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DASA UG 2026 Registration (Open) Live Updates: Application Link, Eligibility, Choice Filling, Fees
New Delhi, Updated on Jul 29, 2026 01:05 IST
DASA UG 2026 registration and choice filling has started. Eligible candidates must register, pay the counselling fee, upload or verify the required documents. Check the direct registration link, complete schedule, eligibility, fees, choice-locking process, required documents, seat allotment updates, and reporting instructions here.
The registration process for Direct Admission for Students Abroad (DASA) 2026 has started now. Students who are Foreign Nationals, NRIs, OCIs / PIOs are eligible for admission to 15% supernumerary seats in engineering, architecture and planning seats at NITs, IIITs, IIEST Shibpur, GFTIs and other technical institutes of the country. Check more details about DASA admission, eligibility, and application process here.
DASA 2026 Registration Live Updates Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Choice Filling, Fees
DASA UG 2026 Registration Live Updates: The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur has started the DASA 2026 registration. The DASA application form 2026 is available online in the website csab.nic.in. Candidates can apply for DASA 2026 by filling the online application form. Candidates will also need to pay DASA enrollment fee (DEF) at the time of filling form which include USD 300 as registration fee and first semester tution fee of the institute. The last date for DASA UG 2026 registration is August 3, 2026.
DASA 2026 Eligibility Criteria
It is very important for every candidate to check the DASA eligibility criteria before they fill the application form.
- DASA is open only for Foreign Nationals, NRIs, OCIs / PIOs
- All candidates must have a valid JEE Main 2026 score/rank
- Candidate must be born on or after October 1, 2001
- Candidate must have secured minimum 75% marks in class 12
How to Apply for DASA 2026?
The instructions to apply for DASA are given here
- Open DASA 2026 official website - csab.nic.in
- Click on DASA 2026 Registration link
- Register by providing JEE Main 2026 application number and password
- After registration, fill the detailed form by all providing all required information
- Upload scanned image of passport, photo, signature, class 10 and 12 marksheet
- Pay DASA enrollment fees
The application process will complete after successful payment of fees. Candidates must download and retain a copy of filled form for future reference.
DASA 2026 Choice Filling
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The facility to fill choices will be available after documents verification. All documents uploaded by the candidates will be verified online post which the candidates can proceed to fill preference of colleges and courses. The last date for choice filling is August 5, 2026.
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DASA UG 2026 Registration (Open) Live Updates: Registration and Choice Filling Link
- 1:05 AM IST• 29 Jul 2026
Pay seat‑acceptance fee to lock admission
After accepting the seat, pay the online seat‑acceptance fee; payment confirms your admission, updates your status, and unlocks the online reporting schedule for document verification. - 12:41 AM IST• 29 Jul 2026
Accept seat to receive Provisional Admission Letter
Press Accept on the seat‑allotment portal; a Provisional Admission Letter is generated, which you must carry when you later report to the institute. - 12:27 AM IST• 29 Jul 2026
Document size and format limits
Document Format Max Size Passport photo JPG ~100 kB Signature JPG ~100 kB Other documents JPG/JPEG 500 kB - 12:15 AM IST• 29 Jul 2026
Documents you must upload for verification
- Passport or authenticated citizenship card (for Nepal nationals)
- Recent passport‑size photograph (JPG, ~3.5 cm × 3.5 cm, <100 kB)
- Scanned signature (JPG, <100 kB)
- Class X, XI, XII mark sheets or equivalent certificates
- JEE Main 2026 scorecard showing rank
- 11:53 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Online meeting link sent to your email
Log into the online meeting link sent to your registered email, join the verification session, and submit the scanned documents for institute‑wise verification. - 11:27 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Seat matrix will detail institute‑wise openings
The forthcoming seat matrix will break down the 6118 total DASA seats by institute, allowing candidates to see exact openings per college before making final choices. - 11:02 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Special round uses seat matrix for internal sliding
During the Special round, the internal sliding mechanism uses the updated seat matrix to re‑allocate vacant supernumerary seats among eligible candidates based their rank and category preferences. - 10:37 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Seat matrix refreshed after each allotment round
The seat matrix will be refreshed after every round of allotment, reflecting any newly vacant seats that become available for the next counselling phase. - 10:09 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Seat matrix not released yet
As of now, the detailed seat matrix for 2026 has not been published; aspirants must wait for the official update on the DASA website. - 9:45 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Where to view the updated seat matrix
Students can check the DASA portal for the latest seat matrix; it lists college‑wise and course‑wise seat numbers once released after each counselling round. - 9:34 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Key points about seat matrix categories
- Total DASA seats offered: 6118
- Seats are supernumerary, over and above institute capacity
- Categories include CIWG, SAARC and Non‑SAARC
- Seat matrix will display category‑wise distribution
- 9:18 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Overall DASA 2026 seat count
Component Seats Total Seats Offered 6118 - 8:57 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Special round seat matrix to be posted
The vacant seat matrix for the Special round will appear on the DASA website once internal sliding is completed, showing updated seat availability for that round. - 8:30 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Visa and portal registration for foreign students
