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19 Mar, 2026 Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University Tiruchirappalli B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering Fee Structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 10.2 Lakhs.
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University offers B.Tech CSE as a four-year, full-time course on its campus at Samayapuram, Tiruchirappalli. It is a private state university set up under the Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019, and the UGC lists it. You get a seat on your Class 12 marks plus the DSU JET entrance test, or on a JEE Main score. You need 50% in Maths, Physics and one science subject. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.95 Lakhs at the lowest tuition slab, and INR 10.56 Lakhs with the cheapest hostel room. The university's highest offer last season was INR 15.5 LPA, and 250+ recruiters came to campus.
DSU B.Tech CSE Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 10.56 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 6.95 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 6.80 Lakhs of that, at the 80% and above slab. Your Class 12 marks set the slab, from INR 85,000 to INR 1.25 Lakhs a semester. You pay the tuition fee each semester. The admission and establishment fees are paid once. The hostel fee is extra and you pay it only if you take a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee, 80% to 100% in Class 12
INR 6.80 Lakhs
INR 85,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Tuition fee, 70% to 79% in Class 12
INR 7.20 Lakhs
INR 90,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Tuition fee, 60% to 69% in Class 12
INR 8.80 Lakhs
INR 1.10 Lakhs a semester, 8 semesters
Tuition fee, 59% and below in Class 12
INR 10 Lakhs
INR 1.25 Lakhs a semester, 8 semesters
Admission fee
INR 10,000
One time
Establishment fee
INR 5,000
One time
Hostel, 8 to a room
INR 3.60 Lakhs
INR 90,000 a year, 4 years
Hostel application fee
INR 1,000
One time
Total, no hostel
INR 6.95 Lakhs
Full course, top slab
Total with hostel
INR 10.56 Lakhs
Full course, top slab
DSU B.Tech CSE Admission Dates
The 2026 batch began classes in Aug 2026, so the next intake is the 2027 batch. The DSU form is expected to close in May 2027 and classes to start in Aug 2027. These are estimates based on 2026, so check the DSU site before you apply.
Event
Date
Status
JEE Main session 1 registration
Nov 2026
Tentative
DSU application form opens
Jan 2027
Tentative
JEE Main session 1 exam
Jan 2027
Tentative
JEE Main session 1 result
Feb 2027
Tentative
JEE Main session 2 exam
Apr 2027
Tentative
DSU form, last date to apply
May 2027
Tentative
DSU JET entrance test
Jun 2027
Tentative
DSU JET result and merit list
Jun 2027
Tentative
Counselling and seat offer
Jul 2027
Tentative
Admission fee and first semester fee
Jul 2027
Tentative
Document check and reporting
Jul 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
DSU B.Tech CSE Eligibility
You need 50% in Class 12 in Maths, Physics and one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics or Biotechnology. If you are SC or ST, you need 45%. You also need a DSU JET score or a JEE Main score. If your marks are below the line, you cannot apply for this course.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Maths and Physics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics or Biotechnology
Class 12 marks
50% in these subjects, 45% for SC and ST
Entrance route
DSU JET with your board marks, or a JEE Main score
DSU B.Tech CSE Admission Process
You apply online, take DSU JET or use a JEE Main score, and then pay the fee to confirm the seat. DSU decides the seat on merit, not a state counselling body. Some students are also called for counselling or an interview. If you do not pay the fee after the offer, you do not get the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the form on the DSU admissions site and send your papers
2. Take DSU JET
Write the online test, or use your JEE Main score instead
3. Counselling
Attend counselling or an interview if DSU calls you
4. Seat offer
DSU confirms or rejects your seat
5. Pay the fee
Pay the admission fee and first semester fee to start the course
DSU B.Tech CSE Cutoff
DSU publishes no closing rank for B.Tech CSE. The entry line is 50% in Class 12 for General and OBC students, and 45% for SC and ST students. Your marks also decide your tuition slab, so a higher score lowers the fee.
Category
Minimum Class 12 marks
Route
General
50%
DSU JET or JEE Main
OBC
50%
DSU JET or JEE Main
SC
45%
DSU JET or JEE Main
ST
45%
DSU JET or JEE Main
DSU B.Tech CSE Placements
The highest offer last season was INR 15.5 LPA, and 250+ recruiters made 3000+ offers across all courses. DSU does not publish a CSE-only average pay or placement rate. Placement training starts in the later semesters, so ask the placement cell for the CSE list of companies before you join.
