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DASA 2027 Planning Guide • Current 2026 List Used as Reference
Students planning engineering admission through DASA 2027 can use this guide to shortlist participating NITs, IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, Schools of Planning and Architecture and other technical institutes, along with the programs currently offered through the DASA route.
Important: The official DASA UG 2027 brochure, participating-institute list and seat matrix have not yet been released. The college and program information below uses the confirmed DASA 2026 participating institutes and revised 2026 seat matrix as the latest planning baseline. Final DASA 2027 colleges, programs, seat numbers, fees and eligibility conditions must be verified after the official 2027 documents are published.
The final 2027 list is not official yet. Based on current DASA 2026 participation, students should research 31 NITs, multiple IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, the three SPAs and other participating technical institutes. Current programs include CSE, AI, Data Science, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Biotechnology, Mathematics & Computing, Architecture, Planning, Design and selected dual-degree programs.
DASA participating institutes can change between admission cycles. For 2027 planning, use the latest confirmed 2026 institute list as a reference, then replace it with the official DASA 2027 list when published.
| Institute Category | Current Planning Reference |
|---|---|
| NITs | 31 NITs in the current DASA 2026 matrix |
| IIITs | Multiple IIITs with CSE, AI, ECE, IT, Data Science and other programs |
| IIEST | IIEST Shibpur |
| SPAs | SPA Delhi, SPA Bhopal and SPA Vijayawada |
| Other Institutes | Other participating universities and technical institutes in the DASA seat matrix |
The NITs below are useful for DASA 2027 shortlisting based on confirmed 2026 participation. I have retained useful TestPrepKart internal links already present in your current blog wherever practical.
Plan JEE Main preparation, DASA college shortlisting, CIWG eligibility, mock tests, documents and branch choices from the USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain or another country.
The current revised DASA seat matrix contains more IIITs than the older fixed “11 IIITs” list on this page. Students targeting 2027 should use the current matrix as a shortlisting baseline.
| IIIT | Program Areas to Research |
|---|---|
| IIIT Allahabad | IT, ECE, Business Informatics, dual-degree options |
| IIITDM Jabalpur | CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Smart Manufacturing, Design |
| IIITDM Kancheepuram | CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Design, AI |
| IIIT Vadodara | CSE, ECE, IT, AI, Mathematics & Computing |
| ABV-IIITM Gwalior | CSE, Mathematics, EEE and integrated programs |
| IIIT Pune | CSE, ECE |
| IIIT Una | CSE, ECE |
| IIIT Kottayam | CSE, ECE, Cyber Security, AI & Data Science |
| IIIT Kota | CSE, ECE, AI & Data Engineering |
| IIIT Guwahati | CSE, ECE, AI-related electronics programs |
| IIIT Sonepat | CSE, IT, AI, Data Science |
| IIIT Sri City | CSE, ECE, AI & Data Science |
| IIIT Tiruchirappalli | CSE, ECE, AI & Data Science, VLSI |
| IIIT Dharwad | CSE, ECE, Data Science & AI |
| IIIT Bhagalpur | CSE, ECE, Mathematics & Computing, Mechatronics |
| IIIT Bhopal | CSE, ECE, IT, AI, Data Science, Cyber Security |
| IIIT Raichur | CSE, Mathematics & Computing, AI & Data Science |
| IIIT Vadodara International Campus Diu | CSE, ECE, AI, Cyber Security |
| Institute | Programs |
|---|---|
| IIEST Shibpur | Engineering and technology programs |
| SPA Bhopal | B.Arch, B.Plan |
| SPA Delhi | B.Arch, B.Plan |
| SPA Vijayawada | B.Arch, B.Plan |
Besides NITs, IIITs, IIEST and SPAs, the latest DASA matrix also includes other universities and technical institutions. Students can research:
2027 caution: The institutes above are current-cycle planning references. Do not present any institute as a confirmed DASA 2027 participant until the official 2027 list is published.
