M.Tech. in Atmospheric Oceanic Science and Technology 

at IIT Delhi, Hauz khas

The number of seats available for M.Tech specialisations at IIT Delhi is 1568. In the following table, specialisation-wise seat breakup is provided:

Courses	Seats
M.Tech. in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering	44
M.Tech. in Rock Engineering and Underground Structures	44
M.Tech. in Structural Engineering	44
M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	44
M.Tech. in Molecular Engineering (Chemical Synthesis and Analysis)	44

As per the QS World University Rankings, IIT Delhi is the third best institute in India and 174th globally. In the NIRF rankings, it has been ranked at the second spot under the "Engineering" category. Candidates get good placement opportunities. The highest international and domestic package offered was INR 2 crore per annum and INR 1.25 crore per annum. In IIT Delhi placements, 50 students received package more than INR 1 crore per annum (domestic). Thus, it is great if a candidate gets admission at IIT Delhi.

IIT Delhi has been ranked better than IIT Kanpur. Candidates can also look at the ROI calculated based on fee and average package offered to take a decision. The following table presents a comparison between the two institutes:

MTech Institutes	NIRF Ranking 2023	Total Tuition Fee
IIT Delhi	2	INR 3 Lacs - INR 8.7 lakh
IIT Kanpur	4	INR 20,000 - INR 8 lakh

NOTE: The fee mentioned above is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

IIT Delhi have a policy of not disclosing higher salary packages offered during placement drives. However, according to a press release released earlier, more than 50 students were offered salary package above INR 1 Crore per Annum during placements 2023.

50 students received domestic offers with package more than INR 1 crore per annum during the IIT Delhi placement drive 2023. Further, the highest international package offered during IIT Delhi placements 2023 stood at INR 2.5 crore per annum. 

IIT Delhi OBC cutoff 2025 for JEE Advanced is yet to be released. However, during the last round cutoff in 2024, the JEE Advanced closing ranks for BTech admission varied between 89 and 3185 in the All India quota. In the first round, the cutoff ranks were more competitive for admission compared to the final round. Therefore, based on last year's cutoff ranks, a JEE Advanced rank of 7000 does not allow for admission at IIT Delhi for any BTech or Integrated BTech courses for students belonging to the OBC AI category.

Candidates who meet the course-specific eligibility criteria and have a valid GATE score can apply. Aspirants can complete the application form through the IIT Delhi official website. This is for M.Tech full-time programmes. For part-time/sponsored full-time courses, eligible candidates can register directly at the official website. Admission to part-time M.Tech is based on a written exam and interview round conducted by the institute.

At end of IIT Delhi Phase 1 placements 2024-25, a total of 1,200 offers were made and 1,150 students were placed. In addition, more than 50 international offers were made during IIT Delhi Phase 1 placements 2024-25. 

Core (Technical) emerged as the top recruiting sector with placement distribution of 34% during IIT Delhi placement 2025. It was followed by IT, Consulting and Management sectors.

The key highlights of IIT Delhi placements over the past three years are presenetd below: 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Total offers	1300	1050	1200
Students placed	1150	1000	1150
International offers	30	50	50+
Companies visited	500	370	NA
Average package	INR 21.9 LPA	NA	NA
Median package	INR 19.5 LPA	NA	NA
Placement rate	84.94%	NA	NA

Some of the top recruiters that visited during IIT Delhi placements 2023 include Microsoft, Rakuten Mobile, HCL Technologies, Accenture, Graviton Research Capital LLP, Brain & Company, EXL Analytics, Cisco, Jaguar Land Rover India Limited and McKinsey & Company. At the end of Phase 1 of IIT Delhi placements 2023, a record-breaking 1,300 offers were received. Further, 230 PPOs were received during IIT Delhi placements 2022.