

Ph.D in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Delhi Overview
Duration | 3 years |
Course Level | Doctorate Degree |
Mode of Course | Full Time |
Official Website | Go to Website |
Type of University | Deemed |
Ph.D in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Delhi Frequently Asked Questions

The total course fee is a cumulative of multiple components such as tuition fee, medical fees, transport fees, etc. IIT Delhi PhD tuition fee for full-time course is INR 7,500 per semester. In addition, PhD (part-time/sponsored) programmes is INR 17,500. The hostel fee for PhD candidates is INR 13,250. Some other fee such as students distress fund scheme (each semester) of INR 400 and insurance scheme (yearly) fee of INR 500 may also be added in the fee. Further, the fee mentioned here is taken from IIT Delhi 2023 prospectus.

For IIT Delhi PhD admission, candidates need to meet the minimum eligibility criteria set by the institute. 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 is the basic eligibility criteria for PhD admission. Eligible candidates can apply by filling out the application form by visiting the official website. The selection is based on merit in CSIR-NET/GATE followed by an interview round.

It is crucial that aspirants fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements as prescribed by the institute. Candidates with the below-mentioned qualification can apply for PhD at IIT Delhi:
- 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
- Full-time students who do not possess M.Tech or equivalent degree
- BTech or equivalent degree with CGPA of 7.00 on a 10-point scale or 70% aggregate
- MBBS degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate
- MD/ MD degree after MBBS with a minimum of 60% aggregate
- 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
- MA/ MSc graduates from IITs with CGPA 8.0 or above
For PhD (part-time), the aspirants must meet the required criteria and have the relevant work experience as mentioned in the table below:
Qualification | Work Experience |
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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 |

Yes, apart from the full-time mode, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi also offers PhD programme in a part-time mode. Candidates willing to seek admission to a PhD programme in this mode of education need to appear for a written test, followed by a PI round, both conducted by the institute. Before applying for part-time PhD programme, aspirants must check the required qualification and work experience.

Along with the application form, certain documents have to be submitted. The aspirants are required to submit scanned copies of below-mentioned documents while filling IIT Delhi application form in online mode:
- the 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)
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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.


The success rate of campus placements at IIT Delhi over the past three years is presented 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 |
Note: The data presented is of Phase 1 placements.

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.

JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 for BTech course ranged from 126 to 5733 for students in the General AI category, so therefore a student should attain a rank of 5733 or preferably lower to increase their chances of admission to IIT Delhi. Please note that BTech cutoff 2025 will vary according to different rounds, courses, specialisations and categories. Students can refer to the table provided below to view the IIIT Delhi JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 for the last round in the General category.
Course | JEE Advanced Last Round Cutoff 2025 |
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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 126 |
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 186 |
B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing Engineering | 323 |
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing | 355 |
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 605 |
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation) | 823 |
B.Tech. in Engineering and Computational Mechanics | 1103 |
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 1862 |
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 2548 |
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics | 2565 |
B.Tech. in Energy Science and Engineering | 2668 |
B.Tech. in Production and Industrial Engineering | 3223 |
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 3454 |
B.Tech. in Materials Engineering | 3736 |
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 4302 |
B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology | 4999 |
B.Tech. in Textile Technology | 5733 |
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