DASA 2025 Registration & Counselling Guide for NRI JEE Aspirants

For thousands of NRI and foreign students, the Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) scheme offers a golden pathway to secure admission in India’s top engineering institutes like NITs, IIITs, SPAs, and CFTIs. With the announcement of the DASA 2025 registration dates, it’s time to prepare your documents and understand the full process to ensure you don’t miss out on this opportunity.

This blog provides a complete, step-by-step guide to DASA 2025 Registration, eligibility, counselling process, fee structure, and choice filling—specifically tailored for NRI JEE aspirants.

What is DASA 2025?

DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad) is a centralised admission scheme run by the Government of India for Foreign Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, and PIOs. For DASA 2025, the counselling and registration will be managed by NIT Rourkela through the official website, dasanit.org.

From July 30, 2025, eligible students can start submitting the DASA UG Application Form 2025 using their JEE Main 2025 credentials.

DASA UG 2025 Important Dates

All important events related to DASA 2025 Registration and counselling are listed below:

Mark your calendar and do not miss the deadlines during DASA 2025 counselling.

Who is Eligible for DASA 2025?

To apply for DASA UG 2025, aspirants must satisfy the following conditions:

1. Age Criteria

• Must be born on or after 1 October 2000.

• Proof of birth: Class 10 certificate or government-issued certificate.

2. Academic Eligibility

• Must have a valid JEE Main 2025 rank.

• Should have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Mathematics, Physics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science.

• Should have scored at least 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA out of 10.

3. Residential Requirement

• Applies to Foreign Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs.

• Indian nationals must have completed at least two years (classes 11 & 12 or equivalent) abroad in the past eight years.

DASA UG 2025 Registration Process: Step-by-Step Guide

Let’s break down the complete DASA 2025 registration and application process for clarity.

Step 1: Create an Account

• Go to dasanit.org
• Enter your JEE Main 2025 application number and Date of Birth.

• A verification email with a registration link will be sent to your JEE Main registered email.

• Create a secure password and save your Applicant ID and password.

Step 2: Fill the DASA UG Application Form 2025

• Log in using your Applicant ID and password.

• Fill in your personal, academic and contact details.

• Upload all required documents (see below).

Step 3: Upload Documents

File Format: JPG/JPEG
File Size: Less than 500 kB each
Tip: Use Paint or MS Office Picture Manager to resize images

Step 4: Preview & Submit Application

• Use the “Preview Application” option before making payment.

• Ensure every detail is accurate.

• Make corrections if needed before clicking “Submit Application Form”.

Step 5: Pay the DASA 2025 Registration Fee

Fee Structure

Payment Methods

• SWIFT Transfer

• NEFT / RTGS

• E-payment (via ICICI Bank payment gateway using credit/debit cards)

Note: Payment must be made in a single transaction.

Step 6: Download and Save the Application

• Once submitted, download the application form for future reference.

• Do not send hard copies of the form or documents to DASA office.

DASA UG 2025 Choice Filling

Once your application is submitted, proceed with DASA 2025 choice filling:

• Log in and submit your preferred institutes and courses.

• The choices must be submitted once only.

• The system will auto-submit your last saved preferences after the deadline if not submitted manually.

• The more choices you fill, the better your chances of getting a seat.

Seat Allotment & Counselling Rounds

The DASA 2025 counselling is conducted in three rounds. In each round:

• Seats will be allotted based on JEE Main rank and preference order.

• Candidates must confirm or decline the seat by exercising willingness.

• Final reporting and payment of the balance fee happen after Round 3.

Top Institutes Participating under DASA UG 2025

• National Institutes of Technology (NITs)

• Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)

• School of Planning and Architecture (SPAs)

• Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs)

Admission under DASA is highly competitive, making early registration and timely documentation essential.

Conclusion

The DASA 2025 Registration and counselling process is your ticket to India’s premier engineering colleges if you’re an NRI or foreign national JEE aspirant. Understanding every step—from eligibility to fee payment and choice filling—ensures a smoother admission journey. Stay ahead by preparing your documents now and tracking the schedule on dasanit.org.

Don’t wait for the deadline to act—register early and secure your dream seat.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When does DASA 2025 registration begin?

DASA 2025 registration starts on 30 July 2025 on the official portal dasanit.org.

Q2. Is JEE Main rank mandatory for DASA 2025?

Yes. A valid JEE Main 2025 rank is compulsory to apply under DASA UG 2025.

Q3. What is the DASA 2025 registration fee?

The non-refundable registration fee is $300, with tuition fees based on your category.

Q4. Are CIWG candidates eligible under DASA 2025?

Yes. CIWG candidates can apply under DASA and pay INR 62,500 as the tuition fee.

Q5. Can Indian nationals studying abroad apply for DASA?

Yes, if they have completed at least two years of education abroad (11th & 12th) in the last 8 years.

Q6. Do I need to send hard copies of the form/documents?

No. All submissions are done online only. No hard copies are to be mailed.