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DASA CIWG Quota 2026 is one of the important admission routes for NRI, OCI, PIO, Foreign National and Gulf based Indian students to seek engineering admission in India through JEE Main. Eligible students can apply to NITs, IIITs, IIEST, SPAs and other Government Funded Technical Institutes through DASA.
This guide is related to DASA CIWG eligibility 2026, fees, seat matrix, cutoff, participating colleges, NRI quota in NITs, CIWG quota for Gulf students, documents, counselling rounds and choice filling in simple language for students and parents.
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What is DASA Scheme?
DASA is the short form of Direct Admission of Students Abroad. It is an admission scheme for Foreign Nationals, OCI, PIO and NRI students for admission in undergraduate engineering, architecture and planning in india.
DASA 2026 enables eligible students to apply to NITs, IIITs, IIEST, SPAs and other Government Funded Technical Institutes. IITs want JEE Advanced via JoSAA route for IIT admission, DASA is not for IIT admission.
DASA 2026 Latest Update: JEE Main is Mandatory
Students must have a valid scorecard and rank in JEE Main 2026 to get admission to DASA 2026 UG. Admission is on the basis of JEE Main rank, category, choice filling and seat availability
SAT Subject Test scores are no longer valid for DASA UG. NRI, OCI, PIO and Foreign National students targeting DASA or CIWG should focus on JEE Main preparation, especially for top NITs, IIITs and branches like CSE, AI, Data Science, ECE and Mathematics & Computing.
What is CIWG Quota?
CIWG is Children of Indian Workers in Gulf. It is a special quota under DASA scheme for children of Indian workers in Gulf countries.
CIWG is not a separate admission process. It is a reserved seat category under DASA. About one-third of DASA seats are reserved for CIWG candidates. The prime advantage of CIWG quota is that eligible Gulf students can get admission under DASA with a lesser tuition fee than the regular DASA Non-SAARC category.
The Gulf countries included under CIWG are:
| United Arab Emirates | Kuwait |
| Bahrain | Oman |
| Iraq | Qatar |
| Iran | Saudi Arabia |
To claim CIWG benefit, either parent of the candidate must be working or must have worked in a Gulf country till any date in the admission year.
| Point | DASA | CIWG |
| Full Form | Direct Admission of Students Abroad | Children of Indian Workers in Gulf |
| Eligible Students | NRI, OCI, PIO, Foreign Nationals | NRI students whose parent works/worked in Gulf |
| Admission Basis | JEE Main 2026 rank | JEE Main 2026 rank |
| Seat Type | DASA Non-CIWG seats | Reserved seats within DASA |
| Fee | Higher tuition fee | Lower tuition fee |
| Countries Covered | Global | UAE, Bahrain, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia |
| Admission Category | Registration Fee | First Semester Tuition Fee | Amount to be Paid |
| DASA-CIWG | US$300 | ₹62,500 | US$300 + ₹62,500 |
| DASA Non-SAARC | US$300 | US$4,000 | US$4,300 |
| DASA SAARC | US$300 | US$2,000 | US$2,300 |
| DASA-CIWG + DASA Non-SAARC Double Tag | US$300 | US$4,000 | US$4,300 |
Important Note: Candidates from CIWG who wish to be considered for the Non-CIWG DASA seat will first have to pay the DASA Non-SAARC fee. If a CIWG seat is awarded, the balance tuition fee will be refunded as per the rules.
Institute Fees are subject to change, students need to check the official website of the allotted college before final admission.
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.
| Event | Date & Time |
| Registration, payment, choice filling and DASA document upload starts | 28 July 2026, 10:00 AM IST |
| Mock seat allocation display | 31 July 2026, 10:00 AM IST |
| Registration, payment and document upload ends | 03 August 2026, 10:00 AM IST |
| Last date to respond to DASA document verification queries | 04 August 2026, 09:00 PM IST |
| Choice filling and choice locking ends | 05 August 2026, 02:00 PM IST |
| DASA Round 1 seat allotment result | 06 August 2026, 05:00 PM IST |
| DASA Round 2 seat allotment result | 12 August 2026, 05:00 PM IST |
| Physical reporting at allotted institute | 13 August 2026 to 18 August 2026 tentative |
Students should regularly check the official CSAB/DASA portal because dates, reporting requirements and institute-level instructions may be updated.
The DASA 2026 application and seat allocation process is conducted online. Eligible students must log in using their JEE Main 2026 application number and password.
Documents Required for DASA CIWG 2026
Before registration, all important documents should be scanned and kept ready. Common documents required are:
| JEE Main 2026 score card | autograph |
| Class 10 certificate or birth proof | School certificate showing completion of 11th and 12th class from abroad |
| Mark sheet of class 11 or proof of study | Percentage or equivalent CGPA certificate, if applicable |
| Class 12 marksheet/ equivalent certificate: | Medical certificate if required by the institute |
| Applicant’s Passport OCI/PIO Card (if any) | Payment received |
| NRI status proof, if applicable | CIWG candidates usually need to submit additional documents: |
| Recent passport size photograph. | Passport of parent working in Gulf country |
| Passport size photograph | Parent’s visa with valid period |
| Parent’s work visa | |
| Certificate from employer or organization showing the parent’s employment in the Gulf |
Some colleges may ask for extra documents at the time of physical reporting. Students must check the institute-specific document list.
DASA seat allotment is based on:
If there are vacant seats in the chosen branch and institute, the student with a better JEE Main rank will be given preference during seat allocation.
Participating institutes for DASA and CIWG admissions are as follows:
Depending on the institute, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Mathematics and Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Architecture and Planning are some of the popular choices among DASA and CIWG students.
DASA and CIWG can be highly useful for international Indian students because:
Students can apply to top Indian engineering colleges through centralized system
CIWG students can get lower tuition fee than normal DASA Non-SAARC category.
Seat allocation based on JEE Main rank and choice filling Clear admission path for NRI, OCI, PIO and Foreign National students
Students from Gulf countries can benefit through CIWG if they are eligible. Many top NITs, IIITs and GFTIs take part in the process.
Since admission to DASA and CIWG is based on JEE Main rank, students should start preparing early. School curriculum abroad may not be fully aligned with JEE Main level, so NRI students often find it difficult.
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| JEE Main chapter-wise practice | Time-bound mock tests |
| Regular Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics tests | Doubt clearing sessions |
| DASA CIWG choice filling strategy | Rank-based college planning |
Students from Gulf countries, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and other international locations should follow a JEE focused plan and not rely only on school level preparation.
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