Requirement Detail Student Visa Obtain valid visa from Indian Mission using provisional admission letter Study in India ID Register on Study in India portal after seat allocation - 8:14 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Specific condition for Indian nationals abroad
- At least two years of education covering 11th and 12th (or equivalent) completed abroad within the last eight years
- Must pass the qualifying examination from the foreign institution
- 7:52 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Residential eligibility for foreign and NRI candidates
All foreign nationals studying anywhere, and Indian nationals studying abroad, satisfy the residential requirement provided they meet the prescribed admission criteria set for DASA 2026. - 7:34 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Eligibility for pending 2026 results
Students appearing for the class 12 (or equivalent) exam in the 2026‑27 academic year, with results expected by 30 September 2026, may also apply for DASA counselling. - 7:05 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Recognised board qualification
The qualifying 12th (or equivalent) exam must be from a board or university recognised by the Association of Indian Universities, ensuring the credentials are accepted for DASA counselling. - 6:37 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
12th subject and marks criteria
Applicants must have studied Mathematics, Physics and one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science or Biology in class 12, securing at least 75 % aggregate (CGPA 7.5/10). - 6:17 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
JEE Main rank requirement
A valid JEE Main 2026 rank is mandatory; without this rank, candidates cannot participate in the DASA counselling process for 2026 undergraduate admissions conducted online. - 5:49 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Age eligibility clarified
Applicants born on or after 1 October 2006 meet the age condition for DASA UG 2026 counselling, and the date must match the one shown on their official secondary education certificate. - 5:24 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Institute categories at a glance
- National Institutes of Technology (NITs) – premier engineering colleges across India.
- Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs) – include top technical institutes funded by the central government.
- Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) – specialize in IT and computer science education.
- Other premier technical institutions (non‑IIT) – additional engineering and planning colleges.
- 4:59 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Nationwide spread of participating institutes
The participating institutes are spread across the country, ensuring candidates can secure admission in diverse geographic locations throughout DASA UG 2026 counselling India. - 4:46 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Other premier technical institutions participate
Other premier technical institutions, excluding IITs, also participate in DASA 2026, expanding options beyond the traditional NIT and IIIT network for overseas students. - 4:16 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
IIITs join DASA UG 2026 counselling
Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) join the DASA UG 2026 counselling, providing seats in specialised IT and computer science streams; details appear on the DASA website. - 3:49 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
GFTIs included in DASA 2026 counselling
Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs) are part of the DASA 2026 pool, offering a range of engineering programmes; their NIRF rankings and cut‑offs are listed online. - 3:20 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
NIT colleges part of DASA 2026 pool
NIT colleges feature prominently among DASA UG 2026 participants; candidates can view the complete NIT list with NIRF rankings, courses and seat details on the official page. - 3:04 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Total seats across all participating colleges
A total of 6,118 seats are on offer across all participating colleges in the DASA UG 2026 counselling round, covering engineering, architecture and planning programmes. - 2:39 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Institute categories announced for DASA UG 2026
The DASA UG 2026 counselling includes four institute categories – National Institutes of Technology, Centrally Funded Technical Institutions, Indian Institutes of Information Technology, and other premier technical institutions. - 2:20 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
No separate PwD reporting slot mentioned yet
The current counselling guidelines do not specify a separate reporting schedule for PwD candidates; therefore, follow the standard physical reporting instructions issued to all allotted students. - 1:53 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Reporting venue is the allotted college campus
Physical verification takes place at the campus of the institute that allotted you a seat; travel there on the date mentioned in your Provisional Admission Letter. - 1:30 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Documents checklist for verification
- Provisional Admission Letter (PAL)
- Original academic certificates (marksheets, degree)
- Any institute‑specific certificates as required
- 1:18 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Accept seat, pay acceptance fee, then report
After accepting the allotted seat and paying the online acceptance fee, you must physically report to the institute on the prescribed dates to complete admission. - 12:43 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Online meeting precedes on‑site verification
Before you travel to the campus, join the online meeting link sent to your registered email; the verification team will review scanned copies before you appear in person. - 12:26 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Registration Link
The link to fill DASA 2026 application form link is available in the website csab.nic.in. Candidates can apply online from the website.
