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Delhi Technological University (DTU), formerly Delhi College of Engineering (DCE), is a state government university established in 1941 as Delhi Polytechnic. It gained full university status in 2009 under Delhi Act 6 of 2009 and is administered by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. DTU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and holds NAAC A accreditation.
As per NIRF 2025, DTU ranks 42nd in the University category nationally. In the NIRF Engineering category, DTU is ranked 30th in India, its strongest assessed discipline. Among Delhi State Public Universities, DTU is ranked 13th by NIRF 2025.
The main campus is spread across 164 acres at Bawana Road, Rohini, Delhi, to which the institution relocated in 1996 from its historic Kashmere Gate campus. An additional East Delhi Campus extends the university’s reach across the capital. DTU houses over 14,000 students and 50+ startups incubated through its innovation and entrepreneurship cells.
- B.Tech (flagship): 14 specialisations including Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), Software Engineering (SE), AI and Machine Learning, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering - total intake of 2,514 seats per year
- Postgraduate Engineering: M.Tech and M.Tech by Research across multiple disciplines
- Management: MBA with 13 specialisations including Business Analytics, Finance, IT, and HR - offered through the Delhi School of Management (DSM)
- Other UG Programmes: B.Des (Design), BBA, and BA (Hons.) Economics
- Science and Humanities: M.Sc, M.Des, MA Economics, and PhD across departments
Total B.Tech fees at DTU are INR 11.10 Lakhs over 4 years - among the lowest for a top-30 NIRF Engineering institution in India. The 2-year MBA programme carries a total fee of INR 4.83 Lakhs.
Income-based fee waivers of 25% to 100% on tuition are available for students with family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs per annum.
In B.Tech placements 2025, DTU recorded an overall average CTC of INR 15.75 LPA, a highest domestic offer of INR 85 LPA, and a highest international offer of INR 1.80 CPA from Palantir (London). Over 1,486 offers were made by 350+ companies.
DTU Admission Dates 2026
B.Tech admissions at DTU run through the JAC Delhi (Joint Admission Counselling) process, which is separate from JoSAA - a distinction many aspirants miss. The 2026-27 B.Tech counselling cycle is based on JEE Main 2026 scores and is currently active. MBA admissions for the 2026-28 batch, conducted via CAT 2025 and DSM GD-PI, concluded earlier in 2026.
| Event | Programme | Timeline (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Exam | B.Tech (all specialisations) | January and April 2026 |
| JAC Delhi Registration | B.Tech 2026-27 | July 2026 |
| JAC Delhi Counselling Rounds | B.Tech 2026-27 | July to August 2026 |
| Document Verification and Reporting | B.Tech 2026-27 | August to September 2026 |
| MBA 2026-28 Classes Begin | MBA (DSM) | July 2026 (concluded admissions) |
The table below lists the course-wise entrance exams accepted at DTU across the 2026-27 academic session, covering both UG and PG programmes.
| Programme | Entrance Exam | Admission Route |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (all specialisations) | JEE Main | JAC Delhi Counselling |
| MBA | CAT / MAT / CMAT | DSM GD and PI (DTU direct) |
| M.Tech | GATE | DTU direct admission |
| M.Sc | JAM / DTU entrance | DTU direct admission |
| BBA and B.Des | CUET UG | JAC Delhi / DTU merit |
| PhD | GATE / UGC NET / DTU entrance | DTU direct admission |
DTU Courses and Fees
DTU offers 21 undergraduate and 36 postgraduate programmes across engineering, management, design, science, and humanities. The B.Tech programme dominates intake at 2,514 seats per year across 14 specialisations. All fees listed reflect the 2025-26 schedule, the latest officially published by DTU.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 4 years | JEE Main; 10+2 PCM | INR 11.10 Lakhs |
| B.Des | 4 years | CUET UG / portfolio | Refer official website |
| BBA | 3 years | 10+2 (any stream) + CUET UG | Refer official website |
| BA (Hons.) Economics | 3 years | 10+2 (any stream) + CUET UG | Refer official website |
| M.Tech | 2 years | GATE; relevant B.Tech/BE | Refer official website |
| MBA | 2 years | CAT/MAT/CMAT; Bachelor’s degree 50% | INR 4.83 Lakhs |
| M.Sc | 2 years | JAM / DTU entrance; relevant Bachelor’s | Refer official website |
| PhD | 3 to 5 years | GATE/UGC-NET or DTU entrance + Master’s degree | Refer official website |
B.Tech specialisations include CSE, Information Technology, Software Engineering, AI and Machine Learning, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Physics, and Mathematics and Computing. The MBA at Delhi School of Management is offered across 13 specialisations including Business Analytics, Finance, IT, and Human Resource Management.
