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IIT Delhi Admission 2026: Cutoff, Fees, Eligibility & Application

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IIT Delhi Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   How do I get admission to IIT Delhi?
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IIT Delhi admission is entrance-based for all the programmes (Except for PG Diploma). For the diploma course, selection is done merit-basis. Candidates who have passed Class 12 can apply for the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi undergraduate courses. More details around the admission process of some of the courses are provided below:

  • Candidates, who have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with an aggregate of 75% or above, can appear for JEE Main, followed by JEE Advanced and JoSAA Counselling to seek BTech admission at IIT Delhi.
  • Admission to MTech course is based on merit in GATE exam followed by GOAP counselling.
  • For MSc, aspirants need to apply with a valid score of IIT JAM and selected candidates have to further go through CCMN counselling.
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Q:   What are the documents required for admission at IIT Delhi?
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IIT Delhi admission 2026 is currently open for various courses. The application process at IIT Delhi is conducted online. Students can check the list of documents required for admission below:

  • Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
  • Bachelor's degree certificate & marksheets (for PG courses only)
  • Master's degree certificate & marksheets (for PhD courses only)
  • Entrance exam scorecard (JEE/GATE/IIT JAM/UCEED/CAT/CEED)
  • Work experience certificate (if available)
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Scanned image of the signature
  • OBC-NCL Certificate (if applicable)
  • Copy of Income & Asset certificate for EWS (if applicable)
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Q:   How can I get BTech Admission at IIT Delhi?
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BTech is IIT Delhi's flagship programme. Qualifying JEE Mains 2026 and JEE Advanced 2026 is mandatory for IIT Delhi BTech Admissions 2026. Meanwhile, 75% aggregate in Class 12 board exams is strictly required for IIT BTech admission 2026.

IIT Delhi BTech Seats are allotted via JoSAA counselling based on ranks and cutoffs. According to IIT Delhi JEE Advanced 2026 cutoff, the institute closed the Round 1 cut off at 123 for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) for General Category (Gender Neutral) candidates. 

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Q:   How many seats are available for IIT Delhi M.Tech course?
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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

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IIT Delhi Admission & Application Process 2026

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Q:   What is the criteria for admission to IIT Delhi?
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In order to get admision at IIT Delhi, the candidate have to meet the last educational qualification. To know the selection criteria for few of a top courses offered at IIT Delhi students can check the table below:

CoursesCommon EligibilitySelection Criteria
BTech

Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum 75% aggregate

JEE Main/ JEE Advanced + JoSAA counselling
MBA

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum 60% aggregate

CAT + Group Discussion + Personal Interview
MTech

BE/ BTech/ MSc or equivalent with a minimum 60% aggregate

GATE + COAP Counselling
MSc

Bachelor's degree in a relevant stream with a minimum 55% aggregate

IIT JAM + Counselling
BDes

Candidates from the Science Stream with Physics,  Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects

UCEED
Q:   Does IIT Delhi offer direct admission for BTech?
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No, admission to the IIT Delhi BTech is entrance-based, except for PG Diploma course. There is no provision for direct admission. However, for IIT Delhi MTech admission, the institute offers direct admission to candidates with an overall CGPA of 8.00 out of 10. Those students are exempted from GATE and are eligible for direct admissions. The below table mentions course-wise accepted entrance exams:

Courses

Accepted Entrance Exam

BTech

JEE Main/JEE Advanced

MBA

CAT

MTech

GATE

MSc

IIT JAM

BDes

UCEED

MDes

UCEED

Q:   I have 70% in Class 12. Am I eligible for IIT Delhi BTech?
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No, students are not eligible for BTech at IIT Delhi with 70% in Class 12. Though 70% is a good score but the percentage is not enough. The eligibility for BTech at IIT Delhi is 75% in Class 12 with relevant subjects from a recognised board. Students must fulfil the eligibility to get admisison.

