DASA UG 2026 Counselling Schedule

To successfully participate in the Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) 2026 counselling process, candidates must strictly adhere to the official schedule. Missing any deadline—whether for registration, choice filling, fee payment, or response to seat allotment—may lead to automatic disqualification from the current round and, in some cases, the entire admission process.

The official DASA 2026 counselling schedule has not yet been released. The dates provided below are tentative and expected, based on previous years’ trends (particularly DASA 2025). The final schedule will be published in the DASA 2026 Information Brochure and on the official website dasanit.org.

DASA 2026 – Tentative Counselling Schedule

Note: The above dates are tentative and for reference only. They are derived from the DASA 2025 schedule and adjusted for the 2026 cycle. Candidates must regularly check the official DASA website for the exact and final schedule.

DASA 2025 Schedule – Reference for 2026 Trends

To help candidates understand the typical timeline of DASA counselling, the schedule from DASA 2025 is provided below for reference:

Note: DASA 2026 dates are expected to follow a similar pattern but may shift by a few weeks. Candidates should not assume that 2026 dates will be identical to 2025.

DASA 2026 Counselling – Key Milestones Explained

1. Registration & Application Phase

• Information Brochure Release: Contains complete rules, eligibility, fee structure, seat matrix, and counselling schedule. Candidates must read it thoroughly before applying.
• Online Registration: Candidates create an account using their JEE Main 2026 application number and date of birth.
• Application Form Filling: Personal, academic, and category details are entered. Documents are uploaded.
• Fee Payment: Registration fee + first semester tuition fee (as per category) is paid online. The registration fee (USD 300) is non-refundable.

2. Choice Filling & Locking Phase

• Choice Filling: Candidates select their preferred institute-branch combinations from the DASA 2026 seat matrix.
• Choice Locking: Candidates must explicitly lock their choices before the deadline. Unlocked choices are not considered for seat allotment.
• Mock Allotment: A trial round to help candidates understand their chances and revise choices if needed. Mock allotment does not affect final seat allocation.

3. Seat Allotment Rounds

• Round 1, 2, and 3: Seat allotment is conducted based on merit (JEE Main rank), category, and choices filled.
• Candidate Actions: After each round, candidates must log in to the portal and choose one of three options: Accept, Accept & Upgrade, or Decline.
• Deadlines: Strict deadlines apply for each action. Failure to respond within the deadline is treated as ‘Declined’.

4. Post-Allotment Processes

• Internal Sliding: Conducted within institutes after Round 3. Vacant seats are offered to already admitted candidates based on merit and original preferences. No fresh choice filling.
• Special Round: Conducted only if seats remain vacant after internal sliding. Only for candidates who have paid the fee, are eligible, and have not been allotted any seat in earlier rounds. Fresh choice filling is mandatory.
• Reporting to Institute: Candidates who accept seats must report to the allotted institute in person with all original documents within the specified dates.
• Provisional Candidates Deadline: Candidates who appeared for Class XII in 2026 and were provisionally admitted must submit their final passing certificates and mark sheets by September 30, 2026. Failure to do so results in cancellation of admission and forfeiture of fee.

DASA 2026 Counselling – Important Rules

• No Spot Admissions: All admissions under DASA 2026 are conducted only through the online centralized counselling process. No spot or walk-in admissions are permitted.
• No Individual Communication: DASA does not send individual emails, letters, or phone calls regarding allotment results. Candidates must self-check their status on the portal.
• Deadlines are Absolute: Deadlines published in the schedule are strictly enforced. The DASA portal automatically disables actions after the cutoff time. No extensions are granted.
• Fee Forfeiture: Candidates who accept a seat but fail to report to the institute, or who withdraw after reporting, forfeit the full tuition fee. No refund is applicable.
• Special Round Ineligibility: Candidates who have declined any seat allotment in Rounds 1, 2, or 3 are not eligible for the Special Round.

DASA 2026 Counselling – Step-by-Step Timeline

1. April – May 2026: DASA 2026 Information Brochure and Seat Matrix released.
2. May – June 2026: Online registration, application form filling, document upload, and fee payment.
3. June – July 2026: Choice filling, mock allotment, and choice locking.
4. July 2026: Round 1 Seat Allotment – Accept/Accept & Upgrade/Decline.
5. July 2026: Round 2 Seat Allotment – Accept/Accept & Upgrade/Decline.
6. July – August 2026: Round 3 Seat Allotment – Accept/Decline.
7. August 2026: Internal Sliding and Special Round (if applicable).
8. August – September 2026: Reporting to allotted institutes, document verification, and admission formalities.
9. September 30, 2026: Last date for provisional candidates to submit Class XII results.
10. September 2026: Closure of DASA 2026 admissions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – DASA 2026 Counselling Schedule

1. When will the DASA 2026 counselling schedule be officially released?
The official schedule will be published in the DASA 2026 Information Brochure, expected to be released in April – May 2026 on the official website dasanit.org.

2. Are the dates mentioned on this page final?
No. The dates provided are tentative and expected based on previous years’ trends. Candidates must refer to the official DASA 2026 brochure for the confirmed schedule.

3. Can I apply for DASA 2026 if I am appearing for Class XII in 2026?
Yes. Candidates appearing for Class XII in 2026 are eligible to apply. Such candidates are granted provisional admission subject to submission of passing certificates by September 30, 2026.

4. What happens if I miss the choice locking deadline?
If you fail to lock your choices manually, the last saved choices will be locked automatically at the deadline. However, it is strongly recommended to explicitly lock your choices.

5. Is there any negative marking for declining a seat?
No. Declining a seat in any round does not affect your merit or rank. However, declining a seat in Rounds 1, 2, or 3 makes you ineligible for the Special Round.

6. Can NRI candidates apply under CIWG quota if their parent works in a Gulf country?
Yes, provided the candidate meets all CIWG eligibility conditions, including studying Class XI and XII in a Gulf country and submitting valid documents of parental employment in 2026.

7. Will there be a fourth round of seat allotment in DASA 2026?
Generally, DASA conducts three main rounds, followed by Internal Sliding and a Special Round (if seats remain vacant). A fourth main round is unlikely.

8. How will I know my seat allotment result?
You must log in to the DASA portal (dasanit.org) on the scheduled allotment date. No emails or SMS alerts are sent.

Important Notes and Disclaimers

• This page is updated for DASA 2026 admissions (Academic Year 2026-27).
• The official DASA 2026 counselling schedule has not yet been released. All dates provided on this page are tentative, expected, and for reference only.
• The coordinating institute for DASA 2026 is expected to be NIT Calicut, subject to final confirmation by the Ministry of Education.
• Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official DASA website (https://dasanit.org) for the latest updates, brochures, schedules, and corrigenda.
• For specific queries related to counselling dates and procedures, candidates may contact the DASA Coordinating Institute through the official portal after the release of the brochure.

This page is for informational purposes only. ALLEN Overseas does not guarantee the accuracy of counselling schedules not yet officially released by the competent authority. Candidates must refer to official notifications from the Ministry of Education and DASA for final confirmation.