Is JEE Main mandatory for B.Tech admission at DTU?

Yes. A valid JEE Main 2026 Paper-I score is mandatory for B.Tech admission at DTU. No other engineering entrance exam is accepted. Admission is determined entirely by JEE Main rank through JAC Delhi counselling.

What is the eligibility for the Delhi quota in DTU B.Tech admission?

The Delhi quota covers candidates who appeared in Class 12 from a school located in NCT Delhi. Your home address does not determine eligibility. If your Class 12 school was in Delhi NCT, you qualify for the Delhi quota, which covers 85% of DTU B.Tech seats.

How many B.Tech seats and branches does DTU offer?

DTU offers 2,514 B.Tech seats across 19 specialisations. Approximately 2,137 seats are in the Delhi quota and 377 are in the All-India quota.

How many rounds does JAC Delhi counselling have for DTU B.Tech?

JAC Delhi 2026 ran four main counselling rounds followed by one Spot Round. Candidates could upgrade their allotment in each main round. The Spot Round fills remaining vacancies after Round 4 is completed.

What entrance exam is required for DTU M.Tech admission?

A valid GATE score in the relevant paper is required for regular M.Tech seats at DTU. A non-GATE sponsored or self-financed route exists but is available only if GATE-category seats remain after the GATE merit list is fully exhausted.

Which entrance exams does DTU MBA (DSM) accept?

DSM DTU accepts CAT, MAT (Paper-based or Computer-based), and CMAT scores for MBA admission through the CMAC portal. CAT candidates are given first priority. MAT and CMAT candidates are considered after all eligible CAT candidates have been placed.

Is work experience mandatory for MBA admission at DTU?

No. Work experience is not mandatory for DSM DTU MBA admission. Fresh graduates are eligible to apply. Relevant work experience may be evaluated positively during the Personal Interview stage but does not determine shortlisting.

Can final-year undergraduate students apply for DTU MBA?

Yes. Students appearing in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply for DSM DTU MBA through CMAC. Final admission is confirmed only after submitting the qualifying degree result showing the required minimum percentage (60% for GEN/OBC-NCL, 50% for SC/ST/PwD).

Does DTU offer any management quota or direct admission?

No. DTU does not offer a management quota or direct admission for any programme. All B.Tech seats are filled through JEE Main merit via JAC Delhi. M.Tech and MBA seats are filled through GATE and CMAC merit lists respectively.

What scholarships are available for DTU students?

DTU students can access the Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST), Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (25% to 100% fee waiver for family income below INR 4,50,000), Central Sector Scholarship for Class 12 board toppers, and Delhi Government scholarships for OBC-NCL and minority students. Most schemes are applied for through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.

DTU M.Des Product Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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30 May, 2026 DTU has released M.Des Product Design Fee Structure 2026. The total academic fee is ₹ 6.91 Lakhs.

TOTAL FEES

INR 4.94 Lakhs

no hostel

MEDIAN PAY

INR 11 LPA

NIRF PG data

CUTOFF

CEED 55

General score

PLACED

85%

PG batch placed

In This Page▾

01AboutCourse, fee, dates, seats and placements in one article 02Should you pick itWho this Product Design seat suits and who should skip it 03EligibilityDegree, marks and CEED score rules 04Admission ProcessForm, merit list, reporting and fee steps 05Admission DatesThe full admission cycle from form to classes 06FeesFull course cost, hostel add on and ROI 07Will your rank get you inCEED score ranges by category and round 08ScholarshipsWaivers you may claim from college and government schemes 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About DTU M.Des Product Design

Delhi Technological University M.Des Product Design is a two-year, full-time design course in Delhi. DTU is a state university and has NIRF Engineering rank #27 in 2025. The full course fee without hostel is INR 4.94 Lakhs. Admission uses a qualified CEED score, and Product Design has 15 seats. The latest NIRF PG data shows INR 11 LPA median pay and 85% of the PG batch placed. This page explains the fee, dates, rules, cutoff, scholarships and hostel cost in one place.

