DSAT 2020 – Exam Date (Revised), Eligibility, Selection Process

DSAT 2020 – Revised exam dates for DSAT 2020 are out. The admission test is going to be conducted on several days in the months of June, July and August 2020. Candidates can check the dates by scrolling down. Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), Bangalore conducts the Dayananda Sagar Admission Test (DSAT) 2020 for admissions in various UG and PG courses offered by the University. It is a National Level Examination conducted in both Online and Offline mode. Candidates willing to apply for DSAT 2020 must check the Eligibility for different courses offered by the University. Candidates can register themselves online on dsu.edu.in, official website of the University. Registration for DSAT 2020 starts in the month of January 2020. For more information follow this article.

Latest: New dates for DSAT 2020 have been announced. Check the schedule table below for dates.

DSAT 2020 

The university has adopted a two stage process of Group Discussion / Interviews for admission in MBA Programmes. To stay updated with important events related to DSAT 2020 refer to below given table: 

DSAT 2020 Dates – Revised!

DSAT 2020 Eligibility Criteria 

Following is the Eligibility Criteria for UG and PG courses offered by the University in different Campuses. Candidates must fulfill the same before applying for respective courses they want to get in. 

Undergraduate Programmes

For B.Tech – Computer Science & Engineering, B.Tech – Electronics & Communication Engg, B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech – Computer Science & Technology, B.Tech – Aerospace Engineering

Pass in PUC / 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science / Electronics / Technical Vocational subjects and obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidate belonging to SC/ST & OBC category) in the above subjects taken together, of any Board recognized by the respective State Governments / Central Government / Union Territories or any other qualification recognized as equivalent there to.

For BCA – Bachelor of Computer Applications

Pass in 10+2, A Level, IB, American 12th grade or equivalent and a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate.

For B.Sc (Biotechnology, Biochecmistry and Genetics), B.Sc (Biotechnology, Chemistry and Microbiology), B.Sc (Microbiology, Genetics and BioChemistry)

Pass in 10+2, A Level, IB, American 12th grade or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and English with Biology or Biotechnology or Mathematics or any other Life Science subject as optional and a minimum of 45% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and any one of the optional subjects.

For BBA: Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA (BFSI)

Pass in 10+2, A Level, IB, American 12th grade or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of candidate belonging to SC/ST & OBC category).

For B.Com: Bachelor of Commerce – ACCA Integrated, B.Com: Bachelor of Commerce – CMA Integrated, B.Com: Bachelor of Commerce – With CA Coaching

Candidates who have completed Two year Pre – University course of Karnataka State or its equivalent with Business Studies and Accountancy as two major subjects of study in both first and second year pre-university with aggregate of 50% PUC/ CBSE/ ICSE /10+2 or Equivalent Examination (45% in case of candidate belonging to SC/ST & OBC category).

For B.Pharm

Pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and English with Mathematics or Biotechnology or Computer Science or Biology as optional subjects with a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate Lateral: Diploma holders in Pharmacy from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India.

For Pharm D

Pass in 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and English with Mathematics or Biology as optional subjects / DPharm or any other equivalent qualification recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India.

For B.Sc (N)

Pass in 10+2, A Level, IB, American 12th grade or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and a minimum of 45% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.

For PB B.Sc (N)

Pass in GNM after 10+2 or equivalent examination preferably with Science subjects with 50% marks in aggregate Candidates should be a registered Nurse and registered Midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council. Candidates should have completed their GNM course on or before June 01, 2018.

For Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy (B.P.T.)

Pass in 10+2, A Level, IB, American 12th grade or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, English and Biology with a minimum of 40% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

For B.A Journalism

Pass in 10+2, A Level, IB, American 12th grade or equivalent and a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate. Arts group subjects are preferred.

Postgraduate Programmes

For M.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering) – Specialization: Big Data/Internet of Things, M.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering) – Specialization: Cloud Computing, M.Tech (Electronics & Communication) – Specialization: Embedded System, M.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) – Specialization: Design Engineering

Pass in BE/BTech or Equivalent in Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Information Science, Electrical & Electronics, Telecommunication, Bio-Medical Engineering, Medical Electronics, Mechatronics and Instrumentation Engineering with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate(45% in case of candidate belonging to SC/ST & OBC category).

