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DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad)
Did you recently got introduced to the DASA Scheme? Well, here we will walk you through the DASA Scheme step-by-step in detail.
Before we get into detail about DASA, let me alert you about the Latest update for DASA 2021. From 2021 onwards, JEE Scores will be made mandatory for NRI/PIO/OCI Students to be eligible for DASA & CIWG Schemes. Hence, 2020 was the last year when SAT 2 scores will be considered for DASA/CIWG Scheme.
So now, let’s take you through what actually the DASA Scheme is & the benefits that NRIs can get from this Scheme.
What is DASA Scheme exactly?
DASA is known as Direct Admissions of Students Abroad. DASA scheme was launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development, India (MHRD) for NRIs (Non-Residential Indians)/PIO (Persons of Indian Origin)/OCI (Overseas Citizen of India)/Foreign Nationals who want to take admissions in the premier Institutes of India. Admissions will be provided in UG & PG Programs for Engineering, architecture design, management courses through Scores/Rank obtained in SAT 2/JEE, GRE/GMAT entrance exams.
In other words, MHRD gave an opportunity to all the Indian citizens to pursue graduation who are residing abroad. Hence, DASA Scheme made it easier for the engineering aspirants to apply for the UG (Under Grad.) Courses in NITs, IIITs, SPAs & CFIs of India, apart from the IITs.
Are you an NRI/PIO/OCI?
Then, lets dig into the Eligibility Criteria to know what makes you eligible.
DASA scheme is an initiative launched by MHRD, India for NRIs/PIO/OCI/Foreign Nationals.If youre an Indian residing abroad and you dont know what category you absolutely fall into, check the below stuff to know what stream you fall into;
Non-Resident Indian – NRI, also known as Indian Diaspora, are the people who were born in India or are the descendants of Indians that reside apart from India.
Person of Indian Origin – PIO is also known as Overseas Indians. They are the ones who were born in India or are the descendants of Indians that reside apart from India. You can’t be a PIO, if you’re a citizen of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Iraq, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and/or Nepal.
Overseas Citizen of India – OCI is an immigration status authorized for a foreign citizen of Indian origin to live and work in the Republic of India indefinitely. Visit DASA Scheme for NRIs/OCI/PIO for more details
More Details: DASA/CIWG Quota for NRIs/ OCIs & PIOs.
You have to meet all 3 types of requirements to apply under the DASA scheme. The eligibility list is as follows:
- Age Eligibility
- Academics Eligibility
- Residential Eligibility
Age Eligibility: The candidate must be born on or after Oct 1, 1995 if he/she is aiming to apply for DASA 2021. The Date of Birth (DOB) card should be issued by any Government authority. Alternatively, the Secondary Education Board / University Certificate [Class X or equivalent] are considered as genuine as well.
Academics Eligibility: Applicant must qualify 12th grade or equivalent grade from Universities recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) & applicants must have successfully completed 3 subjects - Mathematics, Physics & one of the subjects from Chemistry, Bio-Technology, Computer Science or Biology in 11th and 12th grade.
Applicants must have scored at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 GPA (10 point scale basis) & they must have finished 12th grade or are expecting results by September 2021-.
Applicants with the minimum SAT score of 1800 are eligible. Applicants have to submit their 3 SAT Subject Test scores - SAT Physics, SAT Chemistry & SAT Mathematics Level 2 directly to the DASA conducting Institute from the College Board account. Ensure you are sending your SAT Subject Test scores by June 10, 2021-. If you fail to send the SAT scores by June 10, 2021-, you won’t be able to attend the Round 1, 2 & 3 of DASA Scheme.
Residential Eligibility: All Foreign Nationals residing in any country including India or Indian Nationals studying abroad that fulfilled the above-mentioned admission criteria shall be eligible. An NRI/PIO/OCI student is eligible for DASA scheme if he/she finishes his 11th and 12th grade in any foreign country in the last 8 years. If you hail from any of the below-mentioned Gulf Countries, you are eligible for the CIWG Scheme as well (a subset of DASA Scheme).
