DASA UG 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

The DASA UG 2026 scheme establishes a set of strict eligibility criteria that target students of foreign nationality, Indian students studying abroad, and Children of Indian Workers in Gulf countries (CIWG). Adhering to these requirements is vital for aspirants seeking admission into premier institutes such as NITs, IIITs, SPAs, and Central Universities in India through the DASA channel.

Nationality Criteria

• Eligible candidates include Foreign Nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), and Indian nationals who have studied abroad.
• Special provisions exist for Children of Indian Workers in Gulf countries (CIWG).

Academic Qualification Requirements

• Aspirants must have completed their Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination from any education system recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with examinations passed abroad for Indian nationals.
• Candidates should have studied Mathematics, Physics, and one subject from Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, or Biology in their qualifying examination.
• The required minimum aggregate is 75% marks or CGPA of 7.5 out of 10 in the qualifying examination for most categories.

Age Requirement

• Applicants must be born on or after October 1, 2000 for eligibility in DASA UG 2026, date of birth must match secondary education records or government-issued certificates.

Entrance Exam Criteria

• All candidates (except CIWG, in some cases) must have a valid JEE Main 2026 rank.
• For CIWG candidates, some programs may waive the JEE Main requirement, but proof of parental employment in Gulf countries and particular academic standards must be met.

Residential Criteria

• Indian nationals must have completed at least two years of education (11th & 12th grades or equivalent) in a foreign country in the last eight years and must pass the qualifying examination from abroad.
• Foreign nationals and CIWG candidates must also have studied overseas for at least two years during the last eight years.

Other Requirements

All foreign nationals admitted via DASA must procure a valid student visa from Indian missions in their respective countries, following seat allocation.

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FAQs

Q1. Who is eligible to apply for DASA UG 2026?

Ans. Foreign nationals, PIOs, OCIs, NRIs, and Indian nationals who have studied abroad are eligible, provided they meet the academic and residential criteria established by DASA UG 2026.

Q2. What is the academic qualification needed for DASA UG 2026?

Ans. Applicants must have completed 10+2 or equivalent abroad, studying Mathematics, Physics, and one subject from Chemistry/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Biology, with a minimum of 75% marks (or CGPA 7.5/10).

Q3. Is there an age limit for DASA UG 2026 admissions?

Ans. Yes. Only candidates born on or after October 1, 2000 are eligible for DASA UG 2026.

Q4. Is a JEE Main rank a mandatory requirement for DASA UG 2026?

Ans. A valid JEE Main 2026 rank is compulsory for all DASA UG applicants except for select CIWG cases, where parental employment in Gulf countries must be proven.

Q5. What is the residential criterion for Indian nationals applying through DASA?

Ans. Indian nationals must have completed at least two years of schooling (including 11th and 12th grades or equivalent) in a foreign country in the last eight years and passed their qualifying examination from abroad.