Archive · 20 Jul 2026
DTU Launches New Programmes, Global Collaborations
Delhi Technological University (DTU) is celebrating 85 years by introducing many new things.
They are starting new courses like Data Science and Applied Statistics, and a special programme with the University of Houston.
They also have new courses in Economics and online certificates in AI and Renewable Energy.
DTU is doing a lot of research too, like setting up a lab for Quantum Technologies.
They have made new friends with big organizations like the Indian Army and Bajaj Auto.
Some of their student startups won prizes and money.
They even showed off a smart trash bin and plan to help rural communities with technology.
DTU launched new academic programmes including integrated BSc-MSc in Data Science and Applied Statistics, and a 4+1 BTech-MS programme with the University of Houston.
The university introduced a double major track in Economics for BTech students and micro-credential courses with industry partners.
DTU announced online certificate programmes in AI, Renewable Energy Management, and ESG and Corporate Sustainability for working professionals.
The university received a Rs 1 crore grant to establish an undergraduate laboratory in Quantum Technologies and crossed the milestone of 1,000 PhD graduates.
DTU signed multiple MoUs with organizations including the Indian Army, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, and Bajaj Auto Ltd, and showcased innovations like a smart waste-bin tricycle.
- Who
- Delhi Technological University (DTU)
- What
- Launched new academic programmes, research initiatives, and collaborations
- When
- Announced on July 10, to be implemented from 2026-27 academic session
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To strengthen interdisciplinary education, research, innovation, and industry partnerships aligned with NEP 2020
- New Programmes
- Integrated BSc-MSc in Data Science, Applied Statistics, 4+1 BTech-MS with University of Houston, Double Major in Economics, Micro-credential Courses, Online Certificates in AI, Renewable Energy, ESG
- Research Initiatives
- 1,000 PhD Graduates Milestone, Rs 1 Crore Grant for Quantum Technologies Lab, BEST Centre, Siddharth Research and Tribology Centre
- Collaborations
- University of Houston, Indian Army, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Bajaj Auto Ltd, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
- Startup Achievements
- AllSecureX and Heuronics received Rs 10 Lakh Grants, NEMA-AI in Forbes India Top 100 Startups
- Innovations
- Smart Waste-Bin Tricycle, Rural Technology and Community Engagement Programme