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 M.Tech Polymer Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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DTU Latest Updates and News

30 May, 2026 DTU has released M.Tech Polymer Technology Fee Structure 2026. The total academic fee is ₹ 4.5 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 2.61 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 11 LPA

PG 2 year NIRF data

Cutoff

338

GATE score, Polymer Technology

Placement rate

84%

PG 2 year batch placed

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Cutoff range by category and route 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About DTU M.Tech Polymer Technology

Delhi Technological University offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Polymer Technology with 13 seats through GATE. The course is taught on campus over four semesters in the Department of Applied Chemistry. DTU holds NAAC A+ and stands #2 in Collegedunia's Delhi NCR engineering ranking 2026 and #30 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.61 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 4.21 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through DTU admission counselling. The General seat closed near GATE score 338 in recent counselling. PG 2 year data shows INR 11 LPA median pay and 84% placed.

DTU M.Tech Polymer Technology Fees

The full course costs INR 2.61 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.21 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.56 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.60 Lakhs over two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 2.56 Lakhs	INR 64,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Admission fee	INR 5,000	One time
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 1.60 Lakhs	INR 80,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 2.61 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 4.21 Lakhs	Full course

DTU M.Tech Polymer Technology Admission Dates

The 2027 batch has GATE registration open till 28 Sep 2026 and the exam is expected in Feb 2027. The DTU form is expected in Apr 2027 and classes start in Aug 2027. Keep the GATE scorecard and fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
GATE registration, last date to apply	28 Aug 2026 to 28 Sep 2026	Confirmed
GATE admit card	Jan 2027	Tentative
GATE exam	Feb 2027	Tentative
GATE result and scorecard	Mar 2027	Tentative
DTU registration, last date to apply	Apr 2027 to May 2027	Tentative
Merit list and seat allotment	Jun 2027	Tentative
First fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

DTU M.Tech Polymer Technology Eligibility

You need a relevant B.E. or B.Tech degree with 60% marks; SC, ST and PwD students need 55%. You also need a valid GATE score for the first merit list. Non GATE students can take the DTU test only if seats are left.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch
Marks	60% for General, 55% for SC, ST and PwD
Exam	Valid GATE score is used first
Other route	DTU test only if seats are left

DTU M.Tech Polymer Technology Admission Process

GATE score decides the first merit list and DTU decides the later empty seats. You register on the DTU portal, upload papers and pay the fee after allotment. If you miss fee payment or reporting, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Write GATE	Use the valid scorecard in the DTU form
2. Fill DTU form	Pick Polymer Technology and upload papers
3. Check merit list	DTU displays the selected list online
4. Pay fee	Pay the first part by the date in the list
5. Report	Bring originals for document check

DTU M.Tech Polymer Technology Cutoff

The General seat closed near GATE score 338 and OBC-NCL near 280 in recent counselling. These are Polymer Technology closing scores from the latest published round. A higher GATE score is safer because GATE students get the first seats.

Category	Closing score	Round and year
General	338	Latest published round
OBC-NCL	280	Latest published round
SC	195	Latest published round
ST	175	Latest published round
EWS	300	Latest published round

DTU M.Tech Polymer Technology Placements

PG 2 year data shows INR 11 LPA median pay and 84% of the batch placed. Polymer students look at materials, packaging, tyre, chemical and testing roles. Campus hiring also includes analytics and operations roles.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 11 LPA, PG 2 year
Average pay used for ROI	INR 11 LPA
Highest offer	INR 85 LPA, PG 2 year
Batch placed	84%
Recruiters	Materials, packaging, tyre, chemical and testing firms

DTU M.Tech Polymer Technology Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The post-matric scholarship gives the most for reserved category students. The central and DTU schemes need an income paper; GATE students can also claim the AICTE PG scholarship.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12	INR 40,000 over the course
DTU fee concession	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 1 Lakh over the course

DTU M.Tech Polymer Technology Ranking

DTU stands #2 in Collegedunia's Delhi NCR engineering ranking and #30 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia Delhi NCR engineering ranking	2026	#2
NIRF Engineering	2025	#30
NAAC	2024	A+

DTU M.Tech Polymer Technology Course Structure

Semester 1 has polymer science and testing basics, while semester 4 is the project term. The course has four semesters. You study lab work early and spend the final term on research or industry work.

Semester	What you study
Semester 1	Polymer science, chemistry and testing labs
Semester 2	Processing, composites and material behaviour
Semester 3	Electives, seminar and advanced lab work
Semester 4	Project work and dissertation

DTU M.Tech Polymer Technology Hostel and Campus

Hostel and mess add INR 1.60 Lakhs over two years, and rooms depend on availability. The campus is in Delhi NCR, so students can meet firms, labs and testing units without leaving the city region.

