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Does DTU provide Lateral Entry?
Yes, DTU provides lateral entry. DTU LEET (Delhi Technological University Lateral Entry Engineering Test) is conducted by the college through which students can get direct admission in the third semester of BTech programs. DTU provides 14 courses for BTech admission. Only those candidates who have completed a Diploma in Engineering can apply for it.
Admission is given on the basis of a 2-hour written exam conducted by the college and a merit list is prepared on the basis of the examination scores. The advantage that the late entrants have over others is that they don’t have to qualify through appearing in JEE Main or any other competitive exam.
The courses available under the program are Polymer Science and Chemical Technology, Mathematics and Computing, Engineering Physics, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, and many more.
The syllabus for DTU LEET is released by the college every year on their website. One of the things to be concerned about here is that it’s not guaranteed that you would be able to get the same branch which you had in your diploma as it depends on the number of seats available for a specific course. So, there are students who get admission through lateral entry but end up opting for a branch totally different from what they studied in their diploma, so it’s for you to decide whether you want to choose this option or not.
Which one is better: DTU, NSIT or IIIT Delhi?
All the colleges you mentioned; NSIT, DTU, and IIIT Delhi are run by the NCT government and have similar opportunities and brand value. The choice of the institute here depends more on personal factors than the institute itself.
NSIT:
- NSIT is located in Dwarka.
- It functions under DU and offers a 4-year course for a bachelor of engineering.
- NSIT is an excellent choice for those who want to get IT-related branches like CSE, IT, and ECE.
- Most departments are at par with DTU departments
DTU:
- DTU is a highly regarded technical institute offering superior quality BTech courses
- This institute is well-known for core branches like CIVIL, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
- The most reputed branch of DTU is Mechanical Engineering, often compared to IIT Delhi Mechanical Engineering.
IIIT Delhi:
- IIIT Delhi is the perfect destination for programming lovers
- The CSE curriculum of IIIT Delhi is way better than that of DTU and NSIT.
So, it precisely depends on the kind of branch you want to get if it’s all about programming go for IIIT Delhi, if it’s CSE, IT, or ECE go for NSIT but if it’s core branches like Mechanical, Electrical, or civil engineering DTU is the best option.
What is the admission procedure at DTU?
Here is the detailed procedure one needs to follow to get admission at DTU
- Firstly you have to appear for JEE Mains paper-1 exam and qualify for the DTU cutoff
- Next, register your account in JAC Delhi for which you will have to pay fees. This platform processes admission for 4 colleges namely DTU, NSUT, IGDTU, and IIIT Delhi.
- Once you have entered all the details in JAC, you will have to fill in a choice filling form that has 27 options to choose from. Choose wisely because you will get branches according to this preference order only.
- You will receive an allotment letter if you get selected in the first round. Before visiting the campus you will have to fill out another form on your JAC Delhi account. You will also have to pay fees to JAC Delhi and bring the receipt to the university.
- Bring 4-5 copies of all the required documents. Once your documents are verified you will get an admission slip.
- If you fail to get your choice in the first round, you will have to appear in the second round. Once you get a set in the second round you will virtually receive a new allotment letter.
- This counseling will continue for 6 months after which you will have to pay the remaining fees to the allotted university.
I hope I made things easy for you!
How are the studies at DTU?
The level of education at DTU directly depends on how much time and effort you are willing to invest in your academics. If you are a self-motivated person, then DTU will help you achieve your dream and become your stepping stone to success. Considering the fact that The Times of India ranked DTU as 1 out of 200 colleges in 2022, it surely has decent academic standards. Here are a few points you like to consider
- Faculty: DTU faculty pool is heterogeneous comprising both good and bad professors. While some will always be available for assistance, some will just spill some bookish lectures and go. However, if you want to work on something particular, some faculties will guide you well.
- Course Structure: DTU course structure has been updated and it is now flexible allowing 3rd-year students to take electives of their choice. Additionally, the labs and subjects have been merged and relevant courses have been added. In all the new course Structure could be said in par with industry needs. Several non-tech courses that help in personality development have been added and the overall course structure has been updated to meet the recent industry needs.
- Projects: Students in the 2nd year have to give a term paper i.e. research on any topics on their own and give a presentation on it. In 3rd year you have two minor projects which have credits almost equal to your theoretical subjects. And in 4th year you have to submit two major projects.
- International exposure: DTU has been holding many international conferences such as ICPIECES and ICAPIE. Additionally, guest lectures are conducted by well-known international professors. Techfest: The tech council has been working hard to improve the standards of the tech fests. Every society conducts its own fest and students can be seen participating actively.
- Placements: The brand value of the institute and its extensive alumni network have been able to maintain a decent placement scenario at DTU.
So, DTU will be a great choice if you are ready to commit yourself to making efforts in addition to the opportunities provided by the college.
What would be better for me: NIT Trichy, DTU or NSIT CSE, if I am a north student?
NIT Trichy does not only offer a better placement scenario but also offers a unique learning experience especially if you are a north Indian. You will get to learn many new things and experience the diversity of cultures. A friend shared his experience. After studying at NIT Trichy
- Language: He was able to differentiate between Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. He made some amazing South Indian friends that taught him a lot about their cultures
- Crowd: The peer quality is no joke here as you will be surrounded by some of the best minds in the country. This intense competition will only encourage you to perform better
- Extracurricular: NIT Trichy has around 50 clubs catering to various passions and fields. There are technical as well as social clubs that are completely run by the students. There are clubs for everything from theater and drama to music and fine arts.
