The DASA Scheme (Direct Admission of Students Abroad) by the Ministry of Education offers an excellent opportunity for international students, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) to gain admission to top-tier engineering institutions in India.
What is the DASA Scheme?
Launched in 2001, the DASA scheme is designed to help overseas students get admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) engineering programs at prestigious institutions such as National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), SPAs, and other centrally funded technical institutions. It provides a platform for foreign nationals and Indians living abroad to study in India’s best technical universities.
How to Apply for the DASA Scheme?
To apply under the DASA scheme, candidates must:
Register online on the official DASA portal.
Fill out the online application form and upload necessary documents.
Pay the application fee via SWIFT, E-Payment, NEFT, or RTGS transfer before the deadline listed on the DASA website.
Only those who complete the registration process will be considered for admission under the scheme.
Eligibility Criteria
For Undergraduate (UG) Courses:
Applicants must have completed 12th grade (or equivalent) from a recognized education system, with Mathematics and Physics, and one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, or Biology.
They must have a minimum of 75% marks or a CGPA of 7.5/10 and a valid JEE Main rank.
For Postgraduate (PG) Courses:
Applicants must have completed a Four/Five-year undergraduate program in Engineering/Technology or an equivalent degree in the relevant field.
A minimum of 60% marks or 6.00 CGPA in the qualifying exam is required.
For M.Tech., M.Arch., M.Plan., M.Des., and MURP programs, candidates must have a valid GRE score (at least 300). For the MBA program, a GMAT score of 480 is required.
Counselling Process
For UG Courses:
Seat allotment will be based on the JEE Main rank and the choices given by the applicant in order of merit and preference.For PG Courses:
Seat allotment will be based on the valid GRE/GMAT scores and the preferences indicated by the applicant.
2024 Admission Details
In 2024, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur coordinated the DASA scheme. The registration process began in June, with the admission process concluding in August. For further details and updates, candidates can visit the official DASA website at dasanit.org.