DTU Admission Process
B.Tech (Flagship Programme)
B.Tech admissions at DTU are entirely merit-based through JEE Main scores, processed via JAC Delhi - NOT through JoSAA. This distinction is critical: NIT and IIT applicants use JoSAA, while DTU (and NSUT, IIIT Delhi) use the separate JAC Delhi portal.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; minimum 75% aggregate (or top 20 percentile of respective board)
- Entrance: JEE Main - any session score is valid; best score used for merit ranking
- Seat matrix: 85% of B.Tech seats are reserved for Delhi domicile candidates; remaining 15% are open to all-India candidates
- Counselling stages: Online registration on JAC Delhi portal, choice filling and locking, provisional allotment, document verification at reporting centre, fee payment to confirm seat
Indicative JEE Main closing ranks (JAC Delhi 2026, General Category) for high-demand specialisations were approximately 9,170 for CSE (Delhi region) and 3,430 for CSE (outside Delhi). IT and Software Engineering closing ranks were in the range of 10,000 to 25,000 for Delhi candidates and 5,000 to 12,000 for outside Delhi candidates.
MBA (Delhi School of Management)
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate; final-year students are eligible to apply
- Entrance: Valid CAT, MAT, or CMAT score
- Selection stages: Score-based shortlisting, followed by Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) conducted by DSM at the DTU campus
- Specialisations: Business Analytics, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, Operations, and others - candidates indicate preference at the time of counselling
M.Tech and Postgraduate Engineering
- Eligibility: GATE-qualified candidates with relevant B.Tech/BE in the respective discipline
- Selection: GATE score-based merit ranking; DTU conducts its own admission process separate from CCMT
- Stipend: GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive government stipend of INR 12,400 per month (AICTE prescribed)
Other Programmes
BBA, B.Des, BA (Hons.) Economics, and allied UG programmes are admitted through CUET UG scores and merit. M.Sc admissions use JAM (Joint Admission to M.Sc) or DTU entrance tests, depending on the discipline. PhD admissions require a qualifying degree (Master’s or equivalent) and performance in GATE, UGC-NET, or the DTU PhD entrance examination, followed by an interview.
DTU Placements
DTU B.Tech placements 2025 marked a strong season, with 1,486 total offers from over 350 companies across technology, finance, consulting, and core engineering sectors. The overall average CTC stood at INR 15.75 LPA. The highest domestic offer reached INR 85 LPA, and the highest international offer was INR 1.80 CPA from Palantir (London), extended to a Software Engineering student.
Performance varied significantly across specialisations, with CSE, SE, and IT recording the highest averages. The table below shows the branch-wise average CTC for the three highest-performing specialisations in 2025.
| Specialisation | Average CTC (2025) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | INR 19.85 LPA |
| Software Engineering (SE) | INR 18.46 LPA |
| Information Technology (IT) | INR 16.62 LPA |
| Overall (all branches) | INR 15.75 LPA |
Confirmed top recruiters at DTU include Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Oracle, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey and Company, Accenture, L&T, Reliance Industries, and Tata Power. Technology and BFSI roles dominate the offer mix for the CSE/IT/SE cluster, while core engineering branches (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical) draw manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure recruiters. The Delhi NCR location and DTU alumni network in major corporates across Gurugram and Noida support consistent recruiter participation year over year.
