www.dasanit.org : DASA 2012-2013 Admission Notification

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ADMISSION TO UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAMME IN PREMIER TECHNICAL INSTITUTIONS IN INDIA
Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) Scheme 2012-13
Admissions for Foreign Nationals / Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) / Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) under Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) Scheme for undergraduate engineering programme for the Academic Year 2012-13 to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology(IIITs) and other Premier Technical Institutions in India.

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Admissions Under DASA Scheme 2012-13 :
In the current global scenario India is emerging as a knowledge super power with a large pool of technically qualified professionals. Traditionally, the Indian education system has been known for quality of education, coupled with low cost of education delivery and living, making it an attractive destination for international students to come and study in India.

Students contemplating to study in India can be assured of experiences rich in traditions, heritage and exposure to diverse culture. This would also entail being part of the transition to a modern open knowledge economy, making new friends from around the world and most importantly receiving internationally recognized qualifications. Indian educational system offers world class education through wide range of general and specialized courses relevant to the needs of the world.

The admission of Foreign Nationals / Persons of Indian Origin/Non-Resident Indians to undergraduate programs in Centrally Funded Institutions (CFIs) is being offered under DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad) scheme from the academic session 2001-02 onwards. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India has entrusted the coordination of the admission process under DASA scheme to NITK, Surathkal from academic year 2010-11 to 2012-13. Till date students from more than 30 countries have been admitted under DASA.

The admission process is entirely online, and requires a candidate to fill an online application form and make payment of fee electronically. In addition a signed print copy of the online application form along with necessary documentary evidences has to be submitted to NITK, Surathkal within the prescribed date.

Academic Eligibility :
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 (Chemistry, Bio-technology, Computer Science, Biology) as optional subjects.
AND

Must have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or 6.75 CGPA on a 10 point scale or equivalent grades in all the subjects of the qualifying examination. Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination with the above-mentioned compulsory subjects by 25th May 2012 and expecting their final results latest by 15th September 2012 may also apply.
AND

Candidates should have a minimum total score of 1440 in SAT Subject Tests (subjects : Maths level II, Physics and Chemistry). For more details on SAT Subject Tests (also known as SAT II) visit website: www.collegeboard.com. SAT subject tests score has to be submitted online through CollegeBoard to NITK Surathkal (designated institute code: 6530). SAT subject scores received till May 29, 2012 only will be considered for allotment under first merit list.

Fee Structure & Fee Payment :
Registration Fee and First Year Tuition Fee : An amount of US$ 7250 [US Dollar Seven thousand Two hundred Fifty only] towards nonrefundable
registration fee of US$ 250 and first year Tuition Fee of US$ 7,000 is required to be paid along with the application form.

Foreign nationals from SAARC countries (except India) seeking admission through this scheme shall be allowed 50% Tuition fee waiver. They are required to submit an amount of US$ 3,750(which includes US$ 3,500 towards first year tuition fee and a nonrefundable registration fee of US$ 250).

The fee can be paid either through Bank Transfer or Demand Draft or e-payment. Charges for fee payment, if any, should be borne by the
candidates.

Submission of Application :
The submission of application is a two stage process, both are essential.
(i) Online application (http://www.dasanit.org) and Submission of signed print copy of the application along with required documents and
payment details.
(ii) SAT subject test score to be sent to NITK Surathkal through CollegeBoard (designated institute code 6530)

Important Dates :
Submission of Online application April 01 to May 25, 2012
Last date for receipt of SAT Subject Score May 29 , 2012
Announcement of first list of selected candidates June 01, 2012
Confirmation by first list candidates June 01 to June 07, 2012
Announcement of second list June 08, 2012
Confirmation by second list candidates June 08 to June 14, 2012
Announcement of third list June 15 , 2012
Confirmation by third list candidates June 15 to June 18, 2012
Reporting to allotted Institutes July 18 to July 23, 2012
Announcement of Vacant seat matrix for spot admission July 25, 2012
Spot admissions against vacant seats July 30, 2012
Reporting to allotted Institutes in spot admission July 31 to August 06, 2012

Contact Details :
Coordinator DASA
DASA Office
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
Mangalore 575 025, KARNATAKA, INDIA
Email : dasa@nitk.ac.in
DASA Website : http://www.dasanit.org