Top NITs To Apply For Under CIWG Scheme

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National Institutes of Technology are considered among the best engineering colleges in India. NRI students living in the USA and Middle East must appear for JEE Main to secure admission into NITs, and seats will be allotted based on the JEE Main rank achieved.

Under the latest DASA and CIWG guidelines, admissions for NRIs are strictly based on JEE Main Rank and Percentile. SAT or SAT Subject Tests are not accepted anymore. Through JEE Main results, eligible students can apply to NITs in India under the CIWG category Children of Indian Workers in Gulf.

NRI students applying under CIWG should target strong JEE Main percentile and rank for admissions in top NIT campuses and high demand branches such as Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, IT and Electrical Engineering.

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Important Note for 2026 Admission Cycle:
There is no official fixed score such as 1850 out of 2400 for CIWG admission. Earlier references to such numbers are outdated. DASA and CIWG admissions are fully rank driven based on JEE Main Percentile, AIR, Institute-wise seat availability and Round-wise cut offs. Candidates must review the latest 2026 DASA brochure and previous year opening and closing ranks for accurate planning.

Here is the CIWG scheme details:

S.No	Table of Content
1	About CIWG Scheme
2	CIWG Scheme Benefits and Advantages
3	How To Apply for CIWG Scheme \| Application Form Filing \| Documents
4	CIWG Scheme For NRIs, OCIs & PIOs
5	Am I Eligible For CIWG Scheme
6	CIWG Scheme Exam Dates
7	CIWG Scheme College Fees
8	CIWG Scheme – Colleges / Streams In India
9	CIWG Brochure Release – Download
10	CIWG – Score Needed In JEE For Admission
11	CIWG – Online Preparation
12	CIWG – Seat Allotment
13	CIWG – Cutoff
14	CIWG – Counseling Round 1, 2 & 3 (2023)
15	CIWG – College Options Other Than NITs In India
16	CIWG – JEE Score Validity Othen Than NITs In India

List of NITs To Apply:

Rank	Institute Name	Website URL
1	NIT, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu	http://www.nitt.edu
2	NIT, Surathkal, Karnataka	http://www.nitk.ac.in/
3	NIT,Rourkela, Orissa	http://www.nitrkl.ac.in/
4	MNIT, Jaipur, Rajasthan	http://www.mnit.ac.in/
5	VNIT, Nagpur, Maharashtra	https://vnit.ac.in/
6	SVNIT, Surat, Gujarat	http://www.svnit.ac.in/
7	MNNIT, Allahabad, UP	http://www.mnnit.ac.in/
8	NIT, Warangal, Telangana	https://www.nitw.ac.in/
9	NIT, Durgapur, West Bengal	https://nitdgp.ac.in/
10	NIT, Agartala, Tripura	http://www.nita.ac.in/
11	NIT, Jalandhar, Punjab	http://www.nitj.ac.in/
12	MANIT, Bhopal, MP	https://www.manit.ac.in/
13	NIT, Hamirpur, UP	https://nith.ac.in/
14	NIT, Meghalaya	https://www.nitm.ac.in/
15	NIT, Kurukshetra, Haryana	http://www.nitkkr.ac.in/
16	NIT, Silchar, Assam	http://www.nits.ac.in/
17	NIT, Srinagar, J&K	https://nitsri.ac.in/
18	NIT, Ponda, Goa	http://www.nitgoa.ac.in/
19	NIT, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand	http://www.nitjsr.ac.in/
20	NIT, Patna, Bihar	https://www.nitp.ac.in/
21	NIT, Delhi	http://nitdelhi.ac.in/
22	NIT, Yupia, AP	https://www.nitap.ac.in/
23	NIT, Puducherry	http://www.nitpy.ac.in/
24	NIT, Sikkim	http://www.nitsikkim.ac.in/
25	NIT, Dimapur, Nagaland	https://www.nitnagaland.ac.in/
26	NIT, Imphal, Manipur	http://www.nitmanipur.ac.in/
27	NIT, Srinagar, Uttarakhand	http://nituk.ac.in/
28	NIT, Aizawl, Mizoram	http://www.nitmz.ac.in/

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FAQs

Q1. Is JEE Main mandatory for DASA/CIWG admissions in 2025–26?

Yes. From 2021 onward and continuing in 2025–26, JEE Main percentile and AIR rank are mandatory for DASA/CIWG admissions to NITs, IIITs, CFTIs and SPAs for NRI students from the USA, Middle East, and worldwide.

Q2. Is SAT still accepted for DASA/CIWG in 2026?

No. SAT or SAT Subject Tests are not accepted anymore. DASA/CIWG admissions are strictly based on JEE Main performance, including percentile, AIR and counselling cut-offs. NRI students from the USA and Middle East must qualify JEE Main only.

Q3. Who is eligible for CIWG quota under DASA?

Students whose parent is employed in approved Gulf/Middle East countries (UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iran or Iraq) can apply under CIWG by submitting valid employment proof, residence documents, visa or work permit.

Q4. Are CIWG cut-off ranks separate from Non-CIWG?

Yes. Separate opening and closing ranks are published for CIWG and Non-CIWG categories. CIWG beneficiaries may receive reserved seats and lower tuition, while Non-CIWG NRIs depend solely on rank-based allotments without CIWG advantages.

Q5. How can I predict admission chances for DASA/CIWG?

Compare your JEE Main rank with previous year Round-wise opening and closing ranks for preferred branches and institutes. If your rank is equal or better than the last closing rank, your chances are generally strong.

Q6. Can CIWG students still be considered under the DASA General quota?

Yes. If a CIWG-eligible student doesn’t secure a seat through CIWG allotment, they are automatically considered under the broader Non-CIWG DASA quota based on JEE Main rank. However, Non-CIWG students cannot shift into CIWG without valid proof.

Q7. Does CIWG category offer lower tuition fees?

Yes. CIWG candidates usually pay tuition rates similar to Indian residents, while Non-CIWG international DASA applicants follow the standard foreign student fee structure. Exact amounts must be confirmed from the 2025–26 DASA brochure.

Q8. Do NRI students in the USA qualify for CIWG quota?

USA-based NRIs qualify for DASA seats, but they are not eligible for CIWG unless a parent is employed in one of the approved Gulf countries listed under CIWG rules. Documentary proof is mandatory during counselling.

Q9. Why do different branches and NITs have varying DASA/CIWG cut-offs?

Cut-offs depend on NIT popularity, placements, seat availability, JEE Main rank trends, applicant demand and competition for high-value branches like CSE, ECE and IT. Premier NITs and IIITs typically show higher JEE rank thresholds under DASA/CIWG.

Q10. Where can I download the official DASA/CIWG Round-wise cut-off PDFs?

Round-1, Round-2 and Round-3 cut-off PDFs are published on the official DASA admissions portal. Institutes may also circulate links in counselling notices. NRIs from the USA and Middle East can download complete lists through official seat-matrix releases.