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The DASA CIWG Brochure 2026 for UG admission to NITs, IIEST, IIITs, SPAs, Other-GFTIs and some other technical institutes has been released. DASA 2026 is for admission of Foreign National, OCI, PIO and NRI students in top Indian technical institutes for the academic year 2026.
Admission to DASA UG 2026 will be offered on the basis of JEE Main 2026 rank, category, choice filling and seat availability. NRI students from the USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and other countries are advised to go through the official brochure carefully before registration, document upload and choice filling.
The official DASA UG 2026 Information Brochure for Academic Year 2026–27 has been released. The process is coordinated by Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur. Students should use the official CSAB portal for DASA UG 2026 registration, brochure, schedule and seat allocation updates.
Note: Candidates under OCI / PIO / NRI / Foreign National categories should follow the nationality and document rules mentioned in the official DASA UG 2026 brochure. Students should verify OCI/PIO document requirements carefully before registration.
| Eligibility Criteria | Counselling Schedule |
| Seat Matrix | Fee Structure |
| Application Process | Seat Allotment Procedure |
| Required Documents | Participating Institutes |
Access the official DASA CIWG 2026 Information Brochure to get complete details about eligibility criteria, JEE Main requirements, counselling process, seat allocation, participating institutes, fee structure, important dates, and required documents for NRI, OCI, Foreign National, and CIWG candidates. Download the brochure and stay informed before applying for DASA admissions.
| Eligibility Area | Requirement |
| Eligible Categories | Foreign National, OCI, PIO and NRI candidates |
| Age Limit | Candidate must be born on or after October 1, 2001 |
| Entrance Exam | Valid JEE Main 2026 scorecard and rank |
| B.E. / B.Tech Subjects | Mathematics, Physics and one subject from Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science or Biology |
| B.Arch Requirement | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or 10+3 diploma with Mathematics |
| B.Plan Requirement | 10+2 scheme with Mathematics |
| Minimum Marks | 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA out of 10 in aggregate in 5 subjects, as applicable |
| Indian Nationals Studying Abroad | At least two years of education abroad, including Classes 11 and 12 or equivalent, and must pass from abroad |
DASA-2027 will be coordinated by one of the NITs (as officially stated on the DASA portal). The conducting NIT for 2027 is yet to be confirmed, and the official DASA Brochure 2027 will be released shortly after the announcement. Admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate programs under the DASA scheme for 2027 will be based on JEE Main Score 2027, including for NRI students living in the USA and Middle East applying under CIWG/DASA quota.
Seats under DASA are supernumerary. Up to 15% of programme-wise seats may be available under the DASA scheme. Within this, 5% seats are reserved for Children of Indian Workers in Gulf countries, commonly called CIWG seats. This means one-third of DASA seats are reserved for CIWG candidates.
| Seat Category | Seat Share | Who Can Apply? |
| DASA Seats | Up to 15% programme-wise supernumerary seats | NRI, OCI, PIO and Foreign National candidates who meet DASA eligibility rules |
| CIWG Seats | 5% programme-wise seats, or one-third of DASA seats | Children of Indian workers employed in eligible Gulf countries |
| Non-CIWG DASA Seats | Remaining DASA seats after CIWG share | NRI, OCI, PIO and Foreign National candidates who do not qualify under CIWG |
CIWG applies to eligible students whose parents work in Gulf countries such as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. USA-based NRI students can apply under DASA, but they generally do not qualify under CIWG unless the parent employment condition in the Gulf is satisfied.
The DASA scheme requires Indian-national applicants, including NRIs and OCIs, to have completed at least two years of education abroad, including Classes 11 and 12 (or equivalent), and to have passed the qualifying examination from a foreign country. These educational requirements must generally comply with the eligibility conditions specified in the official DASA guidelines.
Under the CIWG category, applicants must be children of Indian workers employed in eligible Gulf countries such as the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.
All DASA and CIWG applicants must have a valid JEE Main rank to be considered for admission to participating institutes.
TestprepKart helps NRI and Gulf students understand DASA eligibility, CIWG documents, JEE Main rank rules, seat matrix, fees and choice filling.
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Q1. Has the DASA CIWG 2026-27 brochure been officially released?
The DASA CIWG 2026-27 brochure status is still pending confirmation. While some claim it is released, no official PDF is visible on the DASA portal. Students should wait for the official brochure link under the “Downloads / Brochure” section for verified updates.
Q2. Who is conducting DASA 2026-27 for NRI/OCI students?
The official coordinating institute for DASA 2026-27 has not been confirmed yet. Online mentions of NIT Calicut are unverified. Only the DASA website announcement is considered official, so applicants must wait for the notification in the 2026-27 brochure.
Q3. Is JEE Main rank compulsory for DASA CIWG 2026-27 admission?
Yes. Since SAT Subject Tests were discontinued, JEE Main 2026 All-India Rank is mandatory for all DASA and CIWG applicants, including NRIs in the USA and Middle East. No alternative test scores are accepted for engineering seats in 2026–27.
Q4. Are PIO students eligible for DASA CIWG 2026-27
PIO (Person of Indian Origin) category no longer exists. The Government of India merged PIO into OCI. Therefore, OCI, NRI, and Foreign National students are eligible under DASA CIWG 2026-27, including those living in the USA and Middle East.
Q5. What is the academic eligibility for NRI students under DASA CIWG 2026-27
Students must complete Class 11 & 12 outside India from a recognized board, with Physics and Math as compulsory subjects. JEE Main rank is the only selection criterion. No fixed minimum percentage rule has been notified for 2026-27.
Q6. Is there an age limit to apply under DASA CIWG 2026-27.
No. DASA and CIWG do not impose any age limit for applicants at the undergraduate level. Students simply need to complete Class 12 (or equivalent) abroad and have a valid JEE Main 2026-27 rank for admission.
Q7. Can Class 12 appearing NRI students apply for DASA CIWG 2027
Yes. Students appearing for Class 12 in 2027 can apply. Admission will remain provisional until final Class 12 results are uploaded within the DASA timeline. JEE Main 2026 rank submission is also mandatory for seat consideration.
Q8. Who qualifies under the CIWG category for DASA 2026-27
CIWG is only for children of Indian workers employed in eligible Gulf nations, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. Students in the USA do not qualify for CIWG and should apply under the general DASA category.
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