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DASA 2026 refund policy describes the refunding of tuition fee to NRI, OCI, PIO and Foreign National students who are participating in DASA seat allocation process.
Students and parents should be aware of the refund rules before making the DASA Enrolment Fee payment. The registration fee is non-refundable but the tuition fee may be fully/partially refunded or not refunded at all depending upon the counselling status of the candidate.
Use these important DASA sections to check eligibility, fees, dates and seat allotment details.
DASA Eligibility Criteria DASA Fee Structure DASA Important Dates DASA Seat Allotment
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The registration fee of US$300 for DASA 2026 is non-refundable. The tuition fee shall be fully refunded, 50% refunded or not refunded depending on whether the student exits, withdraws, does not get a seat, fails to report or violates eligibility conditions.
Students pay the DASA Enrolment Fee during DASA registration. This includes the non-refundable registration fee and the tuition fee for the first semester.
| DASA Category | Registration Fee | First-Semester Tuition Fee | Initial Payment |
| DASA Non-SAARC | US$300 | US$4000 | US$4300 |
| DASA SAARC | US$300 | US$2000 | US$2300 |
| DASA CIWG | US$300 | Rs. 62,500 | US$300 + Rs. 62,500 |
| DASA-CIWG + Non-CIWG Option | US$300 | US$4000 | US$4300 |
The registration fee is not refunded. Refund rules apply mainly to the tuition fee portion.
DASA admission planning requires a clear understanding of important dates, eligibility, JEE Main score, institute options, fee structure, seat matrix and choice filling.
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A candidate may receive a full tuition fee refund in the following cases:
| Situation | Refund Status |
| Candidate exercises the Exit option | Full tuition fee refund |
| Candidate is not allotted any seat in any round | Full tuition fee refund |
| Candidate’s candidature is cancelled during document verification | Full tuition fee refund |
| Candidate has not filled any choice during online choice filling | Full tuition fee refund |
This means if a student does not get a seat or exits from the process as per official rules, the tuition fee portion may be refunded. However, the US$300 registration fee remains non-refundable.
A candidate may receive only 50% of the tuition fee in the following cases:
| Situation | Refund Status |
| Candidate is allotted a seat but does not complete online reporting | 50% tuition fee refund |
| Candidate exercises the Withdraw option in any round | 50% tuition fee refund |
Parents should take care when they select the Withdraw option. The candidature shall not be considered any further in the DASA/CSAB Special seat allocation process once the student has withdrawn.
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In some cases, the tuition fee is not refunded.
| Situation | Refund Status |
| Candidate does not physically report at the admitting institute | No tuition fee refund |
| Candidate fails to produce valid original eligibility documents during physical verification | No tuition fee refund |
| Candidate violates the special eligibility or restriction of the allotted academic program | No tuition fee refund |
| Candidate is allotted a seat in the last round of seat allocation | No tuition fee refund |
| Candidate fails to submit qualifying exam result by the required deadline or does not meet eligibility marks | No tuition fee refund |
This is why students should not take a seat for granted. After seat allotment, each step like online reporting, physical reporting and document verification is must.
| Candidate Situation | Refund Rule |
| Exit option selected | Full tuition fee refund |
| No seat allotted in any round | Full tuition fee refund |
| Candidature cancelled during document verification | Full tuition fee refund |
| No choices filled | Full tuition fee refund |
| Allotted seat but online reporting not completed | 50% tuition fee refund |
| Withdraw option selected | 50% tuition fee refund |
| Physical reporting not completed | No tuition fee refund |
| Original documents not produced | No tuition fee refund |
| Special eligibility not satisfied | No tuition fee refund |
| Seat allotted in last round | No tuition fee refund |
| Registration fee of US$300 | Non-refundable |
Candidates from the CIWG who want to be considered for CIWG as well as Non-CIWG seats pay the same initial fee as candidates from DASA Non-SAARC.
If such a candidate finally gets admission under CIWG category then the balance tuition fee amount is refunded as per DASA rules.
| Candidate Type | Refund Situation |
| CIWG only candidate | Refund depends on seat allotment and reporting status |
| CIWG + Non-CIWG candidate | Balance amount refunded if final admission is under CIWG |
| CIWG status not verified | Candidate may need to pay balance DEF to be considered under Non-CIWG |
| CIWG candidate not considered further | Refund, if any, follows official DASA refund rules |
CIWG students should upload correct parent work proof, visa, work permit and related documents to avoid verification problems.
Students can also apply through JoSAA and DASA. If a student has a seat retained in NIT+ through JoSAA and gets a new seat through DASA, the earlier retained seat may get cancelled automatically as per the official process.
In such cases, the balance amount will be refunded after adjustment as per DASA rules.
Students and parents should know about it well before participating in both JoSAA and DASA rounds.
Candidates must enter refund bank details at the time of DASA Enrolment Fee payment.
| Bank Detail | What To Enter |
| Account holder name | Name as per bank records |
| Account number | Correct bank account number |
| IFSC code | Required for Indian bank accounts |
| Bank name | Name of the bank |
| Bank address | Full bank branch address |
| SWIFT code | Required for international bank transfers |
| IBAN number | Mandatory for banks in Middle East, GCC and Europe |
| Bank telephone number | Bank contact number |
| Cancelled cheque or passbook copy | Scanned proof of the same bank account |
Parents should enter these details very carefully. Wrong bank details may delay the refund process.
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Download Free JEE E-BookThe DASA refund will be processed to the bank account furnished by the candidate at the time of fee payment. The refunds can be initiated through banking channels like NEFT, RTGS, SWIFT or any other mode as applicable depending on the candidate’s bank account or country.
Students who use an international bank account must make sure that the SWIFT code, IBAN number and bank address are correct.
| Point | Why It Matters |
| Registration fee is non-refundable | US$300 is not returned |
| Tuition fee may be refunded | Refund depends on the candidate’s counselling status |
| Refund rules differ by situation | Exit, Withdraw, no allotment and no reporting have different rules |
| Bank details must be correct | Wrong details can delay refund |
| Original documents are important | Failure to produce documents can lead to no refund |
| Last round seat allotment has no refund | Students should understand this before final decision |
| Institute-level fee may differ | Hostel and other charges follow institute rules |
| Mistake | Why It Is Risky |
| Assuming full fee is always refundable | Registration fee is non-refundable |
| Confusing Exit and Withdraw | Both may have different refund outcomes |
| Not completing online reporting | May lead to only 50% tuition fee refund |
| Missing physical reporting | May lead to no tuition fee refund |
| Uploading wrong bank details | Refund may get delayed |
| Not keeping bank proof ready | Cancelled cheque/passbook proof may be required |
| Ignoring original document verification | Invalid documents can affect refund and admission |
| Taking last round allotment casually | Last round allotment may not be refundable |
Parents should not look at just the admission side of DASA. Refund rules are equally important as the amount involved can be high especially for Non-SAARC & Non-CIWG candidates.
Before paying the DASA Enrolment Fee, parents should know the difference between registration fee and tuition fee, check the refund conditions, keep bank details ready and be sure the student is serious about the choices being filled.
But by choosing a filling plan carefully, you can reduce confusion and the stress of unnecessary withdrawals and refunds.
The DASA 2026 Refund policy is based on the action of the student during counselling. Students who are not able to get a seat or are cancelled at the time of document verification will be eligible for a full refund of tuition fee. Students who withdraw or who do not complete the online reporting will receive only 50% tuition fee refund. Students failing in physical reporting or verification of original documents will not be entitled for refund of tuition fee.
Parents and students are advised to go through Refund Rules carefully before registration, payment, choice filling and acceptance of seat.
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