DTU Ranking 2024: NIRF, QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education, US News, India Today

9 mins readUpdated on Jan 29, 2024 15:56 IST

DTU is a famous institute of India. It has been reviewed and has ranked in different categories by various national ranking bodies, highlighting its strengths and achievements in different areas of education. DTU secured #29 position in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF rankings. It has consistently received good rankings over the years indicating that it is one of the top institutions to pursue education. DTU ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. Candidates can view this space for a more in-depth understanding of DTU rankings.

Table of contents
  • DTU Ranking Highlights 2024
  • DTU NIRF Ranking 2023
  • DTU vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison
  • DTU QS World University Ranking 2024
  • DTU vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison
  • DTU Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
  • DTU vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison
  • DTU US News Ranking 2023
  • DTU vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison
  • DTU India Today Ranking 2023
  • DTU vs Other Universities: India Today Ranking Comparison
  • DTU Ranking FAQs
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DTU Ranking Highlights 2024

DTU has secured rankings in different categories according to several important national ranking organizations, namely NIRF, QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education, US News, India Today, etc. These ranking bodies have provided DTU good ranks. Candidates can find the table provided below to learn more about the DTU rankings:

DTU National Ranking 2023
Ranking Body Category Rank
NIRF Engineering 29
NIRF Overall 61
NIRF University 40
QS World University Rankings Asia 701-750
Times Higher Education Overall 801–1000
US News University 44
India Today Engineering 9
India Today Engineering (Government) 8

DTU NIRF Ranking 2023

DTU has been ranked well by the NIRF under the 'Engineering' category. Following the provided parameters such as Faculty Quality Weightage and Employability Weightage, the college is ranked at a good position when compared to other universities. The institute is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by the NIRF 2023. It has been seen that in the 'Engineering' category, the institute's ranks have shown an increasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2023, DTU climbed 6 ranks to #29 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings. DTU ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023.
It has been seen that within the category of 'Overall', the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, DTU climbed 2 ranks to #61 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.
It is to be noticed that the institute has shown a fluctuating trend in the 'University' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2023, DTU fell 2 ranks to #40 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking. DTU ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. Refer to the table to find the DTU ranking. The table provides valuable information about the performance and standing of the institute in respective categories.

Q:   Is DTU a Tier 1 college?
A:

Delhi Technological University (DTU), is defenitely a Tier 1 college. DTU was established in 1941 and the oldest IIT was established in around 1951 . DTU Delhi is accredited by the NAAC with an 'A' grade and NBA and is also approved by the University Grant Commission (UGC) and AICTE. DTU College is ranked 61 under the Overall category by NIRF 2023,  40 under the University category by NIRF 2023, and 29 under the Engineering category by NIRF 2023. The university is ISO-certified and earlier was affiliated with the University of Delhi.

DTU NIRF Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
Engineering 36 35 29
Overall 54 63 61
University 42 38 40

DTU vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2023, DTU received #29 rank in the 'Engineering' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as IIT Jodhpur, and Amity University Noida for NIRF rankings under the 'Engineering' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of DTU with other top institutes:

DTU vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2023
College Name Engineering 2023
DTU 29
SOA University 27
SRM Institute of Science and Technology 28
IIT Jodhpur 30
Amity University Noida 31

DTU QS World University Ranking 2024

Across the years, it is noticeable that DTU has consistently recognized as a highly-ranked institute across various categories in the QS World University Rankings. This underscores the institution's reputable status and its success in diverse aspects as per the rankings. In the 'Asia' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2024, DTU fell 100 ranks to #701 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.
DTU's rankings in 'Southern Asia' category have exhibited a decreasing trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, DTU fell 59 ranks to #219 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking. Check the table for the DTU rankings 2024:

DTU QS World University Ranking 2024
Category 2022 2023 2024
Asia 551-600 601-650 701-750
Southern Asia - 160 219

DTU vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison

In 2024, DTU received #701-750 rank under the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. Comparing DTU ranking 2024 with other top Universities, Karunya University ranks better in the list as it has been ranked at #701-750 in the same category by QS World University Rankings 2024. Students can check the year-wise comparison analysis of DTU with other top colleges:

DTU vs Other Institutes: QS World University Ranking 2024
College Name Asia 2024
DTU 701-750
Ahmedabad University 651-700
Kumaun University 651-700
Karunya University 701-750
Allahabad University 701-750

DTU Times Higher Education Ranking 2024

Based on the rankings from Times Higher Education, DTU outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position. The rankings of the institute in the 'Overall' category have demonstrated a fluctuating trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2024, DTU fell 200 ranks to #801 rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking. Candidates can review the table below for the DTU Times Higher Education rankings:

DTU Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
Category 2022 2023 2024
Overall 601–800 601–800 801–1000

DTU vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

In the latest Times Higher Education 2024 ranking, DTU has achieved rank #801–1000, while the NIT Trichy has been ranked at #801–1000. Refer to the table below for the Times Higher Education's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

