Dharmsinh Desai University provides 34 full-time undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in Engineering, Dental Sciences, Pharmacy, Management and Information Sciences. B.Tech and M.Tech are two of its major courses.

Established in 1968, DDU is a public state university in Nadiad, Gujarat, India. It is recognized by UGC and accredited by NAAC, while AICTE and NBA are also listed among its affiliations and accreditations. Applications are accepted online and offline, and admission is mainly entrance based. Students can visit the official university website for admission notices.

Students must meet the eligibility conditions for their chosen programme. The university considers national or university-level tests such as JEE Main for B.Tech, GATE for M.Tech, NEET for BDS and G-CET for MBA.

  • B.Tech selection considers the qualifying examination along with JEE Main or GUJCET.
  • M.Tech applicants need a valid GATE score and at least 55% in the relevant undergraduate Engineering or Technology programme.
  • Students seeking BBA or BCA admission must have cleared HSC or Class 12 from a recognized board.
  • MBBS, B.Pharma and BDS applicants must pass Class 12 in the relevant stream through a recognized board.
  • Application forms generally follow an official notice. They are usually released in February for postgraduate programmes and June for Ph.D. programmes.
  • Selection includes a review of earlier academic results and the applicant's performance in the university entrance examination.

DDU Undergraduate Admission

At the undergraduate level, DDU offers B.Tech, BDS, BBA, BCA, B.Pharma and MBBS. Each programme has separate academic and entrance requirements.

DDU B.Tech Admission

The four-year, full-time B.Tech programme has the following 7 specializations:

  1. Chemical Engineering
  2. Civil Engineering
  3. Computer Engineering
  4. Electronics & Computer Engineering
  5. Instrumental & Control Engineering
  6. Mechanical Engineering
  7. Information Technology
Programme length 4 years
Study mode Full time
Number of specializations 7
Minimum qualification HSC or Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Admission basis Entrance examination
Student intake 870

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must satisfy the minimum B.Tech admission standards prescribed by the university.
  • They must pass the science-stream HSC examination conducted by the Gujarat Higher Secondary Education Board or an equivalent examination from another recognized board.
  • Applicants must also appear for the entrance test conducted by the university.
  • The university checks every application for eligibility. Students who meet the requirements receive information about the next stage.

Selection Process

  • The university uses GUJCET for B.Tech selection. Its questions cover subjects taught at the Class 12 level.
  • The merit list takes account of entrance-test performance and previous academic results.

The university may set cutoff marks in advance.

B.Tech Application Process

  • Complete registration for GUJCET.
  • Fill in all requested personal and academic information.
  • Upload scanned copies of the applicant's photograph and signature with the required details.
  • After the examination, the university publishes a merit list and gives higher-ranked students a one-time admission option.
  • Attend counselling and admission in person on the date fixed by the university. An absent student may lose the seat to the next person on the merit list.
  • Present every required document so the university can verify eligibility.
  • After receiving the preferred branch, freeze the allotment and pay the acceptance fee.

Documents Required

  1. Class 10 marksheet
  2. Class 12 marksheet
  3. Character certificate
  4. Migration certificate
  5. Scanned passport-size photograph of the applicant
  6. Gap affidavit, if applicable

DDU BBA and BCA Admission

DDU offers BBA and BCA at the undergraduate level. Applicants must pass HSC or Class 12 through a recognized board. Selection considers the academic record and performance in the university entrance examination.

DDU BDS Admission

BDS is a full-time undergraduate programme recognized by the Dental Council of India. It covers dental health and hygiene over 4 years. Choosing the optional internship extends the total duration to 5 years.

Programme BDS
Programme length 4 years
Study mode Full time
Minimum qualification Class 12
Admission basis Entrance examination

Eligibility Criteria

  • Students must clear the Class 12 or High School Senior Secondary examination conducted by CBSE, a state board or another equivalent examining body.
  • A minimum combined score of 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Biotechnology is required.
  • SC, ST and OBC applicants need at least 40%, while the requirement for PwD applicants is 45%.
  • Admission involves an entrance test. Students waiting for their senior secondary results may also apply.