The exact DASA 2027 program list is not yet published. Based on current participating institutes, students can expect a broad range of engineering, architecture, planning, design and interdisciplinary programs.
| Program Category | Programs to Track |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | CSE, Computer Engineering, IT, Software Engineering |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data | AI, AI & Data Science, AI & Data Engineering, Data Science & Engineering |
| Electronics | ECE, VLSI, Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation |
| Electrical | Electrical Engineering, EEE and related programs |
| Mechanical | Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, Automotive, Mechatronics |
| Civil & Environment | Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering |
| Chemical & Materials | Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials, Ceramic Engineering |
| Life Sciences | Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Food Technology |
| Mathematics | Mathematics & Computing, Scientific Computing |
| Architecture & Planning | B.Arch, B.Plan |
| Design | B.Des and selected design-oriented programs |
| Dual Degree | Selected integrated B.Tech + M.Tech and related dual degrees |
The official DASA 2027 seat matrix is not available yet. Students should use the latest revised DASA 2026 matrix only as a planning reference.
Do not use one combined old seat number for an entire institute. Choice filling is more useful when students compare college + branch + seat category.
CIWG is a reserved category within DASA for eligible NRI candidates who satisfy the applicable parent Gulf-employment requirements. The exact CIWG seat matrix for DASA 2027 will be confirmed only when the official 2027 matrix is released.
Under the confirmed DASA 2026 rules, the CIWG country list contains:
| United Arab Emirates | Bahrain |
| Iraq | Iran |
| Kuwait | Oman |
| Qatar | Saudi Arabia |
USA-based student note: Studying in the USA does not by itself exclude a candidate from CIWG. The candidate must satisfy the applicable NRI/category conditions and qualifying parent Gulf-employment rule. Recheck the 2027 brochure once released.
These are popular shortlisting options based on current participation, not a confirmed DASA 2027 ranking.
| NIT | Why Students Research It |
|---|---|
| NIT Tiruchirappalli | High demand for CSE, ECE and core engineering branches |
| NIT Karnataka Surathkal | Popular among overseas students for computing and engineering programs |
| NIT Warangal | Popular CSE, ECE and core engineering options |
| NIT Calicut | Engineering plus Architecture options |
| MNNIT Allahabad | Popular computing and core engineering choices |
| MNIT Jaipur | CSE, ECE, AI & Data Engineering and multiple core branches |
| Factor | What to Compare |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Rank | How competitive the candidate is for preferred colleges and branches |
| Branch Preference | CSE, AI, ECE, Mechanical and other branches have different demand |
| DASA / CIWG Seats | Check program-wise category seats |
| Previous Closing Rank | Useful for planning, but never a guarantee |
| Fees | DASA/CIWG tuition plus institute, hostel and living costs |
| Location | Airport connectivity, travel cost and family preferences |
| Backup Choices | Include realistic colleges and branches, not only top choices |
Eligible students studying in the USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and other countries can use the DASA participating-college list when planning their college and branch preferences.
However, a college appearing in the DASA list does not automatically make every overseas student eligible. Candidates must satisfy the applicable nationality/status, academic, residential, document and examination conditions.
Build a college-and-branch preference list using JEE Main rank, DASA/CIWG seats, previous cutoffs, fees and admission eligibility.
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The final DASA 2027 participating-college list is not yet released. Students should use the current DASA 2026 list as a planning reference until the new brochure and seat matrix are published.
No. IIT undergraduate admission is separate from DASA and follows the applicable JEE Advanced and JoSAA process.
The current DASA cycle includes NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, NIT Warangal, NIT Calicut, MNIT Jaipur, MNNIT Allahabad and other NITs listed above. Final 2027 participation must be verified.
Current programs include CSE, AI, Data Science, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Biotechnology, Mathematics & Computing, Architecture, Planning, Design and selected dual-degree options.
Yes. Eligible participating programs may have separate DASA-CIWG seats. Exact availability is shown in the applicable seat matrix.
The official 2027 rule has not yet been published. For DASA 2026, seat allocation uses JEE Main 2026 rank subject to DASA eligibility conditions.
Yes, if the candidate satisfies the applicable candidate-category, academic, residential and examination requirements.
Under the confirmed 2026 framework: UAE, Bahrain, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Recheck the list after the DASA 2027 brochure is released.
The official release date is not yet announced. Students should monitor the CSAB/DASA portal for the DASA 2027 brochure, participating-institute list and seat matrix.
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