DASA

About DASA

DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad) is a centralised scheme for admission of foreign nationals, NRIs and related categories to undergraduate programmes at participating Indian institutions such as NITs and IIITs.

What is DASA?

• National-level admission scheme for overseas and NRI candidates.
• Used for admission to UG programmes at NITs, IIITs and other institutes.
• Admission generally based on qualifying scores such as SAT or accepted criteria.
• Coordinated centrally for participating institutions.

DASA Highlights

DASA Exam Pattern

• DASA is an admission scheme rather than a standalone exam.
• Admission is based on qualifying scores such as SAT or accepted criteria.
• Refer to the official notification for the accepted scores and admission criteria.

DASA Eligibility

• Foreign nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs and children of Indian workers abroad, as applicable.
• Class 12 (10+2) with required subjects and qualifying scores.
• Refer to the official notification for full eligibility details.

DASA Selection Process

• Register and apply under the DASA scheme.
• Provide qualifying scores (such as SAT) as required.
• Participate in counselling and seat allotment for participating institutions.

How to Apply for DASA

1. Visit dasanit.org.
2. Register to generate login credentials.
3. Fill the application form.
4. Upload required documents and scores.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit and participate in counselling.

How to Prepare for DASA

• Prepare for the required qualifying test (such as SAT) where applicable.
• Keep academic and eligibility documents ready.
• Understand the counselling and choice-filling process.
• Track deadlines through the official website.