Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi

Delhi Technological University (DTU) formally known as Delhi College of Engineering was established in 1941. It is one of the oldest engineering colleges in India and also the first one to be set-up in Delhi. When it first came into existence it was known as the Delhi Polytechnic and was established to cater to the growing needs of Indian industries for trained technical manpower with practical experience and sound theoretical knowledge. It was give a state university status in year 2009 prior to which it was affiliated to the University of Delhi from the year 1952 to 2009.