Should I opt for DTU mechanical or IIIT Delhi CSE?

The choice depends on what matters the most to you. If placements, faculty and research opportunities are your top most priority, choose IIIT Delhi CSE. In this respect, IIITD CSE beats DTU Mechanical by a large margin. But if you want the best of campus, college environment, cultural fests and brand name, DTU Mechanical is a much better choice. I would personally recommend IIIT Delhi, as it offers top notch placements. But if you’re truly passionate about Mechanical, choose that branch. Do not take your interest for granted while choosing your branch/degree.

Are courses in DTU and NSIT flexible? Can students from lower branches study a minor in C.S. easily?

As an NSUT student, the new CBCS (choice based credit system) allows you to choose your fields of study. This makes for more flexible courses. Also, NSUT has an excellent coding environment which will help you for your minor in Computer Science. Many students over there pursue coding, despite being from a branch other than IT/COE. In DTU, you will have electives starting from 5th semester.These are department and general electives. IIIT Delhi offers the most flexible courses. Other than some fixed category credits, all the subjects are choice based. Thus, in terms of providing flexible courses, this is the order of preference- IIITD> NSUT>DTU.

Is JEE Advanced required for DTU B.Tech admission?

No. DTU only accepts JEE Main Paper-I scores. It is a state university, not an IIT or NIT. Admission is through JAC Delhi counselling, not JoSAA. JEE Advanced is not needed or accepted at DTU.

What is the minimum JEE Main rank needed for DTU CSE?

For Delhi Region (General category), the Round 1 closing rank for CSE in 2026 was 9,170. For Outside Delhi (General category), the closing rank was around 3,430, which is much tighter. Ranks vary by round and category. Check jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in for current round-wise data.

Is there a management quota or direct admission at DTU?

No. DTU B.Tech has no management quota. All 2,514 seats are filled strictly through JAC Delhi merit-based counselling. There is no direct admission route for B.Tech at DTU.

Does DTU reserve seats for Delhi students?

Yes. 85% of B.Tech seats at DTU are reserved for candidates who completed Class 11 and 12 from a school in NCT of Delhi. The remaining 15% are open to candidates from outside Delhi. Delhi Region candidates benefit from significantly lower cutoffs.

What is the B.Tech fee at DTU per year?

The tuition fee for B.Tech at DTU is approximately INR 2,36,700 per year. At the time of seat acceptance through JAC Delhi, candidates pay INR 95,000 as the seat acceptance fee, with the balance due at the institute. The hostel fee is separate and optional.

What exams does DTU accept for MBA admission?

DTU DSM (Delhi School of Management) accepts CAT 2025 and MAT (September/December 2025 or February/May 2026 sessions) for MBA. Applications go through the CMAC portal at cmacadmissions.com. CAT is the preferred exam. The practical shortlist cutoff for DTU MBA is around 85 percentile (General category, competitive years).

What is the minimum GATE score for M.Tech at DTU?

DTU does not publish a fixed minimum GATE score. Admission is merit-based on GATE 2026 scores. The 2025 closing GATE score for M.Tech CSE and AI at DTU was 590 out of 1000 (General category). Data Science closed at 540. Scores vary each year depending on applicant pool. Check saarthi.dtu.ac.in for the 2026 merit list.

Can final-year students apply for DTU B.Tech admission?

Yes. Students appearing in Class 12 in 2026 can register for JAC Delhi counselling. However, admission is confirmed only after the candidate submits proof of meeting the 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12 at the time of document verification.

How many rounds of JAC Delhi counselling are held for DTU B.Tech?

JAC Delhi 2026 conducts 4 regular rounds followed by 1 upgradation round. Each round releases seat allotment results, after which candidates must pay the seat acceptance fee and report physically. No fresh registration is allowed after June 28, 2026. Candidates who do not report in one round can still participate in the next round if they have kept their choices active.

Does DTU accept CUET scores for any programme?

