PhD
INR 37,000-42,000 / month
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
New Delhi, India
"India's highest-ranked IIT in the QS World University Rankings"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#123 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) began in 1961 as a College of Engineering and became an Institute of National Importance in 1963. Its main campus is at Hauz Khas in south Delhi, and it also has a campus in Abu Dhabi. IIT Delhi teaches engineering, sciences, design, management and humanities and is India's top institution in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Foreign nationals join B.Tech through JEE (Advanced) and PhD, M.Tech, M.Des and MS (Research) programmes through the international admissions portal or ICCR.
Rankings & Recognition
#123
Ranked #123 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #118 in QS 2027, the top Indian institution. #2 in Engineering in India's NIRF 2025.
Accreditations & Memberships
Institute of National Importance
Institution of Eminence
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Indian Institute of Technology Delhi's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
67.9#
Employer Reputation
95.0#
Faculty / Student
21.9#
Citations / Faculty
93.1#
Intl. Faculty
3.2#
Intl. Students
1.9#
Intl. Research Network
66.9#
Employment Outcomes
50.5#
Sustainability
79.9#
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Key Facts
1961
Founded
10,646
Total Students
86
International Students
767
Faculty
Hauz Khas + Abu Dhabi
Campuses
Popular Programs
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Design
Management
Application Details
UG Route
JEE (Advanced)
PG / PhD Route
Intl. portal or ICCR
Sem II 2026-27 Deadline
29 Oct 2026 (PhD, MS-R)
Selection
Faculty interview
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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English (PG / PhD)
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Self-declaration or test score |
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Accepted tests
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TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge |
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Other scores (by programme)
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GATE / GRE / GMAT |
Career Outcomes
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 767
International Staff — 2%
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Notable Alumni
Raghuram Rajan (former RBI Governor)
Sachin and Binny Bansal (Flipkart)
Campus & Location
IIT Delhi's main campus is at Hauz Khas, south Delhi. It also runs IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi in the UAE.
Campus Details
Hauz
Khas campus + Abu Dhabi
10646
students
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jun): 28 to 39 C
Coldest (Jan): 8 to 20 C
Climate: Humid subtropical
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Hostels: Provided to full-time foreign students
Dining
Hostel messes: Plus campus food outlets
Health & Wellness
Hospital: IIT Delhi campus hospital
Activities & Clubs
Rendezvous
Tryst
Student clubs
Sports
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
10,646
International Students
86
Undergraduate
48.2%
Postgraduate
51.8%
Cost Deep-Dive
B.Tech non-SAARC (2023 entry)
USD 2,000 + INR 35,650 / sem
B.Tech SAARC (2023 entry)
USD 1,000 + INR 35,650 / sem
Part-time M.Tech / MS(R)
INR 75,000 / semester
Part-time PhD
INR 17,500 / semester
Intakes & Deadlines
IIT Delhi admits foreign nationals in Semester I (July) and Semester II (January). Applications for PhD and MS (Research) in Semester II 2026-27 close on 29 October 2026; the Semester I 2026 round closed on 30 March 2026. B.Tech admission is once a year through JEE (Advanced).
Scholarships at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
4 scholarships available
Master's
INR 12,400 / month
Merit Teaching Assistantship (M.Tech, M.Des, MS-R)
All Levels
Tuition + monthly stipend
ICCR Scholarship (Govt. of India)
PhD
Fellowship
ASEAN PhD Fellowship Programme
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Grade 12 PCM; JEE (Advanced)
Postgraduate
Bachelor's/master's + interview; TOEFL / IELTS / Cambridge or self-declaration
English Proficiency
English (PG / PhD)
Self-declaration or test scoreAccepted tests
TOEFL, IELTS, CambridgeOther scores (by programme)
GATE / GRE / GMATRequired Documents
Passport copy (6+ months validity)
Academic transcripts
Degree / completion certificates
English proficiency proof
Statement of purpose (PG)
Recommendation letters (PG / PhD)
Financial evidence
Passport photographs
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme page for eligibility, tests and seats for foreign nationals.
2
Apply online
Apply via JEE (Advanced) for UG or international.iitd.ac.in for PG.
3
Pay fee
Pay the JEE (Advanced) or PG application fee if charged.
4
Selection
Take the entrance test or interview and wait for the merit list or offer.
5
Admission letter
Accept the offer, pay the first fees and get the admission letter.
6
Student visa
Apply for an Indian student visa (e-Student / S), then register with the FRRO within 14 days of arrival.
Campus & Location
IIT Delhi's main campus is at Hauz Khas, south Delhi. It also runs IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi in the UAE.
Bachelor's
1
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
📍 New Delhi
Bachelor's
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
Master's
3
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
📍 New Delhi
Master's
M.Tech
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
📍 New Delhi
Master's
Master of Design (M.Des)
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
📍 New Delhi
Master's
MS (Research)
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