Item	Detail
Hostel cost used here	INR 1.60 Lakhs over two years
Room allotment	Subject to hostel availability
Mess	Included in the hostel estimate
Campus	DTU campus in Delhi NCR

Should you pick M.Tech Polymer Technology at DTU?

This course suits students who want materials, packaging or polymer work in Delhi NCR.

Pick it if:

You want Delhi NCR industry: packaging, tyre, chemical and testing firms sit close enough for visits and projects.

You have a valid GATE score: DTU fills GATE seats first, so use that route before the test route.

You want strong fee value: INR 2.61 Lakhs against INR 11 LPA median pay gives a good return.

You want a small branch: 13 seats mean teachers can track project work closely.

Skip it if:

You want mass software hiring: this course points to materials and polymer roles, not regular coding jobs.

You need a fixed hostel room: hostel rooms depend on availability, so keep a Delhi NCR room backup.

You are not writing GATE: the DTU test route opens only if seats are still left.

You want many classmates: 13 seats make the batch small, so peer group choice is limited.

Counsellor's advice

If your GATE score clears 338, keep this course high. If you lack GATE, pay only after DTU confirms empty seats.

M.Tech Polymer Technology Eligibility▾

Degree needed: B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant engineering or technology branch.

Marks needed: 60% for General students. 55% for SC, ST and PwD students.

Exam needed: Valid GATE score is used first for full-time M.Tech seats.

Empty seats: Non GATE students can sit for the DTU test only if seats are left.

M.Tech Polymer Technology Admission Process▾

Write GATE: Use a valid GATE scorecard when the DTU form opens.

Fill DTU form: Register on the admission portal and choose Polymer Technology.

Check merit list: DTU makes the first list from GATE scores.

Pay the fee: Pay by the date on the allotment list or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring original papers for document check before classes start.

M.Tech Polymer Technology Admission Dates 2027

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These are the official dates for the 2027 batch. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2027 Session2028 Session

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.

Confirmed

28 Aug 2026 to 28 Sep 2026

GATE registration, last date to apply

Last date to apply is 28 Sep 2026. Late forms need the exam body's extra fee.

Tentative

Jan 2027

GATE admit card

Download it before the exam day and check the centre.

Tentative

Feb 2027

GATE exam

The score is used for the first DTU merit list.

Tentative

Mar 2027

GATE result and scorecard

Keep the scorecard ready before the DTU form opens.

Tentative

Apr 2027 to May 2027

DTU registration, last date to apply

Fill Polymer Technology and upload the scorecard before the last date.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Merit list and seat allotment

DTU lists selected students by department and portal.

Tentative

Jul 2027

First fee payment

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date in the list.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring originals and the fee receipt for checking.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

The first semester is expected after reporting ends.

Tentative

Aug 2027

GATE registration

Expected to open in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Jan 2028

GATE admit card

Expected before the exam window.

Tentative

Feb 2028

GATE exam

Expected in the same month as the 2027 cycle.

Tentative

Mar 2028

GATE result and scorecard

Expected about one month after the exam.

Tentative

Apr 2028

DTU registration, last date to apply

Expected after the GATE scorecard is out.

Tentative

Jun 2028

Merit list and seat allotment

Expected after form checking ends.

Tentative

Jul 2028

First fee payment

Expected within a few days of allotment.

Tentative

Jul 2028

Reporting and document check

Expected before classes start.

Tentative

Aug 2028

Classes start

Expected in the first half of the month.

Source: GATE schedule and DTU M.Tech brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

DTU M.Tech Polymer Technology Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee

Per semester × 4, INR 64,000 a semester

INR 2.56 Lakhs

Admission fee

One time, in year 1

INR 5,000

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 80,000 a year

INR 1.60 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 2.61 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 4.21 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 4,401

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

421%

average first-year pay INR 11 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 7,098

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

261%

average first-year pay INR 11 LPA vs the full fee

Source: DTU fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you Polymer Technology at DTU?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use this course's published GATE score pattern.

DTU M.Tech Polymer Technology Scholarship Calculator

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

DTU M.Tech Polymer Technology 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.

