moving to India |
A balanced DASA choice list should normally contain a mix of ambitious, competitive and safer options.
CIWG-eligible NRI candidates can also consider Non-CIWG DASA seats under the applicable rules, which can increase the number of choices available.
Read Complete DASA Admission Guide
The 2026 DASA UG brochure lists 87 participating institutes: 30 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 18 IIITs and 38 Other-GFTIs / other technical institutes.
Commonly preferred options include NIT Tiruchirappalli, NIT Karnataka Surathkal, NIT Warangal, MNNIT Allahabad, MNIT Jaipur, NIT Rourkela and NIT Calicut. The best option depends on rank, branch and seat availability.
Yes. IIIT Allahabad appears in the DASA UG 2026 participating institute list and the revised seat matrix includes both DASA Non-CIWG and CIWG seats in eligible programmes.
Yes. SPA New Delhi, SPA Bhopal and SPA Vijayawada are listed in the 2026 DASA framework, with architecture and planning seats according to the revised seat matrix.
No. IIT undergraduate admission does not use the DASA / CIWG quota. IIT admission follows the applicable JEE Advanced and JoSAA route.
No. The DASA UG 2026 framework requires 75% aggregate or 7.5 CGPA out of 10 in the applicable five subjects, subject to the programme-specific rules.
Eligible NRI candidates with CIWG status can opt to be considered for Non-CIWG DASA seats as well, subject to the applicable fee and counselling rules.
Compare the latest seat matrix, previous opening and closing ranks, branch preference, CIWG eligibility, fees, course restrictions and institute location before locking choices.
TestPrepKart can help NRI students compare DASA institutes, CIWG eligibility, JEE Main rank, branch options, previous cutoffs, fees and choice filling.
Copyright © 2024 CounselKart Educational Services Pvt. Ltd.. All Rights Reserved
