CIWG Scheme

CIWG Scheme

What is CIWG Scheme?

One particular quota under the DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad) scheme is the CIWG (Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries) Scheme. It is intended to provide children of Indian expats employed in the Gulf nations who want to attend prestigious Indian technical schools entry advantages.

Key Features of the CIWG Scheme

1. Who Can Apply?

   • Students whose parents are Indian nationals working in Gulf countries can apply under the CIWG category.

   • Eligible Gulf countries include:

     • United Arab Emirates (UAE)

     • Saudi Arabia

     • Qatar

     • Oman

     • Kuwait

     • Bahrain

2. Seats Reserved for CIWG

   • 5% of the total DASA seats in participating institutions are reserved for CIWG candidates.

   • If CIWG seats remain vacant, they are converted into the DASA General category seats.

3. Participating Institutes

   • Premier institutions like NITs, IIITs, SPAs, and other centrally funded technical institutions (except IITs) offer seats under the CIWG quota.

4. Fee Structure

   • CIWG candidates pay the same tuition fees as Indian students instead of the higher DASA fees.

   • Approximate fee structure:

     • CIWG Fee: ₹1.25 lakh per year (same as domestic students).

     • DASA (Non-CIWG) Fee: Around $4000 per year.

5. Eligibility Criteria

   • Must have completed Class 12 (or equivalent) with subjects Physics, Mathematics, and one additional subject (Chemistry/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Biology).

   • Should have a valid JEE Main score (as DASA admissions are based on JEE Main ranks).

6. Application Process

   • Students must apply through the DASA website (https://dasanit.org).

   • Required documents include:

     • Passport of the student and parent(s).

     • Proof of parent’s employment in a Gulf country (such as work permit, visa, and salary slip).

     • Academic certificates.

Benefits of CIWG Scheme

✅ Lower tuition fees compared to other DASA candidates.
✅ Reserved seats for students from Gulf countries.
✅ Admission to top NITs, IIITs, and SPAs without competing with the general Indian category.

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