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FAQs

Last updated on: 15th March 2016

(Please note: These FAQs are dynamic, and will be updated continuously by adding more common
queries received, for the benefit of interested candidates. You are advised to visit this page frequently
and go though it before writing to DASA-2016 for any queries).

Questions related to Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries


(CIWG)
1.

In which round 1/3 reserved category of CIWG is to be reverted to 2/3 quota if not

filled?
Answer: Within the spot round

2.

If someone applies to CIWG but is not eligible, however he/she is eligible for NRI

category. Whether application is to be considered under NRI? Matter may please be


discussed in the light of fee requirements also, at the time of registration.
Answer: Candidate will have separate option for CIWG or NRI or both. In case candidate opts
for both categories then he/she will have to pay fee applicable to NRI category (i.e. 4300 USD).
Latter on if candidate gets seat under CIWG, the additional amount due will be refunded as per
rules.

3.

What proof is to be provided for CIWG category?

Answer: Appendix III which will be available in brochure has to be given, signed by the
employer and also passport copy, visa copy, work permit (if any) of the parent working in Gulf.

4.

In case the seats of CIWG category are exhausted during counselling, whether

candidate is eligible for other 2/3 quota?


Answer: Yes incase the candidate has opted for both CIWG as well as NRI (Indian students who
have done their 11th and 12th outside India) and have paid full fee (4300 USD).

5.

Whether a candidate belonging to CIWG category is to be allowed in case candidate

has done 11th and 12th outside Gulf country.


Answer: Yes, Candidate should qualify 11th and 12th from outside India. Academic eligibility
remains same as in case of other DASA candidates.

6.

What is the Eligibility of CIWG ?

Answer: A candidate should have done 11th and 12th outside India and either of the parent should
be working in a Gulf Country.

7.

How much I have to pay for CIWG category ?

Answer: Such a candidate has to make a payment of USD 300 as registration fee (nonrefundable) and USD 700 towards tuition fee for one semester.

8.

I am an Indian national working in Dubai. My son got admission in NIT in 2015


under DASA scheme. Kindly advise whether the new rule of USD 700/- fee per
semester for children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries (CIWG) is applicable to
us. Last year I had paid UAS 8,000/- per annum.

Answer: We are coordinating admissions for year 2016, therefore we cannot comment regarding
previous admissions.

9.

What shall be the admission procedure? Do we need to apply separately online or

when we apply through DASA 2016, will there be any column to specify under CIWG we
wish to take our admission?
Answer: Admission procedure is same. You will need to apply through the portal only which
will be available from 1st April 2016. You do not have to apply separately but will have an
option to choose the category.

10.

Can a student apply under both JEEMAINS on merit basis and DASA quota?

Answer: DASA is a separate admission procedure and does not have any involvement with JEE
MAINS.

Academic Eligibility (for Undergraduate Courses)


1) Question : What is the minimum requirement to qualify for application?
Answer
: Applicant must have passed the qualifying examination, i.e. Senior Secondary [10+2]
or equivalent [See Appendix-I of Brochure] from any system of education as
recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (www.aiuweb.org).
2) Question : What is the minimum requirement in +2 /qualifying examination?
Answer
: A candidate should have a minimum of 60% aggregate (or 6.50 CGPA on a 10 point
scale or equivalent) in the qualifying examination. The qualifying examination, shall
include all subjects as mentioned in qualifying examination Mark sheet.
3) Question : Is Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics compulsory in qualifying examination?
Answer
: Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination, i.e. Senior Secondary
[10+2] or equivalent from any system of education as recognized by the Association
of Indian Universities with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and
any one of these as optional subjects( Chemistry, Bio-technology, Computer Science,
Biology) in 11th AND / OR 12th, as applicable in the respective boards.
4) Question : What type of document to be submitted to show the proof of study abroad (for Indian
Nationals studying abroad)
Answer : A certificate on the school letter head (format in Appendix III of Admission
Brochure) duly signed by the Headmaster/ Headmistress/ Principal with the seal of
the school where the student last studied giving the details of the total number of
years and the classes studied.
5) Question : Are the NATA scores required for the DASA admission to apply for B. Arch ?
: DASA admissions needs only SAT Subject test scores (Physics, Chemistry and Maths
Answer
Level II) even if you are applying for B. Arch. Admission.
6) Question : Is there any age restriction for the applicants?
Answer : For Under graduate courses, only applicants born on or after October 01, 1991 are
eligible.
7) Question : My daughter is a PIO Card Holder and has been studying in India since 2004. I would like
to know what option should she select for JEE Mains 2016 Entrance exam?
Answer : JEE Mains 2016 is a separate entrance exam and is not connected to DASA-2016
admissions in any way. DASA-2016 cannot provide any advice on this. Please look
on JEE website for more details.
8) Question
Answer
9) Question
Answer

