IIT Delhi Admission 2021: MS (by Research), PhD
IIT Delhi or IITD offers an MS (by Research) programme for a three-year duration. It is intended as an alternative to MTech programme, designed for students with a research and development (R&D) bent of mind. In addition to this, the deemed University also offers a PhD programmes across all its departments. Candidates, fulfilling the eligibility criteria, can apply to any of the two programmes in online mode through the official website of IIT Delhi. The IITD application process for MS (by Research) and PhD admission 2021 is shown below:
Interested candidates can read below to get all the details regarding IIT Delhi admission 2021 to MS (by Research) and PhD programmes:
- IIT Delhi Admission 2021: MS (by Research), PhD
- IIT Delhi Application Process 2021
- IIT Delhi Scholarships 2021
- IIT Delhi Seat Reservation 2021
IIT Delhi Admission 2021: MS (by Research), PhD
IITD MS (by Research) admission 2021 is based on a valid GATE score obtained by eligible candidates. However, BTech/ BE/ Integrated MSc graduates from CFTIs and MA/ MSc graduates from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 or above are eligible for direct admissions (Requirement of GATE score is waived for admission).
Eligibility Criteria: BE/ BTech/ MSc or equivalent degree from a recognised institution with a minimum of 60% aggregate or 6.00 CGPA out of 10 along with a minimum work experience as per the details mentioned below:
| Qualification |
Work Experience |
|---|---|
| BE/ BTech/ MSc or equivalent from CFTIs/ central universities |
6 months |
| BE/ BTech/ MSc or equivalent and working in IIT Delhi (Project or Regular) |
6 months |
| BE/ BTech/ MSc or equivalent from institutions other than CFTIs/ central universities |
12 months |
IIT Delhi’s MS (by Research) programme is offered in full-time, full-time sponsored and part-time modes across 14 specialisations which are enlisted in the table below:
| MS (by Research) Specialisations |
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|---|---|---|
| Amar Nath and Shashi Khosla School of Information Technology |
Bharti School of Telecommunication Technology and Management |
Sensors, Instrumentation and Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology |
Automotive Research and Tribology |
| Chemical Engineering |
Civil Engineering |
Applied Mechanics |
| Electrical Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering |
VLSI Design Tools & Technology |
| Kusuma School of Biological Sciences |
Materials Science and Engineering |
-- |
IIT Delhi PhD applications are invited twice a year in March and October and subsequently, the admissions are carried out in May and December. The minimum duration for MTech candidates pursuing PhD programme is two years, whereas for BTech candidates it is three years. Also, all the candidates are allowed a maximum of seven years for the submission of their thesis. Candidates willing to seek admission to IIT Delhi PhD programme need to fulfill below-mentioned eligibility criteria as per the previous qualifying degree/ exam:
| Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| Master degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Humanities or equivalent in relevant stream with a CGPA of 6.00 on a 10-point scale or 60% aggregate |
Written test and interview |
| Full-time students who do not possess MTech or equivalent degree |
GATE/ CEED/ UGC/ CSIR/ DBT/ ICMR/ INSPIRE Fellowship Exam for Sciences/ Humanities and Social Sciences stream |
| BTech or equivalent degree with CGPA of 7.00 on a 10-point scale or 70% aggregate |
GATE/ CEED/ UGC/ CSIR/ DBT/ ICMR/ INSPIRE Fellowship Exam for Biomedical Engineering |
| MBBS degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate |
|
| MD/ MD degree after MBBS with a minimum of 60% aggregate |
Merit-based |
| Registered students of CFTIs having CGPA of 8.0 or above on a 10-point scale) at the end of sixth semester or later in BTech/ BE/ Integrated MTech/ Integrated MSc |
Interview |
| MA/ MSc graduates from IITs with CGPA 8.0 or above |
Interview |
IITD PhD programme is offered across all its departments. The areas of research are enlisted below:
| PhD Specialisations |
||
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mechanics |
Applied Research in Electronics |
Atmospheric Sciences |
| Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology |
Biological Sciences |
Biomedical Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering |
Chemistry |
Civil Engineering |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
Electrical Engineering |
Energy Studies |
| Humanities and Social Sciences |
Industrial Tribology, Machine Dynamics and Maintenance Engineering |
Information Technology |
| Instrument Design and Development |
Management Studies |
Mathematics |
| Mechanical Engineering |
Physics |
Polymer Science and Technology |
| Rural Development and Technology |
Telecommunication Technology and Management |
Textile Technology |
| Value Education in Engineering |
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PhD programme is also offered in part-time and sponsored full-time modes. Candidates willing to seek admission in any of these two modes need to appear for a written test, followed by a PI round, both conducted by the institute. Eligibility details are enlisted below:
Eligibility Criteria: Same as for PhD full time along with the fulfillment of minimum work experience as per the details mentioned below:
| Qualification |
Work Experience |
|---|---|
| ME/ MTech/ MS (by Research)/ MD or equivalent |
Not required |
| BE/ BTech/ MSc/ MA/ MBA/ MBBS or equivalent degree from CFTIs/ central universities |
1 year |
| BE/ BTech/ MSc/ MA/ MBA/ MBBS or equivalent degree and working in IIT Delhi* (project/ regular) |
1 year |
| BE/ BTech/ MSc/ MA/ MBA/ MBBS or equivalent degree from institutions other than CFTIs/ central universities |
2 years |
In addition to the above-mentioned research programmes, IIT Delhi and the University of Queensland (UQ) have launched a Joint PhD programme under which students from India, Australia and elsewhere are admitted. IITD/ QU faculty jointly formulate projects and students spend three years at the parent institution and at least one year at the partner. Students, who successfully complete all the requirements of the programme, are awarded a joint degree by both institutions.
