Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] {Lateral}
Accepted entrance exams
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 Technology [B.Tech] {Lateral}
DTU B.Tech Lateral Entry is a 3-year full-time programme for diploma holders, providing direct admission to the second year of B.Tech. Intake is limited to 17 seats across 10 engineering disciplines including Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Information Technology. Fees for AY 2026-27 are INR 2,68,700, increasing annually. Admission is through the Common Entrance Examination coordinated by NSUT, followed by centralised counselling. DTU holds NIRF 2025 Engineering rank 30 nationally.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. New admissions are expected to open June 2027 (Tentative).
DTU B.Tech Lateral Fees 2026
All 10 lateral entry disciplines share the same fee structure. Fees are charged per academic year and increase annually.
| Course Name | Annual Fee (AY 2026-27) |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Lateral Entry Computer Science and Engineering | INR 2,68,700 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry Information Technology | INR 2,68,700 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 2,68,700 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry Electrical Engineering | INR 2,68,700 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry Mechanical Engineering | INR 2,68,700 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry Civil Engineering | INR 2,68,700 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry Engineering Physics | INR 2,68,700 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry Mathematics and Computing | INR 2,68,700 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry Environmental Engineering | INR 2,68,700 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry Production and Industrial Engineering | INR 2,68,700 |
- AY 2027-28 annual fee: INR 2,86,700.
- Year 3 fee subject to annual DTU notification.
- Fees subject to change. Verify before admission.
DTU B.Tech Lateral Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration opened | 2 June 2026 |
| Last date of Registration | 16 June 2026 |
| Common Entrance Examination (CEE) held | 1 July 2026 |
| Merit list displayed on website | 4 July 2026 |
| Round 1 Counselling held at NSUT | 9 to 10 July 2026 |
| Round 2 Counselling held at NSUT | 17 July 2026 |
| Last date of Admission | 24 July 2026 |
- Schedule from official DTU-NSUT Lateral Entry 2026 Brochure.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Three-year regular Diploma in any branch of Engineering from an AICTE-approved or state board institution.
- Minimum 60% aggregate marks across all semesters (10% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates).
- Final-year diploma students may apply provisionally, subject to results by 30 November 2026.
Admission Process
- Register online at the NSUT website and pay the application fee within the specified window.
- Appear in the Common Entrance Examination at the designated centre.
- CEE has 90 MCQs in 2 hours with 4 marks for correct answers and 1 mark deducted for wrong answers.
- Merit list is prepared based on CEE score across Delhi and outside-Delhi categories.
- Attend physical counselling at NSUT campus with original certificates and category documents.
- Lateral entry students join the regular B.Tech batch directly in the second year.
DTU B.Tech Lateral vs Other Colleges
Here is how DTU B.Tech Lateral Entry compares with similar Delhi-NCR programmes on fees, entrance exam, and placements.
| College | Fees | Exams | Cutoff | Salary | CD Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTU | 8.5 L (3 yrs) | CEE (NSUT) | CEE merit based | 18.5 LPA (Avg, 2025) | 4.2/5 |
| NSUT Delhi | 8.8 L (3 yrs) | CEE (NSUT) | CEE merit based | 18.8 LPA (Avg, 2025) | 3.7/5 |
| Amity University Noida | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | Not Rated |
| Manav Rachna University Faridabad | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | Not Rated |
✓ Opt for this if
- Holding a 3-year engineering diploma and seeking a government B.Tech degree in Delhi
- Wanting to leverage DTU’s placement network without the 4-year JEE route
- Comfortable with a highly competitive limited-seat intake of only 17 positions
- Planning a career in Delhi-NCR tech or core engineering roles
✗ Skip if
- JEE Main score qualifies for regular B.Tech at a top institution
- Diploma branch does not match any discipline in the DTU lateral seat matrix
- Expecting the same 4-year campus experience and peer network as regular students
DTU B.Tech Lateral Scholarships 2026
Lateral entry students at DTU are eligible for the same internal and government scholarships as regular B.Tech students.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTU Fee Concession Scheme | 25% to 100% tuition waiver | Family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs per annum | As notified by DTU |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST students from Delhi with valid income certificate | Delhi government portal |
| Central Sector Scheme (Ministry of Education) | INR 10,000 per annum | Top 20th percentile in 10+2 and family income below INR 8 Lakhs | National Scholarship Portal |
- Check DTU website and National Scholarship Portal for deadlines.
DTU B.Tech Lateral FAQs
Ques. Do DTU lateral entry graduates receive the same B.Tech degree as regular students?
Ans. Yes. DTU B.Tech Lateral Entry graduates receive the same B.Tech degree as candidates who joined through the regular 4-year route. The degree certificate does not distinguish between lateral and regular entrants. Both complete the same 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year coursework and are evaluated identically. Employers and postgraduate institutions treat the degree the same way, though they may ask about the entry route during applications.
Ques. What is the CEE exam pattern for DTU B.Tech Lateral and how competitive is it?
Ans. The Common Entrance Examination consists of 90 multiple-choice questions answered in 2 hours. Each correct answer carries 4 marks and each wrong answer deducts 1 mark. The paper covers core subjects of the diploma programme. With only 17 seats at DTU across 10 disciplines, the exam is extremely competitive. Most seats are category-reserved, meaning open general category seats are very few, often only 1 per discipline.
Ques. Do lateral entry students at DTU participate in the same placement drives as regular students?
Ans. Lateral entry students join the regular B.Tech batch directly in the second year and participate in the same internship and placement cycle. Most major tech company placements at DTU happen in the 4th year, which lateral entry students reach after 3 years of study. The DTU Training and Placement Cell treats all graduating students equally regardless of entry route. Diploma work experience can even provide a slight edge in technical interviews.
Ques. Can lateral entry students at DTU change their branch after the first year?
Ans. Branch change for lateral entry students follows the same policy as regular students but is effectively very difficult given the limited seats per discipline. DTU policy requires a high CGPA at end of the first year and an available seat in the desired branch. Since lateral seats are few and branch-specific, transfers are rarely granted. Choose your preferred discipline carefully at the time of counselling rather than relying on a branch change later.
Ques. Must the diploma branch match the B.Tech branch chosen at DTU lateral entry?
Ans. The official brochure does not mandate an exact match between your diploma branch and the B.Tech discipline you apply for at DTU. However, the CEE syllabus covers core engineering subjects, and students from a related diploma background are typically more competitive in the merit list. Practically, a mismatch also makes the 2nd-year coursework significantly harder. Confirm eligibility for your specific discipline from the official brochure before applying.