Like any other thing, DTU has its own set of weaknesses and strengths. To name a few
Pros
Cons
Overall, DTU is a great choice if you are not after brand value and are ready to commit to hard work.
if you have both Delhi state quota AND defence quota, here's how it works at DTU/NSUT:
Delhi state quota: 85% of seats at DTU, NSUT, IIIT Delhi reserved for students who passed 12th from Delhi schools. significantly lowers the required rank.
Defence quota: separate 5% horizontal reservation for children/dependents of defence personnel (serving/retired/ex-servicemen) at these colleges. this is across all categories.
when you have both Delhi state + defence quota combined: your effective competition pool is very small — you're competing only against other Delhi-domicile defence quota candidates. the cutoff rank for this specific category is significantly lower than the regular Delhi quota.
realistic AIR for DTU via Delhi+Defence quota:
apply through JAC Delhi counseling (jac.delhi.gov.in). select both Delhi state and defence category when filling the form. make sure you have the correct documents (domicile certificate + defence ID/discharge book). specific cutoffs vary yearly.
Here are a few points of differences between the life of a CS student in NSUT/Delhi and life of a CS student in an IIT
Hope the comparison helps you get a better understanding of lives in different colleges.
Both DTU and NSIT are great options for engineering aspirants with good ranks who are unable to make it into IITs. These 2 institutes are at the same level as top NITs, BITS, and IIT Guwahati. Comparing DTU and NSIT, the following points can be considered
DTU is an excellent choice if you are genuinely interested in Mechanical Engineering.
NIT Surathkal is better than Delhi engineering colleges like NSIT, DTU and IIIT Delhi because it offers a more diverse experience. Here are a few aspects to consider
So, it's safe to say NIT Surathkal is a much better option than Delhi colleges.
Out of the two, I suggest you choose CS at NIT Kurukshetra. The reasons are-
DTU is a good college as well. But considering the branch you are getting offered at each, I recommend you choose NIT Kurukshetra. NIT Kurukshetra offers a good curriculum and placements in CS/IT.
My sister pursued her B.E. in Electronics and Communication from NSIT (NSUT). She was also confused between the two options when she got her JEE Mains rank. Finally, she chose NSUT. These are the reasons behind her decision-
Overall, NSUT is a better choice to pursue your Electronics and Communication Engineering.
DTU Placements 2022 wrapped with 2459 offers. The students were offered 14 international offers of more than INR 1 CPA.
DTU recorded the highest international package at INR 1.8 CPA while the highest international package stood at INR 64.23 LPA in 2022 placement drive.
DTU's highest package branch-wise (BTech) has been tabulated below
| Branch | Highest Package |
| COE | INR 1.84 CPA |
| IT | INR 90.07 LPA |
| SE | INR 1.09 CPA |
| MCE | INR 64.23 LPA |
| ECE | INR 64.23 LPA |
| EE | INR 1.12 CPA |
| ME | INR 1.09 CPA |
| AE | INR 25 LPA |
| PE | INR 22 LPA |
| CE | INR 17 LPA |
| ENE | INR 17 LPA |
| PS | INR 22 LPA |
| BT | INR 27.55 LPA |
| EP | INR 19 LPA |
Anyone that says that your CGPA does not matter in placements is either trying to fool you or hasn’t experienced placements at DTU. Most companies evaluate your skills and knowledge on the basis of your CGPA and the ones with low grades often remain unplaced.
Recruiters want to hire students who show promising performances and achievements in their academic profile. Their high CGPA is a reflection of the hard work they are capable of. On average, always try to maintain your CGPA above 8.25 i.e. CPI:75+. Apart from enjoying your college life, it’s crucial to make the most out of your studies and get placed in a decent company.
IIIT Delhi is suitable for students with a passion for research and higher studies. If you aren’t one of those, choose either DTU or NSUT.
Here is a comparative analysis of the placement statistics of the 3 institutes
|
Particulars |
NSUT Delhi |
IIIT Delhi (2023) |
DTU |
|
No. of Students Placed |
1044 |
96.58% (placement percentage) |
- |
|
Median/Average Package |
INR 16 LPA |
INR 23.72 LPA |
INR 15.16 LPA |
|
Top Recruiters |
Microsoft, Amazon, Texas Instrument, Google, Qualcomm, Cisco, Hero Moto Corp, etc |
Qualcomm, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, MathWorks, Dell, Synopsys, Adobe, IBM, Accenture, Complex Systems Laboratory, etc |
Samsung, Instabase, Atlassian, Sprinklr, Amazon, Alphonso, Salesforce, Microsoft, Adobe, etc |
If you want to have good placements and enjoy your college life, choose NSUT or DTU. But if you want a rigorous curriculum, and research opportunities and are planning to pursue MS or MTech then go for IIIT Delhi.