Is JEE Main mandatory for B.Tech admission at DTU?

Yes. A valid JEE Main 2026 Paper-I score is mandatory for B.Tech admission at DTU. No other engineering entrance exam is accepted. Admission is determined entirely by JEE Main rank through JAC Delhi counselling.

What is the eligibility for the Delhi quota in DTU B.Tech admission?

The Delhi quota covers candidates who appeared in Class 12 from a school located in NCT Delhi. Your home address does not determine eligibility. If your Class 12 school was in Delhi NCT, you qualify for the Delhi quota, which covers 85% of DTU B.Tech seats.

How many B.Tech seats and branches does DTU offer?

DTU offers 2,514 B.Tech seats across 19 specialisations. Approximately 2,137 seats are in the Delhi quota and 377 are in the All-India quota.

How many rounds does JAC Delhi counselling have for DTU B.Tech?

JAC Delhi 2026 ran four main counselling rounds followed by one Spot Round. Candidates could upgrade their allotment in each main round. The Spot Round fills remaining vacancies after Round 4 is completed.

What entrance exam is required for DTU M.Tech admission?

A valid GATE score in the relevant paper is required for regular M.Tech seats at DTU. A non-GATE sponsored or self-financed route exists but is available only if GATE-category seats remain after the GATE merit list is fully exhausted.

Which entrance exams does DTU MBA (DSM) accept?

DSM DTU accepts CAT, MAT (Paper-based or Computer-based), and CMAT scores for MBA admission through the CMAC portal. CAT candidates are given first priority. MAT and CMAT candidates are considered after all eligible CAT candidates have been placed.

Is work experience mandatory for MBA admission at DTU?

No. Work experience is not mandatory for DSM DTU MBA admission. Fresh graduates are eligible to apply. Relevant work experience may be evaluated positively during the Personal Interview stage but does not determine shortlisting.

Can final-year undergraduate students apply for DTU MBA?

Yes. Students appearing in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply for DSM DTU MBA through CMAC. Final admission is confirmed only after submitting the qualifying degree result showing the required minimum percentage (60% for GEN/OBC-NCL, 50% for SC/ST/PwD).

Does DTU offer any management quota or direct admission?

No. DTU does not offer a management quota or direct admission for any programme. All B.Tech seats are filled through JEE Main merit via JAC Delhi. M.Tech and MBA seats are filled through GATE and CMAC merit lists respectively.

What scholarships are available for DTU students?

DTU students can access the Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST), Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (25% to 100% fee waiver for family income below INR 4,50,000), Central Sector Scholarship for Class 12 board toppers, and Delhi Government scholarships for OBC-NCL and minority students. Most schemes are applied for through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.

DTU B.Tech {Lateral} Automotive Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Component	Amount (INR)
Total Academic Fee (3 Years, Semesters 3-8)	INR 8,03,000
Total Fees	INR 8,03,000

Component

Amount (INR)

Total Academic Fee (3 Years, Semesters 3-8)

INR 8,03,000

Total Fees

INR 8,03,000

DTU B.Tech Lateral Automotive Engineering Admission 2026

Event	Date
Joint Lateral Entry Registration Opens	2 June 2026
Registration Closes	16 June 2026
Common Entrance Examination (CEE)	1 July 2026
Merit List Display	4 July 2026
Round 1 Counselling	9 July 2026
Round 2 Counselling	17 July 2026
Spot Round Admissions (Last Date)	24 July 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

Only 10 seats are available for lateral entry Automotive Engineering at DTU.

Admission is joint with NSUT and is strictly merit-based from the CEE score.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognised polytechnic with minimum 60% marks.

Valid score in the Joint Common Entrance Examination (CEE) conducted jointly by DTU and NSUT. Admission through joint lateral entry counselling.

Lateral entry students join at the 3rd semester (2nd year) of the B.Tech programme, completing semesters 3 to 8.

Admission Process

Appear in the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) conducted jointly by DTU and NSUT.

Check merit list and participate in counselling rounds for Automotive Engineering seat choice.

Accept seat allotment and pay the required fee to confirm the seat at DTU.

Report to DTU for document verification and enrolment into the 3rd semester of Automotive Engineering.

✓ Opt for this if

You hold a diploma in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering with 60% or above.
Aiming for automotive design, EV technology, or vehicle systems engineering roles.
Want a DTU B.Tech degree from a recognised state technical university in Delhi.
Targeting OEMs, Tier-1 automotive suppliers, or DRDO defence vehicle programmes.

