About Department of Civil Engineering, DTU
DTU’s Department of Civil Engineering offers a B.Tech in Civil Engineering, M.Tech courses in structural, geotechnical and hydraulics engineering, and PhD research.
The Department of Civil Engineering at Delhi Technological University teaches civil engineering at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels on the Bawana Road campus in north-west Delhi. Its undergraduate programme is the B.Tech in Civil Engineering. Postgraduate M.Tech programmes, earlier run as M.E. courses for around four decades, are offered in Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, and Hydraulics and Flood Control. PhD scholars work on topics such as structural dynamics, earthquake engineering, water resources engineering and geotechnical engineering. The department’s Society of Civil and Environmental Engineers was started in 2009.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | 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 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
Which M.Tech specialisations does DTU Civil Engineering offer?
Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, and Hydraulics and Flood Control.
How long has the department run master's courses?
The M.Tech (earlier M.E.) programmes have run for about 40 years.
What are the PhD research areas?
Areas include structural dynamics, earthquake engineering, water resources and geotechnical engineering.
Sources
Information verified on 24 Oct 2026
- Delhi Technological University · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- About - Department of Civil Engineering, DTU · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
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