How many acres is DTU campus?

The DTU campus is quite impressive! It spans about 160 acres and has everything you need. However, some of the hostels, especially those for M.Tech and PhD students, are really terrible.

Here's what the campus offers:

• Cafeteria and canteen
• A dhaba-type canteen that students love
• A juice corner and a small canteen
• A fruit seller who also provides fruit chaat
• SBI bank and ATM
• Post office
• Gym and open gym
• Mess for outsiders and faculty, with good food

The university is packed with extracurricular activities. The farewell event was a blast, spanning five days, and I enjoyed every moment! The tech fest and cultural evening were also fantastic.

What I liked most was the environment at DTU. I lived outside the campus but often visited in the mornings and evenings for jogging.

Let’s first talk about DTU and NSUT.

• Total intake for UG/B.Tech in DTU is 2370, while NSUT has 1455.
• The DTU campus spans nearly 167 acres, whereas NSUT occupies about 145 acres.

Both institutes are excellent and well-reputed. Interestingly, NSUT (formerly DIT, then NSIT) originated from DTU (which was DCE) in 1983. DTU began as Delhi Polytechnic in 1942 during British India and became a degree college called Delhi College of Engineering in 1963.

Both institutes were previously affiliated with Delhi University for degree awards, but now they are both Deemed to Universities with multiple campuses.

A large number of students has its pros and cons, but it does make things a bit crowded. However, campus life at DTU is more vibrant than at NSUT in some aspects. Hostel accommodation is quite limited in both.

So, now you can make your own choice.

Regarding MNIT, while I don’t have personal experience, the prestige of DTU and NSUT is generally considered higher than that of MNIT.

All the best!!!

I don't know the exact acreage of the DTU campus, but as a student here, I can say it feels quite spacious. I'm pursuing my degree in economics, and with around 2000 students on campus, there’s always something happening. The facilities are great, and it’s a good environment for both studying and socializing.

Honestly, I’m not sure how many acres DTU covers, but the campus feels big enough with all the facilities we have. I'm in my second year studying economics, and there are tons of places to hang out, study, and attend classes. The classrooms are really modern, which makes learning a lot more enjoyable.

The DTU campus is pretty vast, but I don't have the exact number of acres in mind. I’m studying economics here, and I can tell you that the campus is bustling with around 2000 students across various branches. It’s really nice to have such a vibrant atmosphere, especially during events like Engifest.