The list of countries under CIWG Scheme is as follows:
- Bahrain
- Iran
- Iraq
- Oman
- Kuwait
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
You can avail the benefits of CIWG and DASA scheme. If you fail to get admission under CIWG scheme, you can get admission in DASA quota.
Sounds great, doesn't it ??
Check the DASA Eligibility for more details from previous year.
DASA categorized the fees into 3 admission streams on residence basis.
The three admission streams are - DASA (Non-SAARC), DASA (SAARC) & CIWG. Here's the tuition fee you must pay a semester in all the 3 admission streams:
Admission Stream |
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) |
Tuition Fee (for 1st semester only) |
DASA (Non-SAARC) |
300 USD |
4000 USD |
DASA (SAARC) |
300 USD |
2000 USD |
CIWG |
300 USD |
62,500 INR |
Here's the list of programs that is offered by DASA (NITs/IIITs/CFTI and SPAs). Now, check what colleges are under DASA:
S.No |
Programs Offered via DASA Scheme |
1 |
Aerospace Engineering |
2 |
Bio Engineering |
3 |
Bio-Medical |
4 |
Biotechnology |
5 |
B. Arch, B. Plan |
6 |
B.Tech + M.Tech in Chemical Engineering |
7 |
B.Tech Ceramics & M.Tech in Industrial Ceramics |
8 |
B.Tech + M.Tech in Mining |
9 |
B.Tech + M.Tech in Metallurgical & Materials |
10 |
B.Tech ECE + M.Tech ECE (Spl: Communications Systems) |
11 |
B.Tech ECE + M.Tech ECE (SPl: VLSI Design) |
12 |
B.Tech ME + M.Tech ME (Spl: Advanced Manufacturing) |
13 |
B.Tech CSE + M.Tech CSE (Spl: System Design) |
14 |
Ceramic Engineering |
15 |
Chemical Engineering |
16 |
Chemical Engineering with MBS |
17 |
Civil Engineering |
18 |
Computer Engineering |
19 |
Computer Science Engineering |
20 |
Computer Science & Design, Engineering Physics |
21 |
Environmental Engineering |
22 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering |
23 |
Electronics Systems Engineering |
24 |
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering |
25 |
Electronics & Telecomm Engineering |
26 |
Electrical & Electronics |
27 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
28 |
Five Years Dual Degree in CSE |
29 |
Five Years Integrated M.Sc in Chemistry |
30 |
Five Years Integrated M.Sc in Mathematics |
31 |
Five Years Integrated M.Sc in Physics |
32 |
Food Processing Engineering |
33 |
Food Engineering Technology |
34 |
Food Technology |
35 |
Industrial Design |
36 |
Industrial & Production |
37 |
Information & Communication Technology |
38 |
Information Technology & Social Sciences |
39 |
Instrument & Control Engineering |
40 |
Manufacturing Engineering |
41 |
Material Science & Metallurgical Engineering |
42 |
Mathematics & Computing |
43 |
Mechanical Engineering (Spl: Automotive Engineering) |
44 |
Mechanical Engineering (Spl: Smart Manufacturing) |
45 |
Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering) |
46 |
Mechanical Engineering (Welding Technology) |
47 |
Metallurgical Engineering |
48 |
Metallurgy & Material Engineering |
49 |
Mining Engineering |
50 |
Petroleum Engineering |
51 |
Polymer Science & Chemical Technology |
52 |
Production Engineering |
53 |
Production & Industrial Engineering |
54 |
Software Engineering |
55 |
Textile Technology |
If you're aiming to apply under the DASA Scheme, it's pretty important to plan the SAT Subject Tests accordingly. So check the important dates of the DASA Scheme and take the Subject Test accordingly.