Q:   Can I get admission in IIT Delhi with CUET scores?
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No, you cannot get admission to the Indian Institute of Technology IIT Delhi with CUET scores. IIT Delhi admits students on the basis of national-level engineering entrance exams. The institute considers JEE Main, JEE advanced and UCEED for UG courses. Whereas, GATE/ IIT JAM/ CEED and others are considered for PG admission.

IIT Delhi BTech Admission 2026

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iconEligibility Criteria

  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced

iconDates & Events

DatesUpcoming Events
Oct '26-Nov '26
JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1Tentative
Jan '27
JEE Main Admit Card 2027 Session 1Tentative
22 Jan '27 - 24 Jan '27
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1
28 Jan '27 - 30 Jan '27
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1
31 Jan '27
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1 (Buffer Date)
DatesPast Events
13 Jul '26 - 17 Jul '26
B.E. / B.Tech Continuing Education Programme (CEP) Dates
10 Jul '26
B.E. / B.Tech Continuing Education Programme (CEP) Last date to register
Jun '26
JoSAA 2026 startsTentative
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Q:   How do I prepare for UG admission at IIT Delhi 2026?
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IIT Delhi admission is based on the JEE Advanced. Candiadtes with good scores in JEE Advanced are offered admission in IIT Delhi. To get admission in IIT Delhi, students must prepare for JEE Advanced from Class 11. Students must focus on core subjects and practice mock tests for JEE Advanced. 

Q:   How can I get admission in IIT-Delhi or other good engineering colleges?
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IIT Delhi BTech admission 2026 is based on JEE Advanced scores. Though the institute records high cutoffs every year, with adequate preparation, anyone can seek admission to its BTech programme. Candidates need to be thorough with their Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus to crack the exam. The students must have a valid score in JoSAA. Also, for similar top-notch or tier 1 BTech colleges such as IITs, NITs and IIITs, the pattern of the entrance for BTech is the same.   

Q:   Is JoSAA counselling required for admission in IIT Delhi?
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Yes, participating in JoSAA counselling is mandatory to get a BTech seat in Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Students must first pass JEE Advanced exam. Then students must register on the official portal for counselling, for final seat allotment.

Q:   What are the SC category opening and closing rank for BTech in Electrical Engineering at IIT Delhi?
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IIT Delhi BTech cutoff 2026 ranged from 124 to 196 in the last round (Round 5) for the SC All India category students for the BTech in Electrical Engineering programme.

On the other hand, for the SC AI female-category, the opening and closing ranks for the same round and course were 568 and 597, respectively. Students can check the table below to know the opening and closing ranks for the SC AI category. 

CategoryOpening Rank 2026Closing Rank 2026
Gender-Neutral124196
Female- Only568597
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IIT Delhi UG - 4 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 4 years2024-25
Total students4337
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UG 5 years2024-25
Total students543
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IIT Delhi Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   What makes IITs different from other top engineering colleges in India?
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Indian Institute of Technology or IITs are world renowned Engineering institutes network. The competitive selection procedure has built its reputation in the field. As it helps the institute in filtering out the best of students. Admission to IITs is through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). As per past years' statistics, only 1% or 2% of the total applicants get a seat in an IIT.

Moreover, IITs also enjoy good partnerships/collaborations with industry partners. These connections allow students to get opportunity to work on collaborative research projects, internships, and job placements for students. With this type of industry exposure, students get a chance to enhance their practical skills.

Q:   How to apply for an MBA at IIT Delhi?
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DMS, IIT Delhi accept MBA applications via online mode. Aspirants fulfilling the eligibility criteria and having a valid CAT score shall apply. Further, the steps to be followed for online application form filling are:

Step 1: Visit the DMS IIT Delhi official website by clicking on the ‘Admission tab’ in the menu bar.

Step 2: Select the course and fill out the application form with the valid CAT/GATE/CSIR/UGC NET/ICAR/ICMR score.

Step 3: Payment of the application fees through a credit card/debit card or net banking.

NOTE: The admission application processing fee for MBA is non-refundable.

