About Department of Electrical Engineering, DTU
DTU’s Department of Electrical Engineering, running since 1941, admits 300 students a year to B.Tech EE and offers M.Tech in three power and control areas plus PhD.
The Department of Electrical Engineering has been part of the institution now known as Delhi Technological University since its start in 1941. It is on DTU’s Bawana Road campus in north-west Delhi and has an annual B.Tech intake of 300 students, along with a B.Tech for working professionals under continuing education with 60 seats. At postgraduate level it offers M.Tech programmes in Control and Instrumentation, Power Electronics and Systems, and Power Systems, with a combined intake of 80. Regular PhD programmes cover areas such as electric drives, HVDC, smart grids and renewable energy sources. The department states that its B.Tech has held NBA accreditation.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | — | 300 | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | — | 80 | — | — |
| 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 Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- 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.Tech Electrical Engineering seats does DTU have?
The annual undergraduate intake is 300.
Which M.Tech specialisations are offered?
Control and Instrumentation, Power Electronics and Systems, and Power Systems, with 80 seats in all.
Is there a B.Tech for working professionals?
Yes. A continuing-education B.Tech has an intake of 60.
When did the department start?
It dates back to 1941.
Sources
Information verified on 24 Oct 2026
- Delhi Technological University · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- About - Department of Electrical Engineering, DTU · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
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