DASA Episodes |
Important Dates |
Online application form will be available from |
April 2nd week, 2021 |
Deadline for submission of Online Application form |
June 2nd week, 2021 |
Last Date for receipt of SAT Subject test Scores |
June 2nd week, 2021 |
Seat Allotment – Round 1 |
June 4th week, 2021 |
Confirmation by the candidates who have been allotted a seat in Round 1 |
June 4th week, 2021 |
Seat Allotment – Round 2 |
June end, 2021 |
Confirmation by the candidates who have been allotted a seat in Round 2 |
July 1st week, 2021 |
Seat Allotment – Round 3 |
July 2nd week, 2021 |
Confirmation by the candidates who have been allotted a seat in Round 3 |
July 2nd week, 2021 |
Choice refilling and registration date for new candidates registration |
July 2nd week, 2021 |
Seat Allotment – Round 4 |
July 3rd week, 2021 |
Confirmation by the candidates who have been allotted a seat in Round 4 |
July 3rd week, 2021 |
Date of reporting for candidates who have been allotted seats in Rounds 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
July 4th week, 2021 |
Announcement of vacant Seat Matrix for Spot Round |
July end, 2021 |
Choice refilling and new applicants registration |
August 1st week, 2021 |
Special Round will be held against vacant seats & Spot Round Allotment process |
August 1st week, 2021 |
Date of reporting for candidates who have been allotted seats in spot round |
August 2nd week, 2021 |
In order to check the DASA SAT Score Timeline, you can visit the DASA Important Dates
The entire registration procedure of DASA finishes in 4 steps.
The steps list is as follows:
- Registration Process
- Application Form Filling
- Submission of the Details
- Payment of the Application Fees
Registration Process – In this process, you must create an account on the DASA's website. You must use your College Board account credentials to make an account on DASA's website (as you will be submitting SAT 2 Scores later). Hence, the application process is completely in online mode.
At the end of the Registration process, you will get Applicant ID and Password for future logins/ use.
Application Form Filling – After creating the account, you will have to submit your Personal and Academic information online. You must submit your SAT Subject Test Scores for Physics, Chemistry & Maths Level 2 to the DASA conducting Institute for particulr year i.e. to MNNIT, PrayagRaj (formerly Allahabad). You must submit these through your college board account.
Submission of the Details – You then must upload and submit the other relevant documents like Passport, DOB proof and the documents of qualifying 10th, 11th and 12th grade/standard. Once you submit the application/registration form, you can't make any changes in your entries.
Payment of the Application Fees – This is the final step to end the process of registration. Your registration will only be accomplished if you pay the tuition fee of the first semester along with the application fee. So you’ve to pay the entire fee and submit the proof of fee payment via debit/credit or SWIFT or E-Payment. Check the DASA Registration for more details.
You are only invited to the counselling and admission allotment, if you’re merit among the applicants.
This counselling round is done in 3 steps -
- SAT Subject Test Score Consideration
- Merit List Preparation
- Allotment of Institutes & Programs
SAT Subject Test Score Consideration – Your SAT scores are only considered if you send your SAT Subject Test scores to the DASA via College Board account. The best thing here is DASA never asks you t submit all your Subject Test scores. They just want your best scores among the Physics, Chemistry and Math tests you’ve taken.
Merit List Preparation – After receiving the Subject Test scores from all the applicants, DASA makes the list of merit students on the basis of Subject Test scores that received via College Board. If yours and your fellow applicant’s scores tie up, DASA allots the seat by acknowledging the Score basis.
DASA checks your Math Subject Test score first and if your Math Level 2 score is more than your fellow applicant, you’re awarded the seat. If the tie hasn’t broken up yet, DASA now checks yours and your fellow applicant’s Physics Subject Test score and allots the seat for you if your score is better than the fellow applicant.
In some cases, tie doesn’t break up even after checking your Physics Subject Test scores. In this case, the elder one will be allotted.
Seat Allotment of Institutes & Programs – Round Wise You have to start applying to the DASA scheme once the application form is available online. DASA often releases the online application in the second week of April. You’ve to submit your SAT Subject Test scores and pay the tuition fee of first semester during the registration process. You have to send all the Subject Test scores before the application form is out. Once the application form is out, you couldn’t be eligible for the First 3 Rounds of Counselling. In order to become eligible, you have to take the three Subject Tests by May.
Check the DASA Seat Allotment round-by-round for more details.
Very anxious about the admission and want to project your score on the basis of Subject Test scores cut-off? As it’s not as easy as it sounds to admit the top technical institutes of India, you have to put tons of efforts to on-board your prospective colleges.
Check the DASA Cutoff to dig into the more detail
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