DASA: JEE Exam Centre For NRI Students

DASA: JEE Exam Centre For NRI Students

JEE Main exams for 2026 will be conducted across 323 cities worldwide, including 15 international exam centres for overseas and NRI students. These global test locations include key Gulf and Middle East hubs such as the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, along with other prominent international cities. NRI students living in the USA and Middle East can select up to four preferred exam centres while filling out the JEE Main application form, and centres are allotted by NTA based on availability. This wider global centre network ensures easier access for DASA/CIWG aspirants appearing in JEE Main 2026 from abroad.

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JEE Main 2025 Exam Centers Outside of India

International JEE Main Exam Centres for NRI Students

JEE Main exams are also conducted outside India for NRI and foreign-national applicants, including those living in the USA and Middle East. In previous cycles, candidates selecting international centres were required to pay a higher application fee (for 2022–23 this was INR 6000) to appear at test locations outside India.

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DASA UG 2026 Important Dates

Opening and Closing Rank of DASA CIWG & Non-CIWG:

Below are the referenced opening and closing cut-off ranks for DASA / CIWG admissions in 2021, based on JEE Main results. These rank lists help NRI students from the USA and Middle East (UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia) understand the admission trends for institutions under DASA.

The data reflects actual allotments in:

• CIWG Category (Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries)
• Non-CIWG / General DASA Category
  

Note:
Cut-offs vary each year depending on competition, number of applicants, branch preference, JEE Main rank distribution, and seat availability.
Final cut-offs for 2026 will be confirmed only after DASA counselling rounds.

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DASA is a Ministry of Education scheme that allows NRI, OCI, and foreign national students, including those in the USA and Middle East, to secure admission into top Indian engineering institutes like NITs, IIITs, SPAs, IIEST, and other CFTIs based on JEE Main rank.

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JEE Main 2022 Exam Day Schedule

The authority will not allow any candidate to enter the examination hall after 8:30 AM for paper 1. The time for the last entry is 8:30 AM for Paper-1, 1.00 PM for Paper-2, and 2.30 PM for the second shift of Paper-1.

Top 10 FAQs 

Q1. What are the exam timings for JEE Main Morning and Afternoon shifts?
JEE Main is usually conducted in two shifts, Morning: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and Afternoon: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Students must reach the exam center well before the shift begins to complete verification formalities.

Q2. What time should I report at the JEE Main exam center?
Candidates must report between 7:00–8:30 AM for Morning Shift and 1:00-2:30 PM for Afternoon Shift. These timings allow enough time for document verification, frisking, and seating arrangements before the exam begins.

Q3. What is the last allowed entry time at the exam hall?
The final entry time is strict: 8:30 AM for Paper-1 (Morning), 1:00 PM for Paper–2 (Mid-day), and 2:30 PM for Paper-1 (Afternoon shift). Late entry is not permitted under any circumstances, as per NTA rules.

Q4. Can NRI students choose international exam centers outside India?
Yes. NRIs can choose designated international centers during registration. However, exam fees for overseas centers are higher. Centers must be selected during application, and availability depends on the country chosen.

Q5. How long is the JEE Main exam duration?
The exam duration is 3 hours for both shifts. Students should manage time carefully between Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics sections. Specially-abled students with valid certificates may receive extra time as per NTA guidelines.

Q6. When should I reach the center to avoid last-minute issues?
It is advised to arrive at least one hour before reporting starts. This helps avoid delays due to long verification lines, traffic, or sudden documentation issues. NRI students abroad must confirm local reporting time zones.

Q7. What happens if I reach after the last entry time?
No student is allowed inside once the final entry deadline ends. NTA follows strict biometric and security checks, so latecomers are disqualified from that attempt even if they hold valid admit cards.

Q8. Should I carry extra documents besides the admit card?
Candidates must carry JEE admit card, a valid photo ID (passport for NRI candidates), recent photos, and disability certificates if applicable. International applicants must verify passport details carefully with registration data.

Q9. Can I leave the exam hall before the exam ends?
Generally, no. Students are expected to stay until the full 3-hour duration is completed. Leaving early may be allowed only in rare authorized cases, and question papers must not be taken outside the hall.

Q10. Is there a dress code for JEE Main exam day?
While no strict uniform is required, students must avoid metallic items, badges, caps, watches, smart devices, calculator watches, wallets, or stationery not permitted. Light clothing and simple footwear are recommended to avoid security delays.