DTU has a better campus than NSIT in terms of infrastructure and facilities. DTU campus is well-maintained and even the unused areas are treated as parks and are great spots for taking a break. NSIT has a lot of unused land that is left untamed and resembles a jungle bringing down the overall appearance of the campus. NSIT also is home to insects and snakes which makes the campus environment unsafe.
DTU has a huge auditorium that can house 400+ people while NSIT auditorium is pretty small. DTU has a massive OAT(Open-air theatre) and also a mini-OAT. The classrooms in DTU are designed in an elevated style and most classrooms are fully air-conditioned. DTU canteen is bigger than NSIT's although both colleges have Amul shops. NSIT has poor sports facilities.DTU is home to a huge batch and thus has huge academic blocks although the accommodation facilities are highly lacking.
Overall DTU campus is more appealing and well-maintained than the NSIT campus and also enjoys better connectivity.
Being one of the highly reported universities in India, DTU BBA program is well-regarded. It is a 3-year program with the aim of providing students with a strong base in business fundamentals and their application in real-world work environments. You can also get specialization in the field of your choice.
It is the elaborate and highly learned faculty pool combined with a well-structured curriculum that makes it one of the most coveted BBA programs across the country. Most of the professors hail from IITs and other top institutes. The program is designed in such a way that it fosters the development of students' practical, managerial, and communication skills, critical thinking, and business decision-making capability.
Students of this exam are given maximum exposure and experience in the form of case projects, presentations, internships, industrial visits, and interaction with experts from industry and academics. The concepts are not delivered for the sake of it but to prepare the students for real-life administrative roles. So we can say that the DTU BBA program is an excellent choice.
Both DTU and Thapar University are old reputable universities in the field of engineering. NIRF has ranked DTU and Thapar University at 34 and 29 respectively among top engineering colleges in India. Given below is a brief comparison between the two institutes.
Category |
DTU |
Thapar University |
Established |
1941 |
1956 |
Admission |
JEE Main followed by Joint Counselling |
JEE Main |
Fee(In BTech) |
1.66 lakhs |
3.25 lakhs |
Average CTC |
6.5 LPA |
7 LPA |
Highest CTC |
52 LPA |
42 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Uber, Google, Ola, Microsoft, UBS, RBS, Flipkart, Amazon, MasterCard, Paytm, Texas, UnitedHealth Group |
HSBC, Whirlpool, Zomato, IBM, Infosys, Maruti Suzuki, Microsoft, RBS, HSBC, Reliance, Samsung, Wipro |
You should choose the university that is offering a better program for your preferred branch.
DTU Software Engineering is just an alternative to CSE, the prospects and curriculum being quite similar. The branch has many good professors under whom students dream to work. The professors are actively involved in research work and have a few publications. But the classroom sessions are poorly held and do no good to the students in uplifting their academics. With the right set of specialized skill sets that align with certain US companies, you can even get the opportunity to work there
The branch will give you enough time to determine your inclinations. The lab facilities of the branch are top notch and the systems are updated frequently. However, the software is obsolete so it's better to carry your own laptops. You can use IDEs and tools that are at par with recent trends to make the most of the lab sessions.
At DTU, it's your own willingness, passion, and determination that drives you to excel. You should try your best to stand out in the crowd especially if you are targeting foreign companies.
We need to consider a number of factors before choosing one college from DTU, NSUT, IIIT Delhi, IIT Bangalore, IIIT Allahabad, and NITs.
Overall, the best option for you is IIIT Delhi considering the above aspects.
As a student of DTU, I can tell you about its campus. Once you enter DTU, you will be mesmerized by its beauty. It has a lush green campus with beautiful blossoms. Apart from the natural beauty of this place, the classrooms, labs, canteen area, and shops are in good condition as well. During the rainy season, the surroundings become even more captivating. Students try quite hard to get admission into DTU and NSUT Delhi because of their amazing campus life. My friend tried really hard to get admission into DTU.
Thus, DTU has a beautiful vibrant campus and its students share a common opinion in this respect. NSUT Delhi and IIITD are good colleges as well. You should talk to their alumni to find out more about them.
I am a student of DTU. Regardless, I’ll draw an unbiased comparison between these two colleges-
Both the colleges are really good. Choose IIIT Delhi if you want to focus solely on academics. But for a more balanced college life, choose DTU.
Both the colleges will offer you ample resources. It is up to you to make the most of those opportunities.
It is a very personal choice. However, I can tell you about my brother’s case. He got into NSUT Delhi and decided to take a drop for the IITs. When he looks back at his decision, he regrets it a lot. It takes a toll on your physical and mental health when you obsess so much about something. My brother doesn’t regret that his Engineering studies got delayed by a year. What bothers him is how he neglected his physical and mental health, broke his connection with friends, and rarely went out, all because he wanted to get into the IITs.
Even after that, he couldn't get into the IITs and decided to go for ECE at NSUT Delhi. His mental state resulted in poor academic performance during the first two years of his Engineering life. Eventually, he got over it and worked hard during the remaining years of his B.Tech.
DTU/NSIT are pretty good colleges and offer students multiple opportunities and good placements. If you work hard, you can do great even without an IIT/BITS tag. According to my brother, no institution is worth the mental toll that a drop year takes on you.
No, it’s not wise to choose NIT Delhi over prestigious Delhi colleges like NSIT, DTU, and IIIT Delhi. Your first preference should be NSIT or DTU followed by IIIT Delhi. So, NIT Delhi should be your last preference among these colleges.
NSIT/DTU are well-established institutes while NIT Delhi and IIITD are still in their infancy stage. However, because of their central location, all these 4 colleges have a decent placement scenario. Most IT companies from Gurugram, Noida, and Delhi visit all of these campuses. NT Delhi operates from a temporary campus N.I.L.E.R.D. located in a remote place, Narela. Most faculty lack experience and won’t be of much help in projects.
The hostel and classroom facilities however are pretty good and a 24/7 Internet facility is provided to the students. The college is remotely located so it will be difficult to find eateries serving decent quality food. Being new, the campus has an active club culture and lab facilities.
Overall, I feel NIT Delhi fails to offer the exposure and opportunities that other Delhi engineering colleges offer so should be your last choice.
Here is the 2022 GATE cutoff for DTU (General category):
Institution |
Course |
Cutoff by Marks |
Round (last) |
DTU |
M.Tech CSE |
574 |
2 |
DTU |
M.Tech Software Engg. |
504 |
2 |
DTU |
M.Tech IT (Information System) |
512 |
2 |
You will have to get at least rank 2000 for DTU and 3000 for NSUT Delhi.
Both DTU and NSUT Delhi offer plenty of opportunities for their students in this field.
Qualcomm, SanDisk, Samsung R&D, Mobikwik, Amazon, American Express, Royal Bank of Scotland, Tejas networks, IBM, Amazon, AWS, and Morgan Stanley are some of the MNCs that usually prefer to recruit DTU students. These companies offer a package of around 6-8 LPA. You may also be selected by Google, Microsoft, Apple, Goldman Sachs, Flipkart, Codenation, and Facebook Germany & Ireland.
For placements, DTU is comparable to the top 7 IITs and top 3 NITs. NSUT Delhi is a great college but lags a bit in comparison to DTU in terms of placements. If you are going to study at DTU, choose your specialization according to this preference order- CSE> SWE> ISY. NSUT Delhi offers an M.Tech in CSE, Information Security, and AI.
These are some details about an M.Tech in CSE and related courses at DTU and NSUT Delhi.