For M. Sc Biochemistry, M. Sc Biotechnology, M.Sc Microbiology

A candidate who has passed B.Sc. in any discipline of Life Sciences, Biosciences or Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural, B.E. (Biotechnology), Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy or Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) or Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent examination recognized by DSU with a minimum of 50% marks taken together in all the subjects in all the years is eligible for admission to M.Sc.. Eligibility shall be 45% in aggregate for candidates belonging to SC/ST candidates. Note: For admission to M.Sc. Biochemistry, the candidate must have studied either Chemistry or Biochemistry as one of the major subjects during Bachelors.

For MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Pass in a Bachelors degree of three years in any stream with minimun 50% (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST & OBC category) of marks in aggregate from any recognized University / Institution or any other qualification recognized as equivalent there to.

For M Pharma (Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology & Pharmaceutics)

Candidates should have passed B.pharm from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

For M.Sc (N)

Candidates should have passed BSc/PC BSc/PB BSc Nursing recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate. Experience: Applicants must have 1 year of experience after BSc Nursing in a hospital or in a community health program or in a school or college of nursing. PB BSc Degree holders need to have one year experience either before or after Post Basic BSc Nursing degree.

For Master’s in Physiotherapy (M.P.T.)

Candidates should have passed BPT from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. INTERNSHIP: Completed or completing their compulsory internship on or before August 15, 2020.

DSAT 2020 Application Form 

Application Form for DSAT 2020 is released by Dayanand Sagar University (DSU), Bangalore on the official website. Candidates can either apply online or download and submit it in the offline mode. Candidates willing to apply for DSAT 2020 must check the Eligibility Criteria for different UG and PG courses offered by the University. Candidates can Register themselves before the 3 days of Examination If a candidate wishes to apply for more than one course then he/she should submit separate application form for each course.Keep a photocopy of the filled application for future reference. Application number must be quoted in all future correspondence.

Application Form fee : In order to successfully submit DSAT 2020 Application Forms, candidates need to submit expected Registration Fee of Rs 1000/– for all candidates in the form of Demand Draft. 

NOTE : Application and Entrance Test Fees once remitted shall not be refunded under any circumstances

DSAT 2020 Admit Card 

DSAT 2020  Admit Card is expected to be released in online mode on the official website dsu.edu.in. Candidates who have successfully registered themselves can download the Hall Ticket with Online Test booking system. Candidates who have registered for DSAT & have made the payment, to Select the Exam slot and Download the Hall Ticket. Candidates can download their Admit Card with their Registration number and Date of Birth. Candidates need to present their Hall Ticket at the time of Examination with their valid Photo Id. No entry is permitted without DSAT 2020 Hall Ticket.  In addition candidates need preserve the Hall Ticket to appear in the round of Counselling. 

DSAT 2020 Exam Pattern

Candidates need to study the Exam Pattern for DSAT 2020 before starting their preparation. DSAT 2020 is conducted in both Offline and Online mode. Following is the expected Exam Pattern for Exam: 

Important Instruction for DSAT 2020 Exam

Dayananda Sagar University has released important instruction for the DSAT 2020 Exam, which will be conducted the Remote Proctored examination. Candidates will get the batch details, the link for the Examination, and the login credentials will be sent to one day before the Examination date. Important Instruction for DSAT 2020 Exam is given below the point.

• Mandatory to use the latest version of Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browser.
• The exam will run only on Desktop or Laptop.
• The examinee should switch off the Ad Blocker.
• All applications that use the camera, microphone and screen sharing should be switched off during the remote proctoring session.
• Pariksha site URL should be in your Trusted Sites, etc.

Click here to check the more details about the instruction for DSAT 2020 Exam.

DSAT 2020 Exam Centers 

DSAT 2020 shall be held in more than 78 cities across India. Following are the Exam Centers/ Test City where the Exam is help for DSAT 2020. Change of Exam Centre is Permitted within the available DSAT Dates. Change of Exam Date for Bangalore Centre Students: Is Permitted, as the DSAT is Scheduled on 6 different Dates. Also candidate should note that these Exam Centers are last year based and if there are any changes will be notified and updated here.