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Q:   Which top foreign universities offer BTech equivalent to IIT Delhi?
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IITs is a choice of many for pursuing BTech but only a few get into it due to its competitive selection process. There are a lot of globally recognised universities in abroad offering BTech degree. Some of them are also listed in QS World University Rankings. Countries like US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Singapore are top destinations for pursuing a BTech degree. Below is the fee and eligibility along with top BTech universities in abroad:

Eligibility: Candidates must have Class 12 along with an English proficiency scores in IELTS, TOEFL or PTE.

Students also need to appear for SAT or ACT exams.

Fee: The cost of BTech in foreign universities varies by country and university. If a student wishes to study BTech in the USA, then it may cost him or her around INR 35 lakh for the first year. The degree might cost around INR 24 lakh including the tuition fee and living expenses for the first year.

Top Foreign Universities Offering BTech

University of Waterloo

The University of British Columbia

University of Toronto

McGill University

Texas A&M University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

Q:   What if I cannot get into IIT Delhi? Which are other similar IITs that I can seek?
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IIT Delhi is one of the prestigious IITs of India offering BTech course. For getting into IIT Delhi, candidates are required to pass JEE Main, followed by JEE Advanced and JoSAA Counselling. All the students applying for admission to BTech at IITs will not get IIT Delhi. Some of the reasons can be low cutoff score and availability of seats. In such case, aspirants must look at other recognised IITs. Below are some of the IITs that candidates can seek for admission:

College Name

NIRF Rank 2023

IIT Delhi

2

IIT Madras

1

IIT Bombay

3

IIT Kharagpur

6

 

Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Delhi?
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The opening and closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For general category under All India, the opening rank was 102 and the closing rank was 102. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 450 and 450. Admission to BTech in Computer Science and Engineering in IIT Delhi is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Q:   Can I get IIT Delhi with 500 rank?
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Yes, with a rank of 500 in JEE Advanced, you have a good chance of getting admission to IIT Delhi for BTech and Integrated BTech courses. Candidates with cutoff ranks between 102 and 574 can easily secure admission at IIT Delhi. Additionally, students with ranks higher than 500 can study BTech CSE in top IITs in India.

Q:   Which all Certificate courses are available at IIT Delhi?
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Presently, IIT Delhi is offering 7 Certificate courses namely Digital Marketing, Data Science, Human Resource Management, Business Management, Design Thinking & Innovation, Industrial Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Project Management. The college offers courses at the UG and PG levels across the Design, Management, Engineering, and several other streams. At the UG level, IIT Delhi offers B.Tech, B. Des and other courses to students. At the PG level, the college offers M.A. M.Tech, M.A. M.Sc. And other courses to students. The candidates must fill out the application form to get admission to the Certificate and other courses offered by the college. For getting admission to certificates and other courses, the candidates must follow a certain admission procedure. The candidates must fill the application form in online and offline modes and then must submit the form with the application fees.

Q:   Is there any entrance exam for PhD at IIT Delhi?
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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. 

Q:   How many specialisations are offered under IIT Delhi PG Diploma course?
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IIT Delhi offers PG Diploma course in D.I.I.T (Naval Construction) and Metro Rail Transport: Technology and Management.

Q:   Does IIT Delhi offer Executive MBA?
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Yes, IIT Delhi offers an Executive MBA programme through DMS. Eligibility requires a minimum of 60% aggregate in graduation or 55% for reserved categories. Applicants need a minimum of 2 years post-qualifying work experience. Specialization in Technology Management mandates a background in Engineering/Technology/Physical Sciences/Statistics/Economics/Commerce/CA/ICWAI. Selection is based on a Personal Interview.

Q:   Is BTech available in IIT Delhi?
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Yes, IIT Delhi offers a four-year full-time BTech course at the undergraduate level. IIT Delhi BTech admission is completely entrance-based. The selection is based on JEE Advanced score obtained by JEE Main-qualified candidates. The centralised counselling process for all the IITs is managed and regulated by the JoSAA, based on which seat allotment is carried out for all the JEE Advanced-qualified candidates. 