: I am currently doing my Grade 12 in DPS Sharjah. I wanted to pursue B.Arch in NIT.


What are the eligibility criteria under DASA scheme? Do I need to take NATA test?
: For admission through DASA-2016, SAT score is the requirement. NATA is not
needed.
: I am currently studying in class XII Science in India (CBSE Board). I have Indian
Citizenship, but my father has Gulf Country Citizenship (GCC). Am I eligible for NRI Quota
admissions or any other quota?
: No, you are not eligible under DASA scheme.

Residential Eligibility
1) Question : I am a foreign national studying in India. Am I eligible for DASA?
Answer
: Yes. As long as you hold a valid foreign passport/visa etc., you are eligible for DASA.
However you should satisfy other mandatory conditions.
2) Question : Proof of residential requirement (For Foreign Nationals)
Answer
: Copy of the passport issued by their respective countries (Nationals of Nepal who do
not have a passport, copy of Authenticated Citizenship Card has to be submitted).
3) Question : My son is at present studying in Andhra Board in Hyderabad for 12th standard.
He has completed his 10th standard exam from CBSE board in U.A.E. We are still
NRE for last 18 years. Can he apply through DASA?
Answer
: Applicants must be Foreign Nationals/Persons of Indian Origin/Overseas Citizen of
India who have completed the qualifying examination in any country (including India)
OR
Indian Nationals studying abroad. In case of Indian Nationals, they must have
completed the 11th and 12th standard or equivalent from outside India.
4) Question : My son is born and brought up in Bahrain, studied till 10th std in New Indian School. At
present he is doing his 11th and 12th in Keralas one FIITJEE oriented school. I would
like to know whether he can take the facility of DASA scheme. He has Indian Passport.
Answer : No. He is not eligible. Please see DASA-2016 website for detailed eligibility
conditions.
5) Question : I am residing in Dubai, my Son is also resident of Dubai but he studied 11 and 12th in
Delhi. Is he eligible for Admission under DASA Program, he is having valid UAE resident
Visa and myself is still living in Dubai.
Answer : If the candidate is a foreign passport holder and did his 11th and 12th from India, he is
eligible to apply. Please see the admission brochure for more details.
6) Question : My son is in India and appeared for 10th grade CBSE exam scheduled in March16 in
India. I am planning to bring him in USA after his 10 grade academic session is over.
How he will get admission for engineering courses in India once his XII is over in USA?
Answer : If candidate is an Indian citizen but doing 11th and 12th from USA, he is eligible in
principle for applying through DASA scheme (as per the prevailing rules of DASA
scheme as on date). However, you are advised to check the eligibility criteria for any
changes made by Ministry at that time. Please see the admission brochure for more
details.
7) Question : My son is born in US and holds a US Passport. He also holds PIO card. Both, me and my
husband, are Indian and we are living in India currently. My son has done schooling in
India and is writing CBSE Class XII exam this year. Will he be eligible for admission
under DASA ?
Answer : Yes, he is eligible as per rules for admission through DASA scheme, as he is holding a
foreign passport and has done XI and XII from India.