Also, IIT Delhi and National Chiao Tung University (NCTU), Taiwan have initiated an Industry-funded Joint Doctoral Degree Programme (JDP). Students are admitted at both institutions, at the time of joining or after they join the regular PhD programme. Once all the course requirements are fulfilled, the students are awarded a JDP degree from both institutions. Admission to both Joint PhD and JDP is based on the performance of the candidates in a written test and an interview round, both conducted by the parent institution.
IIT Delhi Application Process 2021
For seeking admission to the courses offered at IIT Delhi, as a first step, candidates are required to visit the official website of respective national-level entrance exam conducting bodies and fill the application form in online mode. Further, candidates are also required to fill the IIT Delhi application form 2021 and pay an application fee of Rs 200 (Rs 50 for SC/ ST/ PwD) candidates). The steps to fill IIT Delhi application form 2021 are given below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of IIT Delhi (www.iitd.ac.in). On its homepage, click on ‘Admissions’. From the drop-down menu that appears, further, click on ‘Announcements’.
Step 2: The admission brochure, admission pamphlet and prospectus can be downloaded from this page. Click on ‘Apply Now’ button to proceed further.
Step 3: The registration page opens up. Click on ‘New User Register Here’. Fill the registration form with all the details, including name, email ID, contact number, course preference, etc. Also, create an alpha-numeric password for future logins.
Step 4: Further, fill in the remaining application form by addressing other details, including guardian info, address of communication, qualifications, etc.
Step 5: Upload all the required documents in PDF format. Also, upload a passport-size photograph and signature and JPG/ JPEG format.
Step 6: Conclude the application process by paying an application fee using a debit card/ credit card/ net banking.
List of required documents:
Candidates need to submit scanned copies of below-mentioned documents while filling IIT Delhi application form in online mode:
- Latest passport-size photograph
- First and last pages of Aadhar Card/ Voter ID Card/ Passport
- PAN Card
- Admission offer letter
- Entrance exam scorecard
- Qualifying degree certificate
- Qualifying exam mark sheet
- Category certificate (only in case of candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ PwD category)
- No objection certificate (only in case of part-time applicants)
- Sponsorship certificate/ Relieving letter (in case of full-time sponsored/ full-time working candidates)
- Medical certificate (in case of full-time candidates)
IIT Delhi Scholarships 2021
IIT Delhi offers several scholarships both at the UG and PG level which are based on the financial situation of the students or their academic performances. A programme-wise split of IITD scholarships are mentioned in the table below:
| Scholarships Name |
Scholarships Detail |
|---|---|
| UG Programmes |
|
| Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarships |
- Offered Rs 1,000 per month and tuition fee exemption - Open for 25% of students admitted under UG level in Engineering & Technology stream - Parental income must not exceed Rs 4.50 lakh |
| Institute Merit Prizes and Certificates |
- Offered one-time award of Rs 2,500 - Given to top 7% of students of each four-year BTech and five-year dual degree |
| Institute Free Studentship (UG) |
- Open for 10% of students admitted - Given on the basis of income alone |
| Scholarship for SC/ ST/ PwD Students |
- Offered tuition fee exemption and other benefits - Given to SC/ ST/ PwD students irrespective of their parents’/ guardians’ income |
| Donor Scholarship |
- Offered through grants received from different individuals, trusts and organisations |
| PG Programmes |
|
| Scholarship for MSc students |
- Offered Rs 1,000 per month and tuition fee exemption - Open for 25% of students admitted to MSc programme - Parental income must not exceed Rs 4.5 lakh |
| Scholarship for MTech, MS (Research) and MDes students |
- Fellowships and scholarships instituted by industries and individuals are offered |
| Scholarship for PhD students |
- Offered to students admitted on a full-time basis - Offered Teaching/ Research Assistantship, provided they are not getting any other equivalent fellowship |
IIT Delhi Seat Reservation 2021
IITD offers seat reservations to various category candidates. A category-wise split of seat reservations offered to IIT Delhi aspirants is enlisted below:
| Category |
Seat Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
27% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
10% |
| Physically Disabled (PwD)* |
5% |
*Applicable for full-time PG candidates only.
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