- 12:23 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Registration Started
The registration process for DASA 2026 has started. Candidates can now fill the application form online from the website csab.nic.in.
- 12:15 PM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Physical fitness check required during reporting
During physical reporting, institutes will also assess your physical fitness as prescribed, so be prepared to undergo any fitness verification that the college mandates for admission. - 11:47 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Carry Provisional Admission Letter to reporting centre
When you report physically to the allotted institute, bring the Provisional Admission Letter along with all original educational certificates, as the admission is subject to document verification. - 11:37 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Cutoff Presented as JEE Main Rank
The DASA cutoff figures are given as JEE Main All‑India ranks, so your rank directly determines eligibility for each institute’s seat allotment future. - 11:14 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
DASA Past Year Cutoff for 2025
DASA 2025 Cutoff Cutoff Link DASA Round 1 Check Here DASA Round 2 Check Here DASA Round 3 Check Here - 11:02 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Registration Delayed- Check revised clarification on OCI/PIO candidates status
Prescribed admission criteria for OCI/PIO (I) shall be at least two years of education, inclusive of 11th and 12th or equivalent (not beyond), in a foreign country during the last 8 years and must pass the same from abroad.
- 10:45 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Registration Postponed
The registration process for DASA 2026 has been postponed. The registration process was to start today. The revised registration dates will be notified soon.
- 10:40 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
NIT Rourkela’s Upcoming Cutoff
NIT Rourkela will publish the DASA UG 2026 cutoff for all three rounds once counselling concludes, presenting ranks for every course and category. - 10:26 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Estimating Your Admission Chances
By comparing your JEE Main All‑India rank with the opening‑closing rank band of a college, you can gauge admission probability before the next counselling round. - 10:16 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
What DASA Opening & Closing Ranks Mean
Opening rank marks the first rank that secured a seat in any round, while closing rank is the last rank allotted; together they outline the rank window for each institute. - 9:46 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
DASA Past Year Cutoffs
The portal lets you view DASA previous‑year cutoffs from 2019 through 2025, displaying opening and closing ranks for CIWG and Non‑CIWG candidates across all counselling rounds. - 9:27 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Cutoff
The DASA UG 2026 cutoff will be posted after each counselling round’s seat‑allotment result; it will show opening and closing All‑India ranks for every college and course. - 9:10 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Original documents during physicsl reporting at institute
While uploading scanned copies online, remember to carry all original certificates, passport, photo, signature, and JEE Main scorecard during physical reporting to the allotted institute for verification. - 8:46 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
NRI education certificate upload
If you studied abroad, attach the school leaving certificate, mark sheets, or study certificate proving two years of 11th‑12th education in a foreign country, scanned as JPG under 500 kB. - 8:18 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
DOB proof document
Upload the Secondary Education Board or University certificate that states your date of birth; it serves as the official proof of DOB for DASA 2026 counselling verification. - 8:07 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Live: Additional documents for CIWG applications
Applicants under the CIWG quota must also upload parent’s passport copy, a valid visa for any 2026 date, work permit copy, and an employer certificate confirming Gulf employment, all in JPG under 500 kB. - 7:54 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Main documents to upload
- Passport (or authenticated citizenship card for Nepal nationals)
- Latest passport‑size photo (JPG, <100 kB)
- Scanned signature (JPG, <100 kB)
- Secondary education certificate/mark sheets (Class X‑XII)
