Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi Admission Process

DTU Course Admission 2024

DTU’s BTech admissions process relies on the results of the CUET UG exams, and the CUET UG exam dates for 2024 have already been announced. These exams are scheduled to take place from May 15, 2024, to May 31, 2024, with expectations of commencing in February 2024.

In addition to CUET UG, DTU also considers JEE Mains scores for BTech admissions. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has already published the exam dates for JEE Main 2024. Session 1 will be held on January 24, 2024, and February 1, 2024, while Session 2 is scheduled for April 1, 2024, and April 15, 2024.

For BDes admissions, DTU accepts UCEED scores, and for MDes and PhD admissions, CEED scores are taken into account. Registration for CEED and UCEED 2024 is currently open, with the application deadline set for October 31, 2023. The CEED and UCEED exams are slated for January 21, 2024.

As for MTech admissions at DTU, the eligibility criteria include CUET PG scores. The CUET PG 2024 exam is planned to occur from March 11, 2024, through March 28, 2024, and the online registration for CUET PG is expected to open in the first week of January 2024. Additionally, DTU accepts GATE scores for MTech admissions, with the application deadline for GATE 2024 (with late fees) closing on October 20, 2023.

Admission to DTU for the year 2024 is determined through a range of national-level entrance exams. DTU considers JEE Main scores for BTech admissions and GATE scores for M.Tech admissions. In addition to BTech and MTech courses, DTU provides undergraduate programs such as BBA, BDes, and BA Hons. For B.Des admissions, DTU assesses candidates based on their UCEED scores, while CUET UG scores are utilised for admission to BBA and BA Hons programs.

At the postgraduate level, DTU offers MBA and MSc programs, while doctoral-level candidates have the opportunity to pursue a PhD. DTU also facilitates lateral entry into its flagship B.Tech program and provides admissions under continuing education for working professionals. Candidates who wish to secure admission through lateral entry into B.Tech programs are required to participate in the university’s entrance examination.

DTU Important Dates

Admission to DTU B.Tech 2024

Full-time B.Tech programmes are available at Delhi Technological University (DTU) in 15 specialisations. Admission requires a minimum of 10+2 (PCM) with at least 60% in aggregate from a recognised board of education. However, final admission is determined by the JEE Main score, which is followed by Joint Admission Counselling (JAC).

The university also accepts applications from the best qualified candidates for B.Tech lateral entry admissions. NRI/ PIO/ Foreign Nationals candidates, on the other hand, can apply for admission through DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad). JEE Main scores will be used to determine admission for such candidates.

Key Points:

• 85 percent of the seats are reserved for candidates who have completed their qualifying examination at a school in Delhi or the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
• Candidates from schools outside of Delhi are given 15% of the available seats.
• SC/ST candidates have 10% of their marks relaxed, while OBC candidates have 5%.
• For PwD candidates, marks are relaxed by 10%, and for candidates in the Defense category, marks are relaxed by 5%.
• Candidates for B.Des. must have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination administered by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum of five subjects.
• The BA and BBA application forms can be completed online for a fee of INR 1000.

Documents required

• At the time of admission, the following documents are required:
• a copy of the Registration Form signed by the guardian/parent and the candidate
• two passport-sized photos
• Class XII or equivalent qualifying examination mark sheet
• Certificate of Birth, as indicated in class X
• Certificate for reserved category/subcategory (if applicable)
• Certificate of Medical Fitness (Original Copy)

DTU B.Des Seat Matrix 

Admission to DTU M.Tech, MDes, and MSc in 2024

DTU offers M.Tech programmes in a variety of specialisations for two years at the postgraduate level. The minimum eligibility criteria for admission is a BE/B.Tech or M.Sc in the relevant discipline with at least 60% in aggregate. Candidates with a GATE score are eligible for admission. The University does not conduct any additional tests or interviews. DTU also has an entrance test for Full-Time and Part-Time Sponsored M.Tech courses. Admission to the DTU MSc and MDes programmes is determined by entrance exam and UCEED scores. For MSc admissions, DTU holds its own entrance exam. The university only accepts CEED scores for MDes admissions.

Note: M.Tech application forms can be filled out online by visiting DTU’s official website and paying an application fee of INR 1000 (INR 500 for SC/ST) via credit/debit card or net-banking.

