DASA 2025: Key Changes and Updates You Need to Know!

  • ACIO
  • June 13, 2025

If you are planning to apply to top engineering colleges in India through the DASA scheme in 2025, there are some big updates you should know. The DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad) process is now linked with CSAB-Special Rounds. This change will make the process easier and more organized for NRI, OCI, PIO, and foreign students. Let’s look at the important changes and what they mean for you.

Combined DASA and CSAB-Special Rounds:

Earlier, DASA and CSAB-Special Rounds were two separate admission processes. In 2025, they will happen together through a single system. This new step is taken to make the admission process simpler and more student-friendly.

Now, you don’t need to register on two different websites. You can apply for both DASA and CSAB-Special Rounds using one registration on the CSAB website: https://csab.nic.in. All updates and results will be available on this portal.

Special Round System for Student:

With this new system, everything will be handled in one place. This will save time and reduce confusion. Students eligible for both DASA and CSAB-Special Rounds will benefit the most.

You only need to register once and upload your documents once. DASA candidates will go through document checking before seats are given. If you get a seat under CSAB-Special Rounds, then you must follow CSAB’s process for document checking.

Information available on Websites:

It is important to know what each website is used for so that you don’t miss anything. CSAB and DASA websites have different responsibilities, even though they work together.

The CSAB Portal https://csab.nic.in is used for:

  • Registration and choice filling for both DASA and CSAB-Special Rounds
  • Downloading the DASA 2025 brochure (v1.1 released on May 26, 2025)
  • Reading the CSAB-Special brochure
  • Reading a special notice for students applying to both schemes

The DASA Website https://dasanit.org/dasa2025 is used for:

  • Checking DASA rules and eligibility
  • Viewing fee details for DASA
  • Getting scheme-specific updates

Admission Information:

Even though DASA is now linked with CSAB-Special Rounds, the admission rule remains the same. DASA 2025 will still give admission based only on JEE Main 2025 rank.

There is no SAT score required. So if you are applying through DASA UG 2025, make sure you have a valid JEE Main score.

Important Dates for DASA UG 2025:

To join the admission process successfully, you must know the key dates. Missing any deadline may lead to rejection.

Here are the main dates for DASA 2025:

  • Registration and Choice Filling Starts: July 30, 2025
  • Application Deadline: August 3, 2025
  • Last Date to Fill Choices: August 7, 2025

Expected Seat Allotment Dates:

  • Round 1: August 9, 2025
  • Round 2: August 14, 2025
  • Round 3: August 19, 2025
  • Round 4: Date will be announced
  • Special or Spot Round: Only if seats are left

Reservation Rules for Different Students:

Reservation rules are different for each group of students. These changes matter if you are applying as an NRI, OCI, PIO, or foreign national.

For NRI Students:

  • No reservation for GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, or PwD under DASA or CSAB-Special.

For OCI and PIO Students:

  • Only PwD reservation is available under CSAB-Special.
  • No other reservations (GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST) apply under either scheme.

For Girls:

  • Supernumerary (extra) seats for girls are available under CSAB-Special.
  • These extra seats are not available in DASA.

Make sure to check your category and understand what benefits apply to you.

Step by Step for Application:

The registration process for DASA 2025 is now easy and fully online. You only need to follow a few steps to complete your application.

Here’s what to do:

  • Use your JEE Main 2025 application number and date of birth to register at https://csab.nic.in
  • Fill in your choices
  • Upload all necessary documents
  • Pay the fees as given in the DASA guidelines

You only need to register once to take part in both DASA and CSAB-Special Rounds.

Official Brochures:

Before applying, it’s very important to read the official brochures. These documents have all the rules, steps, and policies. They help you avoid mistakes.
You should download and read:

  • DASA 2025 Information Brochure (Version 1.1)
  • Important notice for students applying to both DASA and CSAB-Special 2025

Get the Complete Information about DASA 2025 Brochure.

You can find both on https://csab.nic.in and https://dasanit.org/dasa2025

Important Point to Remember:

If you are applying to Indian colleges through NRI or foreign student quotas, these updates are for you. This includes:

  • NRI (Non-Resident Indian) students
  • OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) holders
  • PIO (Person of Indian Origin) cardholders
  • Foreign nationals

If you qualify for both DASA and CSAB-Special Rounds, this new system will help you apply more easily. But you must follow the correct process.

DASA 2025 brings a major change by combining with CSAB-Special Rounds. This new system is more organized and easier to follow. However, students need to be careful about deadlines, documents, and rules for each scheme.

Prepare your documents early, read all brochures, and follow the steps on time. This will help you get a smooth admission into top Indian engineering colleges through the DASA scheme.

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