DAIICT 2026 Round 1 Merit List Released at daiict.ac.in; Check Last Date to Pay Admission Fee

Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU) has released the Round 1 merit lists. The announcement covers BTech, BS-MS, MTech ICT and MSc admissions. Candidates can check the lists at daiict.ac.in.

Selected candidates must complete the fee payment by July 8, 2026. Round 1 admission status will follow between July 10 and 13. The university was formerly known as DA-IICT.

Programmes Covered in the Round 1 Merit List

The Round 1 list covers four intake channels for the 2026 batch. Each programme has its own selection basis and merit source. The details are summarised below.

DAIICT 2026 Important Dates

Semester Tuition Fee Across Programmes

Each programme has a fixed tuition fee per semester. The amounts below cover only the tuition head. Extra charges include registration, caution deposit and optional hostel rent.

MTech ICT Non-GATE students also receive a monthly stipend. The stipend is Rs 12,500 during the first semester. It is paid as a Teaching Assistantship by the university.

Seat Break-up at DAIICT 2026

The BTech programme has 312 seats spread across six specialisations. The BS-MS programme offers 120 seats. The MSc IT and Data Science programme has 60 seats. The Non-GATE MTech ICT stream has only 16 seats. The BTech specialisation split is shown below.

Who Is Eligible for These DAIICT Programmes?

Each of the four programmes has its own entry rule. The eligibility criteria are set by DAU. The core requirements are listed below.

• BTech: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Candidates must have a valid JEE Main 2026 rank. Date of birth must fall on or after October 1, 2001.
• BS-MS Data Science and AI: Class 12 with Mathematics as a main subject. Minimum 60 percent aggregate marks are needed.
• MTech ICT Non-GATE: BE, BTech or BS in a relevant discipline. Minimum 65 percent aggregate marks are required.
• MSc IT and Data Science: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering or a related field. Minimum 60 percent aggregate marks are needed.

How to Pay the Admission Fee Online?

Shortlisted candidates must pay the fee to confirm their seats. Missing the payment window can lead to loss of the offered seat. The steps below outline the standard flow.

1. Visit the admission portal at onlineadmission.dau.ac.in.
2. Log in with your application credentials.
3. Check your name on the Round 1 merit list.
4. Choose the online payment option for the admission fee.
5. Pay through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
6. Download and save the fee receipt for your records.

What Happens After the Fee Deadline?

The final Round 1 allotment will be shared soon after payment closes. Candidates who paid the fee will receive their seat confirmation. Those who missed the deadline may lose their Round 1 offer.

Vacant seats are usually rolled over to the next round. The university may release a second merit list for such seats. Candidates should watch the announcements page for further updates.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Check your name in the Round 1 merit list at daiict.ac.in.
2. Read the programme-specific offer letter carefully.
3. Arrange the initial admission fee before the deadline.
4. Pay the fee through the portal at onlineadmission.dau.ac.in.
5. Keep the payment receipt safe for future verification.
6. Track the Round 1 admission status window that follows.