Delhi Technological University vs Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
A side-by-side look at Delhi Technological University in Delhi, Delhi and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and M.Tech and 2 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Delhi Technological University | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Delhi, Delhi | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹1.6L – ₹9.2L | ₹60k – ₹8L |
| Highest package | ₹1.8 Cr | ₹2 Cr |
| NIRF 2025 | #42, University | #1, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 8 | 6 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0098 | U-0456 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | dtu.ac.in | iitm.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras): from ₹60,000, against ₹1.6 lakh at Delhi Technological University.
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists the higher top package: ₹2 Cr, against ₹1.8 Cr at Delhi Technological University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Delhi Technological University at 42 (University) and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) at 1 (Overall).
- Delhi Technological University is in Delhi, Delhi and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, about 1,780 km apart.
- Delhi Technological University lists 8 programmes and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists 6; 5 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Delhi Technological University lists 8 programmes in all and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists 6; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Delhi Technological University (2)
- BBA
- B.Des
