DASA UG 2026 – Cut Offs

The DASA UG 2026 cut-offs are a critical aspect determining admission eligibility and seat allocation for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and foreign nationals seeking undergraduate engineering programs in India's top technical institutes. The cut-offs are based on candidates’ performance in the JEE Main 2026 exam and other factors including category, seat availability, and competition level.

Understanding DASA UG 2026 Cut-Offs

• The DASA cut-off is primarily determined by the JEE Main scores/ranks of candidates.
• Cut-offs are published in the form of opening and closing ranks after each round of counselling, indicating the range of ranks for candidates admitted in that round.
• These cut-offs vary across institutes, courses, and categories due to differing demand and seat matrices.

Factors Influencing Cut-Offs

• Number of applicants participating under DASA
• Total seats available under DASA quota in various institutes.
• Difficulty level of JEE Main 2026 and normalization of scores.
• Category-wise reservation quotas, such as CIWG, NRI, General, etc.
• Historical trends and previous years’ cut-offs also guide expectations.

Cut-Off Trends and Percentiles

• Prestigious institutes like NIT Trichy, IIIT Hyderabad have the highest cut-offs, approximately 65-70 percentile in JEE Main.
• Other reputed institutes like NIT Karnataka, NIT Suratkal show slightly lower cut-offs, around 55-65 percentile.
• A consistent minimum of 60% aggregate in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) is generally expected for eligibility.

How Cut-Offs Affect Admissions?

• Candidates with ranks within cut-off ranges have higher chances of securing admission in their preferred institutes and branches.
• Those below cut-offs may get admission in lesser-demanded branches or institutes with lower cut-offs.
• During counselling, candidates can estimate their chances based on opening and closing ranks of previous rounds.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the basis for determining DASA UG 2026 cut-offs?

Ans. DASA UG 2026 cut-offs are based on JEE Main 2026 ranks, seat availability, number of applicants, and category-wise reservation policies.

Q2. Where can candidates check the DASA UG cut-off marks?

Ans. Cut-offs are published on the official DASA website – www.dasanit.org after each counselling round in the form of opening and closing ranks.

Q3. What percentile is generally needed to qualify for DASA UG admission?

Ans. Top institutes under DASA require a JEE Main percentile of around 65 to 70, whereas other institutes may accept percentiles starting from 50 to 60.

Q4. Are there separate cut-offs for category-wise seats in DASA?

Ans. Yes, cut-offs vary across categories such as General, CIWG, NRI, and others, reflecting reservation norms.

Q5. Can DASA cut-offs change from year to year?

Ans. Yes, cut-offs depend on factors like the difficulty level of the exam, number of applicants, and seat matrix, so they fluctuate annually based on these variables.