DSEU Admission 2026 uses different admission routes for different programme groups. B.Tech seats are filled through JEE Main rank and JAC Delhi counselling, while Diploma (Technical) seats are offered through Delhi CET conducted by DTTE. For UG non-engineering courses such as BBA and BCA, admission is based on CUET-UG scores and counselling on DSEU's Samarth portal.

DSEU runs 23 campuses in the National Capital Territory. Its courses include skill training and on-the-job training as part of the curriculum. Meerabai and Kasturba are the university's women-only campuses.

Admission Update:
  • B.Tech (JAC Delhi): B.Tech admission is handled through JAC Delhi counselling using JEE Main rank.
  • Diploma (Technical) - Delhi CET: Diploma admission is based on Delhi CET conducted by DTTE.
  • UG Non-Engineering (Non-Engineering): UG non-engineering seat allotment is managed through the DSEU Samarth portal.
  • Delhi domicile quota: Candidates who passed the qualifying exam from a school in NCT of Delhi get 85% seat reservation. The remaining 15% seats are for all-India candidates.
  • PEG Assessment: All UG non-engineering applicants at DSEU have to take the Personality, Entrepreneurial Mindset and General Ability assessment. The PEG scores are displayed during DSEU Samarth counselling.
  • Lateral entry (B.Tech): Only DSEU Diploma holders can apply for B.Tech lateral entry. Open-market lateral entry is not offered.
  • Reservation: The reservation breakup is SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, and PwBD 5% horizontal reservation.
  • Application fee (UG non-engineering): The fee is INR 500 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS applicants and INR 300 for SC/ST/PwBD applicants.

DSEU Admission Portal 2026: dseu.ac.in

DSEU B.Tech Admission 2026

For B.Tech admission at DSEU, students must apply through JAC Delhi counselling. The same counselling process also includes DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW, and IIITD. A valid JEE Main score is needed for admission. DSEU has 980 B.Tech seats in 10 branches across its Delhi campuses.

DSEU B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026

Students can take part in JAC Delhi counselling for DSEU B.Tech admission only after meeting the required academic and entrance exam conditions.

Criteria Requirement
Qualifying Exam Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Minimum Marks (General/OBC-NCL/EWS) 60% aggregate in PCM subjects
Minimum Marks (SC/ST/OBC/EWS relaxation) 55% aggregate in PCM subjects
Entrance Exam Valid JEE Main score (NTA)
Counselling Body JAC Delhi (jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in)
Lateral Entry (2nd Year) 3-year DSEU Diploma holders only

DSEU B.Tech Selection Criteria 2026

DSEU does not hold a separate B.Tech entrance test or interview. The university uses JEE Main rank and JAC Delhi counselling for final seat allotment.

  • JAC Delhi prepares a combined merit list from JEE Main ranks.
  • Applicants fill their college and branch preferences online on the JAC Delhi portal.
  • Seats are allotted in rounds based on JEE Main rank, category, and choices submitted by the candidate.
  • DSEU takes part in 4 regular rounds, 1 upgradation round, and 1 online spot round under JAC Delhi.
  • 85% seats are under the Delhi domicile quota, while 15% seats are open to all-India applicants.
  • Branches include CSE, ECE, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mechatronics, Printing Technology, Network Engineering and Security, Mechanical, and Thermal Engineering.
  • DSEU also offers a 5-year Integrated B.Tech-M.Tech in Emerging Technology (Nano-Bio-Info-Cogno) through JAC Delhi.

DSEU B.Tech Round Wise Cutoff 2026-27

Round Wise Cutoffs Official JAC PDFs
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4

Note: DSEU is part of the same JAC Delhi counselling pool as DTU and NSUT. Students who do not get DTU or NSUT at lower JEE Main ranks may consider DSEU because its B.Tech courses include skill training and OJT in every branch.

How to Apply for B.Tech at DSEU?

  • Go to jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in and register for JAC Delhi counselling.
  • Add the JEE Main Application Number, roll number, and personal details.
  • During choice filling, arrange college and branch choices in the preferred order.
  • Check the seat allotment result for each round on the JAC Delhi portal.
  • After getting a DSEU seat, visit the assigned DSEU campus for physical document verification within the given schedule.
  • Carry the required documents, including Class 10 marksheet, Class 12 marksheet, JEE Main scorecard, category certificate if applicable, and Delhi domicile certificate if applying under the domicile quota.
  • Pay the seat acceptance fee fixed by JAC Delhi to confirm the seat.

