DASA UG 2026 – Counselling

The DASA UG 2026 counselling is a centralized, online process for seat allocation into undergraduate programs at prestigious institutes like NITs, IIITs, SPAs, and CFTIs in India, targeting Foreign Nationals, PIOs, OCIs, NRIs, and CIWG candidates. The procedure is designed to be transparent and efficient, ensuring merit-based admissions with multiple rounds to maximize seat occupancy.

Counselling Schedule and Key Dates

• The DASA UG 2026 counselling commences in the first week of July 2026, soon after results and rank lists are declared based on JEE Main scores.
• The process typically involves four main rounds, a special round, and a spot round (for vacant seats).
• Physical reporting, fee payment, and admission confirmation occur in late July to early August 2026.

Step-by-Step Counselling Process

Registration & Choice Filling

• Candidates log in to the DASA portal, using their JEE Main application and rank details to register for counselling.
• Choice filling involves selecting preferred institutes and courses, with the ability to submit multiple choices in order of preference.
• Candidates must lock their choices by the end of the designated window; otherwise, their last saved choices are auto-locked.

Rank Declaration and Seat Allotment

• DASA compiles a rank list based on JEE Main scores and category (CIWG, NRI, SAARC, Non-SAARC).
• Seat allotments are announced online for each round. Candidates may:
• Accept the seat and report directly,
• Accept & Upgrade for higher choices in next rounds,
• Decline—exiting from all rounds and enabling tuition fee refund as per policy.

Internal Sliding and Special Rounds

• After main rounds, internal sliding allows candidates within institutes to upgrade to better branches as per merit.
• Vacant seats are filled in the special and spot rounds, with only eligible candidates allowed to participate. Preferences must be re-submitted for special rounds.

Documentation and Reporting

• Seat acceptance requires online documentation upload and physical reporting at the allotted institute.
• Admission is confirmed upon verification of original documents and payment of balance fees.

Important Points

• All communications are managed via registered email and mobile.
• Failure to lock choices or furnish valid documents can result in loss of candidature.
• Tuition fees vary by category: CIWG (approx. USD 1,046), SAARC (USD 2,300), and Non-SAARC (USD 4,300).

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FAQs

Q1. How many rounds are there in DASA UG 2026 counselling?

Ans. There are four primary rounds, followed by a special round and a spot round if seats remain vacant.

Q2. What is the process for locking choices in DASA UG counselling?

Ans. Candidates must lock choices online before the deadline; if not, the system locks their last saved choices automatically.

Q3. Can candidates edit locked choices once submitted?

Ans. Yes, candidates may request to unlock and edit choices before the deadline through an OTP-verified process. No edits are allowed after the choice filling deadline.

Q4. What is a special round in DASA UG counselling?

Ans. The special round fills leftover seats after internal sliding and main rounds, allowing eligible candidates to submit new preferences for vacant seats.

Q5. What documents are needed at the time of reporting?

Ans. Original educational certificates, JEE Main rank card, valid passport, visa, category documents (CIWG/NRI/PIO/OCI), and payment receipts must be provided for verification at the allotted institute.