Q:   What is the cut off for B.Des at IIT Delhi?
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The IIT Delhi UCEED cutoff 2026 has been released, wherein the admission closed at a cutoff rank of 28 for the General AI category. The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi offers a four-year full-time programme at the undergraduate level. IIT Delhi B.Des admission is based on candidates' performance in the UCEED entrance exam, followed by a counselling process. 

Q:   How many specialisations are offered under IIT Delhi M.Tech programme?
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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi offers Master of Technology (MTech) course across 43 specialisations. Tabulated below are some of the specialisations offered under the two-year PG course:

IIT Delhi M.Tech Specialisations
Industrial Science and EngineeringComputer TechnologyCyber Security
Machine Intelligence and Data ScienceChemical EngineeringStructural Engineering
Industrial EngineeringPolymer Science and TechnologySolid State Materials

 

Q:   What are the documents required for IIT Delhi PhD application?
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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)
Q:   What are the core subjects covered in BTech Mathematics and Computing course at IIT Delhi?
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The course curriculum of IIT Delhi BTech in Mathematics and Computing programme include institute core and departmental core subjects. Each of the subject has some credit attached to it. Moreover, the curriculum has department electives as well, such as computer networks, embedded systems, and more. Mentioned below are some of the core subjects:

  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Environmental Science
  • Introduction to Computer Science
  • Introduction to Electrical Engineering
  • Introduction to Electrical Engineering (Lab)
  • Introduction to Engineering Visualisation
  • Product Realisation through Manufacturing
Q:   What is the JAM 2023 third admission list opening and closing rank for MSc specialisations at IIT Delhi?
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IIT Delhi cut off 2023 for JAM 2023 Third Admission List, the opening and closing ranks for MSc Economics are 1 and 10, respectively. Tabulated below are IIT JAM 2023 Opening Ranks (ORs) and Closing Ranks (CRs) for various MSc specialisations offered at IIT Delhi: 

MSc/ MSc - PhD Specialisation ORsCRs
Chemistry22114
Mathematics27145
Physics3156
Economics110
Q:   How much rank should I score to get a seat at IIT Delhi?
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For the General AI category, the Round 6 cutoff ranged from 22 to 627 for the MSc course and its branches. Hence, a rank of at least 627 is needed for admission to the MSc course. Students can check the table below to know the branch-wise cutoff ranks for different branches for the General AI category. 

CourseIIT Delhi Cutoff 2026
M.Sc. in Physics175
M.Sc. in Chemistry82
M.Sc. in Mathematics145
M.Sc. in Economics22
M.Sc.in Biological Sciences627

IIT Delhi admission to the MSc course depends on which category you belong to, which round you are applying in, and which branch you have chosen, etc. 

Note: Please note that other categories will have different cutoffs.

Q:   When will JEE Main 2024 counselling take place for admission to BTech at IIT Delhi?
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JEE Main counselling schedule is released by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority after the declaration of the JEE Main result. The counselling shall be conducted in the months of June and July, tentatively. There seat allotment process is carried out through JoSAA counselling. Students securing the required marks in JEE Advanced become eligible for participation in counselling for admission to NITs, IIITs and other GFTIs including IIT Delhi.

Q:   Can I get Admission into IIT Delhi without JEE Main?
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No, you cannot join IIT Delhi's BTech programme without JEE Advanced and JEE Main, but you can pursue BDes, MTech, MSc, MBA, MDes, PhD, executive, and certificate programmes at IIT Delhi through exams such as GATE, JAM, CAT, CEED, or direct applications.

IIT Delhi Admission 2026 without JEE Main is possible for the following:

ProgrammeEntrance Exam / Selection ProcessElgibility
BDesUCEEDClass 12 Qualification Through Recognised Board
MTechGATE

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

MSc / Joint MSc-PhDIIT JAM

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

MBACAT + Selection Process

Bachelor's degree with required marks

MDes

CEED

Bachelor's degree in any relevant field

PhDGATE/CSIR-UGC NET/Institute Test + Interview

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Executive & Certificate Programmes

Direct Application

Varies by course

 

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Updated on Sep 29, 2026

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