DSEU Diploma Admission 2026

DSEU Diploma (Technical) admission 2026 is done through Delhi Common Entrance Test, also called Delhi CET. DTTE conducts this test for polytechnic admission in Delhi. DSEU offers 740 polytechnic seats across 21 specialisations, and the 3-year Diploma course is open to Class 10 pass students.

DSEU Diploma Eligibility Criteria 2026

Criteria Requirement
Qualifying Exam Class 10 pass with Science, Mathematics, and English
Minimum Marks 40% aggregate
Entrance Exam Delhi CET (conducted by DTTE)
Lateral Entry (2nd Year Diploma) Class 12 Vocational OR Class 10 plus 2-year ITI with minimum 60% marks (via Delhi CET Test 5)

DSEU Diploma Selection Criteria 2026

Delhi CET rank is used for DSEU Diploma selection. DTTE runs the centralised counselling process for all polytechnic seats, including seats at DSEU campuses.

  • Delhi CET is a 90-minute online Computer Based Test.
  • The test includes 90 MCQs. Students get 4 marks for each correct answer, and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. The test is bilingual.
  • DTTE conducts centralised counselling using Delhi CET rank.
  • 85% of Diploma seats are reserved for Delhi domicile candidates.
  • Specialisations include Computer Engineering with AI Tools, Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical, Robotics and Automation, Semiconductor Chip Manufacturing, Architecture, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Chemical Engineering, Tool and Die Making, and others.
  • Lateral entry applicants have to apply through Delhi CET Test 5.

How to Apply for Diploma at DSEU?

  • Register for Delhi CET through the DTTE portal at tte.delhi.gov.in.
  • Enter personal details, Class 10 marks, and preferred specialisations.
  • Pay the application fee as notified by DTTE.
  • Download the admit card and appear for Delhi CET on the scheduled test dates.
  • After the result is declared, join the counselling conducted by DTTE.
  • Select specialisation and campus choices during the choice-filling round.
  • Visit the allotted DSEU campus with Class 10 marksheet and certificate, Delhi CET scorecard, category certificate if applicable, and Delhi domicile proof.

DSEU UG Admission 2026

DSEU UG non-engineering admission 2026 covers BCA, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, BMS, and B.Voc programmes. CUET-UG score is the main basis for admission. Every applicant also has to complete the PEG Assessment, which checks Personality, Entrepreneurial Mindset and General Ability. Counselling takes place online at dseuadm.samarth.edu.in through the DSEU Samarth portal.

DSEU also offers 1-year UG Certificate programmes after Class 12. The available areas include AI in Office Operations, Digital Marketing and Web Development, Solar Panel Installation, HVAC, and Welding Technology.

DSEU UG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
BBA / BCA / BA Class 12 any stream, minimum 50% aggregate CUET-UG score + PEG Assessment
B.Sc Data Analytics Class 12 with minimum 60% in Maths (Class 10) and 60% aggregate
B.Sc BMLT Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology; minimum 50% aggregate
BMS / B.Com Class 12 any stream, minimum 50% aggregate
B.Voc Class 12 any stream, minimum 45% aggregate

DSEU UG Selection Criteria 2026

DSEU makes a combined merit list using CUET-UG marks and PEG Assessment marks. Seats are then allotted round by round through the DSEU Samarth portal.

  • For all UG non-engineering programmes, CUET-UG score is the main selection input.
  • PEG Assessment is compulsory. It checks personality, entrepreneurial mindset, and general ability, and its scores are used in the counselling merit list.
  • Indicative seat strength is BCA 396 seats, BBA 660 seats, B.Sc (Data Analytics, BMLT, and others) 726 seats, and B.Voc across 60-plus vocational disciplines.
  • 85% of seats in all UG programmes are kept for Delhi domicile candidates.
  • Vertical reservation applies as SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, with PwBD 5% as horizontal reservation.

Note: DSEU has its own PEG Assessment. No other university in the JAC Delhi or Delhi CUET pool makes this test compulsory. Students should complete it on the DSEU Samarth portal soon after registration because missing the PEG window can lead to disqualification from counselling rounds.

How to Apply for UG Programmes at DSEU?

