NRI/PIO/Foreign national admissions at IIITs, NITs

Admissions for Foreign Nationals/Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)/ Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) under Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) Scheme of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India for Undergraduate programmes in Engineering/ Architecture/Planning for the Academic year 2013-14 to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other premier Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTI) in India.

From time immemorial, India has been a centre for learning. Indian Universities and Institutes of higher education and research have made a significant contribution in science and technology and have played a lead role in transforming the country into a knowledge society.

India can claim its position as one of the leading countries providing affordable higher education to its people as well as to students and scholars from countries all over the world. Students can be assured of experiences rich in traditions, heritage, and exposure to diverse culture which would enable them to acquire the necessary skills to succeed in today's global economy without geographical barriers.

The Centrally Funded Technical Institutions which are participating in DASA 2013-14 have established themselves among the top ranked Institutions in the country in both teaching and research and the graduates are assured of a rewarding professional career.

The NITs and IIITs are declared as Institutes of National Importance by an Act of Parliament and the other Institutions are Deemed Universities. All Institutions are Autonomous Institutions and a degree from any of these Institutions is among the most competitive of its kind when pursuing an international career in architecture, engineering or technology.

Those seeking admission under DASA scheme have to apply online, fill an online application form and make fee payment through demand draft / SWIFT transfer / E-payment of desired amount and submitted in respective IITs, NITs.

For admissions check the official website of each IITs, NITs and further details.