DTU B.Tech Continuing Education: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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30 May, 2026 DTU B.Tech Continuing Education Fee Structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 6.21 Lakhs.

Total fees
INR 6.31 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 12 LPA
Regular B.Tech branches, weighted
Cutoff
60%
General diploma marks floor
Placement rate
67%
Offers per registered student

About DTU B.Tech Continuing Education

Delhi Technological University offers a four-year, full-time B.Tech Continuing Education course for working diploma holders. Classes are in the evening from 6 pm to 9 pm, six days a week. DTU holds NAAC A and stands #18 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026 and #30 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.31 Lakhs, and the living add-on makes it INR 8.71 Lakhs. You get a seat through a DTU merit list based on relevant diploma marks. The course has 240 seats across four branches. The linked regular B.Tech branches show INR 12 LPA weighted average pay and 67% offers per registered student.

DTU B.Tech Continuing Education Fees

The full course costs INR 6.31 Lakhs without hostel and INR 8.71 Lakhs with the living add-on. The tuition fee is INR 4.07 Lakhs. You pay the annual fee at admission for each year. DTU fixes the fee. The living add-on is an estimate for local travel and meals, because DTU has not published hostel fees for this course.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 4.07 LakhsFull course, as published
Student welfare feeINR 64,000INR 16,000 a year, 4 years
Facilities and servicesINR 84,000INR 21,000 a year, 4 years
Examination feeINR 68,000INR 17,000 a year, 4 years
Medical and EWS fundINR 6,800Full course, as published
Alumni membershipINR 1,000One time
Living add-onINR 2.40 LakhsINR 6,000 a month, 40 months
Total, no hostelINR 6.31 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 8.71 LakhsFull course with living add-on

DTU B.Tech Continuing Education Admission Dates

The 2027 application notice is expected in May 2027, and the last date to apply is expected in Jun 2027. Classes are expected in Aug 2027. DTU used the same order in 2026. Watch the merit list and counselling notices after you submit the form.

EventDateStatus
Admission noticeMay 2027Tentative
Online registration, last date to applyMay 2027 to Jun 2027Tentative
Diploma merit listJul 2027Tentative
Merit selection roundJul 2027Tentative
First counselling and seat allotmentJul 2027Tentative
Fee payment and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Second counsellingJul 2027Tentative
Spot roundJul 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

DTU B.Tech Continuing Education Eligibility

General and EWS need 60% in a relevant diploma; OBC-NCL needs 55%, while SC, ST and PwD need 50%. You also need two years of work after the diploma. Your employer must be in Delhi NCR or within 75 Km from DTU. You bring work proof and an employer NOC at counselling.

RequirementWhat you need
Diploma marks60% for General and EWS; 55% for OBC-NCL; 50% for SC, ST and PwD
Course baseRelevant engineering diploma or allowed ITI plus diploma route
Work proofTwo years of work after the diploma
Work areaDelhi NCR or within 75 Km from DTU
Employer paperAppointment letter and NOC

DTU B.Tech Continuing Education Admission Process

DTU first takes the online form and then makes a branch-wise merit list. You go to counselling with documents and the first fee. DTU allots the seat by diploma marks in the relevant branch. If you miss reporting or fee payment, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill DTU formRegister online and pay the application fee
2. Check merit listDTU lists eligible students branch-wise
3. Attend counsellingBring diploma, category and work papers
4. Pay feePay the annual fee when the seat is given
5. ReportFinish document check at DTU

DTU B.Tech Continuing Education Cutoff

The General and EWS floor is 60%, and the OBC-NCL floor is 55%. SC, ST and PwD floor is 50%. DTU did not publish a last admitted mark for the evening course. Treat the checker as an eligibility guide, not a guarantee.

CategoryMarks floorRound and year
General60%Admission brochure 2026
EWS60%Admission brochure 2026
OBC-NCL55%Admission brochure 2026
SC50%Admission brochure 2026
ST50%Admission brochure 2026
PwD50%Admission brochure 2026

DTU B.Tech Continuing Education Placements

The linked regular B.Tech branches had a weighted average pay of INR 12 LPA and 67% offers per registered student. ECE had the highest branch average at INR 16.61 LPA. DTU has not published a separate evening batch placement table. Use these numbers as college context, not a promise for this route.