- JEE Main 2026 final scorecard showing rank
- 7:28 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Scanned document guidelines
All uploaded certificates must be in JPG/JPEG, colour or gray‑scale, and each file cannot exceed 500 kB. Ensure every page is clearly readable before submission. - 7:04 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Signature file requirements
Upload a scanned signature in JPG format with a maximum size of 100 kB. Keep the image sharp; it will be used for the provisional admission letter. - 6:39 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Photo upload specs
Latest passport‑size photograph must be in JPG format, roughly 3.5 cm × 3.5 cm, and each file should be under 100 kB. Ensure clear contrast for admission order. - 6:11 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Payment gateway link shown during registration
During registration, the payment gateway link for the DASA fee is displayed; complete the single transaction before the 3 August deadline to secure your. - 5:33 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Fill all available preferences during choice filling
You may enter as many institute‑course preferences as you wish during the single choice‑filling window; no later edits are allowed once the deadline. - 5:21 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Lock your choices before the deadline
After filling preferences, lock your choices before 5 August 2026; otherwise the last saved order will be used for seat allotment in the counselling process. - 5:01 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Key dates for registration and choice filling
Activity Start End Registration 28 Jul 2026 3 Aug 2026 Choice Filling 28 Jul 2026 5 Aug 2026 - 4:41 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Steps to reach the choice‑filling page
- Visit dasanit.org on or after 28 July 2026.
- Log in using your JEE Main 2026 application number and date of birth.
- Click the email link sent after creating your account.
- Select ‘Choice Filling’ to open the official DASA link.
- 4:29 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Where to find the official DASA link
The direct DASA 2026 registration and choice‑filling URL is hosted on the official site dasanit.org; check the homepage on 28 July for students. - 4:13 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Registration opens today
Registration opens today, 28 July 2026 in the official DASA portal. Choice‑filling link will appear on dasanit.org as soon as the documents are verified after application completes.
- 3:55 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Currency equivalent for CIWG applicants
CIWG candidates may pay the US $300 registration fee in Indian rupees, with INR 62,500 accepted as the equivalent amount for the DASA 2026 counselling registration. - 3:40 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Single Transaction ID requirement
When paying, ensure you submit only one Transaction ID that covers the registration fee plus the first‑semester tuition; multiple IDs will cause the application to be rejected. - 3:25 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Registration fee is non‑refundable
The registration component of the DASA 2026 counselling fee is non‑refundable, meaning once paid it cannot be reclaimed even if you later withdraw from the process. - 3:05 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Exit option and tuition fee refund
Choosing to exit the counselling process returns the full tuition fee for the first semester, subject only to the standard deductions mentioned in the refund guidelines. - 2:35 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
E‑payment gateway details
For online fee payment, the portal links with ICICI Bank’s payment gateway. Use your credit or debit card, complete the transaction and the system will auto‑generate a Transaction ID. - 2:19 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
How to pay the DASA 2026 registration fee
Payment can be done via SWIFT, E‑Payment, NEFT or RTGS. The entire amount must be paid in a single transaction, and only one transaction ID is accepted. - 1:50 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Registration fee as per category
Category Registration Fee Total Amount (Reg + Tuition) CIWG US $300 (or INR 62,500) US $300 + INR 62,500 (equivalent) Non‑SAARC US $300 US $4,300 SAARC US $300 US $2,300 - 1:31 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Documents you need to upload for counselling
- Personal details (category, CIWG, SAARC, Non‑SAARC etc.)