DTU vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
College Name Overall 2024
DTU 801–1000
KIIT University 601–800
IIIT Hyderabad 601–800
NIT Trichy 801–1000
SMVDU 801–1000

DTU US News Ranking 2023

According to the rankings from US News, DTU has received better rank as compared with various other institutes. Candidates are encouraged to examine the table provided below, to obtain valuable insights about the DTU US News rankings:

DTU US News Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University - - 44

DTU vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison

DTU has been among the top ranks under various ranking parameters in the 'University' category. In 2023, it was ranked #44 in the 'University' category. Candidates can view the full comparison in the table below:

DTU vs Other Institutes: US News Ranking 2023
College Name University 2023
DTU 44
Amity University Noida 41
Bharathidasan University 43
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 44
IIT Dhanbad 46

DTU India Today Ranking 2023

As per the India Today ranking, DTU has secured a superior rank compared to numerous other institutes, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in terms of various factors evaluated by the India Today ranking system. In the 'Engineering' category, the institute's ranks have displayed constancy when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, DTU's rank is #9, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering' category by the India Today ranking. DTU ranked in the top 10 in the country for the second consecutive year in 2023.
In the 'Engineering (Government)' category, the institute's ranks have exhibited stability in trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2023, DTU's rank is #8, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering (Government)' category by the India Today ranking. DTU ranked in the top 10 in the country for the second consecutive year in 2023. Students can check the table below for a comprehensive overview of DTU rankings 2023:

DTU India Today Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
Engineering - 9 9
Engineering (Government) - 8 8

DTU vs Other Universities: India Today Ranking Comparison

DTU consistently performs well in the 'Engineering' category in the India Today rankings. In the year 2023, it secured the #9 rank, competing with various top institutes; namely, IIT Gandhinagar, and IIIT Allahabad. For a detailed analysis, refer to the comparison table provided below:

DTU vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2023
College Name Engineering 2023
DTU 9
BITS Pilani 7
NSIT 8
IIT Gandhinagar 10
IIIT Allahabad 11

To recap, DTU' good ranking is a result of its strong performance in diverse evaluation criteria, underscoring the institution's overall reputation.
Moreover, the positive NIRF ranking of the institute serves as additional evidence of its popularity among students interested in pursuing a degree.

DTU Ranking FAQs

Q. What are the NIRF rankings of DTU in 'Engineering' category?

A. The rank of DTU in the 'Engineering' category is #29 by the NIRF 2023, it climbed 6 ranks as compared to last year's rank. The category has made progress over the last three year's rankings. In the year 2022, the category jumped to #35 rank, while in the year 2021, it was ranked #36.

Q. What is the ranking of DTU in NIRF 2023 under 'Overall' category?

A. This year, DTU climbed 2 ranks; and is ranked #61 in 2023 by the NIRF in the 'Overall' category. As of the latest available data, the ranking of DTU has shown fluctuation in ranking trends over the past three years. In 2021, the institute was ranked #54, which dropped to #63 rank in 2022.

Q. What is the NIRF ranking of DTU in 'University' category?

A. DTU is ranked #40 in 2023 by the NIRF in the 'University' category, falling 2 ranks from last year's rank. Over the last three years, DTU has displayed variation in its ranking. In 2021, the institute held the #42 rank, which jumped to #38 in the year 2022.

Q. What are the QS World University Rankings of DTU in 'Asia' category?

A. DTU is exhibiting a declining trend in its rankings over the last three years. From #551 place in 2022, the institute rank fell to #601 rank in the year 2023. The institute is ranked #701 in the year 2024 by the QS World University Rankings in the 'Asia' category, falling down 100 ranks from last year's rank.

Q. What is the rank of DTU by QS World University Rankings in 'Southern Asia' category?

A. The rank of DTU is #219 in QS World University Rankings in the 'Southern Asia' category 2024, it fell 59 ranks as compared to last year's rank. The institute has a drop in previous year's rankings, and in the year 2023, the institute received #160 rank, while in 2022, it was not ranked.

Q. What is the ranking of DTU in Times Higher Education 2023 under 'Overall' category?

A. This year, DTU fell 200 ranks; and is ranked #801 in 2024 by the Times Higher Education in the 'Overall' category. As of the latest available data, the ranking of DTU has shown fluctuation in ranking trends over the past three years. In the year 2023, the institute had #601 rank, the same as in 2022.

Q. What is the US News ranking of DTU in 'University' category?

A. DTU was ranked #44 by the US News in the 'University' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

Q. How are DTU's courses ranked in the 'Engineering' category by the India Today rankings?

A. The 'Engineering' category at DTU has shown stability in its rankings over the last two years. The category is ranked #9 in the year 2023 by India Today, the same as last year's rank. Although, it was not ranked in the year 2021.

Q. What are the India Today rankings of DTU in 'Engineering (Government)' category?

A. The rank of DTU in the 'Engineering (Government)' category is #8 by the India Today 2023, it has the same rank as compared to last year's rank. However, there is no ranking availabe for the year 2021.

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