About Department of Software Engineering, DTU
DTU’s Department of Software Engineering, set up as a discipline in 2009, runs a B.Tech in Software Engineering with 180 seats, an M.Tech with 25 seats and a PhD.
Software Engineering was introduced as a separate discipline at Delhi Technological University in 2009, the year the old Delhi College of Engineering became a university. The department works from DTU’s campus on Main Bawana Road in north-west Delhi. Its main undergraduate programme is a B.Tech in Software Engineering with an intake of 180 students each year. For postgraduates there is an M.Tech in Software Engineering with 25 seats. Doctoral research is offered in the discipline of Computer Science and Software Engineering.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | — | 180 | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | — | 25 | — | — |
| 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
When did DTU start Software Engineering?
The discipline was introduced in 2009.
How many B.Tech Software Engineering seats are there?
The intake is 180.
Is there an M.Tech in Software Engineering?
Yes, with an intake of 25.
Sources
Information verified on 24 Oct 2026
- Delhi Technological University · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- About - Department of Software Engineering, DTU · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
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