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Tech Careers and Skill Development Expert - Answered on May 08, 2025

Dr Dipankar Dutta is an associate professor in the computer science and engineering department at the University Institute of Technology, the University of Burdwan, West Bengal.
He has 27 years of experience and his interests include AI, data science, machine learning, pattern recognition, deep learning and evolutionary computation.
Aside from his responsibilities at the college, he also delivers lectures and conducts webinars.
Dr Dipankar has published 25 papers in international journals, written book chapters, attended conferences, served as a board observer for WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) exams and as a counsellor for engineering college admissions in West Bengal. He helps students choose the right college and stream for undergraduate, masters and PhD programmes.
A senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (SMIEEE), he holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College and a an MTech degree in computer technology from Jadavpur University.
He completed his PhD in engineering from IIEST, Shibpur (formerly BE College).... more
Asked by Anonymous - May 08, 2025
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Hello sir, I'm a DASA student applying to IIITH for the 2025-26 batch. My current curriculum is the NSW HSC from Australia, which includes Mathematics and Physics but not Chemistry. IIITH requires Maths, Physics, and Chemistry for DASA eligibility, and I need to figure out how to add Chemistry.I've been looking into taking Chemistry through NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling), but I'm concerned because IIITH's brochure specifies that the subjects must be completed "outside India," and NIOS is an Indian board. I've emailed IIITH for clarification, but I'm still waiting for a response. Is NIOS accepted for DASA?

Ans: NIOS Chemistry is unlikely to be accepted for DASA at IIITH
Asked on - May 08, 2025 | Answered on May 09, 2025
If NIOS chemistry qualification isn’t valid for DASA, can I supplement it with another recognized exam or course to meet the eligibility criteria for IIITH admissions?
Ans: Opt for an internationally recognized Chemistry course/exam, such as A-Level, IB, or AP Chemistry, taken from a foreign board.
Asked on - May 09, 2025 | Answered on May 09, 2025
Since I’m taking the exam in India, will it still qualify as a ‘foreign board’ for DASA purposes? (e.g., can I take AP Chemistry at a test center in India and have it recognized as an international qualification?)
Ans: Yes
Asked on - May 10, 2025 | Answered on May 10, 2025
The DASA brochure requires Indian nationals to complete PCM abroad. Could you clarify if taking AP Chemistry at a test center in India, alongside my NSW HSC Physics and Maths, would still be recognized as a valid foreign qualification for IIIT-H? Would this make me ineligible due to the “outside India” rule?Are there extra steps I should take to ensure my chemistry exam (e.g., AP Chemistry) meets DASA’s eligibility for iiith, given I can only take exams in India?
Ans: This is not a general question. This can be answered by IIIT-H. Plz ask them.
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Asked by Anonymous - May 14, 2025
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Hello sir, I'm a DASA student applying to IIITH for the 2025-26 batch. My current curriculum is the NSW HSC from Australia, which includes Mathematics and Physics but not Chemistry. IIITH requires Maths, Physics, and Chemistry for DASA eligibility, and I need to figure out how to add Chemistry.I've been looking into taking Chemistry through NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling), AP or IB board but I'm concerned because IIITH's brochure specifies that the subjects must be completed "outside India". I've emailed IIITH for clarification, but I'm still waiting for a response. Is this acceptable for DASA?
Ans: It is unlikely that IIIT Hyderabad would accept NIOS Chemistry for DASA eligibility because the DASA brochure states that the subjects must be completed outside India. Since NIOS is an Indian board, it does not meet this requirement. However, you could consider taking AP or IB Chemistry to meet the requirements, as these are often recognized as international qualifications. It's best to wait for IIITH's response to your email for official clarification.
Elaboration:
DASA Requirements:
DASA (Direct Admissions for Students Abroad) at IIIT Hyderabad requires applicants to have completed 11th and 12th grades or equivalent outside India, with a minimum of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
NIOS and IIITH:
While NIOS is a recognized board in India, it's unlikely to be accepted for DASA at IIITH because the DASA brochure specifies that the subjects must be completed outside India.
AP or IB Chemistry:
You could consider taking AP or IB Chemistry through a foreign board to fulfill the requirement for Chemistry. These are often recognized as international qualifications.
Waiting for IIITH's Response:
Since you've already emailed IIITH, it's advisable to wait for their response to your query for official clarification on whether NIOS Chemistry would be accepted.

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