Metric
Value
Highest offer
INR 15.5 LPA, whole university
Recruiters
250+
Job offers
3000+
New recruiters
30% of the list
CSE average pay
Not published
DSU B.Tech CSE Scholarships
The schemes give from INR 5,000 to INR 56,000 over the course, and the Central Sector Scheme gives the most in cash. Children of gallantry award winners from the defence forces get 30% to 50% off the tuition fee. The state and central schemes need an income or school paper, and DSU gives its own awards on your DSU JET score.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Pudhumai Penn or Tamil Pudhalvan
Classes 6 to 12 in a Tamil Nadu government or aided school, Tamil medium
INR 1,000 a month
Central Sector Scheme
Top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year
INR 56,000 over the course
DSU JET merit scholarship
20% or more in DSU JET
INR 5,000 to INR 20,000
Sports scholarship
District, state or national level players
INR 10,000 to INR 20,000
Defence gallantry scholarship
Children of gallantry award winners
30% to 50% of the tuition fee
DSU B.Tech CSE Ranking
DSU had no NIRF engineering rank in 2025 and has no published NAAC grade. It is a private university set up under a Tamil Nadu act of 2019. NIRF ranks on data a college files each year, and a new university needs graduated batches before it can be ranked.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering
2025
Not ranked
NAAC
2025
No grade published
Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act
2019
Set up under it
DSU B.Tech CSE Hostel and Campus
Hostel fees go from INR 90,000 a year for an 8-person room to INR 2.25 Lakhs for a 3-person AC room. Boys and girls stay in separate hostels, and the wardens allot the rooms. You cannot change rooms, and you can go out once a week with an out pass.
Room type
Fee a year
8 to a room, common bathroom
INR 90,000
8 to a room, non AC, attached bathroom
INR 1 Lakh
8 to a room, AC
INR 1.20 Lakhs
6 to a room, non AC, attached bathroom
INR 1.25 Lakhs
6 to a room, AC
INR 1.60 Lakhs
4 to a room, AC
INR 2 Lakhs
3 to a room, AC, attached bathroom
INR 2.25 Lakhs
Should you pick B.Tech CSE at Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University?
This course suits students who want a private university seat near Trichy on their school marks, without a state counselling round.
Pick it if:
You want a private university seat near Trichy: the campus is on the Trichy to Chennai highway at Samayapuram, and 250+ recruiters came last season.
You scored 80% or more in Class 12: you pay the lowest tuition, INR 85,000 a semester, because your school marks decide the slab.
You do not want to wait for state counselling: DSU gives the seat on your school marks and DSU JET, or on JEE Main.
Skip it if:
You want a long placement record to check: the university was set up under a 2019 state act, so it has no NIRF rank yet.
You want a placement figure for CSE alone: DSU gives INR 15.5 LPA as the highest offer for the whole university and no CSE average.
You want a small room on a budget: the cheapest room holds 8 students, and a 3-person AC room costs INR 2.25 Lakhs a year.
You want to go out of the hostel freely: you can go out once a week with a pass, and you cannot change your room.
Counsellor's advice
If you scored 80% or more, apply early and pay only after you see your slab in writing. If your marks are below 60%, compare the INR 1.25 Lakhs semester tuition with your other offers first.
B.Tech CSE Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Maths and Physics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics or Biotechnology.
Class 12 marks: 50% in these subjects. 45% for SC and ST students.
Entrance route: DSU JET (the university's online test) with your board marks, or a JEE Main score.
Tuition slab: Your Class 12 marks also set how much tuition you pay each semester.
B.Tech CSE Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on the DSU admissions site and send your papers.
Take DSU JET: Write the online test, or give your JEE Main score instead.
Counselling: Attend counselling or an interview if the university calls you.
Seat offer: DSU confirms or rejects your seat on merit.
Pay the fee: Pay the admission and first semester fee, or you do not get the seat.
B.Tech CSE Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Nov 2026
JEE Main session 1 registration
Only for the JEE Main route. The last date to apply is expected late in the month.
Tentative
Jan 2027
DSU application form opens
Apply online on the DSU admissions site; the form is also given on campus.
Tentative
Jan 2027
JEE Main session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
JEE Main session 1 result
Your score card is what DSU reads on the JEE Main route.
Tentative
Apr 2027
JEE Main session 2 exam
A second try; your better score counts.
Tentative
May 2027
DSU form, last date to apply
Send the form and papers before this month ends.
Tentative
Jun 2027
DSU JET entrance test
The online test for students who use their school marks.
Tentative
Jun 2027
DSU JET result and merit list
Your test score and school marks decide the merit list.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Counselling and seat offer
Some students are called for counselling or an interview.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee and first semester fee
Pay after the seat offer to confirm the seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Document check and reporting
Bring your original mark sheets and the fee receipt.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the same month as the 2026 batch.
