Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)

The GATE 2025 admit cards have been released for admission to the MTech course. Registered candidates can log in and download their admit cards from the official website. The GATE 2025 exam is to be held on Feb 1, Feb 2, Feb 15, and Feb 16, 2025.

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (more popularly known as IIT Delhi) is one of the most prestigious universities in India. IIT Delhi has been ranked 4 under the ‘Overall’ category and 2 under the ‘Engineering‘ category by the NIRF Ranking 2024. The institute has also ranked 1st by India Today 2023 under the Engineering category, and 1st by the India Today 2023 under the Engineering (Government) category. IIT Delhi is popular for its flagship programmes, i.e. MTech and BTech courses.

IITD was established in 1961 as the College of Engineering. Later, it was declared the Institution of National Importance under the Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act of 1963. Over the years, over 48,000 students have graduated from the IIT Delhi in several disciplines including Physical Sciences, Engineering, Management, and Humanities and Social Sciences, and various other streams. Over 15,738 students have received their BTech degree from IIT Delhi over the years. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), through various departments and schools of study, offers UG, PG, and various other courses to students. IIT Delhi is also ranked 150 internationally by the QS World University Rankings 2025. It is one of the twenty-three IITs present in India.

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Introduction
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Institute (IITD), which was founded in 1961, is today one of the foremost institutions of higher learning in India which specializes in education and research in science, engineering and technology. Being located in New Delhi, the capital city of India, the university is well known for its academic standards and innovations all over the world.

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Campus Overview
The campus of the IIT Delhi covers an area of more than 325 acres and is located in Hauz Khas, a lively area in southern part of New Delhi. It has world-class buildings and infrastructure, conducive atmosphere for learning as well as facilities for students, faculty members, and researchers. It is also provided with modern construction of classroom, laboratory, library, hostels, sports and recreation facilities and areas.

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Key Facilities:
Central Library: With a collection of more than 2 lakh books, journals, and digital resources.

Kusuma School of Biological Sciences: A focused center for advanced research in biotechnology and life sciences.

Research and Innovation Park: Industry-academia collaboration hub.

Student Amenities: These include sports complexes, cafeterias, and auditoriums.

Academic Programs

IIT Delhi provides diverse programs under its umbrella for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students. It has a very stringent academic curriculum with equal emphasis on research and innovation.

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1. Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in disciplines like:

Computer Science and Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Textile Technology

Bachelor of Design (B.Des)

Dual Degree Programs (B.Tech + M.Tech)

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2. Postgraduate Programs:

Master of Technology (M.Tech)

Master of Design (M.Des)

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

Master of Business Administration (MBA) through the Department of Management Studies (DMS)

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3. Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)

IIT Delhi provides Ph.D. programs in engineering, sciences, humanities, and management to sponsor advanced research and innovation.

Admission

1. B.Tech Undergraduate Programs

Admission is through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Advanced).

Eligibility: Candidates must have qualified JEE Main. Thus, students need to score good marks in JEE Main and rank among top-scoring candidates who are eligible for sitting for JEE Advanced.

2. M.Tech, M.Des, and MBA Postgraduate Programs

M.Tech: Admission is through the scores of GATE.

M.Des: Valid CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design) score.

MBA: Admission via CAT (Common Admission Test) scores; subsequently, group discussion and interview.

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3. Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.):
Applicants are selected on the basis of performance at academics and qualified GATE/NET scores. The final admission is via interview.
Tuition Fee for Undergraduate B.Tech (2024-25)
₹2,00,000 for one year
Other additional charges for hostel, mess, etc. ₹70,000 per year
Tuition Fee for Postgraduate M.Tech/M.Des
₹50,000 per semester

Hostel and mess charges: ₹40,000 per year

Ph.D.:

Tuition Fee: ₹5,000 per semester

Hostel and mess charges: ₹40,000 per year

Note: SC/ST/PwD students are exempted from tuition fees.

Research and Innovation

IIT Delhi is a hub for cutting-edge research and innovation, contributing significantly to various industries and scientific domains. Key research initiatives include:

Centre for Automotive Research and Tribology (CART): Electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

Foundational Institute for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT): Focus on entrepreneurship and technology transfer.

AI and Robotics Laboratories: Focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics research.

Energy and Environment Research: Projects on renewable energy, sustainable development, and climate change research.

Rankings and Achievements

2024 QS World University Rankings: ranked in the top 200 worldwide

2023 NIRF Rankings: ranked 2nd among India’s engineering institutes

Global Research Output: Indicates output in top international journals and conferences.

Placements and Career Opportunities

IIT Delhi has a really good placement record with the top recruiters visiting the campus every year. Highpoints are:

Placement rate for undergraduate programs exceeds 90%.
Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Tata Consultancy Services, Goldman Sachs, and much more.
Highest package in 2023 stands at ₹1.5 crore per annum for an international offer.
Average package in 2023 is ₹21 LPA.

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Student Life

Life at IIT Delhi is very vibrant and dynamic, with students having a perfect balance between academics, extracurricular activities, and personal development. There are many clubs and events

held on campus:
Technical Clubs: Robotics Club, Coding Club, and Electronics Club.
Cultural Activities: Dance, Music, Drama, and Literary Clubs.

Annual Fests:
Rendezvous: Cultural festival
Tryst: Technical festival
Sports Facilities: Cricket ground, football field, swimming pool, and indoor sports complex.
Notable Alumni

IIT Delhi has a strong alumni network, with its graduates excelling in various fields. Some of the notable alumni include:

Sundar Pichai: CEO of Alphabet and Google

Raghuram Rajan: Former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India

R. Chidambaram: Former Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India

K. Radhakrishnan: Former Chairman, ISRO

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A few more updates are given below:

• The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 exam for IIT Delhi admission to BE/BTech course is ongoing till Jan 29, 2025. For the BArch and BPlan courses, the exam is scheduled to be held on Jan 30, 2025.
• The JEE Advanced 2025 exam date has been announced for the BTech course. As per the official website, the JEE Advanced 2025 exam will be conducted on May 18, 2025. Further, the application form will be released in Apr 2025.
• The UCEED 2025 exam for IIT Delhi admission to the B.Des course is now over. The UCEED 2025 result announcement is scheduled for Mar 7, 2025.
• The IIT JAM 2025 admit cards are now available for admission to the MSc course. Registered candidates can log in and download their hall tickets by visiting the official website. The IIT JAM 2025 exam is scheduled for Feb 2, 2025.
• The CEED 2025 exam is now over for IIT Delhi admission to the M.Des course, and the result declaration is scheduled for Mar 5, 2025.
• Joint PhD (Jul 2025 intake) applications will be open on Feb 14, 2025.

Particulars	IIT Delhi Highlights 2025
Establishment year	1961
Ownership type	Public/Government University
Also known as	IITD
Rankings	Ranked 150th internationally by the QS World University Rankings 2025 Ranked 4 under the Overall category by the NIRF Ranking 2024 Ranked 2 under the Engineering category by the NIRF Ranking 2024
Flagship courses	MTech, BTech
Scholarships offered	Merit-and-mean based
Prospectus 2023-2024	Download
Official Website	https://home.iitd.ac.in/