Applications are invited for PG Admission 2023 -2024 for PhD Courses at IIT Delhi. The last date to apply online is Mar 30, 2023.
About IIT Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is one of the 23 IITs created to be Centres of Excellence for training, research and development in science, engineering and technology in India. Established as the College of Engineering in 1961, the Institute has later declared an Institution of National Importance under the “Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 1963” and was renamed “Indian Institute of Technology Delhi”.
Admissions Procedure Requirements
PhD. Programmes
Course Work and Other Academic Requirements
- In order to overcome any deficiency both in the breadth and depth of fundamental training or proper foundation for advanced research work, special make-up or pre-doctoral courses are offered by each Department/ Centre/ School.
- These courses are given either by a faculty member or by guest speakers and specialists in the profession. Normally, candidates having a B. Tech./ M.Sc./ M.A., or
- Equivalent degrees are required to complete a minimum of 12 or 20* credits (depending on the programme) with a minimum required DGPA of 7.50 and CGPA of 7.00. M. Tech. or
- Equivalent degree holders are required to complete a minimum of 6* credits with a minimum required DGPA of 7.50 and CGPA of 7.00
Admission to the PhD. Programmes
- Admission to the PhD programmes is normally made on the basis of an interview of eligible candidates conducted by the Department/Centre/School concerned, through its
- Department Research Committee (DRC)
- Centre Research Committee (CRC)
- School Research Committee (SRC).
- DRC/CRC/SRC may decide to conduct a written test as well, multiple interviews, or other ways of testing, in order to screen the candidates.
- Applications are invited from candidates by advertising the programmes in Employment News/web portals in March for the first semester and in October for the second semester every year.
Minimum Qualifications for admission to Full-time PhD. Programmes
| Sr. No | Qualifying Degree | Minimum Performance in the Qualifying Degree for General/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS Category Students | Qualification Through National Level Examination Requirements |
| 1 | M.Tech./M.E./M.D./ M.Des. or equivalent | 60% marks or 6.00 CGPA on a 10-point scale | Nil |
| 2 | M.Sc./MBA/M.A./ M.B.B.S. or equivalen | 60% marks or 6.00 CGPA on a 10-point scale | Qualified GATE/CSIR/ UGC NET/ICAR/ICMR/ DST-INSPIRE fellowship |
| 3 | B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent | 70% marks or 7.00 CGPA on a 10-point scale | Qualified GATE/CSIR/ UGC NET/CEED/ICAR/DST INSPIRE Fellowship |
Deadline
Important Dates
| Submission of Online Applications Commences on | March 14, 2023, 12: 00 PM |
| Last Date of Submission Application and Fee | March 30, 2023, 04: 00 PM |
| Range of Dates for Test / Interview | May 16 – June 16, 2023 |
| Orientation for New PG Students | July 20, 2023 |
| Registration for New PG Students | July 21 – July 22, 2023 |
| Commencement of Classes | July 24, 2023 |
Exemption, Relaxations and Clarifications
- For SC/ST/PwD category candidates, the minimum performance in the qualifying degree (S. No. 1 & 2 in Table 1) is relaxed from 60% to 55% (CGPA relaxed from 6.00 to 5.50).
- For SC/ST/PwD category candidates, the minimum performance in the qualifying degree (Sr. No. 3 in Table 1) is relaxed from 70% to 65% (CGPA relaxed from 7.00 to 6.50).
- Qualifying degree performance is computed by aggregating performance over all the semesters/years of the qualifying degree, as per the credit or weightage system approved in the institution/board where the degree has been completed.
- The requirement of qualification in GATE / National Exam is waived for the following categories of applicants:
- Currently registered students in Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) pursuing B. Tech./B.E./ Integrated M. Tech/ Integrated M. Sc. Programmes (or any another programme of minimum four-year duration, admission to which is on the basis of JEE), who have completed 6 semesters or more, and have CGPA of 8.00 or above (on a 10 point scale).
- Such students must obtain a CGPA of 8.00 or above at the time of graduation, and before they formally register for the PhD programme (80% aggregate marks, if marks are the primary mode of evaluation);
- Graduates of CFTIs (in the programmes marked under (i)) with a final graduation CGPA of more than 8.00 (80% aggregate marks, if marks are the primary mode evaluation);
- M.A. or M.Sc. graduates from IITs with a CGPA of 8.00 or above.
Minimum Qualifications for Admission to Part-Time and Sponsored (Full-Time) PhD Programmes
The following eligibility conditions apply for Part-time and sponsored full-time programmes:
- Only employees of Public Sector Undertakings Government Departments or Research
and Development Organizations or Private Industries (approved by Faculty Boards) are
eligible for admission to these programmes. - The minimum full-time experience required after obtaining the qualifying degree and as
on date of registration, is given below in Table 2
| For Admission to Part-time Programme | Qualifications | Work Experience (Post Qualification) |
| PhD | M.E./M.Tech./M.S.(R)/M.D./M.Des. or equivalent | Nil |
| PhD. | B.E./B.Tech. /M.Sc./M.A./M.B.A. /MBBS/ or equivalent, from CFTIs/Central Universities | 1 Year |
| PhD. | B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./M.A./M.B.A./MBBS or equivalent, and working in IIT Delhi* (Project or Regular) | 1 Year |
| PhD. | B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./M.A./MBA/MBBS or equivalent, from institutions other than CFTIs/Central Universities | 2 Years |
| M.Tech./M.S.(R) | B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc or equivalent, from CFTIs/Central Universities | 6 Months |
| M.Tech./M.S.(R) | B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc or equivalent, and working in IIT Delhi* (Project or Regular) | 6 Months |
| M.Tech./M.S.(R) | B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. or equivalent, from institutions other than CFTIs/ Central Universities) | 1 Year |
How to Apply?
Interested Candidates can apply through this link.
