30 May, 2026 DTU has announced Ph.D Information Technology Fee Structure for AY 2026-27. The total academic fee is ₹ 66,600 .
DTU offers a three-year, part time Ph.D. IT through the Department of Information Technology. The course is for working students who can bring an employer NOC and spend time at DTU when the department asks. The department lists research areas in networks, information security, IoT, distributed computing, digital forensics and blockchain. DTU stood #48 in NIRF Engineering 2025. The minimum course fee is INR 65,100, and INR 66,600 after the application fee is added. Admission uses the DTU entrance test and an interview, while NET and JRF students can skip the test. The IT research list showed 15 slots. The pay figure used here is INR 8.5 LPA because DTU does not print a course level Ph.D. pay table.
The full course costs INR 65,100 without the application fee and INR 66,600 with it. The tuition fee is INR 28,000 of that. You pay INR 33,700 at admission and INR 15,700 in each of the next two years. The application fee is paid before admission. Part Time students fall under Code B in the DTU fee table.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 28,000 | Full course, as published |
| Student welfare fee | INR 18,000 | Full course, as published |
| Facilities and exam charges | INR 12,600 | Full course, as published |
| Registration and alumni fee | INR 6,500 | Full course, as published |
| Application fee | INR 1,500 | One time, before the form |
| Total, no hostel | INR 65,100 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 66,600 | Full course |
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026, and registration is expected in May 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online registration, last date to apply | May 2027 to Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Entrance test admit card | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Entrance test | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Entrance test result and scorecard | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview and presentation | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Final result and seat offer | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Document verification and fee payment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
You need a master's degree in the IT area with 55%, or B.Tech in a listed area with 75% and research work. You also need employer NOC for Part Time admission. If you fall short, DTU will not call you for the test.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's route | M.Tech or similar in CSE, SE, IT, Mathematics and Computing or ECE with 55% |
| Direct B.Tech route | B.Tech in a listed area with 75% and research work |
| MCA route | B.Sc or BCA plus MCA with Maths and 75% |
| Part Time paper | Employer NOC and experience certificate |
DTU checks your online form, then calls eligible students for the entrance test. You answer 50% research method and 50% IT subject questions. NET and JRF students can skip the test. If selected, you bring originals, NOC and the fee draft to lock the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill DTU form | Submit the online form and application fee |
| 2. Write entrance test | Answer research method and IT subject questions |
| 3. Attend interview | Present the research area to the department |
| 4. Report | Bring original papers, NOC and fee draft |
The entrance test qualifying score is 50 marks for General and 45 marks for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS and PwD. NET and JRF holders can skip the test and attend the interview. A safe application still needs a good IT fit and a free supervisor slot.
| Category | Qualifying score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50 marks | Entrance test 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 45 marks | Entrance test 2026 |
| SC | 45 marks | Entrance test 2026 |
| ST | 45 marks | Entrance test 2026 |
| EWS | 45 marks | Entrance test 2026 |
The DTU reference pay is INR 8.5 LPA and the median reference is INR 8 LPA. The highest reference is INR 22 LPA and the placed reference is 92%. DTU does not publish a course level Ph.D. IT pay table. Use these figures for fee sense, not as a promised Ph.D. outcome.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay benchmark | INR 8.5 LPA |
| Median pay reference | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer reference | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed reference | 92% |
| Course pay table | Not published |
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 65,100 over the course. JRF support gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS help needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| JRF fee support | NET or CSIR JRF with Part Time approval | INR 65,100 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 |
| EWS tuition help | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
DTU stood #48 in NIRF Engineering 2025 and is a state university under the Delhi Act. The IT department lists Ph.D. research areas and labs in the admission brochure. Use the rank as a college signal, not as a Ph.D. seat promise.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #48 |
| University status | 2009 | State university |
| Department | 2026 | Information Technology |
Year 1 starts with course work and research method. The next stage is supervisor led research, review meetings and thesis work. Part Time students keep their job, but they must be present at DTU when the department asks.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Course work, research method and literature study |
| Year 2 | Supervisor led research and review meetings |
| Year 3 | Thesis writing, seminar and submission |
| Topic areas | Networks, security, IoT, forensics and blockchain |
The IT list shows 15 research slots and the final seat depends on supervisor space. Part Time seats are subject to the department's approval and the research area match. Ask the department before paying the fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Research slots | 15 in the IT list |
| Seat rule | Subject to supervisor space |
| Mode | Part Time with employer NOC |
| Campus | DTU main campus in Delhi |
This course suits working students who already have a research topic and employer support.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: DTU Ph.D. admission schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add the application fee.
Source: DTU Ph.D. admission brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
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The score floor only clears the test. The interview and supervisor fit still decide the final Ph.D. seat.
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