ROURKELA:
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, the organizing institute for DASA/CSAB 2025, has announced the launch of a common admission portal for Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) 2025 and the CSAB-Special Round. The application window opens on 30th July 2025 via https://csab.nic.in, offering a unified and streamlined registration process for candidates aspiring to secure admission into premier Indian technical institutions for the 2025-26 academic session.
This consolidated portal aims to minimize application overlaps, prevent seat vacancies, and simplify admission procedures for both international students and Indian nationals.
Key Dates and Deadlines:
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Registration Opens: 30th July 2025
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Last Date for Fee Payment & Document Upload: 3rd August 2025 (5:00 PM)
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Deadline to Respond to DASA Queries: 6th August 2025
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Final Locking of Seat Choices: 7th August 2025 (8:00 PM)
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Seat Allotment Results:
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Round 1: 9th August 2025
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Round 2: 14th August 2025
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Round 3: 19th August 2025
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Physical Reporting (Tentative): 20th–23rd August 2025
Three Participation Options Available:
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DASA-Only Participation
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CSAB-Special-Only Participation
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Combined DASA + CSAB-Special Participation
Applicants must log in using their JEE (Main/Advanced/JoSAA 2025) credentials to begin the application.
Who Can Apply?
DASA 2025 (International/NRI/OCI/PIO Candidates):
Eligible students can apply for undergraduate programs in Engineering, Architecture, and Planning across:
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30 NITs
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IIEST Shibpur
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13 IIITs
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3 SPAs
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30+ GFTIs and premier institutions
Seat Categories:
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DASA (Non-SAARC): All countries except SAARC
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DASA (SAARC): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
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CIWG: Children of Indian Workers in Gulf countries (1/3rd seat allocation under DASA)
Eligibility:
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Born on or after 1st October 2000
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Completed at least 2 years of education abroad in the last 8 years (Classes XI & XII or equivalent)
CSAB-Special 2025 (Indian Citizens & OCI/PIO):
Available for those who:
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Missed JoSAA seat allotment
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Withdrew from earlier rounds
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Seek seat upgrades
Covers:
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31 NITs
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IIEST Shibpur
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26 IIITs
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3 SPAs
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44+ GFTIs
Seat Categories Include:
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OPEN, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD variants, and Female Supernumerary Seats
Note: Reservation is applicable only under CSAB-Special, not DASA.
Leadership Speaks
Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao, Director of NIT Rourkela and Chairperson of DASA & CSAB-Special 2025, emphasized the national significance of the new system:
“This unified portal embodies India’s dedication to globalising and modernising technical education, making it simpler and more accessible for students across the world.”
Prof. Anindya Basu, Chairperson, Local Organising Committee DASA & CSAB 2025, added:
“We invite students globally, especially of Indian origin, to leverage this streamlined, transparent admission framework. It reflects India’s readiness to welcome international talent into its educational fold.”
Candidates are encouraged to regularly visit https://csab.nic.in for official updates, information brochures, eligibility criteria, and detailed admission protocols.
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