DTU MSc Seats Matrix 2024

DTU MSc Entrance Exam Pattern 2024

DTU MBA & EMBA Admission 2024

DTU offers MBA (Regular) and MBA (Executive) in various specialisations in Delhi School of Management (DSM) and University School of Management & Entrepreneurship (USME). Executive MBA is offered for working professionals in weekend mode only. DTU also offers Ph.D program in management as well. Any Bachelor’s degree holder with at least 60% marks in aggregate can apply for admission. Following are the specialisations being available at DTU for MBA program;

The programme has 120 seats at DSM and 60 seats at USME.

MBA admission is based on a valid CAT score followed by GD and PI, whereas EMBA admission is based on candidates’ performance in the qualifying degree and relevant work experience. A merit list will be created, and if there is a tie between two candidates, the merit list will be re-evaluated.

The candidate with the higher CAT percentile will be preferred over the candidate with the lower CAT percentile. If a tie still exists, the candidate who is older will be considered over the candidate who is younger.

Important Points

• One seat (in addition to the sanctioned intake) is set aside for Kashmiri migrants.
• The INR 1000 application fee (INR 500 for SC/ST/OBC) can be paid online.
• Final-year students may also apply if they bring their original supporting documents to the interview.
• Seats are available for MBA (Business Analytics), MBA IVM, and MBA FBE (SC-5, ST-2, General-15, OBC-9, EWS-2, and J&K Migrant – 1).
• For the EMBA programme, B.Tech, BE, B.Arch, and other degree holders must have at least three years of work experience, and BA, B.Sc, BCA, and B.Com degree holders must have at least four years of work experience.
• The EMBA application form can be obtained by paying the application fee of INR 1000 in the form of a DD made payable to ‘Delhi Technological University’. Send the completed form to

Mr. Registrar,

Delhi Technological University (DTU)

Delhi-110042, Shahbad, Daulatpur, Bawana Road

Documentation Required for Admission

• Certificates for 10th and 12th grades Graduation Certificate Work Experience Certificate (if applicable)
• CAT Score Card, Migration and Category Certificate, and Registration Confirmation Slip

PhD Admissions at DTU in 2024

DTU offers Ph.D. programmes in a variety of engineering and management specialisations. The programme is available in four formats:

• Full-time (scholarship or not; self-financed or sponsored)
• Working part-time (candidate working in an organisation that has MOU with DTU or Faculty or Scientist from Government undertakings and R&D labs)
• Candidates who are project staff and are working on a project sponsored by DST/ UGC/ a government agency DTU academic permanent staff member

The minimum admission requirement is a master’s degree in the relevant discipline with a grade point average of 55 percent. In exceptional cases, qualifying marks for B.Tech candidates must be 75 percent, with a track record of sound valuable research activities.

To offer admission to the Ph.D. programme, DTU conducts a screening test and an interview. Candidates who have passed the UGC NET/CSIR NET/ DBT/ JRF are exempt from the Ph.D. Screening Test. Such candidates must only appear in the interview round.

DTU Ph.D. Application Procedure: To apply for a Ph.D. programme at DTU, follow the steps outlined below.

1. Download the application form from the DTU website.
2. On or before the last date for receipt of the completed application form, the duly completed application form must be submitted to the university along with a demand draught for INR 1000.

Please make your Demand Draft payable to “Registrar, Delhi Technological University.” Payable in “Delhi.”

PhD Application Fee at DTU:

• INR 1000 for general/OBC/EWS; 
• INR 500 for SC/ST/PWD

Documents Required for DTU Admission

The following documents must be brought to the institute on the final admission date:

• Print a hard copy of the online application form
• Marksheets and certificates from the 10th and 12th grades.
• Certificate of Birth Certificate of Category (if applicable)
• a scorecard (CAT, if applicable)

Criteria for DTU Reservation

Seat reservations for each branch will be made in sections of,

• 15% for Scheduled Caste, 7.5 percent for Scheduled Tribe (ST)
• 27 percent for the Other Backward Classes in the “Non Creamy Layer.”
• Persons with Disabilities receive a 5% reservation in each category.
• 10% reservation for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and 5% reservation for Defense Personnel
• Over the total number of seats, one will be reserved for Kashmiri migrants.
• 1 seat for a single girl child who has no siblings and lives in Delhi or the Delhi NCR.