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(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).
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. Therefore if the non-CIWG candidates want to compete for the
reverted CIWG seats (General quota) for Spot Round, the candidates are advised to opt for
CIWG seats as well besides seats of their own category while choice filling in Spot Round.
However, they will have to pay the fee of the category of which they belong.
2.
If someone applies to CIWG but is not eligible, however he/she is eligible for NRI
3.
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
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.
6.
Answer: A candidate should have done 11th and 12th outside India and either of the parent should
be working in a Gulf Country.
7.
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.
Answer: We are coordinating admissions for year 2016, therefore we cannot comment regarding
previous admissions.
9.
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.
11. The Appendix III is asking the employer to certify that the employee working in Gulf
with child name and Passport No. The employer will certify the employee working in their
organization (without child name & passport No. ). The reason behind this is Passport
Number changes whenever the employee renew the passport and they dont certify the
child name as they feel that the child does not involve in employment of the employee.
Answer:
1. Parent Employment Contract Copy, Employment Continuation letter from Employer
equivalent to Appendix-III as proof that the parent is working in gulf country (for CIWG
category) with a period of working.
2. Appendix II present on our website, which will be co-related with Passport copy of Candidate.
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.
Q. I have given 11th and 12th class examination and my certificate is combined provided by my School. What
should I upload for 11th class certificate?
Ans: You can get the letter from your school mentioning that you have studied 11th Class and 12th
Class in that school and country and the certificate provided by school is combined for both Classes.
Q. As per the UG Brochure, I am supposed to upload the documents such as visa copy, letter from the
employer ,passport copy and work permit of the parent working in the gulf. I wanted to check whether all these
copies are to be attested, and if so, by whom? or can I upload them without attestation.
A. All the documents are to be self attested, If any supporting documents are in languages other than
English or Hindi, authenticated translated copy of the documents in English or Hindi must also be
provided.
Q. My daughter appeared 12th AISSCE exam last month.result will be announced in may month.if i
submitted the online application before result declare ,how i need to send the result to you.
A. Original documents are to be produced at the time of admission at the allotted institute. The
admitting institute will be responsible for verification of documents and ensuring that all required
documents as per rules are available.
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.
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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. For complete details, please check
section 2.6.3.3 of UG Brochure.
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)
Amount (USD):
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IFSC Code*
*0 in the IFSC code is numerical ZERO
Remittance Information
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Details of Charges
(Field F71a)
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
Q. I am presently in India and I dont have foreign account, how can I pay in USD ?
A. Foreign account is not necessary. For payment if your credit card is Indian but internationally
accepted and can make payments beyond 1 lakh then you can pay online but only in USD.
Q.
I only wanted to know whether the payment can be made in equivalent Indian Rupee from my NRI Account
Debit Card, or I have to make the payment through an international Credit Card (for example issued in Saudi
Arabia). I would appreciate if you could please clarify this.?
A. Payments have to be made in USD only. INR payment will be rejected. Candidates from Nepal and
Bhutan only can pay equivalent INR.
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