MetricValue
Weighted average payINR 12 LPA
Offers per registered student67%
ECE average payINR 16.61 LPA
Electrical average payINR 12.47 LPA
Mechanical average payINR 9.58 LPA
Civil average payINR 8.58 LPA

DTU B.Tech Continuing Education Scholarships

The DTU fee concession can cut up to INR 4.07 Lakhs, and the Central Sector Scheme adds INR 40,000. SC, ST and OBC students can also check post-matric schemes. You need income papers for most schemes. Apply early because fee help is checked through portals and college notices.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
DTU fee concessionLow income students under DTU rulesUp to INR 4.07 Lakhs
Central Sector SchemeFamily income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 40,000 over the course
Post-matric SC or STSC or ST, income rule set by portalUp to INR 2 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matricOBC-NCL, income rule set by portalUp to INR 1 Lakh over the course

DTU B.Tech Continuing Education Ranking

DTU stands #18 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026 and #30 in NIRF engineering 2025. The NAAC grade is A. Collegedunia ranks engineering colleges on public data and student inputs. NIRF ranks on data filed by the college.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia B.Tech ranking2026#18
NIRF Engineering2025#30
NAAC2024A

DTU B.Tech Continuing Education Course Structure

The course takes four years and evening classes meet from 6 pm to 9 pm. Branch study starts from the first year. Some classes can happen on holidays. You should check your work shift before you apply, because attendance and lab work still matter.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Branch basics, maths and core labs
Year 2Core branch subjects and lab work
Year 3Advanced branch subjects and projects
Year 4Electives, project work and final exams

DTU B.Tech Continuing Education Seats and Intake

DTU lists 240 seats, with 60 seats each in Civil, Electrical, ECE and Mechanical. The latest notice moved counselling to Electrical and Mechanical after other branch admissions were suspended. Check the branch notice before paying, because a branch with too few students can be cancelled.

BranchSeats
Civil Engineering60
Electrical Engineering60
Electronics and Communication Engineering60
Mechanical Engineering60
Total seats240

DTU B.Tech Continuing Education Hostel and Campus

DTU has the Shahbad Daulatpur campus, but no hostel fee is published for this working-professional course. Evening classes are the key campus fact here. Plan local travel and meals before you join, because the fee table covers academic charges only.

ItemDetail
CampusShahbad Daulatpur, Delhi
Class time6 pm to 9 pm
Class daysSix days a week
Hostel feeNot published for this course

Should you pick B.Tech Continuing Education at DTU?

This course suits working diploma holders who need evening classes and want a DTU degree without leaving their job.

Pick it if:
You already work near Delhi: DTU accepts employers within 75 Km, so your job can fit the admission rule.
You need evening classes: classes are from 6 pm to 9 pm, so you can keep a day job.
You want the DTU name: Collegedunia ranks it #18 for B.Tech, and Delhi offices know the old DCE name.
You want the fee to match pay: INR 6.31 Lakhs is much less than the INR 12 LPA branch average.
Skip it if:
You want a regular day B.Tech: this course is for working diploma holders, and the brochure asks for two years of work.
You need Civil or ECE this year: DTU notice suspended those admissions, so only Electrical and Mechanical reached counselling.
You want campus placement only for this group: DTU prints regular B.Tech placement data, not a separate evening batch table.
You cannot attend six evenings a week: the brochure says classes meet six days, and some holiday classes may happen.
Counsellor's advice
If your job letter and diploma marks are ready, take it for Electrical or Mechanical. If you want a day B.Tech, do not use this route.
B.Tech Continuing Education Eligibility▾
Diploma marks: 60% for General and EWS. 55% for OBC-NCL. 50% for SC, ST and PwD.
Course base: You need a relevant engineering diploma, or the allowed ITI plus diploma route.
Work proof: You need two years of work after the diploma by the admission last date.
Work location: Your employer must be in Delhi NCR or within 75 Km from DTU.
Employer paper: Bring an appointment letter, company proof and a no objection letter.
B.Tech Continuing Education Admission Process▾
Fill DTU form: Register online and pay the application fee before the last date.
Check merit list: DTU prepares branch-wise lists from relevant diploma marks.
Attend counselling: Bring diploma, category, work and employer papers to DTU.
Pay annual fee: Pay when the seat is given, or you lose the seat.
Finish reporting: Complete document check and follow the branch notice.

