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Delhi College of Engineering (initially established with the name- Delhi Polytechnic) came into existence in the year 1940 to cater the needs of Indian Industries for trained manpower with practical experience and sound theoretical knowledge. The Delhi Polytechnic consisted of a technical high school and specialized senior departments.

 
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  Colonnaded portico added by Sir David Ochterlony
Delhi Polytechnic came into existence
Delhi Polytechnic is affiliated to Delhi University
B.E. degree in Civil Engineering is introduced
Delhi Polytechnic is taken over by the then Delhi Administration
Delhi Polytechnic is renamed as Delhi College of Engineering
M.Sc. (Civil Engineering specialization in Structure) full time (2 yr. duration) and part-time (3 yr. duration) courses are introduced
Start of M.Sc. Engineering courses in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
B.Sc. (Engineering) course of 5 years duration are introduced in Electronics & Communication Engineering. All the departments start M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs
Department of Electrical Engineering introduces M.Sc. (Engg) courses in Instrumentation & Control, and Advanced
Electronics; the Department of Mechanical Engineering introduces M.Sc. (Engg) courses in Thermal, and Production; the Department of Civil Engineering introduces M.Sc. (Engg) courses in Structure, Hydraulics & Flood Control, and Public Health Engineering
Electrical Engineering Department introduces M.Sc. in Power Systems
Duration of B.Sc. engineering courses, is reduced from 5 years to 4 years and the degree is renamed as B.E.
Department of Physics starts M.Sc. course in Applied Physics
The college starts B.E.Tech. Courses in Civil, Electrical, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering

Department of Chemistry starts M.E. in polymer technology

Delhi Administration established Delhi Institute of Technology (Presently Netaji Subhash Institute of Technology)
B.E. degree course in Production & Industrial Engineering was started
B.E. degree course in Computer Engineering introduced
The foundation stone of New Campus of DCE is laid
B.E. degree level courses were started in Polymer Science & Chemical Technology and Environment Engineering
B.E. in Information Technology intoduced
B.E. in Biotechnology intoduced
2005