SAT Subject Tests (for Undergraduate Courses)


1) Question : What is SAT-Subject exam? Which subjects should be taken in SAT-Subject test?
Answer
: SAT subject tests were earlier known as SAT-II. This is administered by College board
USA. (please see www.collegeboard.com for more details). For DASA admissions, a
candidate should have taken Mathematics level II, Physics and Chemistry in SAT subject
tests.
2)Question :Is there any minimum scores set for SAT Subject Tests?
Answer :
Along with other eligibility conditions, a minimum of 1440 SAT Score
(Physics+Chemistry+MathsII) will entitle your application to be considered for merit
preparation.
3) Question : When can a candidate take SAT subject tests?
Answer
: You can take tests anytime but ensure that the scores reach NIT Srinagar latest by 01st
June 2016. (For more details and correct information on SAT Subject Tests Examination
please see : http://sat.collegeboard.com/register/sat-dates)
4) Question : Where can I write my SAT subject tests?
Answer
: Please use the link given here: http://sat.collegeboard.com/register/sat-code-search
in this web page, select test centers in the search by field. In the Select region field,
select the country where you want to write the test. A list of test centers would be
displayed.
5) Question : When is SAT organized?
Answer
: The SAT is offered at least seven times each year in the U.S. and six times
internationally. It is offered in October, November, December, January, March (U.S.
only; SAT only), May and June. Visit SAT website for more details.
6) Question : Who administers the SAT?
Answer
: The College Entrance Examination Board USA on behalf of ETS (Education Testing
Services) conducts the SAT.
7) Question : How do I get Help on SAT
Answer
: Follow the link http://sat.collegeboard.org/help/

8) Question : How many times can you take the test?


Answer
: You can take the test as many times as you want. Your score report will show your
current test score, plus scores for up to six SAT and six subject test administration
dates. SAT is held about 5 times a year.
9) Question : How can I guarantee that Ill get my first choice of test center for SAT when I
register?
Answer : Test center assignment is done on a first come, first served basis. So although College
Board cannot guarantee that youll get your first choice of test center when you
register, registering early gives you the best chance of getting the test center you want.

Remember that you can register in advance for any test date during the year, not just
the next schedule date. You can also register online for the following years test dates
beginning in May.
10) Question : How does DASA evaluate SAT scores?
Answer
: DASA or NIT Srinagar does not evaluate the SAT score. The evaluation is done by the
College Board USA. DASA simply uses the score received from College Board to
determine merit. Please visit the website of College Board to see the evaluation
process.
11) Question : How is SAT related to College admission?
Answer
: The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that lets you show colleges
what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge. It tests your knowledge of
reading, writing and math subjects that are taught every day in high school classrooms.
High school grades and SAT scores is the best predictor of your academic success in
college.
12) Question : SAT subject scores of individual subjects in case of multiple attempts.
Answer
: The best scores of the individual subjects in case of multiple attempts will be taken
for consideration and summed up for merit list preparation. Therefore, candidate must
send (through college board) only that score which shall be considered for merit
preparation.
13) Question: Can the candidate send the SAT score directly to NIT Srinagar?
Answer
: No. They have to inform College Board to send the scores directly specifying the
Institute code of NIT Srinagar. The Institute code is 7283. Internet downloaded score
cards are not acceptable.
14) Question: In SAT Subject Test, if I get more than 1440 in 2 subjects,(eg. Physics and Maths) is it
enough to send only these 2 subject test scores for DASA admission.
Answer
: You should send Physics, Chemistry and Maths Level II SAT Subject Test scores to
DASA admissions, otherwise you are not considered to be eligible for the admission.
15) Question : Can we apply for DASA admission using June 2016 SAT Subject Test scores?
Answer
: June 2016 SAT Subject Test scores will be considered only for SPOT round of
admissions provided it reaches NIT Srinagar by the dates as specified in the
admission brochure.
16) Question : I have already sent the SAT score to NIT Jaipur which coordinated DASA admissions last
year (DASA-2015). Can it be transferred to NIT Srinagar/Do I need to send it again to NIT
Srinagar?
Answer
: The SAT score needs to be sent directly to NIT Srinagar (through College Board only).
There is no arrangement that the scores can be obtained/retrieved from NIT Jaipur. If
you have sent the score to NIT Jaipur, you need to send it again afresh to NIT Srinagar
for it to be considered for admissions through DASA-2016.
17) Question : I want to know if I can appear for SAT exam on 2nd May 2016 and send scores to your
college before 1st June 2016? Will I be eligible for DASA seat allotment procedure as I

