About Department of Design, DTU
DTU’s Department of Design, started in 2018, runs a four-year B.Des with 120 seats, an M.Des and PhD research, linking design thinking with DTU’s engineering base.
The Department of Design at Delhi Technological University was set up in 2018 to strengthen design education and spread design practice across sectors. It sits on DTU’s Bawana Road campus in north-west Delhi and draws on the university’s long engineering tradition. Its main programme is a four-year Bachelor of Design with an intake of 120, where students choose electives in interaction design, product design, visual communication, fashion design or film design. The department also runs a Master of Design and a PhD programme. Research themes named by the department include inclusive design for India’s diverse population, sustainable production and materials, and design for social innovation.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design | Full-time | 4 yrs | 120 | — | — |
| Master of Design | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
Admission to DTU programmes is handled centrally by the university and is announced on its admissions pages and the Saarthi portal (saarthi.dtu.ac.in). Candidates check that year's admission brochure for eligibility, the qualifying entrance test or merit basis, and the counselling schedule, then register online. PhD admission follows DTU's separate PhD entrance notice.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Design: Studying in: Class 12; any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities); NID age limit - born on or after 1 July 2005 for General/GEN-EWS, 1 July 2002 for OBC-NCL/SC/ST, 1 July 2000 for PwD (2026-27)
- Master of Design: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in any discipline; final-year students may apply if they pass in the first attempt; NID age limit (2026-27) - born on or after 1 July 1994 for General/GEN-EWS, 1 July 1991 for OBC-NCL/SC/ST, 1 July 1989 for PwD
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
How many B.Des seats does DTU have?
The four-year B.Des has an intake of 120.
Which design areas can B.Des students choose?
Interaction Design, Product Design, Visual Communication, Fashion Design and Film Design.
Does DTU offer an M.Des?
Yes. The department lists an M.Des and a PhD under admissions.
How do I contact the department?
Phone 011-27871018 or email dod.office@dtu.ac.in.
Sources
Information verified on 24 Oct 2026
- Delhi Technological University · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- About - Department of Design, DTU · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
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