Source: DSU admission page and the 2026 admission cycle. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University B.Tech CSE Fees 2027
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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year, at the tuition slab for 80% and above in Class 12. The rows carry the 2026-27 fees; the 2027 fees are not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add the hostel.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 8, INR 85,000 a semester
INR 6.80 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 10,000
Establishment fee
One time, in year 1
INR 5,000
Add hostel, 8 to a room
Hostel, 8 to a room
Per year × 4, INR 90,000 a year
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Hostel application fee
One time, in year 1
INR 1,000
Total course fee
INR 6.95 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission and establishment fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 10.56 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission and establishment fees + hostel
Education loan EMI
INR 11,718
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Tuition a semester
INR 85,000
80% and above in Class 12; INR 1.25 Lakhs below 60%
Education loan EMI
INR 17,805
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Hostel a year
INR 90,000
8 to a room, common bathroom
Source: DSU fee structure 2026-27 on dsuniversity.ac.in. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your Class 12 score get you a seat in CSE at DSU?
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use your Class 12 marks in Maths, Physics and the science subject; they also set your tuition.
Category
General category
80% and above: yes, you are in, at the lowest tuition of INR 85,000 a semester.
50% to 79%: yes, you are in, but the tuition is higher, INR 90,000 to INR 1.25 Lakhs a semester.
Below 50%: not eligible for B.Tech CSE here this year.
OBC category
80% and above: yes, you are in, at the lowest tuition of INR 85,000 a semester.
50% to 79%: yes, you are in, but the tuition is higher, INR 90,000 to INR 1.25 Lakhs a semester.
Below 50%: not eligible for B.Tech CSE here this year.
SC category
80% and above: yes, you are in, at the lowest tuition of INR 85,000 a semester.
45% to 79%: yes, you are in, but the tuition is higher, INR 90,000 to INR 1.25 Lakhs a semester.
Below 45%: not eligible for B.Tech CSE here this year.
ST category
80% and above: yes, you are in, at the lowest tuition of INR 85,000 a semester.
45% to 79%: yes, you are in, but the tuition is higher, INR 90,000 to INR 1.25 Lakhs a semester.
Below 45%: not eligible for B.Tech CSE here this year.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The same marks decide both the seat and the tuition slab. A student at 79% pays INR 40,000 more over the course than one at 80%, so check your exact aggregate before you pay.
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University B.Tech CSE Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the university.
Classes 6 to 12 at
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies, so you can see which answer blocked it.
Pudhumai Penn or Tamil Pudhalvan
INR 48,000
Government of Tamil Nadu, through UMIS
INR 1,000 a month for 48 months while you study.
Who qualifies: Classes 6 to 12 in a Tamil Nadu government or aided school, Tamil mediumApply: through UMIS after you join
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 56,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
INR 12,000 a year for three years and INR 20,000 in year 4.
Who qualifies: top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a yearApply: on NSP each year
Not eligible on your answers
DSU JET merit scholarship
INR 20,000
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University
Lower DSU JET scores get INR 5,000 to INR 15,000.
Who qualifies: 81% to 100% in DSU JETApply: with your DSU JET score
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the university about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 20,000
Your net course fee: INR 6.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 76,000
Your net course fee: INR 6.19 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 68,000
Your net course fee: INR 6.27 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.24 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 5.71 Lakhs
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University B.Tech CSE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to DSU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, more recruiters, a lower entry mark.
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Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 6.95 Lakhs
top tuition slab
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Hostel4 years, cheapest room
INR 3.60 Lakhs
8 to a room
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Highest paylatest season
INR 15.5 LPA
whole university
INR 50 LPA
INR 34.5 LPA more
INR 28 LPA
INR 12.5 LPA more, Class of 2025
Not published
INR 7.2 LPA
INR 8.3 LPA less
Recruitersas listed by the college
250
250+ listed
800
550 more
Not published
25
225 fewer
7
243 fewer
Class 12 minimumGeneral category
50%
DSU JET or JEE Main
Not published
45%
5 points lower, TNEA
Not published
45%
5 points lower, TNEA
In short
Kalasalingam reports a much higher top offer and more recruiters. If your budget allows both, ask Kalasalingam for its CSE fee in writing and compare it with DSU's INR 6.95 Lakhs before you pay.
In short
KRCT reports a higher top offer and admits through TNEA from 45%. If you get a KRCT seat in TNEA, compare its fee with DSU's before you pay; if you miss TNEA, DSU admits you on your marks.
In short
PMIST lists far fewer recruiters and publishes little else to compare. If placements matter most to you, DSU has the longer recruiter list; if you want Thanjavur, visit the PMIST placement cell before you decide.