DTU Rankings
DTU holds NIRF 2025 rankings across two categories, with its strongest national performance in the Engineering category at rank 30. It is the highest-ranked government university in Delhi in the NIRF Engineering list.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | 30 (Score: 60.85) | - |
| NIRF | University | 42 (Score: 54.88) | 48 |
| NIRF | State Public University | 13 (Score: 63.50) | - |
DTU’s research profile is reflected in a Scopus H-index of 121 and over 7,000 cumulative research publications across departments. The university maintains 50+ incubated startups through its entrepreneurship cell, contributing to a growing research-and-innovation recognition beyond traditional ranking metrics.
DTU Scholarships
DTU provides income-based, category-based, and merit scholarships through both government schemes and institutional provisions. The primary financial support mechanism is the government income-linked fee waiver, which benefits a significant share of the student intake.
| Scholarship / Waiver | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Income-Based Fee Concession | Family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs per annum | 25% to 100% tuition fee waiver |
| SC/ST/OBC Category Waiver | Category certificate as per government norms | Full tuition fee exemption for SC/ST |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (Government) | Merit rank in JEE Main or GATE; financial need | As per government scheme rates |
| GATE Stipend (M.Tech) | GATE-qualified M.Tech students | INR 12,400 per month for 2 years |
Private scholarships including those from technology companies are also available to eligible students on application through the student welfare office. National Scholarship Portal (NSP) schemes are applicable to all UGC-recognised institutions including DTU, giving eligible students access to PM-USP and other central government scholarships.
DTU Campus and Infrastructure
The main DTU campus spans 164 acres at Bawana Road, Sector-17 adjoining, Rohini, Delhi - a location that the institution moved to in 1996 from its original Kashmere Gate site. The campus includes a main academic block, departmental buildings, research laboratories, a central library housing over 2,03,064 books, computer centres, and an auditorium with open-air theatre.
DTU maintains 13 hostels - 10 for boys and 3 for girls - with total accommodation for over 2,500 students. Girls hostel capacity is approximately 793 seats. Hostel rooms are available in single, double, and triple occupancy configurations, with annual hostel fees ranging from INR 52,000 to INR 72,000 (excluding mess charges of approximately INR 34,800 per year). All hostels have Wi-Fi access, study rooms, common recreation areas, and 24-hour security.
Campus sports infrastructure includes a sports complex with multiple grounds, a gymnasium, and facilities for cricket, football, basketball, and badminton. A central cafeteria, departmental labs, and the DTU Innovation Centre (housing 50+ incubated startups) complete the main campus facilities. The East Delhi Campus serves students in management and allied programmes.
DTU vs NSUT Delhi vs NIT Warangal
Aspirants targeting top government engineering colleges in or near Delhi often compare DTU with its sister institution NSUT (Netaji Subhas University of Technology), also a Delhi state university operating through JAC Delhi. NIT Warangal, a centrally-funded NIT in Telangana, is a natural comparison for JEE aspirants weighing a higher-ranked NIT outside Delhi against the regional advantage of DTU or NSUT within Delhi.
| Parameter | DTU, Delhi | NSUT, Delhi | NIT Warangal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | NCT Delhi State University | NCT Delhi State University | NIT (Central Government) |
| NIRF Engineering 2025 | 30 | - | - |
| NAAC Grade | A | A | A+ |
| Admission Gateway | JEE Main + JAC Delhi | JEE Main + JAC Delhi | JEE Main + JoSAA |
| Delhi Seat Quota | 85% (Delhi domicile) | 85% (Delhi domicile) | No regional quota |
| B.Tech Total Fee (approx.) | INR 11.10 Lakhs | INR 8 to 10 Lakhs | INR 5 to 6 Lakhs |
DTU leads among Delhi state universities in NIRF Engineering and research output. NSUT offers lower fees and similar admission criteria, making it the fallback for many DTU aspirants within Delhi. NIT Warangal is a stronger engineering institution overall in NIRF rankings, offers lower fees (central funding), but requires all-India JEE Main competitiveness without any regional cushion - a significant trade-off for Delhi-domicile candidates who benefit from DTU’s 85% Delhi quota.