B.Tech Continuing Education Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
May 2027
Admission notice
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
May 2027 to Jun 2027
Online registration, last date to apply
Expected to close in Jun 2027, based on the 2026 form window.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Diploma merit list
DTU is expected to publish branch-wise eligible lists before counselling.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit selection round
The diploma marks are expected to decide the branch order.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First counselling and seat allotment
Seats are expected to be given by branch merit and category.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Fee payment and document check
You lose the seat if the fee and papers are not given on the counselling date.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Second counselling
Expected only if seats are left after the first round.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Spot round
Expected for seats left after regular counselling.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting and branch notices are done.

Source: DTU admission brochure 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

DTU B.Tech Continuing Education Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add local travel and meals.

Tuition fee
Full course, as published
INR 4.07 Lakhs
Student welfare fee
Per year × 4, INR 16,000 a year
INR 64,000
Facilities and services
Per year × 4, INR 21,000 a year
INR 84,000
Examination fee
Per year × 4, INR 17,000 a year
INR 68,000
Medical and EWS fund
Full course, as published
INR 6,800
Alumni membership
One time, in year 1
INR 1,000
Add local travel + meals
Local travel and meals
Per month × 40, INR 6,000 a month
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 6.31 Lakhs
4 years · academic fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 8.71 Lakhs
4 years · academic fee + local travel and meals
Education loan EMI
INR 10,636
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
190%
average first-year pay INR 12 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 14,682
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
138%
average first-year pay INR 12 LPA vs the full fee

Source: DTU admission brochure 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your diploma marks get you a seat at DTU?

Pick your category and branch. The cutoff ranges use DTU's published diploma mark floors.

Category
Branch
General · Electrical
85% or above: strong profile. Keep work papers ready.
60% to 84%: eligible. Merit list order will decide the seat.
Below 60%: not eligible for General seats.
General · Mechanical
85% or above: strong profile. Keep work papers ready.
60% to 84%: eligible. Merit list order will decide the seat.
Below 60%: not eligible for General seats.
OBC-NCL · Electrical
80% or above: strong profile. Keep your OBC-NCL paper ready.
55% to 79%: eligible. Merit list order will decide the seat.
Below 55%: not eligible for OBC-NCL seats.
OBC-NCL · Mechanical
80% or above: strong profile. Keep your OBC-NCL paper ready.
55% to 79%: eligible. Merit list order will decide the seat.
Below 55%: not eligible for OBC-NCL seats.
SC · Electrical
75% or above: strong profile. Keep your SC paper ready.
50% to 74%: eligible. Merit list order will decide the seat.
Below 50%: not eligible for SC seats.
SC · Mechanical
75% or above: strong profile. Keep your SC paper ready.
50% to 74%: eligible. Merit list order will decide the seat.
Below 50%: not eligible for SC seats.
ST · Electrical
75% or above: strong profile. Keep your ST paper ready.
50% to 74%: eligible. Merit list order will decide the seat.
Below 50%: not eligible for ST seats.
ST · Mechanical
75% or above: strong profile. Keep your ST paper ready.
50% to 74%: eligible. Merit list order will decide the seat.
Below 50%: not eligible for ST seats.
EWS · Electrical
85% or above: strong profile. Keep your EWS paper ready.
60% to 84%: eligible. Merit list order will decide the seat.
Below 60%: not eligible for EWS seats.
EWS · Mechanical
85% or above: strong profile. Keep your EWS paper ready.
60% to 84%: eligible. Merit list order will decide the seat.
Below 60%: not eligible for EWS seats.
EDITOR'S NOTE

DTU has published eligibility floors, not a final admitted mark for each branch. Use this checker to see if you can apply, then read the merit list notice.

DTU B.Tech Continuing Education Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Post-matric SC or ST scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
Government scholarship portal
Paid through the portal if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid each year if the portal approves renewal.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
DTU fee concession
INR 4.07 Lakhs
Delhi Technological University
Can waive tuition fee after the college checks income papers.
Who qualifies: EWS, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid through the portal if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 5.91 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 6.31 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.91 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.91 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 4.47 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.84 Lakhs

