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

Ans. DTU LEET (Lateral Entry Entrance Test) is an online entrance examination held by Delhi Technological University for diploma holders seeking direct admission into the second year of B.Tech programmes. The test covers 90 multiple-choice questions on engineering fundamentals. For the 2026-27 session, the exam is tentatively expected in October 2026, with counselling in November 2026. Official dates will be announced on the DTU website once confirmed.

Ans. Candidates who have completed a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or a closely related discipline from a recognised polytechnic are eligible. A minimum aggregate of 60% marks in the diploma is required. Candidates with a B.Sc. in Physics or a related science may also qualify under LEET norms. Reserved category students are entitled to marks relaxation as per Delhi Government and DTU admission rules.

Ans. The total academic fee for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering lateral entry at DTU is INR 8,03,000 covering all three years of study from semester 3 to semester 8. This includes tuition, co-curricular activity charges, examination fees, and medical charges. Hostel accommodation is optional, billed separately at around INR 60,000 per year. Being a state government university, DTU fees are considerably lower than private engineering colleges in Delhi-NCR.

Ans. After LEET results are declared, candidates participate in online counselling rounds and fill branch preferences in ranked order. Seat allotment is determined by the candidate’s LEET rank, category, and branch-wise seat availability at DTU. Multiple counselling rounds are conducted to fill all remaining seats. Once a seat is allotted for B.Tech Mechanical, the candidate must confirm it by paying the requisite fee within the notified window.

Ans. B.Tech Mechanical Engineering graduates from DTU gain access to DTU’s Training and Placement Cell, which has a strong track record in the Delhi-NCR region. Graduates typically find roles in manufacturing, design, automotive, and infrastructure sectors. DTU’s overall college-wide median package was INR 13 LPA for the 2024-25 batch, with the highest reaching INR 85 LPA. Course-specific figures for the Mechanical lateral batch are not separately published by DTU.

Ans. Yes, lateral entry students can access several scholarships at DTU. SC/ST students domiciled in Delhi can apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship via the Delhi Scholarship Portal for tuition fee reimbursement. Students with annual family income below INR 8 lakh who scored above the 80th percentile in their diploma exams may apply for the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships at scholarships.gov.in. The DTU Merit Scholarship is also available for academically outstanding students each year.