In short
MAM reports a lower top offer and fewer recruiters, and it admits through TNEA from 45%. If you have 50% or more and can pay DSU's fee, DSU gives you the wider recruiter list.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University B.Tech CSE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Tech CSE at DSU worth the fee?▾
It is worth it if you get the lowest tuition slab and use the placement cell well. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.95 Lakhs at 80% and above, and the highest offer last season was INR 15.5 LPA. DSU does not publish a CSE average pay, so ask the placement cell for last year's CSE offers before you pay.
Should I take this seat if my Class 12 marks are below 60%?▾
Only after you compare the fee with your other offers. Below 60%, the tuition is INR 1.25 Lakhs a semester, so the course costs INR 10 Lakhs in tuition alone. If you have a cheaper seat with a similar placement record, that seat may suit you better.
What job can I get after B.Tech CSE at DSU?▾
Most students aim for software and IT jobs through the campus placement cell. The university lists 250+ recruiters and 3000+ offers across all courses, with a highest offer of INR 15.5 LPA. Build your coding skills and a project list from year 2, because that is what these companies test.
Who should not take this course at DSU?▾
Skip it if you want a long placement record or a NIRF rank to judge the college by. DSU was set up under a 2019 state act, so it has few graduated batches and no NIRF rank. Also skip it if you need a small hostel room on a tight budget, since the cheapest room holds 8 students.
Is it better to wait for a TNEA seat instead of joining DSU?▾
It depends on your TNEA rank and the fee you can pay. A TNEA seat follows the state counselling calendar, while DSU gives you a seat on your marks and DSU JET. If you are sure of a good TNEA seat, wait; if not, keep the DSU seat as your backup and read the refund rules before you pay.
Is B.Tech CSE at DSU good for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you plan for it early. The degree is a four-year, full-time B.Tech from a UGC-listed university, which is what M.Tech and MS applications ask for. Keep a good CGPA, do a strong final-year project, and prepare for GATE or GRE from year 3.
Should I pick CSE or AI and Data Science at DSU?▾
Pick CSE if you want the widest choice of software jobs, and AI and Data Science if you already know you want data work. Both are on the same tuition slabs, from INR 85,000 to INR 1.25 Lakhs a semester. So choose on the subjects you want to study, not on the fee.
Is the DSU hostel right for me?▾
It suits you if you are fine with shared rooms and fixed rules. Rooms go from 8 to a room at INR 90,000 a year to 3 to a room at INR 2.25 Lakhs a year. You cannot change rooms, and you go out once a week with a pass, so visit the hostel before you book a room.
How do I get admission to B.Tech CSE at DSU?▾
Fill the online form on the DSU admissions site. Then write DSU JET, or give your JEE Main score instead. You need 50% in Maths, Physics and one science subject, or 45% if you are SC or ST. After the seat offer, pay the admission fee and first semester fee to confirm the seat.
What is the full fee for B.Tech CSE at DSU?▾
At the 80% and above slab, the full four-year fee is INR 6.95 Lakhs without hostel. With the cheapest hostel room it comes to INR 10.56 Lakhs. Lower Class 12 marks mean a higher tuition slab, so check the fee block above for your own marks.
Can I get a scholarship at DSU?▾
Yes, several schemes may apply to you. DSU gives INR 5,000 to INR 20,000 on your DSU JET score, and the Central Sector Scheme gives INR 56,000 over the course if your family income is up to INR 4.5 Lakhs. Use the scholarship calculator above to see what fits your answers.
What if I leave after paying the fee?▾
DSU follows the UGC rules on fee refunds. How much comes back depends on how early you leave, so the refund is larger before classes start. Ask the admission office for the refund rules in writing before you pay the first semester fee.
Dhana Lakshmi Srinivasan University offers a supportive academic environment with knowledgeable and approachable faculty. The student assessment includes internal marks from pre-semester exams, assignments, and seminars totaling up to 50 points, combined with semester exam scores for a total of 100 points, with a passing mark of 50. The university hosts a sizable student body of 5,000 to 10,000 individuals, creating a diverse community. Tuition fees range from Rs 1,00,000 to Rs 1,40,000 annually, with additional costs for registration, library, sports, cultural activities, lab records, exams, and books, amounting to approximately Rs 1,60,000 per year, excluding hostel and transport charges.
Hostel fees range from Rs 70,000 to Rs 85,000, with a one-time establishment fee of Rs 5,000. Admission fees are Rs 10,000, with an additional uniform fee applicable only in the first year. Tuition fees are determined by inter ipe marks, with some students paying around Rs 80,000 per year, and reserved category students paying less. The university collaborates with companies like Dlithe, ALGOBHARAT, and IBM for off-campus internships and placements, enhancing student career opportunities.
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