Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has opened applications for international students seeking admission to its PhD and postgraduate (PG) programs for the 2026-27 academic year. The application deadline is March 30, 2026 , at 4 p.m.
Admission Details for International Students
Foreign nationals, including those holding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards, are eligible to apply. Admissions are open for PhD and PG courses. Prospective students must apply through the official IIT Delhi international admissions portal: international.iitd.ac.in .
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a statement or self-declaration of English proficiency. They will also need to provide the names of two referees who can submit recommendation letters. These referees will be asked to comment on the candidate’s aptitude, field proficiency, research potential, independent thinking, and English language skills.
Academic and Language Proficiency Scores
Eligibility for PhD and PG programs may require scores from national-level entrance 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 the Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (DST INSPIRE) program.
International examinations like the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) may also be considered. Additionally, candidates must submit scores from English language proficiency tests. Accepted tests include TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, OPI, OPIC, and the Cambridge English Examination.
Selection Process
IIT Delhi will select candidates based on their performance in an interview. Applicants with strong academic records will be invited to an interview panel composed of faculty members from the relevant discipline.
Related Admissions
IIT Bombay is also accepting applications for its MDes program until March 23. Admissions at IIT Bombay’s MDes program consider CEED scores, interviews, and written tests.