- Passport information
- Qualification certificates
- Refund details
- DASA enrollment fee payment proof
- 12:56 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
What happens when you decline a seat
Pressing Decline generates a cancellation letter, removes you from further rounds, and releases the seat for re‑allocation; refunds are processed only after admission completion. - 12:30 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
Three options after getting a seat
If allotted your first choice you can Accept or Decline; for other choices you may Accept, Accept & Upgrade to a higher preference, or Decline the offer. - 12:07 AM IST• 28 Jul 2026
DSA 2026 Live Updates: Seat allotment as per JEE Mains rank
All eligible applicants are ranked by JEE Main score; the system scans each candidate’s ordered choices and allocates the highest‑available institute that matches their merit position. - 11:52 PM IST• 27 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Choice filling window dates
Activity Date Choice filling start 28 July 2026 Choice filling end 5 August 2026 - 11:31 PM IST• 27 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Registration Live: how to list your preferences during choice filling
Candidates view all eligible colleges and courses, enter as many preferences as they wish, arrange them from top to bottom, and must lock the list before 5 August 2026. - 11:15 PM IST• 27 Jul 2026
DASA counselling: End‑to‑end flow
After registration, candidates fill their college and course preferences, lock them before the deadline, await seat allotment based on JEE Main rank, then confirm or decline the offered seat. - 10:42 PM IST• 27 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Live: Three seat‑acceptance options
Upon seat allotment, candidates may Accept (report immediately, no further rounds), Accept & Upgrade (stay in later rounds for higher choices), or Decline (exit counselling, refund processed later). - 10:06 PM IST• 27 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Live: Seat allotment results posted online
After choices are locked, DASA publishes the seat allotment results on the applicant portal; candidates should log in to view their allotted institute and course. - 9:37 PM IST• 27 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Registration Live: Details required at registration
- Personal details including category selection (CIWG, SAARC, Non‑SAARC)
- Contact information and passport details
- Qualification data, refund details and document uploads
- DASA enrollment fee payment before choice submission
- 9:19 PM IST• 27 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Registration Live: Lock your choices before deadline
During the one‑time choice filling, candidates must lock their preferences before the last date; otherwise the order saved on the final day will be used for seat allotment. - 9:07 PM IST• 27 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Choice filling window
Phase Start End Choice Filling 2026‑07‑28 2026‑08‑05 - 8:31 PM IST• 27 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Online registration opens on July 28 2026
Candidates must register on the DASA portal using their JEE 2026 Main application number and date of birth, then verify email and create a password to activate the account. - 8:15 PM IST• 27 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Registration Live: Key Dates at a Glance
Activity Start Date End Date Registration 28 July 2026 3 August 2026 Choice Filling 28 July 2026 5 August 2026 - 8:12 PM IST• 27 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Document Upload & Fee Payment Details
During the registration window (28 July‑3 August), you must upload required documents and pay the registration plus tuition fees; no hard copies are needed later. - 8:07 PM IST• 27 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Live Updates: Auto‑Submission for Choices
If you do not manually submit your saved choices by 5 August, the system will automatically submit the last saved set, so ensure you finalize preferences early. - 8:02 PM IST• 27 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Complete Schedule
IIEST Shibpur released the full DASA 2026 counselling schedule, confirming that the online registration starting on 28 July with last date on August 3, 2026.
- 8:01 PM IST• 27 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Seat Allotment Acceptance Timeline
After each seat allotment round, candidates must accept the seat, pay the acceptance fee and report to the institute within the stipulated timeline; missing it leads to cancellation. - 7:40 PM IST• 27 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Choice Filling Dates
Choice filling for DASA 2026 starts 28 July and runs till 5 August. Fill and submit all preferred courses and institutes before the deadline to avoid auto‑submission. - 7:32 PM IST• 27 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Registration Window
Registration for DASA UG 2026 opens on 28 July and closes on 3 August. Log in with JEE Main details and complete fee payment within this window. - 6:56 PM IST• 27 Jul 2026
DASA 2026 Registration Live Updates: Application form Link
The link for DASA 2026 application form will be available online in the official website once the registration starts.
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