Fees
Fees at Delhi Technological University for the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering program progressively increase each year. First-year fees are approximately Rs. 229,000 with annual hikes around Rs. 10,000-20,000 per year. Over four years, this amounts to a total tuition cost of roughly Rs. 9,50,000 to Rs. 10,00,000, excluding hostel and mess fees which range from Rs. 85,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 annually. Scholarships are available based on family income and category, potentially covering up to 100% of tuition for economically weaker sections.
Additionally, there are various merit-based and category-specific scholarships, such as the DTU fee concession and the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The university provides financial aid to enable students from low-income backgrounds to afford their education, and support is also available in the form of education loans from banks located within the campus.
About Bachelor of Design [B.Des]
DTU’s Bachelor of Design is a four-year full-time undergraduate programme offered by the Department of Design Innovations at Delhi Technological University, New Delhi. The programme prepares students in product design, interaction design, transportation design, visual communication, and lifestyle design. Admission is through a valid UCEED 2026 score followed by merit-based seat allotment via DTU counselling. The total academic fee for four years is INR 11,63,000.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Spot Round begins 24 July 2026.
DTU B.Des Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Academic Fee (4-year programme) | INR 11,63,000 |
| Hostel (optional) | Charged separately |
| Total Fees (Hostel charges separate) | INR 11,63,000 |
- Year 1 fee payable at time of admission is INR 2,69,700.
- Fee is paid annually at the beginning of each academic year as notified by DTU.
- Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately by DTU.
DTU B.Des Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UCEED 2026 Examination | 18 January 2026 |
| UCEED 2026 Result | 6 March 2026 |
| DTU B.Des Application Opens | 16 April 2026 |
| DTU B.Des Application Closes | 15 May 2026 |
| Round 1 Counselling at DTU | 25 May 2026 |
| Round 3 Merit List Display | 10 June 2026 |
| Round 3 Admission at DTU | 19 June 2026 |
| Spot Round Seat Display | 10 July 2026 |
| Spot Round Admission | 24 July 2026 |
| Class Commencement | August 2026 (Tentative) |
- 85% of seats are reserved for candidates who completed Class 12 from NCT of Delhi schools.
- Spot Round fills vacant seats after all regular counselling rounds are complete.
- All original documents and one set of self-attested copies are required at counselling.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board in any stream with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD as per Delhi Government norms).
- Valid UCEED 2026 score is mandatory. UCEED is conducted by IIT Bombay in January each year and is the primary eligibility test for B.Des admissions at DTU.
- 85% of seats are reserved for candidates who completed Class 12 from schools within NCT of Delhi. The remaining 15% are open to outside-Delhi candidates.
Admission Process
- Appear in UCEED 2026 (conducted by IIT Bombay on 18 January 2026) and obtain a valid scorecard.
- Register on the DTU B.Des admission portal (saarthi.dtu.ac.in) during the application window from 16 April to 15 May 2026.
- DTU prepares a merit list based on UCEED 2026 score and displays it on the admissions portal.
- Attend the allotted counselling round at DTU (Shahbad Daulatpur campus) with original documents.
- Pay the academic fee within the allotted window to confirm the seat. Late payment leads to forfeiture.
✓ Opt for this if
- Qualified in UCEED 2026 and seeking a design degree in Delhi.
- Want exposure to engineering-integrated design at a technical university.
- Eligible under the Delhi quota for a lower UCEED cutoff advantage.
- Interested in product, interaction, or transportation design as a career.
✗ Skip if
- Targeting IIT or NID for a more established design school brand.
- UCEED score does not meet DTU’s general or outside-Delhi cutoff.
- Prefer a fine arts or fashion design programme rather than industrial design.
DTU B.Des Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST (Delhi Govt) | Full or partial fee reimbursement | SC/ST students domiciled in Delhi |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships | INR 12,000 in first year INR 20,000 in final year | Students above 80th percentile in Class 12 with family income below INR 8 lakh |
| DTU Merit Scholarship | As notified by the institute | Outstanding academic performers at DTU |
- Central Sector Scholarship is applied for annually at scholarships.gov.in.
- DTU Merit Scholarship is announced by the Academic Affairs Office at the beginning of each year.
DTU B.Des FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Des at DTU over four years?
Ans. The total academic fee for the four-year B.Des programme at DTU is INR 11,63,000, paid annually at the start of each academic year. The Year 1 fee payable at the time of admission is INR 2,69,700. Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately. SC/ST students domiciled in Delhi may apply for fee reimbursement through the Delhi Government Post-Matric Scholarship portal at edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in.
Ques. What is the UCEED cutoff score for DTU B.Des 2026?
Ans. The UCEED cutoff for DTU B.Des varies by category and by the Delhi region or outside-Delhi quota. In Round 1 of 2026 admissions, the general category Delhi region closing UCEED score was around 151, while the outside-Delhi general category closing score was higher at around 180. These figures are indicative and vary across rounds. Candidates should refer to the official DTU admissions portal for round-wise merit lists.
Ques. Which design specialisations are available in DTU B.Des?
Ans. DTU’s B.Des programme at the Department of Design Innovations covers specialisations in Product Design, Interaction Design, Transportation and Service Design, Visual Communication, and Lifestyle and Accessory Design. Students are typically assigned to a specialisation based on UCEED rank and available seats. The programme integrates engineering thinking with creative design skills, preparing students for careers in design studios, automotive companies, tech firms, and user experience roles.
Ques. Is UCEED 2026 mandatory for B.Des admission at DTU?
Ans. Yes, a valid UCEED 2026 score is mandatory for admission to B.Des at DTU. UCEED is conducted by IIT Bombay in January each year. DTU prepares its merit list entirely on the basis of UCEED score and does not conduct a separate entrance test or design aptitude test for the undergraduate B.Des admission. Candidates who missed UCEED 2026 will need to wait for UCEED 2027 to be eligible.
Ques. Can students from outside Delhi apply for DTU B.Des?
Ans. Yes. 15% of B.Des seats at DTU are available to candidates from outside Delhi who meet the eligibility criteria and hold a valid UCEED 2026 score. However, the outside-Delhi closing rank is significantly higher than the Delhi region closing rank because of the smaller seat allocation. Outside-Delhi candidates must have completed Class 12 from a school or board located outside NCT of Delhi to apply under the outside-Delhi quota.
Ques. Is the DTU B.Des Spot Round 2026 still open?
Ans. Yes, the DTU B.Des Spot Round 2026 begins on 24 July 2026. The Spot Round fills seats that remain vacant after all regular counselling rounds. Eligible candidates who registered for DTU B.Des admissions and hold a valid UCEED 2026 score can report to the DTU campus on 24 July 2026 with original documents and Demand Draft as specified in the official notification on the DTU admissions portal.