Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has opened applications for its PhD and postgraduate (PG) programs to international students. The application window closes on March 30, 2026, at 4 PM . Interested candidates can apply via the official IIT Delhi international admissions portal atinternational.iitd.ac.in.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
The programs are open to non-Indian nationals. This includes individuals holding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards. Applicants must submit a statement or self-declaration of English proficiency. They also need to provide names of two referees for recommendation letters.
Referees will be asked to assess candidates’ aptitude, field proficiency, research potential, independent thinking, and English language skills. According to the official notification, these assessments are crucial for the admission process.
Academic Qualifications and Entrance Exams
Eligibility for PhD and PG programs may require scores from national entrance examinations. These include 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 examination scores are also considered.
Accepted international exams include the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and 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, among others.
Admission Process
IIT Delhi will offer admissions 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.
The academic year for which admissions are open is 2026-27 . For further details and to apply, students should visit the designated international admissions website.