What is difference between CSE and csd coures at IIIT Delhi?

If you have the option of choosing between a CSE and CSD course at IIIT Delhi, I will suggest you go for CSE. The only difference in these branches is the additional MS component which can be taken later if you want through a branch change. CSD is a dual degree, meaning you will be awarded two degrees, a B.Tech in CSE and an MS by Research in CSE. It’s a research-oriented course wherein you will have to write research papers and an MS thesis. Students struggle to get their research papers published so the duration of the course isn’t fixed. Some might take more than 5 years to complete this program depending Both programs are similar in terms of the job opportunities they offer and their curriculum. From the third year, CSD students have to take up an extra project every semester 3rd year onwards. Even a CSE student can also opt for a B.Tech (Hons.) in CSE degree once he has completed two years of his course. He will be required to complete extra projects similar to the Dual Degree student.

How are the placements for CSD in IIIT Delhi?

Placements in IIIT Delhi are dependent on individual profiles and skills. The college can just invite good IT companies but the package they will offer depends on you alone. IIIT Delhi has many big shots coming for placements including Qualcomm, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, MathWorks, Dell, Synopsys, Adobe, IBM, Accenture, Complex Systems Laboratory, etc. Some of these companies may not allow CSE students to sit for placements but that is rare. As long as you fulfill a certain GPA criteria and clear the test you will be interviewed. In order to clear the coding tests, one must be proficient in computer programming and have enough knowledge of DBMS, OS, and AMD development be it Android ios web. To add value to your profile, you must do internships, projects, research, and good grades. The CSE placement percentage for the BTech course this year stood at 97.38%, so you don’t have to worry about placements at all.

What should I choose between CSD at IIIT Delhi and IT at DTU?

CSD and IT have practically the same core subjects. You’ll have a similar curriculum in either of the options. Unless you have a strong interest in the design aspect of CSD, the choice is mainly between the two colleges. IIITD is very research-oriented. It has state-of-the-art research labs and facilities. You’ll be exposed to dedicated and active research groups over there. Academics are taken quite seriously. You’ll study your subjects in depth for the next 4-5 years. At DTU on the other hand, academics are very laid back. You’ll get lots of time for extracurriculars. You can polish your skills in the area of your interest. If you are sure to build a future in Computer Science, join IIIT Delhi. But if you wish to explore yourself, and polish your skills in some other field, join DTU.

IIIT Delhi B.Tech Computer Science and Design: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Fees (2025 - 2026)	Year 1 (in INR)	Year 2 (in INR)	Year 3 (in INR)	Year 4 (in INR)
Tuition Fees	₹450000	₹475000	₹500000	₹530000
Caution Fee *	₹10000	-	-	-
Alumni Fees	₹2000	-	-	-
Yearly Fees	₹462000	₹475000	₹500000	₹530000

Fees	Year 1 (in INR)	Year 2 (in INR)	Year 3 (in INR)	Year 4 (in INR)
Tuition Fees	₹450000	₹475000	₹500000	₹530000
Other Fee	₹12000	-	-	-
Yearly Fees	₹462000	₹475000	₹500000	₹530000

Categories (2025)	Round 1	Round 2
EWGND	46460	51410
EWGNO	6973	10708
GNCWD	853884	853884
GNGND	9594	25837
GNGNO	3898	19934
GNPDD	364582	373932
OBCWD	165058	165058
OBGND	78924	83766
OBGNO	13289	16242
SCGND	170982	188698
SCGNO	50852	65377
STGND	960804	1092371
STGNO	130882	137206
KM	-	23723

Categories	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5
EWGND	33078	34529	37521	37521	40390
EWGNO	9132	12045	13422	13422	14404
GNCWD	19736	-	19736	22262	22262
GNGND	12527	-	16444	16524	20091
GNGNO	4201	-	6695	6695	9847
GNPDD	304157	-	408056	408056	422761
OBCWD	142445	142445	142445	142445	142445
OBGND	78916	91156	93853	93853	94985
OBGNO	11681	15418	17970	20788	23573
SCGND	154561	179052	187352	232098	251288
SCGNO	58994	70651	70651	70651	70651
STGND	631551	631551	631551	631551	631551

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#31 out of 500 (2025) #4th New Delhi #4 Delhi NCR
	#15 out of 269 (2025) #4th New Delhi #4 Delhi NCR	#15 out of 284 (2024) #4th New Delhi #4 Delhi NCR
	#35 out of 286 (2025) #3rd New Delhi #3 Delhi NCR	#36 out of 275 (2024) #4th New Delhi #4 Delhi NCR
	#63 out of 300 (2025) #4th New Delhi #4 Delhi NCR	#85 out of 300 (2024) #6th New Delhi #6 Delhi NCR
	#17 out of 25 (2025)	#17 out of 25 (2024)
	#60 out of 160 (2025) #9th New Delhi #9 Delhi NCR	#58 out of 170 (2023)

Course Highlights	Details
duration	4 Years (Full Time)
course level	UG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 19.67 Lakhs
average package	₹ 20.69 Lakhs
eligibility	10+2 with 70% + JEE Main
entrance test	JEE Main

