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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is one of India’s premier technology institutes, established initially as the College of Engineering in 1961 and later designated an Institute of National Importance. It functions as a Centre of Excellence for training, research, and innovation in science, engineering, technology, design, management, and humanities. The institute is located in Hauz Khas, New Delhi, and offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across multiple departments, centres, and schools.

Programmes Offered

IIT Delhi provides a wide variety of academic programmes across levels and disciplines:

Undergraduate Programmes

  • B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) in multiple engineering disciplines.
  • B.Des (Bachelor of Design) – recently introduced to integrate engineering with design thinking.
  • Dual Degree Programmes combining B.Tech + M.Tech.

Postgraduate Programmes

  • M.Tech (Master of Technology)
  • M.S. (Research)
  • M.Sc. in science and interdisciplinary areas (e.g., Economics, Cognitive Science).
  • M.Des (Master of Design)
  • MBA and Executive MBA programmes through the Department of Management Studies.
  • PG Diplomas / Professional Certificate Programmes (e.g., FinTech).

Doctoral Programmes

  • Ph.D. / Research Programmes in engineering, technology, science, management and other fields.

Executive & Short-Term Programmes

  • Executive education (e.g., executive robotics programme, professional certificates).

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility varies by programme type:

Undergraduate (UG)

  • Must have completed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.
  • Admission based primarily on JEE (Advanced) ranks through JoSAA counselling.
  • B.Des candidates also need a valid UCEED score.

Postgraduate (PG)

  • M.Tech / M.S. (Research): Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech / B.E. / M.Sc) and valid GATE score (or institute-specific criteria) required.
  • M.Sc: Bachelor’s degree + valid JAM score.
  • M.Des: Bachelor’s degree + CEED score followed by test/interview.
  • MBA: Bachelor’s degree + valid CAT score / entrance followed by institute process.

Doctoral / Ph.D.

  • Master’s or equivalent degree (e.g., M.Tech/M.Sc/MBA/B.E. or equivalent) with minimum academic performance criteria.
  • National test qualifications (GATE/NET/CSIR/UGC etc.) depending on category may be required for some programmes.

Important Dates

Note: Exact dates vary by programme and year. Candidates should confirm current year dates on the official admissions pages.

UG Admissions (B.Tech, etc.)

  • JEE Advanced 2026 registration: Apr–May 2026; exam tentatively mid-May 2026.
  • JoSAA seat allocation & counselling: June 2026.

PG / Ph.D. Admissions

  • Admissions for Ph.D. / PG programmes for Academic Year 2026–27 (1st Semester) open; last date 30 Mar 2026 for application submission.
  • Semesters typically start in July/August (PG) or January/July for Ph.D., with application portals opening months earlier.

Executive / Certificate Programmes

  • Professional certificate in FinTech: applications open until 27 Feb 2026.

These dates are indicative examples from recent admission cycles; always check the official IIT Delhi admissions portal for the specific academic year.

How to Apply

General Steps for Admission at IIT Delhi:

  1. Check Eligibility
    First, make sure you meet the programme-specific requirements, such as academic qualifications, minimum marks, and required national-level test scores.
  2. Register for Entrance Tests (if applicable)
    • For UG programmes: Appear for JEE (Advanced) and take part in JoSAA counselling.
    • For PG programmes: Register for GATE, CEED, JAM, or CAT, depending on your chosen course.
    • For Ph.D. programmes: Keep an eye on official notifications released by IIT Delhi or the concerned department.
  3. Apply Online
    Visit the official IIT Delhi website and go to the admissions section to access the correct application portal for your programme (UG/PG/Ph.D./M.S.):
    https://home.iitd.ac.in/
  4. Fill the Application Form
    Carefully enter your details, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee online as instructed.
  5. Selection Process
    Shortlisting is done based on your entrance exam score, academic record, and where applicable written tests, interviews, or portfolio reviews.
  6. Final Admission
    If selected, complete the document verification and pay the admission fee within the given deadline to confirm your seat.

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