Compare with

IIT DelhiICT MumbaiHBTU KanpurCIPET IPTBITS Pilani

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Delhi Technological University

Delhi NCR

Compared with

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

New Delhi

Compared with

Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai

Mumbai

Compared with

Harcourt Butler Technical University

Kanpur

Compared with

CIPET IPT Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad

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BITS Pilani

Pilani

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 2.61 Lakhs

tuition + admission

INR 3 Lakhs

INR 39,000 more

INR 1.80 Lakhs

INR 81,000 less

INR 1.40 Lakhs

INR 1.21 Lakhs less

INR 1.50 Lakhs

INR 1.11 Lakhs less

INR 2.20 Lakhs

INR 41,000 less

Average paylatest batch

INR 11 LPA

PG 2 year median

INR 20 LPA

INR 9 LPA more

INR 8.5 LPA

INR 2.5 LPA less

INR 6 LPA

INR 5 LPA less

INR 4.5 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA less

INR 10 LPA

INR 1 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

84%

PG 2 year batch

88%

4 points higher

70%

14 points lower

60%

24 points lower

55%

29 points lower

82%

2 points lower

Closing rankGATE score, General

338

Latest published round

220

118 places tougher

430

92 places easier

320

18 places tougher

300

38 places tougher

360

22 places easier

Seatsthis branch

GATE and test route

12 more

5 more

2 more

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

421%

on INR 11 LPA

667%

246 points higher

472%

51 points higher

429%

8 points higher

300%

121 points lower

455%

34 points higher

In short

IIT Delhi pays more and has more seats, but the cutoff is tougher and the fee is higher. If your score clears both, pick IIT Delhi; if it clears only DTU, take this seat.

In short

ICT Mumbai costs less and has a deeper chemical technology setting, but DTU pays more on the number printed here. If you want Delhi NCR work, keep DTU higher.

In short

HBTU costs less and has more seats, but DTU pays more and sits in a bigger job city. If both allot seats, choose DTU for the city and pay.

In short

CIPET IPT is cheaper and easier on fees, but DTU is stronger on pay and city access. If money is tight, compare the scholarship result before you decide.

In short

BITS Pilani has a close fee and a wider campus name, but DTU has the higher pay figure here. If Delhi NCR projects matter, keep DTU above it.

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

FAQs on DTU M.Tech Polymer Technology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech Polymer Technology at DTU worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want materials or polymer work and can use Delhi NCR well. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.61 Lakhs and the pay figure used here is INR 11 LPA, so the fee return looks strong. Check the fee block and scholarship result before you pay.

Should I take this seat if my GATE score is just above 338?▾

Yes, but keep your papers ready for later lists. The General cutoff printed here is 338, and a score just above it can still depend on seat movement. Fill the DTU form early, watch every list, and do not miss the fee date after allotment.

What job can I get after this course?▾

You should expect materials, packaging, tyre, chemical, testing, analytics or operations roles. The page uses INR 11 LPA as the pay figure and 84% as the PG 2 year placed share. Ask the department about branch wise recruiters before you join.

Who should pick this course at DTU?▾

Pick it if you like chemistry linked engineering and want a small PG branch in Delhi NCR. The course has 13 seats, so project work can be close to the department. It suits students who want polymer, packaging, materials or testing work more than a regular software job.

Who should skip this course here?▾

Skip it if you want mass software hiring or a fixed hostel room from the start. The course points to polymer and materials roles, and hostel rooms depend on availability. If you need coding placements first, choose a course that matches that goal.

Is DTU better for this course because it is in Delhi NCR?▾

Yes, the city helps if you use it well. Delhi NCR has offices, labs, testing units and manufacturing links around the campus. The city advantage matters most when you ask teachers for projects early and meet firms before the final semester.

Should I wait a year for a higher GATE score?▾

Wait only if you can raise your score clearly, not by a few marks. The General cutoff used here is 338, and GATE seats are filled before test seats. If your score already clears the range, apply now and keep another safe option ready.

Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if you want polymer science, materials or applied chemistry research. The fourth semester is project work, and that is where a research goal can grow. Speak to the department early, pick a guide carefully, and keep your GATE scorecard and project record ready.

Will the small 13 seat batch help placements?▾

It can help with attention, but it also means fewer classmates and fewer branch specific placement stories. The page prints 13 seats and INR 11 LPA pay. Use the small batch well by building one strong project before the placement season.

Can I get admission without GATE?▾

Yes, but only if seats are left after GATE based admission. DTU uses GATE scores first, and the DTU test route opens for empty seats. If you do not have GATE, track the empty seat notice and keep all papers ready.

What is the full fee for this course?▾

The full 2-year fee without hostel is INR 2.61 Lakhs. With hostel and mess, the estimate used here is INR 4.21 Lakhs. Use the fee toggle above to see both totals, then confirm the latest DTU notice before payment.

Can scholarships reduce my DTU fee?▾

Yes, if your category and income match a scheme. The calculator above shows awards from INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs and keeps the net fee linked to the course fee. Keep income, category and bank papers ready before the portal opens.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 24, 2026

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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