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 .
Application Details
Foreign nationals can apply through the official IIT Delhi international admissions portal at international.iitd.ac.in . Applications are open for the academic year 2026-27. The portal closes at 4 p.m. on March 30, 2026 .
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility extends to non-Indian nationals. This includes individuals holding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards. Applicants must provide a self-declaration of English proficiency. They also need to nominate two referees who will submit recommendation letters.
Referees will evaluate candidates on aptitude, field proficiency, research potential, independent thinking, and English language skills, according to official notifications.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for PhD and PG programs, candidates may need to submit scores from examinations like:
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
- University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET)
- DST INSPIRE
International examination scores are also accepted. These include:
- Graduate Records Examination (GRE)
- Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)
Candidates must also submit scores from English language proficiency tests. Accepted tests include TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, OPI, OPIC, and Cambridge English Examination.
Selection Process
Admission will be based on interview performance. Candidates with strong academic records will be invited for an interview. The interview panel will consist of faculty members from the relevant discipline.