- Soft Skills: At NIT Trichy you will get the chance to inculcate some amazing soft skills that will enhance your CV. You can become a marketing manager for a national-level college tech or cultural fest.
- English Language: The only way to survive here is to speak English so NIT Trichy also helps in improving your English language which is very important in today's world.
To summarize, NIT Trichy is better than NSIT and DTU in every aspect except location.
Which is the best between DTU & NSUT?
Both DTU and NSUT are tier-1 engineering colleges offering excellent education and opportunities to their students. However, while choosing one over the other you would like to consider the following points
- NSUT has a number of CS-related courses and gives an edge over its counterparts in terms of internships and placements.
- NSUT does not function under the umbrella of DU anymore.
- The authority of NSUT is very lethargic and thus the standards of fests conducted are also very poor.
- NSUT has very few core opportunities.
- In NSUT, very few marks are allotted despite the students working hard. A poor GPA often affects your placements.
- There are strict rules for attendance here so you might not be able to enjoy college life.
In all, DTU seems to be a better option than NSUT.
Which is better, MNIT Jaipur or DTU?
MNIT Jaipur is far better than DTU in terms of every aspect. You will like to consider these points
Cutoff: MNIT Jaipur CSE closing rank is much lower than DTU CSE so the crowd quality is better than at MNIT Jaipur. In fact, even general category students with 1 lakh+ rank are able to make it into DTU.
Location: MNIT Jaipur is located in the middle of Jaipur City while DTU is located in the outskirts of Delhi.
Campus: MNIT Jaipur has a lush green campus of 320 Acres while DTU has an old Infrastructure with 165 Acres Campus on Bawana Village
Alumni: MNIT Jaipur has a much more extensive alumni network. Some of them include
- Vice President of Wipro is MNIT Jaipur Alumni
- Vice President of LG Electronics is MNIT Jaipur Alumni
- Vice President of Deloitte is MNIT Jaipur Alumni
- Vice President of Axis Bank is MNIT Jaipur Alumni
- Director of UnitedHealthGroup is MNIT JAIPUR Alumni
- Director of Bank of America is MNIT Jaipur Alumni
- Spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs and former Ambassador of India is MNIT Jaipur Alumni
Faculty: MNIT Jaipur faculties that are mostly Ph.D. holders while DTU does not have many Ph.D. holders.
Overall, MNIT Jaipur is better than DTU in all aspects.
Will I be able to change my branch in DTU/NSIT after the 1st year? If yes, then what is the criteria to change the branch after 1 year?
NSIT Branch change Rules
Branch change in NSIT happens after 1st semester. NSUT has unique criteria regarding branch change. If there are vacant seats in the branch of your higher preference(as filled during the choice-filling procedure of JAC Delhi) and your JEE rank is better than other students who applied for branch change, then your branch changed automatically after the first semester. However, if you have filled out the branch freezing form at the time of admission or students who got admission during the spot round cannot change their branch.
DTU branch change
DTU has no branch change policy. In rare cases, if someone from a higher cutoff branch withdraws his admission after the spot round then the seat is filled by those who opted for that branch and not froze their current branch. The chances are almost low though.
Which is better out of DTU, NSIT, VIT Vellore, BITS (any campus), NIT (top 3) and IIIT (Hyderabad and Delhi), placement-wise and education-wise?
On the basis of placements, I would rank the aforementioned institutes in the following order
Bits Pilani, Pilani Campus>|IT H>Bits Goa>Bits Hyderabad>Top 3 Nits>|IT Delhi/NSUT>DTU
BITS Pilani has a better placement scenario than IIIT Hyderabad although its average package is less than IIIT Hyderabad, this is because BITS has a number of branches and the average package is calculated after considering the packages of all branches whereas IIIT Hyderabad has only two branches ie CS and ECE. Both these branches are top branches so automatically its average package becomes higher than BITS Pilani. If you compare the placements of the CS branch alone, BITS Pilani will have the upper hand. However, if you want to pursue a career in research in CS, ten choosing IIIT Hyderabad will offer better opportunities. Basically, IIIT Hyderabad will make you a better coder whereas BITS Pilani will make you a better engineer.
It's important to note that the above ranking is based on placements alone and if you consider the research culture, then NITs will fare better than BITS mainly because they are government institutes and receive huge funds solely for the purpose of research.
Which is better NIT or DTU?
I will say that DTU is better than NIT unless you are getting NIT Trichy. It’s the superior location of DTU in the capital and it’s an excellent infrastructure that makes it a better choice than most NITs. I am not saying NITs have poor infrastructure but they cannot be compared to DTU.
DTU has given birth to many legends, one such being Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma.
The average package lies in the range of INR 5–20 LPA. The faculty pool is also great here as most of the professors are PhD holders. DTU also has a great research culture. DTU also has excellent research facilities and a great peer pool. Here are some important points to consider
- Engifest, the official cultural fest of DTU is the second-largest college fest in North India.
- Great infrastructure in the form of a lush green campus and an open-air theater.
- DTU average package is INR 15.16 LPA and the DTU highest package recorded this year was INR 64.23 LPA.
- The peer pool quality is great as you will be interacting with the best minds in the country.
So, we can conclude that DTU is a better option and also offers a better college life experience than NIT.
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