DTU B.Tech Continuing Education vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to DTU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 6.31 Lakhs
academic fee
INR 9.70 Lakhs
INR 3.39 Lakhs more
INR 65,000
INR 5.66 Lakhs less
INR 5.70 Lakhs
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INR 1.81 Lakhs less
Average paylatest batch
INR 12 LPA
weighted branch average
INR 15 LPA
INR 3 LPA more
INR 10.2 LPA
INR 1.8 LPA less
INR 11.4 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less
INR 8 LPA
INR 4 LPA less
INR 6.5 LPA
INR 5.5 LPA less
Placement rateoffers or placed share
67%
offers per registered student
75%
8 points higher
60%
7 points lower
70%
3 points higher
55%
12 points lower
47%
20 points lower
Closing scorediploma marks floor
60%
General category
60%
Same score
55%
5 points lower
60%
Same score
55%
5 points lower
50%
10 points lower
Seatspublished intake
240
all branches
180
60 fewer
60
180 fewer
120
120 fewer
180
60 fewer
240
Same seats
Collegedunia rankB.Tech ranking
#18
2026 ranking
#24
6 places lower
#26
8 places lower
#29
11 places lower
#35
17 places lower
#40
22 places lower
In short
If you need evening study with a lower fee, take DTU. If regular campus placements matter more, NSUT looks stronger on pay.
In short
If fee is your first filter, JMI is cheaper. If you want more seats and the DTU evening route, DTU fits better.
In short
If women-only campus support matters, IGDTUW is worth checking. If you need working-professional evening classes, DTU is the closer fit.
In short
If you want lower fees, GGSIPU helps. If you want the older engineering brand and more seats, DTU is stronger.
In short
If cost is the main worry, DSEU is cheaper. If pay and rank matter more, DTU is the safer pick.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on DTU B.Tech Continuing Education

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is DTU B.Tech Continuing Education worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you already work and need an evening route to a DTU degree. The full academic fee is INR 6.31 Lakhs, while the linked regular branches show INR 12 LPA weighted average pay. Check your work shift first, because classes meet six evenings a week.
Should I take it if I want a regular day B.Tech?▾
No, this is not the regular day route. DTU asks for a relevant diploma and two years of work after it. The classes are from 6 pm to 9 pm. If you want the normal Class 12 route, use the regular engineering admission process instead.
What job can this course help me get?▾
It helps most when your job already matches the branch. DTU has not published a separate placement table for the evening batch. The linked regular branches show INR 12 LPA weighted average pay and 67% offers per registered student. Treat that as college context, and keep building work proof.
Who should pick this course at DTU?▾
Pick it if you are a diploma holder already working near Delhi NCR. DTU accepts employers within 75 Km from the campus, and the course has 240 seats across four branches. Keep your appointment letter and employer NOC ready before the counselling date.
Who should skip this course at DTU?▾
Skip it if you cannot attend evening classes six days a week. Also skip it if you need a separate placement promise for the evening batch, because DTU publishes regular B.Tech branch data. Use the fee block and your work plan together before you pay.
Is Electrical or Mechanical better for me here?▾
Choose the branch that matches your diploma and your current work. Electrical had INR 12.47 LPA average pay in regular B.Tech placement data, while Mechanical had INR 9.58 LPA. Do not choose only by pay, because DTU makes branch-wise merit lists from relevant diploma marks.
Is this course safe if my diploma marks are near 60%?▾
It is safe only as an eligibility check, not as a seat promise. General and EWS need 60%, OBC-NCL needs 55%, and SC, ST and PwD need 50%. DTU has not published the last admitted mark. Use the checker above, then wait for the merit list.
Can I keep my job while studying this course?▾
Yes, that is the point of this route. Classes are from 6 pm to 9 pm, and DTU asks for two years of work after the diploma. Still, ask your employer about shift timing before you apply, because some classes can happen on holidays.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, if your category and income papers match a scheme. The DTU fee concession can cut up to INR 4.07 Lakhs, and the Central Sector Scheme can add INR 40,000. Use the scholarship calculator above, then confirm the papers on the college portal.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Plan to pay the annual fee when DTU gives the seat. The fee table shows year-wise totals, and admission is valid only after payment and document check. If money is tight, check the scholarship block early and speak to the admission office before counselling.
Does DTU give hostel for this course?▾
Do not count on it from the fee table. DTU has not published a hostel fee for this working-professional course. The fee block adds a local travel and meals estimate only. If you live far from Shahbad Daulatpur, check travel time before you join.
Should I wait for next year if Civil or ECE is suspended?▾
Wait only if that branch is your main need. DTU listed 60 seats each for Civil, Electrical, ECE and Mechanical, but the latest course notices moved counselling to Electrical and Mechanical. If your diploma matches those two branches, apply now. Otherwise, check the next brochure first.

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