Selection Process

  • The university may hold a BDS entrance examination based on Class 12 subjects.
  • Entrance performance and the applicant's previous academic record are used to prepare the merit list.
  • The cutoff marks may be decided beforehand.

DDU MBBS Admission

The Medical Council of India granted permission to begin the medical college with an annual capacity of 150 MBBS students from the 2024 academic year.

Programme MBBS
Programme length 5 years
Study mode Full time
Number of departments 20
Minimum qualification Class 12 in the relevant stream from a recognized board
Admission basis Entrance examination
Available seats 150

Eligibility Criteria

  • An applicant must score at least 50% in Class 12 through a recognized board.
  • Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English must be main subjects in the qualifying examination.
  • Reserved-category students need a minimum score of 40%.
  • Every applicant must appear for NEET.
  • The minimum age for applying to MBBS is 17 years.

Selection Process

  • Applicants must take NEET and obtain a valid score because the institute does not offer direct admission.
  • Students who qualify for NEET can participate in counselling.
  • The required score is the 50th percentile. It is the 40th percentile for SC, ST and OBC applicants and the 45th percentile for PwD applicants.

MBBS Admission Process

  1. Appear for the required entrance examination.
  2. Secure a qualifying score and a place on the merit list.
  3. Wait for a counselling invitation based on the obtained rank.
  4. Select a preferred college from the choices available for that rank.
  5. Present all requested documents during counselling.

DDU B.Pharma Admission

DDU conducts B.Pharma as a four-year, full-time undergraduate programme. Students must meet the stated academic conditions before applying.

Programme B.Pharma
Programme length 4 years
Study mode Full time
Student intake 60
Minimum qualification Class 12
Selection basis Merit

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must pass Class 12 through a recognized board to enter the four-year B.Pharma programme.
  • A student holding a Diploma in Pharmacy may also choose this course.

Selection Process

The marks secured in the qualifying examination decide selection.

DDU Postgraduate Admission

DDU's postgraduate options include M.Tech, MBA, MCA, MDS and M.Pharma. Admission may depend on a qualifying degree, entrance score, academic merit, counselling or an interview, according to the programme.

DDU M.Tech Admission

M.Tech is offered in full-time regular mode for 2 years across the following 7 disciplines:

  1. Chemical Engineering
  2. Civil Engineering
  3. Computer Engineering
  4. Electronics & Computer Engineering
  5. Instrumental & Control Engineering
  6. Mechanical Engineering
  7. Information Technology
Programme length 2 years
Study mode Full time
Number of specializations 7
Minimum qualification BE or B.Tech with GATE
Admission basis Entrance examination
Student intake 250

Eligibility Criteria

  • A relevant BE or B.Tech degree with at least 55% is required. A valid GATE score is compulsory for M.Tech admission.
  • Applicants must have completed an internship lasting at least 9 months by the application date.
  • Marks obtained in GATE are used to prepare the admission merit list.

Selection Process

  • M.Tech seats are filled after applicants are shortlisted through their GATE scores.
  • Students who qualify for the entrance examination are called to the campus for admission.
  • Shortlisted applicants must complete document verification during selection.

M.Tech Application Process

  • Register through the official GATE application portal.
  • Create an ID and password by entering the required login details.
  • Provide the requested personal information.
  • Upload the photograph, signature, eligibility certificate and applicable SC, ST or PwD category certificate.
  • Choose the GATE paper or subject and preferred examination cities.
  • Pay the application charge and submit the form.
  • Check the application status after submission and keep a printed copy.
  • Once the examination ends, a merit list gives higher-ranked students a one-time admission option.
  • Attend counselling and admission in person on the university's scheduled date. Otherwise, the seat may pass to the next applicant on the merit list.
  • Bring all required documents for eligibility verification.
  • After branch allotment, pay the full required fee to complete admission.

