DTU vs IITD for B.Tech: Which Fits You Better?
This course-wise guide compares recorded programme, fee, admission, placement and ranking evidence for Delhi Technological University (DTU) and IIT Delhi (IITD). Fees and outcomes can change; verify the latest official notification.
AT A GLANCE
Quick comparison
| Factor | Delhi Technological University (DTU) | IIT Delhi (IITD) |
|---|---|---|
| College name | Delhi Technological University (DTU) | IIT Delhi (IITD) |
| Location | Delhi, Delhi NCR | Delhi, Delhi NCR |
| Institute type | public | public |
| Programmes / branches | 18 listed | 14 listed |
| Recorded fees | ₹1,71,750 | ₹2,48,900 |
| Entrance exams | JEE Main | JEE Advanced |
| Average placement | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| Highest placement | ₹39 | ₹200 |
| Ranking | nirf: 27 | nirf: 2 |
Decision score
100
Higher recorded score: equal recorded score
There is no universal winner. The better fit depends on your preferred B.Tech branch, budget, admission route, location and the quality and year of available evidence.
Which university has lower comparable fees?
Compare the recorded tuition cost, fee type and duration for the same or closely matching programme. Annual charges and total fees should not be treated as equivalent.
Which B.E. branches are available?
Review the programme names below to find the branch that matches your academic and career goals.
Detailed evidence
Delhi Technological University (DTU)
public · Delhi, Delhi NCR
Branches and programmes
| Programme / branch | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (Lateral Entry) | 3 | - |
| B.Tech / B.E. - Biotechnology | 48 | - |
| B.Tech / B.E. - Chemical Engineering | 48 | - |
| B.Tech / B.E. - Industrial & Production Engineering | 48 | - |
| B.Tech / B.E. - Industrial Biotechnology | 24 | - |
| B.Tech / B.E. - Mechanical Engineering | 48 | - |
| B.Tech / B.E. - Software Engineering | 48 | - |
| B.Tech Bio Technology | 4 | The candidate seeking admission in the DTU(Delhi Technological University) should have done XII from a recognized university with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a subject. |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 4 | The candidate seeking admission in the DTU(Delhi Technological University) should have done XII from a recognized university with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a subject. |
| B.Tech Computer Engineering | 4 | The candidate seeking admission in the DTU(Delhi Technological University) should have done XII from a recognized university with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a subject. |
| B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 4 | The candidate seeking admission in the DTU(Delhi Technological University) should have done XII from a recognized university with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a subject. |
| B.Tech Electrical Engineering | 4 | The candidate seeking admission in the DTU(Delhi Technological University) should have done XII from a recognized university with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a subject. |
| B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering | 4 | The candidate seeking admission in the DTU(Delhi Technological University) should have done XII from a recognized university with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a subject. |
| B.Tech Engineering Physics | 4 | The candidate seeking admission in the DTU(Delhi Technological University) should have done XII from a recognized university with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a subject. |
| B.Tech Environmental Engineering | 4 | The candidate seeking admission in the DTU(Delhi Technological University) should have done XII from a recognized university with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a subject. |
| B.Tech Information Technology | 4 | The candidate seeking admission in the DTU(Delhi Technological University) should have done XII from a recognized university with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a subject. |
| B.Tech Mathematics and Computing | 4 | The candidate seeking admission in the DTU(Delhi Technological University) should have done XII from a recognized university with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a subject. |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Evening) | 48 | - |
Fees
| Programme | Amount | Fee type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Engineering | ₹1,71,750 | Tuition Fees | year |
| B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering | ₹1,71,750 | Tuition Fees | year |
| B.Tech Bio Technology | ₹1,71,750 | Tuition Fees | year |
| B.Tech (Lateral Entry) | ₹2,19,000 | Total Fees | year |
| B.Tech (Lateral Entry) | ₹2,29,000 | Total Fees | year |
| B.Tech (Lateral Entry) | ₹2,36,000 | Total Fees | year |
Entrance exams
JEE Main
Placements
| Year | Average package | Highest package |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ₹25 lakh | ₹39 lakh |
Rankings
| Body / category | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| nirf · B.Tech / B.E. | 27 / 100 | 2024 |
| itoday · B.Tech / B.E. | 9 / 285 | 2024 |
| cs · B.Tech / B.E. | 27 / 100 | 2024 |
| nirf · B.Tech / B.E. | 29 / 100 | 2023 |
| itoday · B.Tech / B.E. | 9 / 285 | 2023 |
| nirf · B.Tech / B.E. | 35 / 200 | 2022 |
| times · B.Tech / B.E. | 1 / 200 | 2022 |
| itoday · B.Tech / B.E. | 8 / 32 | 2022 |
| nirf · B.Tech / B.E. | 36 / 300 | 2021 |
| outlook · B.Tech / B.E. | 16 / 30 | 2021 |
| nirf · B.Tech / B.E. | 36 / 200 | 2020 |
| nirf · B.Tech / B.E. | 41 / 200 | 2018 |
Recruiters
IIT Delhi (IITD)
public · Delhi, Delhi NCR
Branches and programmes
| Programme / branch | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology | 4 | The candidate should have passed their XII examination with a minimum of 60% marks or in their qualifying examination and 55% for the reserved categories. (SC/ST) |
| B.Tech Chemical Engineering | 4 | The candidate should have passed their XII examination with a minimum of 60% marks or in their qualifying examination and 55% for the reserved categories. (SC/ST) |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 4 | The candidate should have passed their XII examination with a minimum of 60% marks or in their qualifying examination and 55% for the reserved categories. (SC/ST) |