✗ Skip if

Diploma stream is not in automobile or mechanical engineering from a polytechnic.
Prefer a broader mechanical engineering degree rather than automotive-specific study.
Targeting IIT NIT lateral entry pathways through LEET or state-level exams.
Only 10 seats are available and CEE rank is not strong enough to compete.

DTU B.Tech Lateral Automotive Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility/Schedule
Post-Matric Scholarship SC/ST (Delhi Govt)	Full or partial tuition fee reimbursement	SC/ST students domiciled in Delhi. Apply via edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships	INR 12,000/year for first 3 years INR 20,000 in final year	Students above 80th percentile in diploma exams with family income below INR 8 lakh. Apply at scholarships.gov.in
DTU Merit Scholarship	As notified by the institute	Students with outstanding academic performance at DTU. Notified by DTU Academic Affairs

Lateral entry students are eligible for the same DTU scholarships as regular B.Tech students.

Central Sector Scheme for diploma holders is based on 80th percentile in board exams.

DTU B.Tech Lateral Automotive Engineering FAQs

Ques. What topics are taught in B.Tech Lateral Automotive Engineering at DTU?

Ans. The programme at DTU’s Department of Mechanical, Production, Industrial, and Automobile Engineering covers vehicle dynamics, internal combustion engines, automotive electronics, transmission systems, EV powertrain design, and chassis engineering. Students also study core mechanical subjects including thermodynamics, manufacturing processes, and design of machine elements. The curriculum prepares graduates for both traditional combustion-engine and emerging electric vehicle industries.

Ques. How many seats are available for lateral entry Automotive Engineering at DTU?

Ans. Only 10 seats are available for lateral entry B.Tech in Automotive Engineering at DTU. Competition for these seats is high, and candidates must perform well in the Joint Common Entrance Examination (CEE) to secure a seat. Given the limited intake, students who are not in the top merit ranks in CEE are unlikely to get the Automotive Engineering branch at DTU and may be allotted other available branches or NSUT instead.

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech Lateral Automotive Engineering at DTU?

Ans. The total academic fee for B.Tech Lateral Entry in Automotive Engineering at DTU is INR 8,03,000 for the 3-year programme covering semesters 3 to 8. This includes tuition, co-curricular, examination, and medical charges. Hostel accommodation is optional and billed separately. There are no branch-specific fee differences among lateral entry programmes at DTU, except for Computer Engineering and Environmental Engineering which have different fee structures.

Ques. What career options are available after B.Tech Lateral Automotive Engineering from DTU?

Ans. Graduates work as automotive engineers, vehicle design engineers, EV powertrain specialists, and quality engineers at OEMs such as Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra, and Hyundai. Tier-1 auto component suppliers like Bosch, Minda, and Motherson also recruit automotive engineering graduates. DTU’s strong Delhi NCR presence means many placements are with companies headquartered in or around the capital region. DRDO’s vehicle research unit is another recruitment avenue for this specialisation.

Ques. What is the eligibility for lateral entry Automotive Engineering at DTU?

Ans. Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline from a recognised polytechnic or technical institute, with at least 60% marks in the final diploma result. They must also obtain a valid score in the Joint CEE conducted by DTU and NSUT. No age limit is specified, and the admission process is entirely merit-based on CEE performance.

DTU: 2 Answered Questions

Should I opt for DTU mechanical or IIIT Delhi CSE?

Sanjana KapoorLives in New Delhi

The choice depends on what matters the most to you.

If placements, faculty and research opportunities are your top most priority, choose IIIT Delhi CSE. In this respect, IIITD CSE beats DTU Mechanical by a large margin. But if you want the best of campus, college environment, cultural fests and brand name, DTU Mechanical is a much better choice.

I would personally recommend IIIT Delhi, as it offers top notch placements. But if you’re truly passionate about Mechanical, choose that branch. Do not take your interest for granted while choosing your branch/degree.

Are courses in DTU and NSIT flexible? Can students from lower branches study a minor in C.S. easily?

Akriti Banerjeelives in New Delhi

As an NSUT student, the new CBCS (choice based credit system) allows you to choose your fields of study. This makes for more flexible courses. Also, NSUT has an excellent coding environment which will help you for your minor in Computer Science. Many students over there pursue coding, despite being from a branch other than IT/COE.

In DTU, you will have electives starting from 5th semester.These are department and general electives. IIIT Delhi offers the most flexible courses. Other than some fixed category credits, all the subjects are choice based.

Thus, in terms of providing flexible courses, this is the order of preference- IIITD> NSUT>DTU.

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DTU B.Tech {Lateral} Automotive Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility