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Ph.D in Literature
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IIT Delhi 
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Duration

3 years

Course Level

Doctorate Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Ph.D in Literature
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IIT Delhi 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Is IIT Delhi provide part time PhD?
A: 

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.

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Q:   What is the qualification required for admission at IIT Delhi for PhD course?
A: 

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

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

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Q:   Is it expensive to study a PhD course in IIT Delhi?
A: 

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.

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Q:   How can I get PhD admission in IIT Delhi?
A: 

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.

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Q:   How to apply for PhD in IIT Delhi?
A: 

For admission in a PhD course at IIT Delhi, candidates need to submit application through the institute's official website apart from the respective entrance exam application. The steps to be followed for online application form filling are:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IIT Delhi and click on ‘Admissions’. In the drop-down menu, select ‘Announcements’.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to proceed further.

Step 3: Register by entering a few basic details and create login credentials.

Step 4: Login to fill out the complete admission form.

Step 5: Upload the required documents in PDF format. Also, upload a passport-size photograph and signature and JPG/ JPEG format.

Step 6: Pay the application fee.

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IIT Delhi 
Entry Requirements

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Admission Process

    Important Dates

    Jun 3, 2025
    (Joint) Jul 2025 Offers sent
    Jun 10, 2025
    (Joint) Jul 2025 Deadline to accept offers
    Jul 24, 2025
    Commencement of Classes

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    Q:   What is the highest package offered during IIT Delhi placements?
    A: 

    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. 

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    IIT Delhi offers PG Diploma course in D.I.I.T (Naval Construction) and Metro Rail Transport: Technology and Management.

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    Q:   How many marks required in JEE Advanced for IIT Delhi?
    A: 

    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.

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    B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering605
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    B.Tech. in Engineering and Computational Mechanics1103
    B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering1862
    B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering2548
    B.Tech. in Engineering Physics2565
    B.Tech. in Energy Science and Engineering2668
    B.Tech. in Production and Industrial Engineering3223
    Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering3454
    B.Tech. in Materials Engineering3736
    B.Tech. in Civil Engineering4302
    B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology4999
    B.Tech. in Textile Technology5733
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    Q:   What is the success rate of campus placements at IIT Delhi?
    A: 

    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

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    Average package

    INR 21.9 LPA

    NA

    NA

    Median package

    INR 19.5 LPA

    NA

    NA

    Placement rate

    84.94%

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    NA

    Note: The data presented is of Phase 1 placements.

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