DTU FAQs
Ques. Is DTU admission through JoSAA or JAC Delhi?
Ans. DTU admissions are through JAC Delhi (Joint Admission Counselling), NOT JoSAA. JoSAA is for IITs and NITs. DTU, NSUT, IIIT Delhi, and IGDTUW are part of the JAC Delhi process. JEE Main qualifiers need to separately register on the JAC Delhi portal to participate in seat allocation rounds for DTU B.Tech programmes.
Ques. What is the DTU JEE Main cutoff 2026 for CSE?
Ans. In JAC Delhi 2026, the indicative closing JEE Main rank for CSE (Delhi region, General Category) was approximately 9,170. For outside Delhi General Category, the closing rank was around 3,430. These figures are from Round 1 of JAC Delhi 2026 and may change in subsequent rounds and years. SC, ST, and OBC categories have higher closing ranks (numerically lower competition thresholds).
Ques. What are the B.Tech placement statistics at DTU?
Ans. In the 2025 B.Tech placement season, DTU recorded an overall average CTC of INR 15.75 LPA. CSE was the top-performing branch with an average of INR 19.85 LPA. The highest domestic offer was INR 85 LPA and the highest international offer was INR 1.80 CPA from Palantir (London). Over 1,486 offers were made by 350+ companies including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and McKinsey.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech at DTU Delhi?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee at DTU is INR 11.10 Lakhs over 4 years, starting with approximately INR 2.36 Lakhs in Year 1. This is among the lowest for a NIRF top-30 Engineering institution in India. Students from families with annual income below INR 4.5 Lakhs are eligible for fee waivers of 25% to 100%, further reducing the net cost.
Ques. Is DTU better than NSUT for B.Tech?
Ans. DTU holds a higher NIRF Engineering rank (#30) compared to NSUT and generally reports higher placement averages, particularly in the CSE and IT branches. Both use the same JAC Delhi counselling with 85% Delhi quota. DTU’s B.Tech fee is slightly higher than NSUT, and CSE cutoff ranks at DTU are tighter (lower closing ranks than NSUT). For high JEE Main scorers from Delhi, DTU CSE/SE/IT is the preferred choice. NSUT becomes a strong fallback for candidates who miss DTU’s closing rank in their preferred branch.
Ques. Does DTU offer hostel accommodation to all students?
Ans. DTU has 13 hostels accommodating over 2,500 students - 10 boys hostels and 3 girls hostels. Since B.Tech annual intake alone is 2,514 students, hostel seats are limited relative to the enrolled student population. Priority in hostel allotment is typically given to first-year students from outside Delhi. Annual hostel fees range from INR 52,000 to INR 72,000 per year, with separate mess charges.
Ques. What is DTU’s NIRF ranking 2025?
Ans. DTU holds three NIRF 2025 ranks: Engineering category - 30th nationally (score: 60.85); University category - 42nd nationally (score: 54.88); and among State Public Universities - 13th nationally. DTU is the highest-ranked government engineering university in Delhi in the NIRF Engineering list for 2025.
Ques. What scholarships are available at DTU?
Ans. DTU provides income-based tuition fee waivers of 25% to 100% for students with family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs annually. SC/ST students receive full tuition fee exemption. GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive a government stipend of INR 12,400 per month. Central government Merit-cum-Means scholarships and National Scholarship Portal (NSP) schemes are also available to eligible students. Education loans through government bank tie-ups are also facilitated by the institution.
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DTU BBA Eligibility Criteria
DTU Accepts JEE Main Scores for BTech Admission, and GATE scores for M.Tech Admission. Apart from BTech and MTech courses DTU also offers BBA, BDes, BA Hons programs at the UG Level. DTU accepts BDes admission based on UCEED scores of the candidates. For admission to BBA and BA Hons programs CUET UG Score is considered.