DDU MBA Admission

The Master of Business Administration is a two-year postgraduate programme offered in full-time regular mode.

Programme Master of Business Administration
Programme length 2 years
Study mode Full time
Minimum qualification Graduation
Admission basis Merit

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants need a bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 50%.
  • They must obtain a score in the university-conducted G-CET.

Selection and Admission Process

  • Entrance-test performance is used for admission.
  • Shortlisted students attend a group discussion and personal interview.
  • Applicants must complete every required admission step.
  • They must report in person for counselling and admission on the prescribed date. A missed appearance may result in the seat going to the next student in merit order.
  • All requested documents must be submitted for eligibility verification.
  • Admission is completed only after the required fee has been paid in full.

DDU MCA Admission

The Master of Computer Applications is conducted as a two-year, full-time regular programme.

Programme Master of Computer Applications
Programme length 2 years
Study mode Full time
Minimum qualification Graduation
Admission basis Merit

Eligibility Criteria

  • An applicant must hold a bachelor's degree and must have studied Mathematics at the Class 12 level.
  • Mathematics must also have been one of the subjects studied during graduation.

Selection and Admission Process

  • Graduation performance determines admission.
  • Applicants must follow all prescribed admission steps.
  • Attendance in person is compulsory for counselling and admission on the university's specified date. If a student does not attend, the seat may be allotted to the next person on the merit list.
  • The university verifies all required documents before confirming eligibility.
  • The applicant must pay the complete required fee to finalize admission.

DDU MDS Admission

MDS is a two-year, full-time degree for Dental Science graduates. It is available in 9 specializations:

  • Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
  • Periodontics & Implantology
  • Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
  • Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
  • Oral Medicine & Radiology
  • Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
  • Public Health Dentistry
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Microbiology
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Programme MDS
Programme length 2 years
Study mode Full time
Number of departments 9
Minimum qualification BDS
Admission basis Entrance examination

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must hold a BDS degree with at least 55% from a dental college recognized by the Dental Council of India.
  • The compulsory BDS internship must be complete.
  • Students need a merit rank in NEET PG, the NIMS Entrance Exam or the AIIMS PG Entrance Exam.
  • The minimum requirement is the 50th percentile. SC, ST and OBC applicants need the 40th percentile, while PwD applicants need the 45th percentile.

Selection Process

  • The university conducts a written test in March and also evaluates the applicant's earlier academic performance.
  • Shortlisted applicants must register for counselling.

DDU M.Pharma Admission

The two-year M.Pharma programme is offered in full-time regular mode. Each branch has an intake of 15 students.

Programme M.Pharma
Programme length 2 years
Study mode Full time
Student intake 15 per branch
Minimum qualification B.Pharma
Selection basis Merit

The programme is available through these departments:

  • Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Quality Assurance

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants need a B.Pharma degree from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India and the All India Council for Technical Education.
  • The minimum aggregate is 50% for general applicants and 45% for reserved-category applicants.
  • Applicants must take the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test.

Selection Process

  • Graduation marks and GPAT scores are considered for admission.
  • Shortlisted students must attend counselling and a personal interview.

DDU Ph.D. Admission

Students seeking a Ph.D. in Engineering, Applied Sciences or Pharmacy must apply after the university releases its notification in June. The form is due by the last week of June. DDU reviews the applications and informs eligible students about the remaining selection stages.

The doctoral programme has the following 8 specializations:

  1. Management Studies
  2. Computer Engineering
  3. Electronics & Communication
  4. Chemical Engineering
  5. Mechanical Engineering
  6. Civil Engineering
  7. Pharmacy
  8. Information Technology
Programme length 3 years
Study mode Full time
Number of specializations 8
Minimum qualification Postgraduation
Admission basis Entrance examination

Eligibility Criteria

  • Every applicant must meet the university's doctoral eligibility conditions.
  • A relevant undergraduate degree from a recognized university is required.
  • The applicant must also complete a two-year master's programme in a subject related to the proposed Ph.D. through a UGC or AICTE-recognized institution.
  • A clear research purpose must accompany the application. Forms without it are not considered.
  • During the programme, a student cannot remain registered elsewhere for another Ph.D. or postgraduate course.

