DTU Ph.D Computer Science And Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total academic fee for DTU PhD CSE (minimum 3 years) is INR 65,100. Year 1 costs INR 33,700 and Years 2 and 3 each cost INR 15,700. UGC JRF scholars receive INR 37,000 per month rising to INR 42,000 as SRF, keeping the net cost minimal. GATE-admitted scholars get INR 12,400 per month and the DTU Research Fellowship supports scholars without an external grant.

Ans. A Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline with at least 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/PwD) is required. Candidates must hold a valid UGC NET, CSIR NET, or GATE score in CS or IT. Shortlisted applicants attend a written test and personal interview at DTU’s CSE Department in July. Sponsored candidates and M.Tech holders may also be eligible under their respective categories per DTU PhD norms.

Ans. UGC JRF holders receive INR 37,000 per month for 2 years, rising to INR 42,000 per month as SRF for up to 5 years. GATE-admitted PhD scholars receive INR 12,400 per month via DTU Academic Affairs. Full-time scholars without external funding may receive the DTU Research Fellowship of INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 per month. SC/ST scholars domiciled in Delhi can apply for post-matric fee reimbursement via the Delhi Government scholarship portal.

Ans. The Department of CSE at DTU offers PhD research in algorithms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer networks, cyber security, software engineering, and distributed systems. Faculty work on applied AI, natural language processing, graph algorithms, and cloud computing. Candidates should review the departmental research groups on the DTU website and identify a potential supervisor whose research aligns with their area of interest before submitting a PhD research proposal.

Ans. Candidates without a UGC NET, CSIR NET, or GATE score may apply through the DTU Research Entrance Test (RET). Sponsored candidates from recognised organisations may apply with an employer sponsorship letter. Both categories are evaluated through a written test and personal interview at DTU. Check the current PhD notification on dtu.ac.in for RET details and applicable deadlines for each cycle.

Ans. DTU admits PhD scholars twice a year: the main August intake and a winter January intake. For August 2026, applications were open from 30 May to 23 June 2026, with interviews in July and class commencement expected in August 2026. Candidates missing this cycle should watch for the January 2027 notification on the DTU official website and the saarthi.dtu.ac.in portal.