Yes, but only for M.Sc admission. DTU uses CUET-PG 2026 scores for M.Sc programme admissions. B.Tech uses only JEE Main. M.Tech uses only GATE. MBA uses CAT or MAT. CUET is not accepted for B.Tech, M.Tech, or MBA at DTU.

DTU B.Sc + M.Sc Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Component	Amount (INR)
Year 1 Academic Fee	INR 87,000
Year 2 Academic Fee	INR 91,000
Year 3 Academic Fee	INR 94,000
Year 4 Academic Fee	INR 97,000
Year 5 Academic Fee	INR 99,500
Total Fees	INR 4,68,500

Event	Date
CUET UG 2026 Examination	11-31 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Result	14 June 2026
DTU Integrated BSc-MSc Registration Opens	3 July 2026
Last Date for Online Registration	30 July 2026
Merit List for Round 1 Counselling	5 August 2026
Round 1 Admission at DTU	11 August 2026
Vacant Seats for Round 2	13 August 2026
Round 2 Admission at DTU	18 August 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility/Schedule
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students (Delhi Govt)	Full or partial fee reimbursement	SC/ST students domiciled in Delhi. Apply via Delhi Scholarship Portal
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships	INR 12,000/year (first 3 years) INR 20,000 (final year)	Students above 80th percentile in Class 12 with family income below INR 8 lakh. Apply at scholarships.gov.in
DTU Merit Scholarship	As notified by the institute	Outstanding performers in BSc-MSc programmes

DTU BSc MSc Economics FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for the Integrated BSc MSc Economics programme at DTU?

Ans. The total academic fee for the 5-year Integrated BSc MSc Economics programme at DTU is INR 4,68,500. The fee is charged year-wise: INR 87,000 in Year 1, INR 91,000 in Year 2, INR 94,000 in Year 3, INR 97,000 in Year 4, and INR 99,500 in Year 5. This covers tuition, welfare, facilities, examination, medical, and alumni membership charges. A non-refundable registration fee of INR 1,500 is paid at online application. Hostel charges are billed separately.

Ques. Is CUET UG mandatory for admission, and is Mathematics required in Class 12?

Ans. Yes, a valid CUET (UG)-2026 score is mandatory for admission to the Integrated BSc MSc Economics programme at DTU. Applicants must have studied Mathematics or Applied Mathematics in Class 12, as it is the compulsory subject for the Economics discipline under this programme. The merit list is prepared based on the CUET UG score in Mathematics and the best two domain-specific subjects. There is no separate DTU-level entrance test for this programme.

Ques. What are the NEP 2020 exit options in this programme?

Ans. Under NEP 2020, students have multiple exit points in the Integrated BSc MSc Economics programme. A Certificate is awarded after Year 1, a Diploma after Year 2, a B.Sc after Year 3, and a B.Sc with Honours after Year 4. Students who complete all five years are awarded the M.Sc degree. Students who exit early may re-enter the programme within the period specified in DTU academic regulations and continue towards the next qualification.

Ques. How many seats are available and how are they distributed?

Ans. DTU offers 32 seats in Integrated BSc MSc Economics per intake. Seat distribution follows Delhi Govt reservation norms with quotas for General, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories. Two supernumerary seats are available for KM (Kashmiri Migrants) and Single Girl Child categories. 85% of seats are reserved for candidates who completed Class 12 from schools in NCT of Delhi, and 15% are open to candidates from outside Delhi.

Ques. How does this programme differ from BA Economics at DTU USME?

Ans. The BA (H) Economics at DTU’s University School of Management and Entrepreneurship (USME) is a 3-year undergraduate programme at the East Delhi Campus with 182 seats and a total fee of INR 3,94,600. The Integrated BSc MSc Economics is a 5-year programme at DTU’s main Shahbad Daulatpur campus with 32 seats, a science-oriented curriculum, and an M.Sc award on completion. The BSc MSc route suits students targeting a postgraduate qualification within a single 5-year enrolment, while the BA route is a conventional 3-year undergraduate degree.

DTU B.Sc + M.Sc Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility