DASA UG 2026 Seat Matrix

The Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) 2026 scheme offers overseas students, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), Foreign Nationals, and CIWG (Children of Indian Workers in Gulf) candidates a opportunity to secure admission to India’s premier technical institutions, including National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), Schools of Planning and Architecture (SPAs), IIEST Shibpur, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs).

For overseas students applying through the DASA scheme, the seat matrix is a crucial reference document. It provides institute-wise and branch-wise distribution of supernumerary seats available under the DASA quota. The seat matrix helps candidates:

• Understand seat availability: View the total number of supernumerary seats allocated to each participating institute and specific engineering branches.
• Check CIWG seat reservation: Identify seats reserved exclusively for CIWG category candidates within the DASA quota.
• Make informed counselling choices: Strategically fill and prioritize institute-branch preferences during DASA 2026 counselling based on seat availability and competition trends.
• Estimate cut-off trends: Analyze previous years’ seat matrix data to gauge admission probabilities for different institutes and branches.

DASA 2026 – Seat Matrix Release Status

The official DASA UG 2026 Seat Matrix will be published by the DASA Coordinating Institute (expectedly NIT Calicut) along with the release of the Information Brochure. The seat matrix is typically made available several weeks before the start of the counselling process.

Expected release timeline: April – May 2026

Once released, the seat matrix will be available for download in PDF format from the official DASA website. Candidates are advised to check the portal regularly for updates.

Seat Matrix 2026 – Direct Download

>> Click here to View / Download DASA UG 2026 Seat Matrix (Official PDF)

Note: The above link will be updated with the official DASA 2026 Seat Matrix PDF once released by the competent authority. The 2025 seat matrix is available in the archive section of the DASA website for reference.

DASA 2026 Seat Matrix – Key Information Included

How to Use the DASA 2026 Seat Matrix for Counselling

1. Download the Seat Matrix PDF from the official DASA website (dasanit.org) immediately upon release.
2. Identify your preferred institutes based on location, reputation, NIRF ranking, and placement records.
3. Shortlist branches of interest within those institutes (Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, etc.).
4. Note the total DASA seats and CIWG seats (if applicable) for each institute-branch combination.
5. Cross-reference with previous years’ cut-off ranks (available on the DASA website and ALLEN Overseas portal) to assess your admission chances.
6. Prepare your preference list in order of genuine priority. Do not solely rely on cut-off trends; choose courses and institutes that align with your career goals.
7. Fill choices during the choice-filling window and lock them before the deadline.

DASA 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Still have queries about the DASA 2026 admission process, eligibility, CIWG quota, counselling, seat allocation, or fee structure?

We have compiled the most important Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for DASA-UG 2026 to help you understand every aspect of the admission process. These FAQs cover:

• Eligibility Criteria: Nationality, age, academic qualifications, JEE Main 2026 requirement, and residential conditions for NRI/CIWG candidates.
• CIWG Quota: Eligible countries, documents required, fee benefits, and reservation rules.
• Application Process: Step-by-step registration, form filling, document upload, and fee payment.
• Counselling Process: Choice filling, seat allotment rounds, Accept, Decline, and Accept & Upgrade options.
• Seat Allocation: How seats are distributed, internal sliding, special round, and reporting procedure.
• Fee & Refund: Category-wise fee structure, SAARC fee waiver, refund rules, and payment modes.
• Participating Institutes: List of NITs, IIITs, SPAs, and other institutions offering DASA admissions.

DASA 2026 FAQs – Official Document

>> Click Here to View / Download DASA-UG 2026 FAQs (Official PDF)

Note: The above link will be updated with the official DASA 2026 FAQ document once released by the competent authority. Candidates are advised to refer to the official DASA website for the most current information.

DASA 2026 – Additional Resources

Important Notes and Disclaimers

• This page is updated for DASA 2026 admissions (Academic Year 2026-27).
• The official DASA UG 2026 Seat Matrix and DASA 2026 FAQs have not yet been released by the competent authority. The links on this page will be updated immediately upon official publication.
• 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, seat matrix, FAQs, and corrigenda.
• For reference and trend analysis, candidates may access the DASA 2025 Seat Matrix and FAQs available in the archive section of the DASA website.
• ALLEN Overseas provides this information for guidance purposes only. Candidates must refer to official notifications from the Ministry of Education and DASA for final confirmation and decision-making.

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