Answer

want to improve my SAT scores?


: Yes, provided your SAT score reaches by closing date of 1st June 2016. For details visit
www.dasnit.org.

18) Question: I had taken SAT exam on 24 Jan 2016. My scores are available now. When will I have to
send the scores (just now or in month of April) ?
Answer
: You can send the scores to us (through College Board USA) anytime.
19) Question: If I send current score card of 3 subjects and again in May of 3 subjects, will best score of
each subject from both score cards be considered?
Answer
: Yes, we will consider the best scores if we receive multiple SAT scores.
20) Question: I guess it wont be a problem if your Institute NIT Srinagar gets my 2 score cards and both
having all 3 subjects marks. Will you consider best subject marks from either score card?
Answer
: Yes, we will consider the best scores of individual subjects from various SAT score cards
(received through College Board USA) for preparing merit.
21) Question: What if my latest SAT scores do not reach you before deadline of 1st June?
Answer
: We cannot consider any application unless we receive the SAT score. In case the latest
SAT score does not reach us, we will consider any previous SAT score (if it has been
sent by the College Board as requested by the candidate and received by us at NIT
Srinagar) for preparing merit.
22) Question: My Son is in 12th grade in American International School in Saudi Arabia. He has
appeared for Math II and Physics in SAT. He will be appearing for Chemistry on May 2nd
and will get the result by the end of the month will that score count if I fill the
registration form for DASA in April?
Answer
: Yes, provided the score reaches us before closing date of 1st June. We will consider the
best scores out of various scores received till closing date.

23) If a candidate gets a seat in Round 1, 2 or 3 and then wants to use New SAT score for Round
4 for up-gradation. will it be allowed?
Answer: New SAT score for up gradation will be allowed. However, the candidate has to give
up the earlier allotted seat and register again by paying USD 300 as nonrefundable
registration fees.
24) What are the deadlines for receipt of SAT scores for consideration in rounds?
Answer: The last date for receipt of SAT scores for DASA-2016 is as follows:
1st June 2016 for Round 1, 2 and 3
1st July 2016 for Round 4
25th July 2016 for Spot Round
Please Note: All the dates are as per Indian Standard Time (IST)

Fee Payment (for Undergraduate Courses)


1) Question : What is the mode of payment of fees?
Answer : Two options are provided. (i) By SWIFT money transfer and (ii) by e-payment using
debit/credit card. Necessary instructions have been provided in the Admission
brochure
1) Question : What is the SWIFT details for paying fees?
Answer : The Swift Details are as under:
Payment can be made through bank transfer to The Jammu And Kashmir Bank Limited, India:
i.

Amount (USD):

ii.

Value Date:

iii.

Intermediary Institution
(Field F56a)

iv.

Account with Institution


(Field F57a)
Beneficiary
Customer-Account-Name
and Address
(Field F59)

v.

vi.
vii.

viii.

