Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University

What Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University does

Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) is a state-owned higher education institution established in August 2020 by the Government of NCT of Delhi under the Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University Act, 2019. It delivers industry-aligned skill-based education at diploma, undergraduate, B.Tech, and postgraduate levels across 15 faculties including engineering, design, business, healthcare, tourism, and emerging-technology disciplines such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, robotics, quantum computing, and nanotechnology. DSEU serves students from across India — with an explicit mandate toward marginalized and minority communities — offering a 60% fee concession on general fees to SC/ST and PwD students.

DSEU operates 24 physical campuses spread across Delhi, anchored by the Dwarka (Sector-9) headquarters. The academic and administrative workflow runs on a digital ecosystem centered on the Samarth portal (admissions, fee payment, examinations) and Hunar, a multilingual AI chatbot that handles admission queries in Hindi, English, and Hinglish. Academic governance follows NEP 2020-aligned Regulation 2A, which enables a credit-based, semester-based framework with multiple entry and exit options. The university has a Board of Management, Academic Council, and Finance Committee as statutory bodies, with the Lt. Governor of Delhi serving as Chancellor and Prof. Ashok Kumar Nagawat (Ph.D. in Theoretical High Energy Physics, 44 years of academic experience) as Vice Chancellor.

DSEU's revenue model combines recurring annual tuition and program fees with Government of NCT of Delhi funding. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: prospective students apply through the Samarth portal (with the UG admission registration portal opening on 25 June 2026 against vacant seats), supplemented by an annual Skill and Entrepreneurship Festival and a partnership ecosystem that includes the SIDBI-co-developed Swavalamban Super 30 entrepreneurship program. The institution is positioning itself with state policy backing, articulated by Delhi's Education Minister in October 2025, as a candidate to become India's skill capital.

Name

Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University

Legal name

Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University

Website

https://dseu.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DSEU is a government-owned skill and entrepreneurship university in New Delhi, operating 24 campuses and offering diploma, UG, B.Tech, and PG programs across 15 faculties to Indian students seeking industry-aligned, affordable higher education.

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Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Entrepreneurship & Incubation Focus (EDAHAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Research, Innovation & Fellowship Prep (Labs, Competitions, Publications) (EDAMAKAI), Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Skill education programs
• Vocational training
• Higher education
• Entrepreneurship development
• Diploma programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Student Tuition and Program Fees: DSEU generates revenue primarily through student tuition and program fees across Diploma, Undergraduate, B.Tech, and Postgraduate programs. Fee concession policies exist for SC/ST and PwD students (60% fee concession on general fees), and the university offers scholarships and financial assistance through Delhi government schemes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) is a state government university that delivers skill-based higher education programs including three-year Diplomas, Undergraduate degrees (B.S., B.A., B.Des., B.Sc., B.Tech, BBA), and Postgraduate degrees (M.Sc., MCA, MBA, MS, PG Diplomas) across 15 faculties covering engineering, technology, business, design, healthcare, agriculture, and hospitality. Programs are delivered across 24 campuses in Delhi under an industry-aligned, NEP 2020-compliant curriculum, and the university also runs the Swavalamban Super 30 entrepreneurship development initiative in partnership with SIDBI.

Product overview

Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) operates as a multi-campus educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of skill-based and academic programs. The university provides Diploma, Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and B.Tech programs across 16 faculties covering disciplines from engineering and technology to business, design, healthcare, agriculture, and hospitality. The institution's ecosystem includes the Swavalamban Super 30 entrepreneurship initiative in partnership with SIDBI, the Hunar AI admission assistant for student inquiries, and the Samarth student portal for academic management. Programs are delivered across 22+ campuses throughout Delhi, emphasizing industry-aligned curriculum, employability skills, and entrepreneurial mindset development as outlined in the NEP 2020 framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hunar: AI-powered admission assistant chatbot for DSEU that answers queries about admissions, courses, and fees in Hindi, English, or Hinglish.

