Ques. Is JEE Main mandatory for DAU B.Tech admission 2026?
Ans. Yes. JEE Main 2026 is the only accepted exam for All India Category B.Tech admission at DAU. Gujarat state residents may also use GUJCET scores through ACPC counselling. There is no separate DAU entrance test for B.Tech.
Ques. What JEE Main rank is required for DAU B.Tech?
Ans. For the All India General category, closing ranks at DAU have ranged between 80 and 290 AIR across all B.Tech branches. B.Tech CS and AI is the most competitive branch. Gujarat Category via GUJCET 2026 saw CS and AI close at rank 49 in Round 1.
Ques. Does DAU offer management quota or direct admission?
Ans. No. DAU does not offer management quota for B.Tech or M.Sc programmes. All seats are filled through merit-based counselling. The BS-MS programmes reserve 5% seats for International and NRI candidates via SAT, ACT, or JEE Main scores.
Ques. What is the eligibility and process for DAU BS-MS admission?
Ans. Candidates must have Class XII with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and at least 60% aggregate. They must be born on or after October 1, 2001. Four admission channels are available: DAU Entrance Test, JEE Main or CUET Mathematics percentile, Direct Admission for 99.5+ board percentile or olympiad medals, and International/NRI via SAT or ACT.
Ques. Can I apply to DAU M.Tech without a GATE score?
Ans. Yes. DAU M.Tech ICT has 16 Non-GATE seats out of 63 total. Non-GATE candidates need at least 65% in their qualifying degree and must clear DAU’s entrance test. Non-GATE admitted students receive a stipend of INR 12,500 per month.
Ques. What is the application fee for DAU admission 2026?
Ans. The application fee is INR 1,770 (INR 1,500 plus 18% GST) for UG and PG programmes. The PhD application fee is INR 300. International candidates applying for BS-MS programmes pay USD 150. All application fees are non-refundable.
Ques. How is final selection decided for DAU M.Des IUxD?
Ans. Final merit for M.Des IUxD combines Design Aptitude Test score (60 weightage) and personal interview (40 weightage). Candidates must score at least 40% in the DAT to proceed to interview. CEED-qualified candidates are exempt from DAT and go directly to interview.
Ques. What scholarships are available at DAU for B.Tech students?
Ans. DAU offers 5 Merit Scholarships covering full tuition fees for students with SPI 8.5 or above. An additional 28 Merit-cum-Means Scholarships cover 50% to 70% of tuition fees for students with SPI 6.5 or above and annual family income below INR 8,00,000. External scholarships like the Chief Minister Scholarship and National Scholarships Portal are also available.
Ques. Does the DAU PhD programme offer a stipend or fellowship?
Ans. Yes. Full-time PhD students receive the DAU Fellowship of INR 35,000 per month for years one and two, rising to INR 40,000 per month for years three through five. Eligible students may also qualify for the TCS Research Fellowship, which provides INR 91,000 to INR 1,26,750 per month plus additional benefits totalling INR 9,02,000 over four years.
Ques. Can final-year students apply for DAU postgraduate or PhD admission?
Ans. Yes. Students appearing in their final degree examination may apply. All admitted candidates must submit degree certificates or proof of completion by October 30, 2026. Admission is cancelled if this document is not provided in time.
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