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Before heading into the CIWG scheme, TestprepKart takes you through all the essential details NRI students, especially those living in the USA, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, must know regarding CIWG eligibility and seat allocation.
Under the latest DASA/CIWG policy, 1/3rd of the total DASA seats continue to remain reserved for Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries (CIWG). These seats fall within the 15% supernumerary quota allocated under the DASA Scheme.
However, the exact seat count for the 2026–27 cycle must be reconfirmed from the official DASA brochure once released:
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The CIWG (Children of Indian Workers in Gulf) scheme applies only to NRI students whose parent is employed in one of the officially recognized Gulf countries. For the 2026–27 admission cycle, the eligible CIWG countries remain:
NRI students living in the USA can also apply under CIWG only if a parent is currently working in one of the above Gulf nations and valid employment proof is submitted as per DASA guidelines.
For NRI students applying under the CIWG or DASA category, especially those living in the USA, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, the following documents must be submitted as proof of CIWG eligibility. These requirements remain consistent for the 2025–26 cycle unless the new DASA brochure announces changes.
Under the CIWG quota, NRI students (especially those applying from the USA, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia) pay the same tuition fee as Indian resident students, which is approximately::
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Name of NITs |
Fee For NRIs Candidates Under CIWG Quota (Approx) |
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National Institute of Technology, Agartala, Tripura |
62,500 INR/Semester |
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Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad |
62,500 INR/Semester |
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National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh |
62,500 INR/Semester |
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Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Delhi |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, West Bengal |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Goa |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh |
62,500 INR/Semester |
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Malviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Haryana |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Manipur |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Mizoram |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, Maharashtra |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Patna, Bihar |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Puducherry, Karaikkal |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Raipur, Chattisgarh |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Sikkim |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Assam |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Srinagar |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
Sardar Vallabhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Gujarat |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Karnataka |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Warangal, Telangana |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya |
62,500 INR/Semester |
|
National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand |
62,500 INR/Semester |
NRI Students who wish to take admission in IITs, NITs, CFTIs, SPAs, etc. Can check here IIT JEE Fee For NRI Students
The fee structure mentioned below is for the DASA 2022-2023.
|
Registration Fee |
US $300/- |
|
Tuition Fee |
INR 62,500/- |
|
Total amount paid along with the application form |
INR 62,500 + US $300 |
|
In case the payment is done in INR total amount to be paid with Application Form |
62,500/- + 20,000/- = 82,500/- |
|
Total Fee (for 8 semesters) |
INR 5,20,000/- |
|
Registration Fee |
US $300/- |
|
Tuition Fee |
US $4000/- |
|
Total amount paid along with the application form |
US $4300/- |
|
In case the payment is done in INR total amount to be paid with Application Form |
2,66,680/- + 20,000/- = 2,86,680/- |
|
Total Fee (for 8 semesters) |
INR 2153440/-
|
|
Registration Fee |
US $300/- |
|
Tuition Fee |
US $2000/- |
|
Total amount paid along with the application form |
US $2300/- |
|
In case the payment is done in INR total amount to be paid with Application Form |
1,33,340/- + 20,000/- = 1,53,340/- |
|
Total Fee (for 8 semesters) |
INR 1086720/-
|
Note: The Annual Hostel accommodation and other expenses vary from $400-$800 according to the college.
The applicants who fulfill the admission criteria should submit the application form online along with the requisite registration fee and first-semester tuition fee. The fee can be paid either through E-payment or SWIFT Transfer.
Any transaction charges towards SWIFT Transfer/ E-Payment should be borne by the applicant.
For E-payment, applicants will access the official DASA 2025–26 online portal, which provides a secure payment gateway for online fee transactions.
Previously, payments were processed through the Vijaya Bank Payment Gateway, interlinked with the portal developed by MNNIT Allahabad.
The updated payment gateway provider for 2025-26 must be confirmed once the official brochure is released.
Applicants (including NRI students applying from the USA, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain) can make online fee payments using:
Upon successful completion of the transaction, a Transaction ID is generated automatically and displayed on the application form.
Applicants are strongly advised to:
This Transaction ID will be required during document verification, dispute resolution, and future admission correspondence.
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For specific queries on DASA / CIWG – Please share your query here: DASA / CIWG Queries
1. Is the CIWG Scheme available for the 2026–27 admission cycle?
Yes. CIWG remains available for 2026–27, offering reserved seats for children of Indian workers in Gulf countries. Eligibility, fee rules, and documentation requirements remain similar to previous years but must be reconfirmed once the official DASA brochure is released.
2. How much is the tuition fee under the CIWG scheme for NITs?
CIWG students pay the same tuition fee as Indian residents—approximately ₹62,500 per semester at most NITs. Hostel, mess, and institute-specific charges are extra. Final fee updates for 2026–27 should be checked in the official DASA portal.
3. Can NRI students living in the USA apply under CIWG?
Yes, but only if one parent is employed in an eligible Gulf country (UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia). Evidence of employment—passport, visa, work permit, and employer certificate—is mandatory for CIWG category approval.
4. What documents must be submitted for CIWG eligibility during admission?
Applicants must upload the parent’s passport, Gulf visa, work permit (if applicable), and employer certificate in Appendix-III format. These documents must clearly verify active employment in a CIWG-eligible Gulf nation for 2025–26 admissions.
5. Are CIWG seats separate from DASA seats in NITs and other institutes?
Yes. 1/3rd of all DASA seats are exclusively reserved for CIWG applicants. If CIWG seats remain unfilled in later rounds, they are transferred to the general DASA category. CIWG students can opt for both categories when applying.
6. What is the registration fee for CIWG applicants?
The registration fee is USD $300 (non-refundable). CIWG students must also pay the first-semester fee during application. Updated 2026–27 payment instructions will be confirmed in the new DASA brochure.
7. Do CIWG students follow the same JEE Main requirement as DASA?
Yes. CIWG admissions, like DASA are strictly based on JEE Main Percentile and AIR. SAT and SAT Subject Tests are not accepted. Students in the USA and Middle East must appear for JEE Main in 2026 for eligibility.
8. What payment modes are available for CIWG/DASA fee submission?
Applicants may pay through credit/debit cards, international cards, or SWIFT transfer. A transaction ID is generated upon successful payment, which must be saved for verification. The updated payment gateway for 2026 is pending confirmation.
9. Are CIWG fees refundable if a student withdraws or does not get a seat?
The USD $300 registration fee is non-refundable. Tuition fee refund rules follow DASA policies and depend on withdrawal deadlines. Applicants must verify refund timelines in the official 2026–27 brochure.
10. How do NRI students choose between CIWG and general DASA categories?
Students can apply for CIWG only, DASA only, or both. If opting for both, the higher fee must be paid initially. If allotted a CIWG seat, the fee difference is refunded according to the official DASA refund guidelines.
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