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 been published in the DASA UG Information Brochure (v1.2, 02 June 2026). The dates provided below are as per the officially published schedule. The complete schedule is available on the official website, csab.nic.in.

DASA 2026 – Tentative Counselling Schedule

Note: The above dates are as per the officially published DASA UG 2026 schedule. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official DASA website (csab.nic.in) for any updates or corrigenda.

DASA 2026 Counselling – Key Milestones Explained

1. Registration & Application Phase

• Information Brochure: Contains complete rules, eligibility, fee structure, seat matrix, and counselling schedule. Available on csab.nic.in. Candidates must read it thoroughly before applying.
• Online Registration: Candidates log in using their JEE Main 2026 Application Number and Password. No separate account creation is needed.
• 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 lock their choices before the deadline. If not locked manually, the system will automatically lock the last saved choices at the deadline. Candidates are strongly advised to explicitly lock their choices themselves.
• 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 and 2: Seat allotment is conducted based on merit (JEE Main 2026 Common Rank List), category, and choices filled.
• Candidate Actions: After each round, candidates must log in to the portal and exercise one of five willingness options: Freeze, Float, Slide, Surrender, or Withdraw.
• Deadlines: Strict deadlines apply for each action. Failure to respond within the deadline results in the willingness being automatically set to Float. Exception: if the candidate was allotted their first choice, the default willingness is automatically set to Freeze.

4. Post-Allotment Processes

• Reporting to Institute: Candidates who have been allotted a seat must report to the allotted institute in person with all original documents within the specified dates (13–18 August 2026, tentative).
• 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 30 September 2026. Failure to do so results in cancellation of admission and forfeiture of the 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 do not physically report to the allotted institute forfeit the full tuition fee. Candidates who exercise the Withdraw option receive a 50% tuition fee refund as per DASA refund rules.

DASA 2026 Counselling – Step-by-Step Timeline

1. 02 June 2026: DASA 2026 Information Brochure (v1.2) released on csab.nic.in.
2. 28 July 2026: Registration, fee payment, document upload, and choice filling open.
3. 31 July 2026: Mock Seat Allocation is displayed on the portal.
4. 03 August 2026: Registration, fee payment, and document upload close.
5. 04 August 2026: Last day to respond to Document Verifying Officer queries and pay balance DEF (if applicable).
6. 05 August 2026: Choice filling and locking close.
7. 06 August 2026: Round 1 Seat Allotment result displayed. Willingness exercise window opens.
8. 10 August 2026: Round 1 Willingness exercise window closes.
9. 12 August 2026: Round 2 Seat Allotment result displayed. All Round 2 allotments automatically treated as Freeze.
10. 13–18 August 2026: Physical reporting at allotted institutes (tentative).
11. 30 September 2026: Last date for provisional candidates to submit Class XII results.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – DASA 2026 Counselling Schedule

1. When will the DASA 2026 counselling schedule be officially released?
The official DASA 2026 counselling schedule has already been published in the DASA UG Information Brochure (v1.2, 02 June 2026), available on csab.nic.in.

2. Are the dates mentioned on this page final?
Yes. The dates on this page are as per the officially published DASA UG 2026 schedule. Candidates are advised to check csab.nic.in regularly for any updates or corrigenda.

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 30 September 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.

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?
No. DASA UG 2026 consists of two rounds of seat allotment only. There is no third round, internal sliding, or special round under DASA UG 2026.

8. How will I know my seat allotment result?
You must log in to the official DASA portal (csab.nic.in) 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 dates provided on this page are as per the officially published DASA UG 2026 Information Brochure (v1.2, 02 June 2026).
• The coordinating institute for DASA 2026 is the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur (IIEST Shibpur), as officially notified by the Ministry of Education.
• Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official DASA website (https://csab.nic.in) for the latest updates, brochures, schedules, and corrigenda.
• For specific queries related to counselling dates and procedures, candidates may contact the DASA 2026 Coordinating Institute (IIEST Shibpur) through the official portal (csab.nic.in).

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.