DTU M.Des Product Design Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 7.96 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 4.94 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 3.26 Lakhs. You pay the main fee each year for two years. DTU fixes the annual heads. Hostel, mess and living cost are added only if you need them.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 3.26 Lakhs	Per year × 2
Student welfare fee	INR 40,000	Per year × 2
Facilities and services	INR 72,000	Per year × 2
Examination fee	INR 34,000	Per year × 2
Total, no hostel	INR 4.94 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 7.96 Lakhs	Full course with hostel

DTU M.Des Product Design Admission Dates

DTU online registration is expected in Apr 2027 and CEED result is expected in Mar 2027. Classes are expected to start in Jul 2027. You should watch the DTU admission page after the CEED result. If DTU changes the dates, use the official notice.

Event	Date	Status
CEED registration, last date to apply	Oct 2026 to Nov 2026	Tentative
CEED exam	Jan 2027	Tentative
CEED result and scorecard	Mar 2027	Tentative
DTU online registration	Apr 2027 to May 2027	Tentative
Round 1 admission and allotment	May 2027	Tentative
Round 2 admission and fee payment	Jun 2027	Tentative
Spot round and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jul 2027	Tentative

DTU M.Des Product Design Eligibility

You need 55% marks, while SC, ST and PwD students need 50% marks. You also need a valid CEED score. The degree must be a four-year professional degree like B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Des or BFA. If your marks fall short, DTU will not allot the seat.

Requirement	What you need
Marks	55% in the qualifying degree
Relaxed marks	50% for SC, ST and PwD students
Degree	Four-year professional degree
Exam	Qualified CEED scorecard

DTU M.Des Product Design Admission Process

DTU first checks CEED scores and degree marks. You register online, pay INR 1,500 and upload your papers. DTU then makes the merit list and calls students for admission rounds. If you miss reporting or fee payment, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
Register	Fill the DTU M.Des form online
Pay form fee	Pay INR 1,500 online
Merit list	DTU ranks students by CEED score
Admission round	Report at DTU with papers
Fee payment	Pay the admission fee after allotment

DTU M.Des Product Design Cutoff

The General seat is safer near CEED 55, and OBC-NCL is safer near CEED 50. These are score ranges for DTU admission rounds. A higher score gives you more room. If you are near the lower end, keep checking the spot round.

Category	Closing score	Round and year
General	CEED 55	DTU lists 2026
OBC-NCL	CEED 50	DTU lists 2026
SC	CEED 42	DTU lists 2026
ST	CEED 38	DTU lists 2026
EWS	CEED 52	DTU lists 2026

DTU M.Des Product Design Placements

The latest PG median pay is INR 11 LPA and 85% of the PG batch was placed. The data is for two-year PG courses at DTU, not only Product Design. Product and design students usually use portfolio work, studio projects and interviews for job calls.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 11 LPA
Batch placed	85%
Placed students	565
Pay data type	NIRF two-year PG data

DTU M.Des Product Design Scholarships

The biggest listed waiver here is INR 2 Lakhs, and the Central Sector Scheme can cut INR 40,000. Most schemes need category or income papers. You should apply on the portal named by the scheme and keep the renewal papers ready each year.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Post-matric scholarship	SC or ST income rules	INR 2 Lakhs
Central Sector Scheme	Income up to INR 8 Lakhs	INR 40,000
EWS tuition waiver	EWS certificate	INR 1.50 Lakhs
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL income rules	INR 1 Lakh

DTU M.Des Product Design Ranking

DTU has NIRF Engineering rank #27 in 2025 and is a Delhi government university. The rank is for the university, not only this M.Des course. Use it to judge the DTU name, and use the fee and placement rows for this course decision.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering	2025	#27
Ownership	2026	State government university

DTU M.Des Product Design Seats and Hostel

Product Design has 15 seats. Hostel room is INR 1.12 Lakhs and mess advance is INR 69,600. Hostel seats are limited. You should keep money ready for a room outside campus if DTU does not allot a hostel room.

Item	Detail
Product Design seats	15
Hostel room	INR 1.12 Lakhs
Mess advance	INR 69,600
Living cost used	INR 1.20 Lakhs

Should you pick M.Des Product Design at DTU?

This course suits students who want Product Design in Delhi and can build a strong portfolio.

Pick it if:

You want design roles in Delhi: DTU is in Delhi, so studios, product teams and public design work are close.

You need a small class: Product Design has 15 seats, so studio feedback is easier to get.

