IIT Delhi - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

The admission process at IIT Delhi can vary depending on the programme you are applying for. However, I can provide you with a general overview of the admission process at IIT Delhi for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.Undergraduate Programs (B.Tech):Entrance Exam: The first step in the admission process for undergraduate programs at IIT Delhi is to appear for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main. JEE Main is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and serves as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced.JEE Advanced: Candidates who qualify the JEE Main are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced. JEE Advanced is conducted by one of the IITs on a rotational basis. It is a more specialised and competitive exam that tests the candidates' knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.Counseling and Seat Allotment: Based on the JEE Advanced ranks, candidates are called for counseling and seat allotment. The counseling process is conducted by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). During counseling, candidates can choose their preferred branch and institute based on their rank and availability of seats.Postgraduate Programs (M.Tech, Ph.D., etc.):Entrance Exam: For most postgraduate programs at IIT Delhi, candidates are required to appear for an entrance exam. The entrance exam can vary depending on the program. Some common entrance exams include the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM), Common Admission Test (CAT), etc.Application and Shortlisting: After the entrance exam, candidates need to fill out the application form for the specific programme they are interested in. The application form typically includes personal details, educational qualifications, statement of purpose, and other relevant information. Based on the applications received, candidates are shortlisted for further selection rounds.Selection Rounds: The selection rounds can include a written test, interview, and/or group discussion, depending on the programme and department. These rounds are conducted to assess the candidates' knowledge, skills, and suitability for the program.Final Selection: After the selection rounds, the final selection is made based on the candidates' performance in the entrance exam, selection rounds, and other criteria specified by the department. The selected candidates are then offered admission to the program.

A total of 1,200 offers were made and 1,150 students were placed after the Phase 1 placements 2025. In addition, more than 50 international offers were made during IIT Delhi Phase 1 placements 2024-25. International offers came from more than 15 organisations across multiple global regions including Netherlands, Japan, UAE, South Korea, Taiwan, United States and United Kingdom.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 offers130010501200Students placed115010001150International offers305050+

Yes, IIT Delhi is a good institute for MSc aspirants. The institute has got a good overall rank from NIRF in the 2023 rankings. It has been ranked at the third spot among top colleges in the country. Moreover, IIT Delhi also provide placements support. As per its 2023 placement report, the median package offered to PG (2-year) candidates was INR 12.50 LPA. Some of the top companies that participate in its placements drive are Microsoft, Cisco, Accenture, etc.

IIT Delhi overall average package 2023 data is not released yet. Earlier, according to IIT Delhi Engineering NIRF report 2024, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the median package offered over the past three years during IIT Delhi UG 4-year placements whereas a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the median package offered during UG 5-year and PG 2-year placements, which is presented below:CourseMedian Package (2021)Median Package (2022)Median Package (2023)UG 4-year (BTech)INR 17.60 LPAINR 20.5 LPA INR 20 LPA UG 5-year (BTech + MTech)INR 22 LPA INR 20 LPA INR 22 LPA PG 2-year (MTech)INR 15 LPA INR 12.5 LPA INR 14 LPA 

Core (Technical) sector emerged as the top recruiting sector that placed 34% of the total students during IIT Delhi placement 2025. The sector-wise IIT Delhi placements 2025 is presented below:Sectors Placement Distribution (2025)Core (Technical)34%IT20%Analytics7%Consulting14%Management13%Finance4%Others8%

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. 

A total of 1,200 offers were made and 1,150 students were placed during the Phase 1 of IIT Delhi placements 2025. Further, more than 50 international offers were made during IIT Delhi Phase 1 placements 2024-25.The key highlights of IIT Delhi placements over the past three years are presented below: Particulars Placement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)Placement Statistics (2025)Total offers130010501200Students placed115010001150International offers305050+Companies visited500370NA

The list of top recruiters during IIT Delhi placements 2025 is presented below:IIT Delhi Top Recruiters 2025American ExpressOracleBarclaysPayUBCGQuadeyeDeutsche India Pvt LtdQualcommGoldman SachsRobust Results Private LimitedGoogleShiprocketGraviton Research CapitalSquarepoint CapitalIntel IndiaTexas InstrumentsMeeshoTrident GroupMicron TechnologyTuring Global India Pvt LtdMicrosoftOLA

The course-wise placement percentage recorded over the past two years during IIT Delhi placements 2023 is presented below:Course Placement Percentage (2022)Placement Percentage (2023)BTech87.69%90.01%Dual Degree (BTech + MTech)93.68%90.2%MTechNA79.32%MDesNA84.21%MSRNA80.95%

According to unofficial sources, an interesting placement story revolves around a campus-interview where the interviewer observes “Chess as a hobby” in the resume of the student. The interviewer asks the student to play a virtual game of Chess with him by mentally shuffling the pieces. Subsequently, the interviewer, knowingly, makes a wrong move by moving the Queen, and interestingly, the student was quick to pounce on this and correct the interviewer, which landed the student the job.