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 Master of Design [M.Des]
DTU’s M.Des is a two-year full-time postgraduate design programme at the Department of Design, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi. The programme offers five specialisations: Product Design, Interaction Design, Visual Communication, Transportation and Service Design, and Lifestyle and Accessory Design, with a total intake of 75 seats. Admission is through CEED 2026 followed by a DTU Design Aptitude Test and interview. Total academic fee for two years is INR 3,26,000.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Spot Round begins 24 July 2026.
DTU M.Des Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Academic Fee Year 1 | INR 1,63,000 |
| Academic Fee Year 2 | INR 1,63,000 |
| Hostel (optional) | Charged separately |
| Total Fees (Hostel charges separate) | INR 3,26,000 |
- Fee covers tuition, examination, student welfare, and allied academic charges for both years.
- Hostel accommodation at DTU is optional and charged separately as notified by the institute.
- SC/ST students domiciled in Delhi may apply for fee reimbursement through the Delhi Scholarship Portal.
DTU M.Des Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CEED 2026 Examination | 18 January 2026 |
| CEED 2026 Result | 4 March 2026 |
| DTU M.Des Admissions Open | 16 April 2026 |
| Round 2 Counselling | 19 June 2026 |
| Spot Round Seat Display | 10 July 2026 |
| Spot Round Admission | 24 July 2026 |
| Class Commencement | August 2026 (Tentative) |
- Total intake is 75 seats distributed equally across five M.Des specialisations (15 per specialisation).
- Spot Round for remaining vacant seats closes on 24 July 2026 at DTU campus.
- CEED is conducted by IIT Bombay and candidates apply to DTU separately after results.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in a professional field (4-year programme in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Design, or Fine Arts) from a recognised university with minimum 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD).
- Valid CEED 2026 score is mandatory. CEED is conducted by IIT Bombay in January each year. DTU shortlists candidates based on CEED score for the aptitude test and interview.
- Final-year students completing their qualifying degree before the notified admission date may apply provisionally.
Admission Process
- Appear in CEED 2026 (conducted by IIT Bombay on 18 January 2026) and obtain a valid scorecard.
- Register on the DTU M.Des admission portal (saarthi.dtu.ac.in) during the application window in April 2026.
- Shortlisted candidates appear in the DTU Design Aptitude Test and a personal interview at the DTU campus.
- Merit list is prepared based on CEED score combined with aptitude test and interview performance.
- Accept seat allotment and complete document verification at DTU to confirm enrolment.
✓ Opt for this if
- CEED qualified and targeting a postgrad design degree in Delhi.
- Want a two-year M.Des at a technical university at a moderate fee.
- Interested in product, interaction, or transportation design research.
- Planning to teach design at the college level after the M.Des.
✗ Skip if
- Targeting IIT or NID for a more design-research-focused M.Des.
- CEED score does not meet DTU’s design aptitude test cutoff.
- Prefer a fine arts or fashion design postgraduate programme.
DTU M.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 graduation with family income below INR 8 lakh |
| DTU Merit Scholarship | As notified by the institute | Outstanding academic performers at DTU |
- Central Sector Scholarship applications are submitted annually at scholarships.gov.in.
- DTU Merit Scholarship is notified by the Academic Affairs Office at the start of each year.
DTU M.Des FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for M.Des at DTU over two years?
Ans. The total academic fee for the two-year M.Des programme at DTU is INR 3,26,000, with Year 1 and Year 2 each costing INR 1,63,000. The fee covers tuition, examination, student welfare, and allied academic charges. 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 specialisations are available in DTU’s M.Des programme?
Ans. DTU’s M.Des programme offers five specialisations: Product Design, Interaction Design, Visual Communication, Transportation and Service Design, and Lifestyle and Accessory Design. Each specialisation has an intake of 15 seats, totalling 75 seats across the programme. Students are assigned to a specialisation based on their CEED score, aptitude test performance, and interview outcome at the time of counselling.
Ques. What is the admission process for DTU M.Des 2026?
Ans. Candidates must have appeared in CEED 2026 (conducted by IIT Bombay on 18 January 2026) and obtained a valid score. They then register on the DTU admissions portal, are shortlisted for the DTU Design Aptitude Test and personal interview, and are allotted a seat based on a combined merit list. The Spot Round for remaining vacant seats is on 24 July 2026 at the DTU campus.
Ques. Is CEED the only exam accepted for DTU M.Des admission?
Ans. Yes, CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design) is the primary qualifying exam for DTU’s M.Des programme. CEED is conducted by IIT Bombay each January and serves as the entrance test for M.Des admissions at DTU and other design institutions. DTU also conducts a Design Aptitude Test and personal interview for shortlisted CEED candidates before finalising the merit list for seat allotment.
Ques. Can engineering graduates apply for M.Des at DTU?
Ans. Yes, candidates with a four-year B.E. or B.Tech degree from a recognised university with minimum 55% aggregate marks are eligible to apply for M.Des at DTU, provided they hold a valid CEED 2026 score. Many DTU M.Des students come from engineering backgrounds and find the programme useful for transitioning into design roles in product development, user experience, and automotive design sectors.
Ques. When is the DTU M.Des Spot Round 2026 and who can participate?
Ans. The DTU M.Des Spot Round 2026 is scheduled for 24 July 2026 at the DTU campus in Shahbad Daulatpur, New Delhi. The Spot Round is open to candidates who registered for DTU M.Des admissions and hold a valid CEED 2026 score but were not admitted in earlier counselling rounds. Candidates must carry all original documents and a Demand Draft as specified in the DTU M.Des Spot Round notification.