DSAT 2020 Important Books 

Some important books candidates can refer to for preparation of DSAT 2020: 

DSAT 2020 Preparation Tips

Candidates can follow below given preparation tips for DSAT 2020 :

• Stick to the Syllabus. Prepare according to the Syllabus provided for JKCET 2020.
• Preparation must start early. Prepare your schedule accordingly and start following it on a daily basis.
• Study the Exam Pattern and prepare a strategy accordingly.
• Focus on topics which carry maximum weightage. Go through the Exam Pattern and syllabus, and narrow down the important topics to prepare for. 
• Read all the important points from NCERT Textbooks. And Practice formulas. For Physics and Maths from 12th standard books.
• For General Aptitude, enhance your General Knowledge and basic thinking Skills,
• Prepare and practice from different resources available including books and Online information resources.
• Study from the best books available for preparation Offline and Online.
• Revision is the most important aspect in preparing for any examination. Don’t forget to revise the topics you have studied and prepared for. Keep revising important topics. 

DSAT 2020 Result 

Results for DSAT 2020 is released by Dayanand Sagar University on the official website dsu.edu.in..Candidate are awarded with Rank on the basis of their Results. Candidates are then selected for the round of Counselling/ Admission on the basis of their Ranks and scores obtained in the examination. The result is also sent out through SMS and phone calls. The University maintains Scrutiny of the assessed/moderated answer books.To provide Seamless & error-free computation of results with  100% digital valuation.Candidates securing Ranks in the Examination are expected to receive separate letters via Email. Candidates are advised to keep their scorecards preserved till the time of admission. 

Merit List/ Ranks : After the declaration of Results Merit List/ Rank Cards are released for DSAT 2020. Merit list is prepared on the basis of Ranks obtained in the Examination. Candidates who qualify the examination and are eligible for admission are invited to attend the round of Counselling on the basis of Ranks and Scores obtained in the Examination. 

DSAT 2020 Counselling 

After the declaration of Results, candidates securing Ranks on the basis of their scores are added in the Merit Lists and are called for the round of Counselling. Students must appear in the round of Counselling in order to complete the further procedure of intake and Admissions on the basis of Results and Counselling. During counseling all candidates are required to produce the original and two sets of photocopies of documents mentioned below. In the event of successful admission, the University will retain these documents till the candidate completes the course.

For Undergraduate Courses

• E-Hall ticket (for online entrance test course only).
• 10th standard marks card for proof of date of birth.
• Marks card of 10+2.
•  Conduct and Character certificate to be obtained on the School/College letter head. No other certificate in lieu of this will be accepted.
• Transfer Certificate or School/College Leaving Certificate issued by the School/College.
• Four recent and identical passport size photographs and one stamp size photograph
• Diploma marks card and Diploma certificate from the Board/University(for Lateral Entry – B.Tech applicants only).
•  Notary affidavit of Anti-ragging declaration from both candidate and guardian 

For Postgraduate Courses

• e-Hall ticket (for online entrance test courses only).
• Degree certificate or Provisional pass certificate issued by the Board/University.
• Marks cards of qualifying examination (all semesters/years).
• Conduct and Character certificate to be obtained on the College letter head/pad.
• No other certificate in lieu of this will be accepted.

DSAT 2020 Selection Process/ Admission 

DSAT 2020 Seats

Candidates can have an idea from the table below about the number of seats available in each course as per the last year details. If there will be any changes in the seat matrix then it will be updated here.

For UG Programmes

PG Programmes

Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), Bangalore

After more than 50 years of innovation in education, DSI, Bengaluru has started the Dayananda Sagar University, created by an Act of the Karnataka State Legislature and the Government of Karnataka and approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. DCU conducts the Dayananda Sagar Admission Test to fill in seats for various UG and PG courses offered at various member institutions of the University. 

Official Website: dsu.edu.in

For more details regarding DSAT 2020, candidates can Download Information Brochure.

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