Products and services

• Diploma Programs Three-year diploma programs in technical disciplines including Architecture, Automobile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Polymer Technology, Precision Engineering, Printing Technology, and Robotic and Process Automation, designed for students seeking industry-ready vocational qualifications.
• Undergraduate (UG) Programs Bachelor's degree programs including B.S., B.A., B.Des., B.Sc., B.Tech, BBA, and certificate/UG diploma courses spanning business, design, technology, hospitality, and applied sciences for students seeking undergraduate-level qualifications.
• B.Tech Programs Four-year Bachelor of Technology programs in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Robotics and Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Network Engineering and Security, and Tool Engineering, targeting students pursuing engineering careers.
• Postgraduate (PG) Programs Master's degree programs including M.Sc., Master in Computer Applications, MBA programs in various specializations, MS programs in emerging technologies, and PG Diplomas in technical and management fields, designed for graduates seeking advanced qualifications.
• Swavalamban Super 30 Initiative Entrepreneurship development program launched on 14 October 2023 in collaboration with SIDBI, designed to transform skilled individuals into job creators through six weeks of immersive weekend classes covering entrepreneurship basics, digital and financial literacy, leadership, wellness, and emotional intelligence, complemented by industry visits and an Entrepreneurs' Meet. Attracted over 1,000 registrations with 567 advancing to pitch and 30 selected as top entrepreneurs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1000 registrations for the Swavalamban Super 30 program with 567 advancing to pitch and 30 selected as top entrepreneurs.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2023DSEU and SIDBI jointly launched the 'Swavalamban Skill to Enterprise Model Super 30' initiative on October 14, 2023, designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit among youth. The program attracted over 1000 registrations, with 567 advancing to pitch and 30 selected through a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process involving industry experts. The program provides six weeks of immersive weekend classes covering entrepreneurship basics, digital and financial literacy, leadership, wellness, and emotional intelligence, complemented by industry visits and an Entrepreneurs' Meet.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Delhi Technological University (DTU): DTU is a Delhi state government technical university offering B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA and doctoral programs in engineering, technology, and applied sciences. It is the closest direct peer to DSEU given shared state-government status, Delhi location, and engineering/technology program overlap.
• Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT Delhi): IIIT Delhi is a state-funded technical university specializing in IT, computer science, and AI/data science programs. It competes with DSEU's B.Tech offerings in AI, Data Analytics, Computer Science, and Network Security within the same Delhi student market.
• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU): GGSIPU is a Delhi state university offering technical, professional, and management programs across affiliated colleges. It is the broadest direct competitor to DSEU in Delhi for diploma, undergraduate, and B.Tech admissions in skill-oriented disciplines.
• Rajasthan ILD Skills University: Rajasthan ILD Skills University is a state skills university modeled similarly to DSEU, offering skill-focused diploma and degree programs. DSEU's Vice Chancellor Prof. Ashok Kumar Nagawat previously led this institution, making it the most structurally comparable skill-education peer.
• Jamia Millia Islamia: Jamia is a central university in Delhi offering engineering, architecture, business, and management programs. It competes with DSEU for Delhi-based students seeking affordable, government-backed higher education with strong placement outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi): IIT Delhi is the premier technical institution in Delhi, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and doctoral programs across engineering and science. While DSEU's B.Tech offerings compete for top-tier students, IIT Delhi operates at significantly higher selectivity and brand prestige.
• BITS Pilani: BITS Pilani is a premier private technical institution offering engineering and science programs with pan-Indian campus network and work-integrated learning. It competes for high-achieving students who might otherwise consider DSEU's B.Tech in AI/Data Science.

Emerging players

• Amity University: Amity is a large private multi-campus university headquartered in Noida with strong Delhi NCR presence. It competes with DSEU across engineering, business, and design programs but operates on a private, fee-driven model with broader national reach.
• Chandigarh University: Chandigarh University is a large private Indian university offering engineering, management, and skill-aligned programs with strong industry partnerships. It competes for students outside Delhi seeking affordable skill-education at scale, providing a benchmark for private-sector competition.
• Simplilearn: Simplilearn is a leading edtech platform offering online professional certification and skill-development courses in technology, data science, and business. It represents the digital, modular alternative that could erode DSEU's market for upskilling/reskilling and short-format skill programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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