Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is now accepting applications from international students for its PhD and Postgraduate (PG) programs . The application window for the academic year 2026-27 closes on March 30, 2026 , at 4 PM. Prospective students can submit their applications online through the official IIT Delhi international admissions portal atinternational.iitd.ac.in.
Eligibility Criteria
The institute’s admission process is open to non-Indian nationals. This includes individuals holding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards. Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency. They will need to provide a self-declaration of their English language skills.
Application Requirements
Candidates must nominate two academic referees who will submit recommendation letters. These referees will evaluate the applicant’s aptitude, field proficiency, research potential, independent thinking, and English communication skills. IIT Delhi will request these evaluations as part of the application review.
Academic and Test Score Requirements
Eligibility for PhD and PG programs may also depend on standardized test scores. These include scores from national exams such as the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET), or DST INSPIRE. International applicants may also submit scores from exams like the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT).
Furthermore, applicants must submit scores from English language proficiency tests. Accepted tests include TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, OPI, OPIC, and Cambridge English Examinations. Other recognized language tests may also be considered.
Admission Process
IIT Delhi will select candidates based on their interview performance. Applicants with strong academic records will be invited for interviews. These interviews will be conducted by a committee of faculty members from the relevant academic discipline. The interview is a key component of the final admission decision.