CIWG / DASA Cut Off

DASA/CIWG Cut-Off Score

DASA CIWG Score will be considered to get admission into IIITs, NITs, and CFTIs…SPAs…etc. The DASA official website as already released the cut off list of Round 1 and Round 2 which you can see here in this blog too. The result of the Third Round of Seat Allotment is already released, Please check and confirm your choices by the link given below.

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DASA CIWG Cut-Off Rank 2026

DASA/ CIWG CSE Opening and Closing Rank – Round 1

Below are the Round-1 DASA/CIWG CSE opening and closing ranks for some major institutes. These ranks help NRI students (especially those in the USA and Middle East) estimate the JEE Main percentile needed for Computer Science Engineering admissions under DASA and CIWG quotas.

DASA/ CIWG Opening and Closing Rank – Round 1

Below are the Round-1 Opening and Closing Ranks for key branches across top institutes under DASA/CIWG. These cut-offs help NRI students in the USA and Middle East estimate the competitive JEE Main rank range required for admissions in 2026.

DASA/CIWG Opening and Closing Rank – Round 2

Below are the Round-2 Opening and Closing Ranks under DASA/CIWG for 2026 admissions. These cut-offs help NRI students in the USA and Middle East understand the competitive JEE Main rank range required for key engineering branches in top institutes.

DASA Counselling Process

DASA counselling is the official seat-allotment process for eligible NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign National students — including those living in the USA and Middle East, to secure admission in NITs, IIITs, CFTIs and SPAs through JEE Main Rank & Percentile.

The entire counselling is conducted online through the official DASA portal and includes registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, and final admission confirmation.

Step-by-Step Counselling Procedure

1. Online Registration

Eligible candidates must register on the official DASA website by creating a login ID, verifying email-ID, and filling basic personal details, country of residence, and academic qualifications.

Important:
Applicants from the USA and Middle East must correctly mention foreign nationality/NRI status while registering.

2. Uploading Documents

Students must upload scanned copies of required documents such as:

• Passport
• Parent employment proof (for CIWG)
• 10th & 12th grade mark-sheets
• Birth certificate
• JEE Main Score Card
• NRI Status proof (if applicable)
  

(Document verification deadlines and formats must be checked in the official 2025–26 brochure once released.)

3. Fee Payment

Registration fee + tuition fee for the first semester must be paid online through:

• Debit/Credit card
• SWIFT Transfer
  

Fee differs based on category:

• CIWG students (including eligible Gulf-based NRIs) pay tuition similar to Indian students
• Non-CIWG DASA candidates pay international fee rates
  

4. Choice Filling

Candidates must list their preferred institutes and branches in priority order.
Seats are allotted based on:

• JEE Main Rank
• Choice preference
• Category (CIWG / Non-CIWG)
• Seat availability
  

Tip for USA & Middle East NRIs:
Include multiple top NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs that match your expected rank to avoid missing allotment.

5. Seat Allotment Rounds

Seat allotment is done in multiple rounds based on JEE Main rank and seat matrix.
Status shown online:

• Allotted / Not allotted
• Branch & Institute offered
• CIWG/Non-CIWG classification
  

Candidates can:

• Accept the seat
• Float for higher preference
• Withdraw
  

6. Confirmation of Seat

Once a seat is allotted and accepted:

• Candidate must upload remaining documents
• Complete institutional admission procedures
• Follow joining deadlines given by the allotted institute
  

If CIWG seats remain unfilled, they are transferred to DASA-General category as per standard policy.

7. Reporting to the Institute

After final allotment, students must physically or digitally report to the allotted institute (as instructed), complete document verification, and join the academic session.

DASA Brochure 2025

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Opening and Closing Rank of CIWG & Non-CIWG

The DASA/CIWG 2026 opening and closing rank lists show the JEE Main rank range at which NRI candidates (CIWG & Non-CIWG) were allotted seats across NITs, IIITs, SPAs, and CFTIs. These round-wise rank lists help students from the USA and Middle East understand admission trends and plan their institute preferences accordingly.

JEE Main Cut-Off For DASA / CIWG Quota Round-1

The Round-1 opening and closing ranks for DASA/CIWG 2026 have been released. NRI students from the USA and Middle East can now check the rank range required for admission in various institutes. Download the complete PDF of Round-1 cut-offs using the link provided below.

Download Round 1 DASA/CIWG CUT-OFF

Opening and Closing Rank of CIWG & Non-CIWG

Q1. Where can I check the official DASA/CIWG Round-1 Cut-Off for 2026?
The official DASA/CIWG 2026 Round-1 opening and closing ranks are released on the DASA portal. Students, especially NRIs in the USA and Middle East, can download the complete PDF from the official site or from linked documents shared in admission notices.

Q2. What does the Round-1 DASA/CIWG cut-off actually show?
Round-1 cut-offs represent the JEE Main opening and closing ranks at which NRIs (CIWG and Non-CIWG) received seat allotments in NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and SPAs. They help students understand previous admission trends and expected competitiveness for DASA/CIWG seats.

Q3. Are CIWG and Non-CIWG cut-offs shown separately?
Yes. DASA publishes separate cut-off lists for CIWG and Non-CIWG categories. NRIs in Gulf-based CIWG benefit from reserved seats, while U.S. and other international NRIs fall under Non-CIWG unless parent employment in Gulf nations is proven with official documentation.

Q4. Why do Round-1, Round-2 and Round-3 cut-offs differ every year?
Each round’s cut-off changes due to seat withdrawals, category shifts, student re-ordering of preferences, availability of seats and shifting demand for certain branches or campuses. More movement leads to different opening and closing ranks for CIWG and Non-CIWG candidates.

Q5. How can I analyze my admission chances using Round-1 cut-offs?
Compare your JEE Main rank with the previous Round-1 closing cut-offs for your preferred branch and institution. If your rank is better than last year’s closing position, your chances are stronger. Strategic branch and campus choices also affect outcomes during counselling.

Q6. Do top branches like CSE generally have higher cut-offs?
Yes. Computer Science Engineering, IT, Artificial Intelligence and ECE at popular NITs and IIITs usually show the highest cut-offs due to intense competition from NRI students in the USA, Gulf, and other regions seeking placements and trending technology specialization programs.

Q7. Are cut-offs different for NRIs in the USA and Middle East?
No. All NRIs share a common merit system under DASA counselling. However, Gulf-based NRIs whose parents are employed in approved Middle East countries may qualify for CIWG quota, which offers reserved seats and lower tuition when compared to standard international DASA seats.

Q8. Can CIWG students apply in the Non-CIWG cut-off list also?
Yes. If a CIWG-eligible candidate does not secure a seat through CIWG allocation, they are automatically considered in the Non-CIWG DASA seat pool based on their JEE Main rank. The reverse is not permitted for standard DASA applicants lacking CIWG eligibility documents.

Q9. Why do some campuses show very high opening ranks for Round-1?
High opening ranks usually occur at highly-preferred institutes with better placement history, competitive academic environments, trending branches like AI, DS, CS, and limited seats. Students with strong JEE rank prioritize these campuses first, increasing Round-1 selection difficulty.

Q10. Is JEE Main score or percentile used for creating cut-offs?
DASA/CIWG admissions rely on JEE Main percentile and All-India Rank, not raw marks. SAT is discontinued since 2021. Merit lists, closing ranks, counselling order and category allocations for NRI students in USA and Middle East are all processed strictly through JEE Main results.