DTU M.Tech Structural Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total academic fee for the 2-year M.Tech Structural Engineering programme at DTU is INR 2,58,500 (Year 1: INR 1,28,000 and Year 2: INR 1,30,500). The fee covers tuition, welfare, facilities, EWS fund, examination, and medical charges. GATE-qualified students receive a monthly stipend of INR 12,400 from AICTE, which substantially offsets the programme cost. Non-GATE admitted students also receive INR 7,500 per month as a stipend from DTU throughout the two-year programme.

Ans. Candidates must appear in the GATE Civil Engineering (CE) paper to qualify for M.Tech Structural Engineering at DTU. The CE paper covers structural analysis, solid mechanics, construction materials, fluid mechanics, soil mechanics, and transportation engineering. Candidates from B.Tech in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline are eligible to appear. DTU may also consider candidates from related branches such as Construction Engineering, as specified in the official M.Tech admission brochure published on the DTU website each year.

Ans. Yes, DTU offers a non-GATE admission route for M.Tech Structural Engineering through a DTU-level Admission Test held in July. Non-GATE candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or a related discipline with at least 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD). Sponsored candidates from recognised organisations may apply by submitting a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of admission. Non-GATE students receive a monthly stipend of INR 7,500 from DTU after joining.

Ans. GATE-qualified students admitted to M.Tech at DTU receive a monthly fellowship of INR 12,400 from AICTE for the entire 2-year programme duration. This stipend is disbursed through DTU’s Academic Affairs office and is available to students admitted on a valid GATE score in any relevant paper. Non-GATE students receive INR 7,500 per month from DTU. Both stipends are subject to maintaining good academic standing throughout the programme as per DTU and AICTE norms.

Ans. The M.Tech academic session at DTU is expected to begin in August 2026, following the completion of all admission rounds and seat allotments in July. GATE candidates were admitted through rounds held on 7-8 July 2026 and non-GATE candidates through rounds on 21 July 2026. Students must report to the Department of Civil Engineering for document verification and pay the first-year academic fee before the session opens. The exact commencement date will be published on the DTU official website.