The registration process for the Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) 2026 has officially commenced, providing an opportunity for eligible candidates to apply online. Interested applicants can access the application form through the official website, csab.nic.in. The deadline for submissions is set for August 3, 2026, allowing ample time for candidates to prepare their applications and gather necessary documentation.Eligibility for the DASA 2026 scheme is limited to Foreign Nationals, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the detailed eligibility criteria outlined in the information brochure to ensure compliance with all requirements. A registration fee of USD 300, along with the first semester tuition fee, must be paid at the time of application.To qualify for DASA 2026, candidates must possess a valid score from the JEE Main 2026 examination, be born on or after October 1, 2001, and have achieved a minimum of 75% in their Class 12 examinations. This opportunity extends to all foreign nationals studying in any country, including India, as well as Indian nationals who have completed at least two years of education abroad, specifically in the 11th and 12th grades or equivalent, within the last eight years.Successful applicants will be considered for undergraduate programs in engineering, architecture, planning, and science at various National Institutes of Technology (NITs), IIEST Shibpur, IIITs, and other technical institutes under the DASA scheme, which is governed by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Admissions will be based on JEE Main scores, with a maximum of 15% of sanctioned seats at each institute allocated for DASA candidates. Additionally, 5% of the total DASA seats are reserved for children of Indian workers in the Gulf region.Once the application form is submitted and the fees are paid, candidates will need to upload required documents for online verification. Following successful verification, candidates can proceed to fill in their choices for seat allotment, with the final date for choice filling set for August 5, 2026. This structured process aims to streamline admissions for international students seeking higher education opportunities in India.
