DTU convocation: 7,896 degrees, record 306 PhDs, top package Rs 64 lakh
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Delhi Technological University awarded 7,896 degrees, including a record 306 PhDs, at its 12th convocation on October 22, 2026.
What Happened
Delhi Technological University (DTU) conferred 7,896 degrees at its 12th annual convocation on Thursday, 22 October 2026, including 306 doctoral degrees, the most it has ever awarded in a single ceremony. Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Prof Ajay K Sood was the chief guest. The university's annual report, presented at the event, said 348 companies recruited on campus in 2025-26, making 1,833 offers with a highest package of Rs 64 lakh a year and an average of Rs 15.04 lakh.
Key Facts
- Degrees awarded: 7,896 in total, covering students of the 2024-25 and 2025-26 batches.
- Break-up: 5,653 undergraduate, 1,937 postgraduate and 306 PhD degrees.
- The 306 PhDs are the highest number DTU has awarded.
- Placements in 2025-26: 348 recruiting companies and 1,833 offers, according to the annual report.
- Highest package Rs 64 lakh a year; average package Rs 15.04 lakh a year.
- Research in 2025-26: 39 patents and 14 sponsored projects worth Rs 7.59 crore, plus about 36 consultancy projects valued at Rs 13.16 crore.
- Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister and Education Minister addressed the graduates through video messages.
Why It Matters
For school students and their families weighing engineering colleges, a convocation report is one of the few moments when a university puts its own numbers on the table in one place: how many students it graduates, how many companies come to hire them and what they are paid. DTU is one of the large engineering universities in Delhi, and its figures are a useful reference point for anyone comparing engineering options in the capital.
The placement numbers need careful reading. The highest package of Rs 64 lakh is a single offer, and one top salary says little about what a typical graduate earns. The average of Rs 15.04 lakh is the more useful figure, though an average can also be pulled up by a few very high offers. The university's report gives 1,833 offers from 348 companies, but offers are not the same as students placed, since one student can receive more than one offer. Branch matters too, since one university-wide average hides the gap between branches. Students should ask for branch-wise data and the median salary, not just the headline number.
The record PhD count is the other signal. Three hundred and six doctorates in one ceremony shows a university building up its research side alongside teaching. The report's 39 patents and Rs 7.59 crore in sponsored research add to that picture. For undergraduates, a strong research base can mean more chances to work on funded projects, publish, or move into research careers and higher studies, paths that do not show up in placement tables at all.
| Measure | DTU, 2025-26 (university's annual report) |
|---|---|
| Degrees awarded | 7,896 (5,653 UG, 1,937 PG, 306 PhD) |
| Recruiting companies | 348 |
| Offers made | 1,833 |
| Highest package | Rs 64 lakh a year |
| Average package | Rs 15.04 lakh a year |
What should a student do next? If DTU is on your list, look at its official placement report by branch, compare the average and median with other colleges you are considering, and check how many students in your chosen branch actually got placed, not just how many offers were made.
Impact
Short-term: Nearly 7,900 graduates now hold their degrees formally, which many need for jobs, visas and admissions abroad. The published figures will be used by students choosing colleges in the coming admission season.
Long-term: A growing PhD output and patent count can strengthen DTU's research rankings and its ability to win sponsored projects. Placement figures that stay strong year after year support the university's standing among state engineering universities.
Who is affected: DTU's graduating students and their families; Class 11 and 12 students planning engineering admissions; recruiters who hire from Delhi's engineering colleges; and researchers and doctoral candidates at the university.
Key Takeaway
DTU awarded 7,896 degrees and a record 306 PhDs on 22 October 2026, and reported an average placement package of Rs 15.04 lakh, a more useful guide for students than its Rs 64 lakh top offer.
Questions and Answers
How many degrees did DTU award at its 2026 convocation?
Delhi Technological University awarded 7,896 degrees at its 12th convocation on 22 October 2026: 5,653 undergraduate, 1,937 postgraduate and 306 PhD degrees, covering the 2024-25 and 2025-26 batches.
What was the highest and average placement package at DTU in 2025-26?
According to the university's annual report, the highest package was Rs 64 lakh a year and the average was Rs 15.04 lakh a year, with 348 companies making 1,833 offers.
Who was the chief guest at the DTU convocation 2026?
Prof Ajay K Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, was the chief guest. Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister and Education Minister sent video messages.
Is the highest package a good way to judge a college?
Not on its own. The highest package is one offer. Students should look at the average and median salary, the share of students placed, and the figures for their own branch, which can differ widely.
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