IFSC Code*
*0 in the IFSC code is numerical ZERO
Remittance Information
(Field F70)
Details of Charges
(Field F71a)

Standard Chartered bank, New York, USA


(SWIFT:SCBLUS33)
OR
Bank of America, N.A., USA
(SWIFT: BOFAUS3N)
The Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, India
(SWIFT: JAKAINBBSRI)
0391010100000492
DASA 2016
J&K Bank REC (NIT) Srinagar
Jammu & Kashmir, 190006, India
JAKA0RECSGR
Application ID
Applicant Name
Passport No. and Country
OUR

In case of any query regarding bank details/SWIFT please Contact:


J&K Bank REC (NIT) Branch
Phone: + 91 9796707616
EmailL recsgr@jkbmail.com

2) Question : Can candidates from Nepal and Bhutan make payment in Indian Rupees ?
Answer : Candidates from Nepal and Bhutan can pay their fees either in US Dollars or in
Equivalent Indian Rupees. However, in case of Rupee payment they are required to
get Exchange Rate Certificate from the bankers and submit the same along with the
details and proof of fee payment. Please pay INR equivalent of the applicable fees
(that is equivalent of USD 4300 for non-SAARC or USD 2300 for SAARC candidates).
3) Question : When do I get my refund?
Answer
: The registration fee of US$ 300 will be non-refundable. If you are eligible for any
refund as per the terms and conditions detailed in the brochure, all refund requests

will be processed only after the completion of the entire admission process.
4) Question : What about the charges if any charged by my bank?
: All charges must be born by the candidate. Please ensure that DASA receives the
Answer
full amount of the prescribed fees, without any deductions.

5) Question: If a candidate declines in Round 1, 2 and 3 then for Round 4 whether the
candidate will have to pay only 50% fees or full fee?
Answer: 50% fresh payment to be made by the candidate. As 50% tuition fee is available with
DASA from earlier rounds. For re registration fee of USD 300 is to be paid again.
6) Question: If a candidate does not get any seat during Round 1 to 4, whether the candidate
has to pay USD 300 as registration fee again for SPOT round.
Answer: No fresh registration fee to be charged

Application Form Filling


1) Question : Can I update mandatory fields in the application form after submission?
Answer
: No. Once mandatory fields are filled and application submitted, it cannot be changed.
Also it may be noted that in any case, you cannot submit the online application form,
without filling the mandatory fields.
2) Question : Do I need to send the printed hard copy and any other documents through post? OR
Is submission of online application sufficient for seat allocation?
Answer :
No, you are not required to send hard copy/any other document to DASA office. The
printed and signed copy of the submitted online application form is not required by
DASA office. Only online submission of the application (along with scanned copy of
requisite documents, photograph and signature to be uploaded as mentioned in the
brochure) is sufficient. However, the applicants can download and print a copy of
submitted application form for their records. All the original documents including the
signed hard copy of application form must be produced at the time of reporting for
admission at the respective Institute (where the students gets admission) for
verification.
3) Question : Do you require photographs in application?
Answer
: YES. A recent passport size photograph (JPG format of size < 100kB) needs to be
uploaded.
4) Question : Can we send the hard copy of the application and documents through courier?
Answer
: The hard copy of application form or other documents is not required to be send to
DASA.

