Computer Science Engineering (CSE) and Electrical Engineering (EE) remain the most sought-after programs for students applying to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. Recent admission data indicates 27,697 students selected CSE, while 23,503 chose EE. This sustained preference makes them IIT Delhi’s top two engineering disciplines.
The closing rank for the 4-year BTech CSE program under the open gender-neutral category at IIT Delhi decreased from 126 in 2024 to 116 in 2025. This 10-point drop indicates shifts in applicant preferences or increased competition for this top program.
In contrast to the high demand for CSE and EE, the BTech Design program attracted the fewest applicants. Only 3,173 students selected BTech Design, making it the least preferred course according to the Joint Implementation Committee (JIC) Report 2025.
IIT Delhi: Student Preferences Across Engineering Programs (2024-2025)
Student enrollment data for IIT Delhi’s various BTech programs reveals consistent trends over the last two admission cycles. Computer Science Engineering and Electrical Engineering lead in student selections, reflecting their high demand. Other popular programs include Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics and Computing.
In 2025, 27,697 students opted for Computer Science Engineering, an increase from 25,064 in 2024. Electrical Engineering also saw a rise, with 23,503 students in 2025 compared to 21,855 in 2024. Mechanical Engineering attracted 20,357 students in 2025, up from 19,035 in the previous year.
Mathematics and Computing recorded 20,087 selections in 2025, an increase from 18,760. Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation) drew 17,722 students in 2025, up from 16,226. The 5-year Computer Science and Engineering integrated program saw 17,825 students choose it in 2025, compared to 16,188 in 2024.
Civil Engineering and Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering were among the programs with lower student interest. Civil Engineering saw 16,128 students opt for it in 2025, up from 15,122. Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering registered 9,930 students in 2025, increasing from 9,563 in 2024. Chemical Engineering, appearing twice in the source data, had 16,591 and 9,920 students in 2025, compared to 15,805 and 9,219 in 2024 respectively.
| Courses | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | 27697 | 25064 |
| Electrical Engineering | 23503 | 21855 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 20357 | 19035 |
| Maths and Computing | 20087 | 18760 |
| Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation) | 17722 | 16226 |
| 5-year Computer Science and Engineering | 17825 | 16188 |
| Chemical Engineering | 16591 | 15805 |
| Civil Engineering | 16128 | 15122 |
| Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering | 9930 | 9563 |
| Chemical Engineering | 9920 | 9219 |
IIT Delhi 4-Year BTech CSE: Last Two Years’ Closing Ranks by Category
Admission to IIT Delhi’s 4-year BTech CSE program is determined by Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) closing ranks. These ranks vary across different seat types, gender categories, and reservation quotas for 2024 and 2025 admission cycles.
For the OPEN category, Gender-Neutral closing ranks moved from 126 in 2025 to 116 in 2024. Female-only applicants in the OPEN category saw their rank shift from 498 in 2025 to 556 in 2024. OPEN (PwD) Gender-Neutral ranks changed from 3 in 2025 to 5 in 2024, while Female-only (PwD) ranks in the OPEN category moved from 20 to 68.
In the EWS category, Gender-Neutral ranks were 34 in 2025 and 35 in 2024. Female-only EWS ranks were 148 in 2025 and 145 in 2024.
OBC-NCL Gender-Neutral ranks were 91 in 2025 and 89 in 2024. Female-only (including Supernumerary) OBC-NCL ranks changed from 551 to 394. OBC-NCL (PwD) Gender-Neutral ranks were 4 in 2025 and 3 in 2024.
For the SC category, Gender-Neutral ranks moved from 45 in 2025 to 50 in 2024. Female-only SC ranks shifted from 171 to 102. SC (PwD) Gender-Neutral ranks were 3 in 2025 and 2 in 2024.
ST category Gender-Neutral ranks were 26 in 2025 and 23 in 2024. Female-only ST ranks were 87 in 2025 and 52 in 2024. ST (PwD) Gender-Neutral ranks were 2 in 2025 and 3 in 2024.
| Programme Name | Seat Type | Gender | Closing Rank 2025 | Closing Rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-year BTech CSE | OPEN | Gender-Neutral | 126 | 116 |
| 4-year BTech CSE | OPEN | Female-only (including Supernumerary) | 498 | 556 |
| 4-year BTech CSE | OPEN (PwD) | Gender-Neutral | 3 | 5 |
| 4-year BTech CSE | OPEN (PwD) | Female-only (including Supernumerary) | 20 | 68 |
| 4-year BTech CSE | EWS | Gender-Neutral | 34 | 35 |
| 4-year BTech CSE | EWS | Female-only (including Supernumerary) | 148 | 145 |
| 4-year BTech CSE | OBC-NCL | Gender-Neutral | 91 | 89 |
| 4-year BTech CSE | OBC-NCL | Female-only (including Supernumerary) | 551 | 394 |
| 4-year BTech CSE | OBC-NCL (PwD) | Gender-Neutral | 4 | 3 |
| 4-year BTech CSE | SC | Gender-Neutral | 45 | 50 |
| 4-year BTech CSE | SC | Female-only (including Supernumerary) | 171 | 102 |
| 4-year BTech CSE | SC (PwD) | Gender-Neutral | 3 | 2 |
| 4-year BTech CSE | ST | Gender-Neutral | 26 | 23 |
| 4-year BTech CSE | ST | Female-only (including Supernumerary) | 87 | 52 |
| 4-year BTech CSE | ST (PwD) | Gender-Neutral | 2 | 3 |
IIT Delhi Introduces BTech Design Program
IIT Delhi recently launched a BTech Design program with an intake capacity of 20 students. Admission requires scores from either the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) or the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED). Students must complete 155 credits to earn the BTech Design degree.