  • Appear for CUET-UG through the NTA portal and get a valid scorecard.
  • Register at dseuadm.samarth.edu.in on the DSEU Samarth portal.
  • Pay the application fee: INR 500 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS or INR 300 for SC/ST/PwBD.
  • Complete the compulsory PEG Assessment on the Samarth portal during the registration period.
  • Enter programme and campus preferences in the choice-filling window.
  • Check Round 1 allotment on the Samarth portal.
  • Report to the allotted DSEU campus with Class 12 marksheet, CUET-UG scorecard, PEG Assessment score, category certificate if applicable, and Delhi domicile proof.
  • If seats remain vacant after Round 1, re-register during the vacant seat re-registration window.

DSEU Scholarships 2026

DSEU helps eligible students access different government scholarship schemes. Students should apply on the correct portal after completing admission.

Scholarship Eligibility Portal
Delhi Government Post-Matric Scholarship SC/ST/OBC/Minority students; tuition fee reimbursement edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in
AICTE Pragati Scholarship Girl students in AICTE-approved programmes scholarships.gov.in
AICTE Saksham Scholarship Students with disabilities in AICTE-approved programmes scholarships.gov.in
NSP Post-Matric Scholarships SC/ST/OBC/EWS students scholarships.gov.in
Merit-cum-Means Linked Financial Assistance Economically weaker students at DSEU dseu.ac.in

Scholarship eligibility and amounts can change as per the respective authorities. Students should check the relevant portal for current criteria and deadlines.

DSEU Admission FAQs

Ques. How can a student get B.Tech admission at DSEU?

Ans. B.Tech admission at DSEU in 2026 is done through JAC Delhi counselling. Students need a valid JEE Main score and must register at jacdelhi.admissions.nic.in. DSEU shares this counselling process with DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW, and IIITD. Seat allotment is held through 4 regular rounds, 1 upgradation round, and 1 online spot round.

Ques. Does DSEU accept B.Tech students without JEE Main?

Ans. No. A valid JEE Main score is required for DSEU B.Tech admission. The university does not conduct a separate B.Tech entrance exam, and it does not offer direct admission or a management quota for B.Tech.

Ques. Is there a fixed JEE Main percentile for DSEU B.Tech?

Ans. DSEU does not announce one fixed cutoff percentile. Admission depends on JEE Main rank, category, and the choices filled in JAC Delhi counselling. Students can check opening and closing ranks on the JAC Delhi portal after each round is completed.

Ques. What role does Delhi CET play in DSEU Diploma admission?

Ans. Delhi CET, or Common Entrance Test, is a 90-minute online CBT conducted by DTTE for polytechnic admission in Delhi. It has 90 MCQs, with 4 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer. DSEU Diploma seats are allotted through DTTE centralised counselling based on Delhi CET rank.

Ques. Do BBA and BCA applicants at DSEU need CUET-UG?

Ans. Yes. CUET-UG score is the main selection basis for DSEU UG non-engineering courses, including BBA and BCA. Applicants must also complete the PEG Assessment on the DSEU Samarth portal. Both scores are used for merit ranking during counselling.

Ques. What is the compulsory PEG test for DSEU UG admission?

Ans. PEG stands for Personality, Entrepreneurial Mindset, and General Ability. It is compulsory for all DSEU UG non-engineering applicants. Students have to complete it at dseuadm.samarth.edu.in during the registration window. Missing the PEG Assessment can remove a student from counselling consideration.

Ques. Are seats reserved for Delhi candidates at DSEU?

Ans. Yes. DSEU reserves 85% of seats across all programmes for Delhi domicile candidates. These students must have passed the qualifying exam from a recognised school or college in NCT of Delhi. The remaining 15% seats are open to all-India candidates in select programmes.

Ques. Who can apply for second-year B.Tech lateral entry at DSEU?

Ans. Only DSEU Diploma holders can apply for second-year B.Tech lateral entry. Students must have completed a 3-year Diploma from DSEU. DSEU does not offer open-market lateral entry for students from other polytechnics.

Ques. What is the B.Tech seat strength and branch list at DSEU?

Ans. DSEU offers 1,040 B.Tech seats across 9 branches at its Delhi campuses. The branches include CSE, ECE, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mechatronics, Printing Technology, Network Engineering and Security, Mechanical, and Thermal Engineering. The university also offers a 5-year Integrated B.Tech-M.Tech in Emerging Technology.

Ques. Which scholarships can DSEU students apply for?

Ans. DSEU students may apply for the Delhi Government Post-Matric Scholarship, AICTE Pragati Scholarship for girl students, AICTE Saksham Scholarship for students with disabilities, NSP Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS students, and DSEU Merit-cum-Means Linked Financial Assistance. Applications are made through the relevant government portals, mainly scholarships.gov.in and edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in.