Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI) admits students in 2026 through entrance scores, counselling, and its own written objective test, depending on the course. B.Tech admission uses JEE Main scores with UPTAC counselling, while MBA admission can be taken through CUET PG, CAT, XAT, MAT, or the DEI written test. The application fee is INR 500 for each professional course and INR 270 for each non-professional course.

Admission Update:
  • B.Tech: Admission is through JEE Main scores followed by UPTAC counselling.
  • UG (BA, B.Sc, BBA, B.Com) and PG (MBA, M.Sc, M.Com): Admission is through CUET UG, CUET PG, or the DEI written objective test, as applicable.
  • B.Ed and D.El.Ed: The interview schedule for 2026-27 has been published at adms.dei.ac.in.
  • The application fee is INR 500 for each professional course and INR 270 for each non-professional course. Students pay it online through SBI Collect.
  • For most UG courses, DEI accepts CUET UG scores. Students who did not take CUET can appear for DEI’s written entrance test.
  • For full-time B.Tech, DEI does not hold a separate entrance test. Admission depends only on JEE Main scores.
  • MBA, M.Tech, B.Ed, and Ph.D admission includes a personal interview after candidates are shortlisted through the written test route.
  • DEI is a deemed-to-be university. No management quota or NRI quota has been publicly announced.

DEI Admission Portal 2026: adms.dei.ac.in

DEI UG Admission 2026

At the UG level, DEI offers B.Tech along with BA, B.Sc, BBA, B.Com, and B.Voc programmes. B.Tech seats are filled only through JEE Main rank and UPTAC counselling. For most other UG courses, students can apply with a CUET UG score or take the DEI written objective entrance test. A personal interview is held after shortlisting for these UG courses.

DEI B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026

Specialisation Eligibility Selection Basis
CSE, ECE, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Footwear Technology 10+2 with PCM. Minimum 60% aggregate. JEE Main rank. UPTAC counselling.

DEI B.Tech Selection Criteria 2026

DEI offers six B.Tech specialisations with about 300 sanctioned seats. Students must register for UPTAC counselling, add their branch choices, and wait for seat allotment based on JEE Main Paper 1 rank and category. UPTAC conducts more than one round, so students who do not get a seat in the first round can take part in the next rounds.

DEI participates in UPTAC counselling. Category reservation is followed as per Uttar Pradesh government rules for state-level technical admission.

How to Apply for B.Tech at DEI Agra?

  • Register at adms.dei.ac.in and complete the DEI application form.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 500 through SBI Collect.
  • Register separately at the UPTAC portal, uptac.admissions.nic.in.
  • Enter institute and branch choices during the UPTAC choice filling window.
  • After allotment, report to DEI with the allotment letter and required documents.

DEI UG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
BA (Humanities and Social Sciences) 10+2 from any recognised board. Minimum 50% marks. CUET UG score or DEI written entrance test. Plus personal interview.
B.Sc (Science specialisations) 10+2 with relevant science subjects. Minimum 50-55% marks.
BBA, B.Com, B.Voc 10+2 in any stream. Minimum 50% marks.

DEI UG Selection Criteria 2026

For BA, B.Sc, BBA, B.Com, and B.Voc, DEI prepares the final merit list after checking three parts: 10+2 marks, CUET UG or DEI written test score, and performance in the personal interview. The consolidated merit list is released at adms.dei.ac.in.

How to Apply for UG Programmes at DEI Agra?

  • Go to adms.dei.ac.in and register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
  • Choose the UG programme and fill out the online form.
  • Pay INR 270 for each non-professional course or INR 500 for each professional course through SBI Collect.
  • Upload the CUET UG scorecard if applying through CUET.
  • Take the DEI written entrance test if not using a CUET UG score.
  • Attend the personal interview at DEI Agra after shortlisting.

DEI PG Admission 2026

DEI offers PG courses such as MBA and M.Tech. The MBA has 60 seats and is a 2-year programme. Students can apply through CUET PG, CAT, XAT, MAT, or the DEI written entrance test. M.Tech admission uses GATE scores and a personal interview.

DEI PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
MBA (2 years, 60 seats) Graduation in any discipline. Minimum 55% aggregate marks. CUET PG, CAT, XAT, MAT, or DEI written test. Plus personal interview.
M.Tech (2 years) B.Tech/BE in relevant branch. Minimum 55% marks. GATE score. Plus personal interview.
B.Ed (2 years) Graduation or Post-Graduation with minimum 50% marks. CUET PG or DEI written test. Plus personal interview.

Note: For MBA admission, students may use CUET PG, CAT, XAT, or MAT scores. Those who missed these exams can take the DEI written test. Every shortlisted applicant has to attend the personal interview.

