IIT Delhi - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

Candidates seeking admission to an M.Tech programme at IIT Delhi must fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements. The table given below mentioned eligibility criteria for M.Tech courses offered in different modes:MTech Course TypeEligibility Criteria Full-Time BE/BTech/MSc or equivalent with (a) CGPA 6.00 on a 10-point scale or 60% marks in aggregate for General/OBC (Non Creamy Layer)/EWS. Category with valid GATE score BTech from IITs with CGPA of 8.00 without GATE are also eligible for admission. AMIE / Grad. IETE are eligible.Part-TimeBE/BTech/MSc or equivalent in relevant field with (a) CGPA 6.00 on a 10 point scale or 60% marks in aggregate for General/OBC (Non Creamy Layer)/EWS Category and minimum experience. Must submit No Objection Certificate from employer Organisation should be located within 50 km of IIT Delhi. SponsoredFull-timeSame as for M.Tech part time requirements and Sponsorship Certificate from the employer.

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.

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.

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% aggregateFull-time students who do not possess M.Tech or equivalent degreeBTech or equivalent degree with CGPA of 7.00 on a 10-point scale or 70% aggregateMBBS degree with a minimum of 60% aggregateMD/ MD degree after MBBS with a minimum of 60% aggregateRegistered 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 MScMA/ MSc graduates from IITs with CGPA 8.0 or aboveFor PhD (part-time), the aspirants must meet the required criteria and have the relevant work experience as mentioned in the table below:QualificationWork ExperienceME/ MTech/ MS (by Research)/ MD or equivalentNot requiredBE/ BTech/ MSc/ MA/ MBA/ MBBS or equivalent degree from CFTIs/ central universities1 yearBE/ BTech/ MSc/ MA/ MBA/ MBBS or equivalent degree and working in IIT Delhi* (project/ regular)1 yearBE/ BTech/ MSc/ MA/ MBA/ MBBS or equivalent degree from institutions other than CFTIs/ central universities2 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.

Yes, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi offers PhD in full-time and part-time modes. The doctoral-level course is made available by almost all the departments of the institute. Candidates who meet the required eligibility criteria and have the relevant work experience become eligible for admission. Currently, IIT Delhi Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology department is offering joint PhD programme with the University of Queensland.

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.

The duration of IIT Delhi BTech courses is four years. The full-time degree programme is divided into eight semesters. During the BTech course duration, the students have to do compulsory foundation courses in the areas of basic sciences, humanities, engineering sciences, and social sciences along with the departmental core and elective courses. Moreover, IIT Delhi offers internship opportunities to UG students, the duration of short-term internships is 1.5 to 2 months and is 6 months for long-term internships.Apart from this, the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi also offer an integrated BTech and MTech programme. The duration of this dual degree course is five years against the standard duration of both the courses - BTech (four years) and MTech (two years). 

Yes, IIT Delhi accepts GATE/CEED/UGC/CSIR/DBT/ICMR entrance exam scores for admission to different specialisations offered under the IIT Delhi PhD programme. Candidates shortlisted based on the exam score can be called for an interview round by some of the departments. The accepted exam can vary depending upon the chosen PhD specialisation. 

The total seat intake for BTech and integrated programmes is 1209. Find below seat intake for some of the BTech specialistions:BTech SpecialisationSeat IntakeChemical Engineering75Mechanical Engineering95CSE99Civil Engineering110Electrical Engineering120