At postgraduate level, DTU offers MBA and MSc programs and PhD is offered at doctoral level. DTU offers lateral entry into its flagship BTech program as well as admissions under continuing education for working professionals. Candidates seeking admission through lateral entry into B. Tech programs are required to appear for the university's entrance examination.
The candidate must have passed the 12th examination of the 10+2 system from a recognized board with Physics and Mathematics as main subjects. Candidates must qualify for one of the following entrance tests - JEE Main/ JEE Advance.
No, you can not get admission under lateral entry mode. This is because, there are no courses offered in DTU either at UG or PG level with lateral entry option.
DTU Accepts JEE Main Scores for BTech Admission, and GATE scores for M.Tech Admission. Apart from BTech and MTech courses DTU also offers BBA, BDes, BA Hons programs at the UG Level. DTU accepts BDes admission based on UCEED scores of the candidates. For admission to BBA and BA Hons programs CUET UG Score is considered.
At postgraduate level, DTU offers MBA and MSc programs and PhD is offered at doctoral level. DTU offers lateral entry into its flagship BTech program as well as admissions under continuing education for working professionals. Candidates seeking admission through lateral entry into B. Tech programs are required to appear for the university's entrance examination. You can follow these steps for the admission:
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There are a total of following courses offered in the Delhi Technological University which are as follow:
UG Level:
PG Level
The admission process of DTU varies as per the courses offered at the UG and PG levels. Given below are the course wise admission criteria:
There are various courses offered in the DTU with different fee structures. Click here to get the undergraduate and postgraduate courses fee structure of DTU.
Delhi Technological University does not offer M.Sc. in Statistics to the students. It offers M.Sc. in other specialisations- Mathematics, Physics, Biotechnology and Chemistry.
DTU Admission 2024 are expected to start in June 2024. DTU Accepts JEE Main Scores for BTech Admission, and GATE scores for M.Tech Admission. Apart from BTech and MTech courses DTU also offers BBA, BDes, BA Hons programs at the UG Level. DTU accepts BDes admission based on UCEED scores of the candidates. For admission to BBA and BA Hons programs CUET UG Score is considered.
At postgraduate level, DTU offers MBA and MSc programs and PhD is offered at doctoral level. DTU offers lateral entry into its flagship BTech program as well as admissions under continuing education for working professionals. Candidates seeking admission through lateral entry into B. Tech programs are required to appear for the university's entrance examination.
DTU, JEE Main Cutoff 2023 for General Category is 2647 - 13115 for round 1. DTU, GATE Cutoff 2023 for General Category is 251 - 357 for round 1. DTU, JAC Delhi Cutoff 2023 for GNGND Category is 7514 - 54415 for round 1. DTU, CAT Cutoff 2023 for General Category is 85 percentile. DTU, DASA Cutoff 2023 for General Category is 27815 - 917056 rank for round 1.
At the postgraduate level, DTU offers MBA, MDes, Mtech, MA and MSc programs. It does not offer the MCA course.
Admissions for the DTU BTech program are expected to commence in July 2024. The candidate must have passed the 12th examination of the 10+2 system from a recognized board with Physics and Mathematics as main subjects. The candidates must qualify for one of the following entrance tests - JEE Main/ JEE Advance.
Yes, there will be differences in the accepted cutoff of JEE Mains for the Home state and other state students like for Home state DTU, JEE Main Cutoff 2023 for General Category is 7514 - 54415 rank, and for another state 2647 - 13115 rank. DTU BTech Admission 2024 is expected to start in June- July 2024, based on the JEE Mains score.
No, the first-year fee for the DTU is INR 1.05 Lakhs, for 2nd year 1.10 Lakhs, and for 3rd year is INR 1.16 Lakhs for the BBA course. For DU, the BBA course fee ranges between INR 75,000 to 84,000.