Selection Process

  • Selection includes a university-conducted written test and other components described in the application form.
  • The written test is organized in July. It carries 150 marks and has two sections, one common section and one subject-specific section. The examination lasts 3.5 hours, including a 30-minute break between the sections.
  • The final merit list may also consider previous academic performance, the research abstract, research interest and aptitude.

DDU Diploma Admission

DDU offers a Diploma in Chemical Engineering through a three-year, full-time regular programme.

Programme length 3 years
Study mode Full time
Minimum qualification Class 12
Admission basis Merit

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must pass Class 12 in the Science stream through a recognized board.

Selection Process

  • Selection follows a merit list and an interview.

DDU Cutoff

The following table records the B.Tech cutoff figures for 2019 and 2018. The years are arranged from newest to oldest.

Course 2019 2018
Chemical Engineering 4369 2909
Civil Engineering 8550 6115
Computer Engineering 1167 897
Electronics and Communication Engineering 13300 10054
Information Technology 2420 1948
Instrumentation & Control Engineering 15614 8558
Mechanical Engineering 13208 8668

DDU Scholarships

Meritorious students from financially weak backgrounds can receive financial help. Applications may be submitted at the beginning of the academic year. The college may support a deserving student through a college or university merit scholarship. Economically Weaker Section students may request a fee concession, subject to the decision of the college administration.

The college also awards merit-cum-means scholarships to eligible and deserving students.

Bright students may qualify for merit and national scholarships offered by the state and central governments.

The college administration has complete authority to decide whether a scholarship will be granted and to fix its amount.

DDU FAQs

On which days and at what times does the institute operate?

Ans. The institute follows these working hours:

Monday to Friday: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

It remains closed on Sunday.

Which organizations recruit students from Dharmsinh Desai University?

Ans. Companies that take part in campus recruitment include:

Accenture

Apollo Munich

Amazon

Capgemini

Cognizant

DCM Technologies

IBM

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Infosys

Reliance

Honeywell

TCS

Tech Mahindra

Many other companies also visit the campus each year.

What accommodation and amenities are available in the DDU hostels?

Ans. DDU has separate hostels for boys and girls. Rooms include an almirah, table, chair, bed and mattress. The mess meets students' food needs. Recreational and shared facilities include a guest room, TV room, badminton court, table tennis, cricket, cafeteria and playground. The cafeteria provides hygienic, good-quality food.

What academic and campus facilities can DDU students use?

Ans. The university library has 51,875 books, 6,723 online journals and 181 journals.

Wi-Fi is available in the seminar halls, hostels and library.

A separate sports complex supports different student sports activities.

Dharmsinh Desai University provides separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls.

The campus cafeteria serves hygienic, good-quality food to students and university staff.

The university also has IT infrastructure, laboratories, medical and hospital services, a library, a cafeteria, a sports complex and a green campus environment.

Which students may receive financial support from DDU?

Ans. The university offers scholarships based on categories such as SC and ST. These schemes support backward-class students who face financial difficulty in pursuing higher education. Merit, merit-cum-means, national and government scholarships may also be available, while the college administration decides the award and amount.

What were the Round 1 B.Tech opening and closing ranks at DDU in 2024?

Ans. The 2024 DDU cutoff was based on JEE Main and GUJCET scores. The Round 1 ranks were:

Academic Programme Quota Round 1 Opening Rank Round 1 Closing Rank
Chemical Engineering GUJCET-Based 419 4444
Chemical Engineering JEE-Based 900933 900933
Computer Engineering GUJCET-Based 106 282
Computer Engineering JEE-Based 900006 900006
Electronics & Communication Engineering GUJCET-Based 268 1639
Information Technology GUJCET-Based 355 1010
Instrumentation & Control Engineering GUJCET-Based 2709 7982
Instrumentation & Control Engineering JEE-Based 900379 900379