DEI PG Selection Criteria 2026

MBA selection has two steps. First, DEI shortlists students through a national-level exam score or the DEI written test. Then the shortlisted students appear for a personal interview at DEI Agra. The final merit list uses past academic record, test score, and interview performance.

For M.Tech, students need a valid GATE score in the relevant engineering discipline. Shortlisted students then attend a personal interview before final selection.

For B.Ed, DEI shortlists students through CUET PG or the DEI written test. Academic merit, written test score, and interview marks are combined for the final merit list. The interview schedule is published at adms.dei.ac.in.

How to Apply for PG Programmes at DEI Agra?

  • Register and submit the online application at adms.dei.ac.in.
  • Pay the course application fee through SBI Collect.
  • Upload graduation documents and the entrance exam scorecard, if applicable.
  • Appear for the DEI written test if not applying through an accepted national exam.
  • Attend the personal interview at the DEI campus after shortlisting.

DEI Ph.D Admission 2026

DEI Ph.D admission includes shortlisting through the written test route followed by a personal interview. The same interview requirement also applies to MBA, M.Tech, and B.Ed admission after written test shortlisting.

DEI Diploma Admission 2026

DEI offers D.El.Ed, which stands for Diploma in Elementary Education. Admission is based on CUET PG or the DEI written test, followed by a personal interview.

DEI D.El.Ed Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) 10+2 from recognised board. Minimum 50% marks. CUET PG or DEI written test. Plus personal interview.

DEI D.El.Ed Selection Criteria 2026

DEI shortlists D.El.Ed applicants through CUET PG or the DEI written entrance test. Shortlisted students are called for a personal interview. The interview schedule is available at adms.dei.ac.in.

How to Apply for D.El.Ed at DEI Agra?

  • Apply online at adms.dei.ac.in.
  • Pay the application fee through SBI Collect.
  • Upload the required academic documents and CUET PG scorecard, if applicable.
  • Take the DEI written entrance test if not applying through CUET PG.
  • Attend the personal interview at DEI Agra after shortlisting.

DEI Cutoff 2026

For B.Tech, DEI allotment depends on JEE Main rank through UPTAC counselling. General category students with JEE Main ranks between 1,00,000 and 2,00,000 have historically secured seats at DEI. Students should check the round-wise opening and closing ranks on the UPTAC portal at uptac.admissions.nic.in.

DEI B.Tech fees are much lower than most private engineering colleges in Uttar Pradesh.

DEI Scholarships

DEI Agra provides financial support through government and institute-level schemes. Students from SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories can apply for central and state government scholarships worth INR 15,000 to INR 18,000 per year. DEI also offers scholarships for merit and sports achievement through its scholarship cell. Students apply after admission, and applications are checked on academic performance, conduct, and financial need.

DEI Agra Admission FAQs

Ques. What entrance score is needed for DEI B.Tech admission?

Ans. Students need a valid JEE Main score for full-time B.Tech admission at DEI. The institute does not conduct a separate B.Tech entrance test, and seat allotment is done through UPTAC counselling.

Ques. Is CUET UG the only way to enter DEI UG courses?

Ans. No. Students who did not appear for CUET UG can still apply for DEI UG courses by taking the institute’s own written objective test. Both routes also include a personal interview.

Ques. How much does a DEI admission application cost?

Ans. DEI charges INR 500 for each professional course and INR 270 for each non-professional course. The fee is paid online through SBI Collect while submitting the form.

Ques. Where is the DEI admission form submitted?

Ans. Students submit the DEI admission form online at adms.dei.ac.in. They should complete the form carefully to avoid technical issues during submission.

Ques. What is the seat intake for the MBA at DEI?

Ans. The MBA programme at DEI has 60 seats. Admission can be taken through CUET PG, CAT, XAT, MAT, or the DEI written test, and every route includes a personal interview.

Ques. Does DEI offer admission through management or NRI quota?

Ans. No management quota or NRI quota has been publicly notified for DEI. The institute is a deemed-to-be university, and admission is based on merit and accepted entrance exam scores.

Ques. What marks are required in Class 12 for DEI B.Tech?

Ans. Students must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. They also need at least 60% aggregate marks and a valid JEE Main score.

Ques. Which scholarships can DEI students apply for?

Ans. DEI students may apply for central and state government scholarships worth INR 15,000 to INR 18,000 per year. Merit-based and sports achievement scholarships are also offered through the DEI scholarship cell after admission.

Ques. Is GATE required for DEI M.Tech admission?

Ans. Yes. M.Tech admission at DEI requires a valid GATE score in the relevant engineering branch. Shortlisted students must also attend a personal interview before final selection.

Ques. How is B.Ed admission different from UG admission at DEI?

Ans. B.Ed admission uses CUET PG or the DEI written test, while UG courses use CUET UG or the DEI written entrance test. For B.Ed, students need graduation with at least 50% marks, and the interview schedule is published separately at adms.dei.ac.in.