You want the fee back soon: INR 11 LPA median pay is more than twice the INR 4.94 Lakhs fee.

Your CEED score is near 55: keep Product Design high, because DTU fills seats by CEED merit.

Skip it if:

You want campus housing for sure: hostel seats are limited, so keep money ready for a room outside campus.

You want only animation work: this course is Product Design, so check the studio subjects before you pay.

You count on a late seat: spot seats depend on empty seats after round 2.

You cannot report in Delhi: DTU asks selected students to visit with papers before it gives the seat.

Counsellor's advice

If you clear CEED and want Product Design in Delhi, take the seat after checking hostel cost. If your goal is animation, ask the department before paying.

M.Des Product Design Eligibility▾

Degree: You need a four-year professional degree such as B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Des or BFA.

Marks: You need 55% marks; SC, ST and PwD students need 50% marks.

Exam: You need a qualified CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design) scorecard.

Merit: DTU uses CEED score first, then degree marks and age if scores tie.

Documents: Bring degree, marks, category and CEED papers when DTU calls you.

M.Des Product Design Admission Process▾

CEED first: Clear CEED and keep the scorecard ready for DTU admission.

Online form: Fill the DTU M.Des form and pay INR 1,500 before the last date.

Merit list: DTU makes the merit list from CEED score and publishes eligible students.

Admission round: Report at DTU with original papers when your name appears.

Seat fee: Pay the admission fee on time, or you lose the seat.

M.Des Product Design Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Oct 2026 to Nov 2026

CEED registration, last date to apply

Fill the CEED form and finish payment before the last date.

Tentative

Jan 2027

CEED admit card

Download the admit card when IIT Bombay posts it.

Tentative

Jan 2027

CEED exam

The design entrance test is expected in January.

Tentative

Mar 2027

CEED result and scorecard

Keep the scorecard ready for DTU admission.

Tentative

Apr 2027 to May 2027

DTU online registration

Fill the DTU M.Des form after the CEED result.

Tentative

May 2027

Round 1 allotment

DTU is expected to call the first merit list for reporting.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Round 2 allotment and fee payment

Pay the admission fee if DTU allots you a seat.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Spot round and document check

Go to DTU with original papers if seats are left.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Classes start

The new M.Des batch is expected to start in July.

Source: DTU admission guideline and CEED official calendar. Confirm on the official site before you act.

DTU M.Des Product Design Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. It uses the 2026-27 fee until DTU posts 2027 fees. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee

Per year × 2, INR 1.63 Lakhs a year

INR 3.26 Lakhs

Student welfare fee

Per year × 2, INR 20,000 a year

INR 40,000

Facilities and services

Per year × 2, INR 36,000 a year

INR 72,000

EWS fund

Per year × 2, INR 10,000 a year

INR 20,000

Examination fee

Per year × 2, INR 17,000 a year

INR 34,000

Medical fee

Per year × 2, INR 700 a year

INR 1,400

Alumni fee

One time, in year 1

INR 1,000

Add hostel + mess + living

Hostel room

Per year × 2, INR 56,000 a year

INR 1.12 Lakhs

Mess advance

Per year × 2, INR 34,800 a year

INR 69,600

Living cost

Per month × 24, INR 5,000 a month

INR 1.20 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 4.94 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + annual fees, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 7.96 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + annual fees + hostel + living

Education loan EMI

INR 8,336

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

222%

median pay INR 11 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 13,421

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

138%

median pay INR 11 LPA vs the full fee

Source: DTU annual fee notice and hostel fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you pay.

Will your CEED score get you Product Design at DTU?

Pick your category and admission round. The cutoff ranges are this course's DTU CEED score ranges.

DTU M.Des Product Design Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

DTU M.Des Product Design vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to DTU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

IIT DelhiSPA DelhiIIT KanpurIIITDM JabalpurNID Ahmedabad

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Delhi Technological University

Delhi NCR

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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

New Delhi

Compared with

School of Planning and Architecture Delhi

New Delhi

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Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Kanpur

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Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur

Jabalpur

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National Institute of Design Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 4.94 Lakhs

tuition + annual fees

INR 3 Lakhs

INR 1.94 Lakhs less

INR 2.20 Lakhs

INR 2.74 Lakhs less

INR 1.40 Lakhs

INR 3.54 Lakhs less

INR 1.80 Lakhs

INR 3.14 Lakhs less

INR 8 Lakhs

INR 3.06 Lakhs more

Median paylatest PG data

INR 11 LPA

NIRF PG data

INR 20 LPA

INR 9 LPA more

Not published

INR 16 LPA

INR 5 LPA more

INR 12 LPA

INR 1 LPA more

INR 13 LPA

INR 2 LPA more

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

85%

PG batch placed

90%

5 points higher

Not published

88%

3 points higher

80%

5 points lower

90%

5 points higher

Closing scoreCEED, General

DTU list

15 more

3 fewer

10 more

7 fewer

20 more

Seatsdesign intake

Product Design

5 more

10 more

15 more

4 more

ROImedian pay vs the full fee

222%

on INR 11 LPA

667%

445 points higher

Not published

1143%

921 points higher

667%

445 points higher

163%

59 points lower

In short

IIT Delhi costs less and pays more, but its CEED score is tougher. If your score clears both, pick IIT Delhi; if it clears DTU only, take DTU and focus on studio work.

In short

SPA Delhi costs less and has more design seats, but pay data is not published. If DTU gives you the clearer Product Design path, keep DTU high and use SPA Delhi as the backup.

In short

IIT Kanpur has lower fees, higher pay and more seats, but its CEED score is tougher. If both call you, pick IIT Kanpur; if only DTU calls, take DTU.

In short

IIITDM Jabalpur is cheaper and has more seats, but its placement rate is lower. If Delhi matters for studio access, pick DTU; if cost matters most, compare both fee offers.

In short

NID Ahmedabad has stronger pay but a much higher fee and a tougher CEED score. If DTU fits your score and money better, take DTU instead of waiting.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on DTU M.Des Product Design

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is DTU M.Des Product Design worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want Product Design in Delhi and can build a portfolio. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.94 Lakhs and the PG median pay is INR 11 LPA. Read the fee block, then decide after adding hostel or rent cost.

Should I take this course if my CEED score is near 55?▾

Yes, but keep the risk in mind. The General cutoff range on this page starts near CEED 55, so a score close to it may need a later list. Use the checker above for your category and be ready with papers before reporting.

What job can I aim for after this course?▾

You can aim for product design, user research, service design and design roles in product teams. The page uses INR 11 LPA as the PG median pay, not a promise for this course alone. Build a portfolio before the final semester.

Who should pick Product Design at DTU?▾

Pick it if you want a small design class in Delhi and can learn through studio work. Product Design has 15 seats, so the group is small. It suits students who like making, testing and improving real products.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if you want only animation, film or fashion design. This page is for Product Design, and DTU fills it through CEED score and admission rounds. Ask the department for studio subjects before you pay the first fee.

Is the hostel cost worth adding?▾

Add it only if DTU allots you a room and the cost fits your family. The fee block shows INR 7.96 Lakhs with hostel, mess and living cost. If hostel is not sure, keep rent money ready before reporting.

Is this course right for higher studies?▾

Yes, if you want design research or a teaching path later. DTU is a state university, and the course gives you studio work and a portfolio base. Check each semester paper and pick projects that match your research goal.

Should I wait one year for a better CEED score?▾

Wait only if your present score is much lower than the cutoff range and you can improve your portfolio. If you are close to CEED 55, apply and try the later list. A missed year should have a clear study plan.

How do I get into DTU M.Des Product Design?▾

Clear CEED, fill the DTU M.Des form, pay INR 1,500 and report when DTU calls your name. DTU uses CEED score for the merit list. Keep degree marks, category papers and scorecard ready before the admission round.

Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾

Yes, if your category and income match a scheme. The calculator lists awards from INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs. Choose your category and income above, then confirm the papers and renewal rule with DTU before you count the money.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes, the main fee is yearly in this page calculation. The fee block turns each head into the full two-year cost, but the tuition fee starts as INR 1.63 Lakhs a year. Check the payment notice before the admission round.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 24, 2026

DTU: 2 Answered Questions

Should I opt for DTU mechanical or IIIT Delhi CSE?

Sanjana KapoorLives in New Delhi

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?

Akriti Banerjeelives in New Delhi

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.

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