M.Tech. in Data Science at DTU

If you are looking at M.Tech. in Data Science, DTU in Delhi runs it as a 2-year, full-time postgraduate course. The intake is 30 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹2.46 lakh – ₹7.14 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.23 lakh a year.

At its core, the programme covers turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning.

DTU is a public/government institute, founded in 1941. This page brings together what is on record for this course at DTU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most M.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning. Typical first jobs: data analyst, data scientist, business analyst or analytics consultant.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask DTU for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to M.Tech programmes at DTU as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with DTU before you pay anything.

To be considered for M.Tech. in Data Science, you usually need a B.Tech or B.E. in a related branch. The minimum marks on record at DTU are: X: 0.0, XII: 0.0, Graduation: 60.0.

DTU accepts Common Admission Test for its courses. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check DTU's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take Common Admission Test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to DTU on its website (dtu.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show an average package of ₹25.22 lakh and a highest package of ₹82.05 lakh at DTU. 1,499 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For M.Tech. in Data Science specifically, the average salary on record is ₹10.26 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

DTU runs 52 M.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• M.Tech. in Material Science and Technology (Part time)
• M.Tech. in Energy Systems and Management
• M.Tech. in Microwave and Optical Communication (Part time)
• M.Tech. in Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering (Part time)
• M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering (Part time)
• M.Tech. in Material Science and Technology
• M.Tech. in Signal Processing and Digital Design (Part time)
• M.Tech. in Information Systems
• M.Tech. in Computer Aided Analysis and Design (Part time)
• M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Management (Part time)
• M.Tech. in Bioinformatics
• M.Tech. in Thermal Engineering
• M.Tech. in Power System (Part time)
• M.Tech. in Microwave and Optical Communication
• M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Systems (Part time)
• M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering
• M.Tech. in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems
• M.Tech. in Data Science (Part time)
• M.Tech. in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems (Part time)
• M.Tech. in Control and Instrumentation Engineering (Part time)
• M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence
• M.Tech. in Polymer Technology (Part time)
• M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering (Part time)
• M.Tech. in Polymer Technology
• M.Tech. in Thermal Engineering (Part time)
• M.Tech. in Software Engineering
• M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Part time)
• M.Tech. in Information Systems (Part time)
• M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Management
• M.Tech. in Geoinformatics (Part time)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in turning raw data into decisions? You will spend 2 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹2.46 lakh – ₹7.14 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does DTU compare with other colleges offering M.Tech in and around Delhi?