Is DTU better than IITs for BTech?
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DTU is ranked above many IITs and is very popular among Engineering course aspirants. The below-mentioned table reflects on the comparison between DTU Delhi and other top-notch BTech institutes:
Universities Name NIRF Rankings 2024 (Engineering) the highest Package Course Fee (BTech) DTU 27 INR 51.03 LPA INR 3 Lacs - INR 6.4 lakh NSIT 57 N/A INR 3.5 lakh IIT Bhubaneswar 54 INR 55.75 LPA INR 8 Lacs - INR 8.1 lakh 34 INR 82.05 LPA
INR 5 Lacs - INR 8 lakh NIT Rourkela 19 INR 52.89 LPA INR 5 Lacs - INR 6.3 lakh Note: The above-represented data has been collated from multiple official sources and hence, is indicative.
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IITs and DTU cannot be compared because of IITs' reputation as the greatest government engineering institutes in India. But according to the 2023 NIRF rating of engineering institutes, DTU and a few IITs are almost tied.
DTU in The overall NIRF ranking for DTU is 40 out of 200 Indian institutions, while it was 63 out of 200 colleges in 2022. DTU, however, doesn't compare favorably to some of the larger IITs in terms of course costs and placement rates. For more information on DTU's courses click here. -
There is no comparison of IITs with DTU owing to the brand name IITs have for being India's best government Engineering colleges. However, as per the 2023 NIRF ranking released for Engineering colleges, DTU is closely completing with some IITs. A comparison of the similarly ranked Engineering colleges on the basis of multiple components, such as fee and median package are tabulated below:
Engineering Institute
NIRF Ranking 2023
BTech Fee
BTech Median Salary
DTU 29 INR 2.97 Lacs - INR 6.42 lakh INR 11 LPAIIT Jodhpur 30 INR 8 lakh INR 12 LPAIIT Mandi 33 INR 8 Lacs - INR 10 lakh INR 18 LPA - INR 21 LPANOTE: The placement and fee data mentioned in the above table are sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, it is indicative.
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DTU is one of the top universities in India. Delhi Technological University is ranked 66th by NIRF 2024 under the Overall category, 48th by NIRF 2024 under the University category, and 27th by NIRF 2024 under the Engineering category. Delhi Technological University rankings have also been given by QS. The university is ranked 222 by the QS Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia 2025 and 701-750 by the QS Asian University Rankings 2025. It is a good university.
The mode of Delhi Technological University course admissions is online. DTU admission 2025 to various courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. Delhi Technological University (DTU), which is well known for its BTech course, provides admission for BTech based on JEE Main results, JAC Delhi, and others.
Delhi Technological University is ranked 66th by NIRF 2024 under the Overall category, 48th by NIRF 2024 under the University category, and 27th by NIRF 2024 under the Engineering category. Delhi Technological University rankings have also been given by QS. The university is ranked 222 by the QS Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia 2025 and 701-750 by the QS Asian University Rankings 2025. The university is generally considered a Tier 1 university. Tier 1 universities usually have government recognitions, are visited by top recruiters, have QS mentioned, and others. 
Yes, you qualify for DTU if you received a 60% in your 12th grade.
However, admission is primarily determined by your JEE Main rank rather than your grades.
You have to attend JAC Delhi counseling after JEE.
Therefore, you can get DTU CSE/IT if your JEE score is high.
If your rank is low, you might have to look at other colleges or get a different branch.
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