5) Question : Which browser is compatible for filling the online form for DASA admission?
Answer
: For filling the form we recommend Chrome version 18.0 or Firefox version 11.x.
Internet Explorer (IE) is not recommended.
6) Question : I have not applied online in April- May 2016 can I apply for Round 4 ?
Answer
: New applicants are allowed in Round 4. Please see Section 2.6.3.4 of Admission
Brochure for details.
7) Question : I have not applied online in April- May 2016 can I apply for Spot Round?
Answer
: New applicants are allowed in Spot Round. Please see Section 2.6.5 of Admission
Brochure for details.
8) Question : I have withdrawn my application can I re-register for Round 4 ?
Answer
: Yes applicants who have declined their allotments or withdrawn their applications are
eligible to re-register for Round 4. Please see Section 2.6.3.4 of Admission Brochure for
details.
9) Question : I have withdrawn my application can I re-register for Spot Round?
Answer
: Yes applicants who have declined their allotments or withdrawn their applications are
eligible to re-register for Spot Round. Please see Section 2.6.5 of Admission Brochure
for details.
10) Question : How manyy maximum choices of institute/branch can be made in the form? Is it
mandatory to fill all or we could fill less choices from the maximum number
permitted.?
Answer
: No limit, however you may include as many you want.
11) Question: With reference to DASA 2016 Admission, we are staying in U.A.E and my daughter
studying in Class 12. If She wanted to admit for collage admission through DASA. She
cleared her SAT Subject test with excellent score. We go through DASA website for
online application and come to know that we have to open an account for Online
application which start from 1st April 2016 but we could not found any link for account
creation. please help us how to open an account for DASA 2016 admission.
And also please advice us what is the procedure for sending SAT Score to NIT Srinagar
through Collage Board
Answer:
The online application will be visible starting from 1st April. The procure to fill the
application is available in the brochure and the details of filling in the form is given
there.
Once you have given SAT you have to mention the Institutional College ID of NIT
Srinagar to College Board USA so that they can send the score directly to us. Incase you
havent done yet, you can contact College Board USa and inform them to send the SAT
score of the candidate to National Institute of Technology Srinagar (J&K). Institution ID:
7283.

Image Uploading
1) Question : Can I upload images of any format?
Answer
: No, You can upload only images of JPEG with file extension .jpg/.jpeg of size 400X400
less than 100kb. If the file is not a jpeg you will get an error message while
downloading /previewing the application form. FPDF ERROR: Not a JPEG file:
images/studpics/some.jpg.
2) Question: What if I get FPDF error?
Answer : Please resize your scanned image as per instructions in the brochure. Otherwise, please
contact DASA office.
3) Question : What is the preferable filename?
Answer
: Give a small filename which does not contain special characters, spaces and
numbers. Example: If your name is Raman Pillai, you can use raman.jpg as the
filename. Similarly, for other documents to be uploaded, use small and sensible file
names.

Miscellaneous queries
1) Question : Can you help us in getting Visa?
Answer : All selected Foreign nationals must obtain a valid student visa as applicable to their
category issued by the Indian Missions abroad. The visa can be obtained by producing
the Provisional Admission offer letter and other required documents at the Indian
Missions located in their respective country. It will be the responsibility of the
candidate to arrange appropriate visa, and DASA does not play any role in arranging
Visa.
2) Question : I wish to know name of top 3 NITs and about the SAT score needed for admission in
those top 3 NIT college, and together total cost of 4 years study?
Answer : DASA-2016 cannot advice on the ranking of Institutes. The seats in the Institutes will
be allotted based on SAT score and choice of the candidate taken together. Please
see the DASA-2016 brochure for details of seat allotment and the fee structure.
3) Question : I am looking for PhD admission in architecture/planning under NRI category. Can you
please help me in this regard?
Answer : DASA-2016 does not facilitate admissions for PhD. Please visit the DASA website for
available courses and disciplines.
4) Question : I need some information regarding DASA. My son is studying in Singapore. Can he get
admission in second year in under graduation. He studied diploma in Singapore.
Answer : DASA-2016 provides admission in the first year only. At present there is no provision
of admission in second year for diploma holders.
5) Question : I am an Indian student studying in Nepal, I hold an Indian passport but in my passport

there is middle name but in my qualifying exam there is no middle name will it be okay
to apply for DASA 2016?
Answer : Ideally the name in the qualifying exam, passport, SAT score and other documents
should be exactly same. However, in above case, you must get a
certificate/endorsement from your school authorities.

How to report any problems you might encounter


1) Question : How to report any problem?
Answer : Please send an email to dasa16@nitsri.net giving following details.
Sub: Reporting problems - <Applicant ID>
i.
Applicant ID, name and email address
ii.
Problem overview
iii.
Exact error message that appears on the screen
iv.
Browser and version that you are using
v.
Detailed description (give all details to help us rectify the problem)

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