DTU B.Tech {Lateral} Information Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. DTU LEET (Lateral Entry Entrance Test) is an online multiple-choice examination conducted by Delhi Technological University for admission to the second year of B.Tech programmes. The test consists of 90 questions covering engineering fundamentals. For the 2026-27 session, the exam is tentatively scheduled for October 2026, followed by counselling in November 2026. Exact dates will be announced on the official DTU website closer to the exam period.

Ans. Candidates holding a 3-year Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical discipline from a recognised polytechnic are eligible. A minimum of 60% aggregate marks in the diploma is required. Candidates with a B.Sc. degree in a relevant subject may also be eligible under LEET regulations. Reserved category students are entitled to marks relaxation as per Delhi Government norms and DTU admission rules.

Ans. The total academic fee is INR 8,03,000 covering all three years of study from semester 3 to semester 8. This includes tuition, co-curricular activity fees, examination charges, and medical fees. Hostel accommodation is available optionally at around INR 60,000 per year, billed separately. As a government university, DTU fees are significantly lower than comparable private engineering institutions in Delhi-NCR.

Ans. After DTU LEET results are declared, eligible candidates participate in online counselling rounds. Students fill in branch preferences in ranked order, including B.Tech IT at DTU. Seat allotment is based on LEET rank, category, and branch-wise seat availability. Multiple rounds are typically held to fill any vacant seats. Once a seat is allotted, the candidate must pay the confirmation fee within the stipulated window to secure admission.

Ans. Lateral entry B.Tech students at DTU are part of the same department as regular students and have access to DTU Training and Placement Cell for campus recruitment. They join in the second year, so their academic profile and peer cohort may differ from first-year entrants. DTU reported a college-wide median package of INR 13 LPA for the 2024-25 batch, with the highest at INR 85 LPA. Course-specific placement figures for the lateral entry batch are not separately published.

Ans. Yes, lateral entry students at DTU can avail several scholarships. SC/ST students domiciled in Delhi are eligible for the Post-Matric Scholarship, which reimburses partial or full tuition fees through the Delhi Scholarship Portal. Students with family income below INR 8 lakh who scored above the 80th percentile in their diploma exams can apply for the Central Sector Scheme at scholarships.gov.in. DTU also offers an internal merit scholarship for students with outstanding academic performance.