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹19.55 Lakhs
caution fee*	₹10,000
other fee	₹2,000
total academic fee	₹19.67 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹4.04 Lakhs
total fee	₹23.71 Lakhs

Events	Dates
JEE Main 2026 Registration	Oct 15, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025 Ongoing
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date	Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result	Feb 19, 2026

Events	Dates
Dates for Seat Allotment and Admission for Spot Round Admission [B.Tech]	Jul 22, 2025 - Jul 29, 2025
Date for Withdrawal for JAC Delhi 2025 Round 1 for Admission [B.Tech]	Jul 08, 2025
Date for Withdrawal for JAC Delhi 2025 Round 1 for Admission [B.Tech]	Jul 08, 2025

Events	Dates
JEE Main 2026 Registration	Oct 15, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025 Ongoing
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date	Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result	Feb 19, 2026

The college offers a supportive learning environment with approachable faculty and weekly office hours for student assistance. The curriculum is rigorous, with B.Tech students required to complete 156 credits over at least eight semesters, including specialized courses in computer science and electronics. The coursework is intense but well-structured, preparing students for future challenges. Campus placements begin in the 6th semester, with a 98% success rate in 2023. Top companies like Google, Microsoft, and Facebook offer domestic and overseas packages, with the highest reaching 55 LPA and 120 LPA, respectively.

The average salary package ranges from 20 to 25 LPA. In 2024, approximately 70% of students secured placements with visits from 150-170 top-tier companies. Internships start in the third year, with companies like Amazon offering stipends averaging 70k. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 4-4.5 lakhs, increasing by 10% annually. Over four years, fees total around Rs. 19,55,000, with additional costs for hostels and deposits totaling Rs. 22-23 lakhs. Scholarships are available for merit-cum-income students, and fee waivers exist for families earning less than Rs. 6-8 lakhs annually.

Students with top JEE Main ranks receive full tuition waivers. Various loan options and occasional free laptop schemes are also offered.

By Collegedunia’s Personal AI

Specialisation	Package	2025	2024	2023
Computer Science and Design	Highest Package	₹51.31 Lakhs	₹95.15 Lakhs	₹51.30 Lakhs
Median Package	₹18.00 Lakhs	₹17.16 Lakhs	₹21.71 Lakhs
Average Package	₹20.69 Lakhs	₹20.82 Lakhs	₹24.89 Lakhs

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B.Tech, Computer Science and Design

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

Iiitd- a nice choice for you

Fees and Financial Aid:

The tution fees for each year are as follows: 1st year-Rs 4.5 lakh, 2nd year: 4.75 lakh 3rd year: 5 lakh and 4rth year : 5.3 lakh. loan schemes are also available and laptop schemes are also available sometimes though my batchmates almost have same fees

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Vishesh Chauhan

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Reviewed on Nov 27, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Starting of my Journey

Dislikes

It's fees is slightly expensive comparing to other colleges offering same course.
this college doesn't have a inbuilt bank like for collecting fees or loans you have to outside of college fot the same.

Student Snaps:

It's a state goverment college and it's fees is very high comparing to other JAC counselling colleges just for btech it's around 20 lacs excluding hostel fees. for 2023 batch, I will be paying 19,55,000 as tution fees and 10,000 security deposit plus 2,000 as security deposit which is one time. 2nd Year - 4,75,000 3rd Year - 5,00,000 4th Year - 5,30,000 So I have paid my first year as 2,25,000 two times. fees is non negotiable and same for every categories for all student whose admission mode is JAC through jee mains there are mode of admission for B.Tech and their fees structure is different. if you got under 1000 rank in jee mains you financial aid from chairman of IIIT D as zero tution fees. there are govt- central and state scholarship their complete info is available on official iiit d site.

Anonymous

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Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

YOUR BOOK TO IIITD

IIITD is known for its updated curriculum but its tough to manage time in the college.
The workload is also hig in the college.
Here at IIITD you get assignments and quizzes with deadlines which maybe hectic for students sometimes.

The fees at IIITD is a bit high. The course fees is 4-4.5 lakhs/ year. The hostels are good and well maintained and the fees goes upto 40k per semester. IIITD also offers fee waiver programs in which students with family annual income less than 6-8 lakh get waiver/scholarship. It also offers a free laptop scheme for students. Also students with rank>=1000 in JEE Mains get 100% tuition fee waiver. You can also apply for student loans if you want.

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Reviewed on Jul 4, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

IIITD Honest Review

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Good and useful coutrses are taught only

The tution fee is too high and it increases year after year
The curriculum is tough and rigid giving assignments and deadlines on regular basis

The tution fee is remarkably high with a hike of 10% every year, the previous year fees was around 450000 which will be increased by 10% this year. After including hostel fees and other mess related charges the amount for 4 year reaches around 22-23 lakhs. There are few scholarships awarded but either the student must be extraordinary, or extremely poor to avail them.

Balvinder kumar

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Reviewed on Dec 20, 2023(Enrolled 2023)

My college

Total fee amount for one year is 450000 which is given in two part, 225000 given in 1st semester and other 225000 in 2nd semester, there is lot of scholarship available for students like Merit cum income Post metric scholarship for sc students Post metric scholarship for obs students and many more

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