| B.Tech CSE | 4 | The candidate should have passed their XII examination with a minimum of 60% marks or in their qualifying examination and 55% for the reserved categories. (SC/ST) |
| B.Tech Electrical Engineering | 4 | The candidate should have passed their XII examination with a minimum of 60% marks or in their qualifying examination and 55% for the reserved categories. (SC/ST) |
| B.Tech Energy Engineering | 4 | The candidate should have passed their XII examination with a minimum of 60% marks or in their qualifying examination and 55% for the reserved categories. (SC/ST) |
| B.Tech Materials Science and Engineering | 4 | The candidate should have passed their XII examination with a minimum of 60% marks or in their qualifying examination and 55% for the reserved categories. (SC/ST) |
| B.Tech Mathematics | 4 | The candidate should have passed their XII examination with a minimum of 60% marks or in their qualifying examination and 55% for the reserved categories. (SC/ST) |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 4 | The candidate should have passed their XII examination with a minimum of 60% marks or in their qualifying examination and 55% for the reserved categories. (SC/ST) |
| Dual Degree - B.Tech + M.Tech Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology | 5 | The candidate should get minimum 60% for getting admission in this course in their 12th Examination or qualifying examination. |
| Dual Degree - B.Tech + M.Tech Chemical Engineering | 5 | The candidate should get minimum 60% for getting admission in this course in their 12th Examination or qualifying examination. |
| Dual Degree - B.Tech + M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering | 5 | The candidate should get minimum 60% for getting admission in this course in their 12th Examination or qualifying examination. |
| Dual Degree - B.Tech + M.Tech Electrical Engineering | 5 | The candidate should get minimum 60% for getting admission in this course in their 12th Examination or qualifying examination. |
| Dual Degree - B.Tech + M.Tech Mathematics | 5 | The candidate should get minimum 60% for getting admission in this course in their 12th Examination or qualifying examination. |
Fees
| Programme | Amount | Fee type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE | ₹2,48,900 | Total Fees | year |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | ₹2,48,900 | Total Fees | year |
| B.Tech Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology | ₹2,48,900 | Total Fees | year |
| B.Tech Energy Engineering | ₹2,48,900 | Total Fees | year |
| B.Tech Mathematics | ₹2,48,900 | Total Fees | year |
| B.Tech Materials Science and Engineering | ₹2,48,900 | Total Fees | year |
| B.Tech Electrical Engineering | ₹2,48,900 | Total Fees | year |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | ₹2,48,900 | Total Fees | year |
| B.Tech Chemical Engineering | ₹2,48,900 | Total Fees | year |
| Dual Degree - B.Tech + M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering | ₹2,48,900 | Total Fees | year |
| Dual Degree - B.Tech + M.Tech Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology | ₹2,48,900 | Total Fees | year |
| Dual Degree - B.Tech + M.Tech Mathematics | ₹2,48,900 | Total Fees | year |
| Dual Degree - B.Tech + M.Tech Electrical Engineering | ₹2,48,900 | Total Fees | year |
| Dual Degree - B.Tech + M.Tech Chemical Engineering | ₹2,48,900 | Total Fees | year |
Entrance exams
JEE Advanced
Placements
| Year | Average package | Highest package |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ₹25 lakh | ₹200 lakh |
| 2023 | ₹22 lakh | - |
| 2022 | - | ₹200 lakh |
| 2017 | ₹18 lakh | ₹27 lakh |
| 2010 | - | - |
Rankings
| Body / category | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| nirf · B.Tech / B.E. | 2 / 100 | 2024 |
| itoday · B.Tech / B.E. | 1 / 285 | 2024 |
| cs · B.Tech / B.E. | 2 / 100 | 2024 |
| nirf · B.Tech / B.E. | 2 / 100 | 2023 |
| itoday · B.Tech / B.E. | 1 / 281 | 2023 |
| nirf · B.Tech / B.E. | 2 / 200 | 2022 |
| nirf · B.Tech / B.E. | 2 / 300 | 2021 |
| nirf · B.Tech / B.E. | 2 / 200 | 2020 |
| nirf · B.Tech / B.E. | 3 / 200 | 2018 |
Recruiters
What are the eligibility requirements?
Eligibility is shown for each recorded programme. Requirements can differ by branch, qualification and admission year.
Do both universities accept the same entrance exam?
Only active programme-to-exam mappings are shown. Confirm the current admission notification before applying.
Which university has better placement evidence?
Compare placement years, programme coverage and the available average or highest package records. Different years or coverage levels do not establish a definitive winner.
How do their rankings compare?
Compare ranking body, category and year. Rankings from different categories or years may not be directly comparable.
Which university is better for different students?
Lower comparable fee: Compare programme names, fee type, duration and year. Hostel and additional charges are excluded unless explicitly recorded.
Preferred branch: Choose the college listing the branch that matches your goals.
Placement priority: Prefer the college with stronger comparable placement records only when programme coverage and years are comparable.
Admission route: Use the active course-to-exam mappings shown above and confirm the current official notice.
What should you verify before admission?
- Current fee year, duration and included charges.
- Programme-specific eligibility and admission route.
- Placement year, programme coverage and recruiter context.
- Ranking body, category and year.
Conclusion
Delhi Technological University (DTU) and IIT Delhi (IITD) have an equal recorded decision score. Your preferred branch, comparable tuition cost, admission route and location should guide the final choice.
Final takeaway: Compare the exact branch and programme cost first, then verify eligibility, active entrance-exam mappings and the latest official placement information before admission.
Data note: A dash means the information is not available in the current records. This page does not invent values or treat different years and fee types as directly comparable.