About Dharmsinh Desai University
Dharmsinh Desai University in Nadiad grew from a 1968 engineering institute and now runs technology, pharmacy, dental, management and medical faculties.
Dharmsinh Desai University, or DDU, is on College Road in Nadiad, Kheda district. It started in 1968 as an institute of higher education in technology and engineering and now has five faculties: Technology, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Management and Information Science, and Medical Science. The Faculty of Technology runs a four-year B.Tech in seven branches with an intake of about 800, plus M.Tech and PhD. Other programmes include B.Pharm, M.Pharm, BDS, MBA, MCA, BCA and BBA. For students admitted in 2023-24, first-year B.Tech tuition on self-financed seats was listed at about 1.67 lakh rupees, with a much lower grant-in-aid rate.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | 4 yrs | 800 | ₹1,66,950 | — 2023-24 |
| Master of Business Administration | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Computer Applications | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Pharmacy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | 2 yrs | 60 | ₹55,125 | — 2023-24 |
| 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
DDU posts faculty-wise admission pages each year, such as Admission 2026-27 for the Faculty of Technology and a separate page for B.Pharm and M.Pharm. Selected B.Tech students then follow the published registration and reporting notice. PhD admissions are handled through the university's PhD programme page.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Computer Applications: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks (some run a mathematics bridge course)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Chemistry; Must have studied: Biology; Must have studied: English; at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology together; age 17 by 31 December of admission year; NEET qualification
- Bachelor of Pharmacy: Studying in: Class 12; Science subjects as specified by PCI Education Regulations; institution must be PCI-approved for the degree to count for registration
- 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 Business Administration: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
- Master of Computer Applications: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT) or equivalent
- Master of Pharmacy: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Pharmacy; At least 55% marks in UG; B.Pharm from a PCI-approved institution; registration with the State Pharmacy Council (required by JSS AHER within one month of admission)
- 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.
Where these courses lead
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Frequently asked questions
When was DDU founded?
It began in 1968 as an institute for technology and engineering education in Nadiad.
How many B.Tech seats does DDU have?
The Faculty of Technology page gives an undergraduate intake of about 800 a year across seven branches.
What was the B.Tech fee?
For 2023-24 admissions the first-year tuition was 1,66,950 rupees on self-financed seats and 2,750 rupees on grant-in-aid seats.
Does DDU offer dental courses?
Yes, the Faculty of Dental Science runs the BDS programme.
Sources
This page is being re-verified. Please confirm details on the official website.
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Dharmsinh Desai University home page · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Contact Us - DDU · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Faculty of Technology Programs - DDU · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- University Overview - DDU · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Dharmsinh Desai University - Wikipedia · Editorial, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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