The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is accepting applications from international students for its PhD and Postgraduate (PG) programs. The application deadline is March 30, 2026 . Interested candidates can apply online via the official IIT Delhi international admissions portal at international.iitd.ac.in .
Admission Overview
IIT Delhi has opened its admissions portal for foreign nationals seeking to enroll in PhD and PG courses for the 2026-27 academic year . The portal will close at 4 p.m. on March 30, 2026 .
Eligibility Criteria
Foreign nationals, including those holding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards, are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit a self-declaration of English proficiency. They also need to provide the names of two referees who can submit recommendation letters. These referees will assess the candidate’s aptitude, field proficiency, research potential, independent thinking, and English language skills.
Application Requirements
Candidates may be required to submit scores from national-level examinations such as Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET), or the Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (DST INSPIRE) scheme. International examination scores like Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) may also be considered.
Selection Process
Admission to IIT Delhi’s PhD and PG programs will be based on performance in an interview. Candidates with strong academic records will be invited for interviews with a faculty committee from the relevant discipline. Applicants also need to submit scores from recognized English language proficiency tests. These include TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, OPI, OPIC, or the Cambridge English Examination.
For further details and to apply, visit international.iitd.ac.in .