Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has opened admissions for PhD and postgraduate (PG) programs to international students for the 2026-27 academic year. Applications are accepted online via the official international admissions portal at international.iitd.ac.in.
The application deadline is March 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM . The institute is inviting applications from eligible foreign nationals for its doctoral and master’s level courses.
Eligibility and Requirements
Non-Indian 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 will submit recommendation letters.
These referees will comment on the applicant’s aptitude, field proficiency, research potential, independent thinking, and English language skills. This information is detailed in the official admission notification.
Admission Process and Qualifications
Admission to IIT Delhi’s PhD and PG programs may require scores from national-level entrance examinations. These include 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 standardized tests like the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT). English language proficiency test scores are also necessary. Accepted tests include TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, OPI, OPIC, and Cambridge English Examination.
The final selection for these programs is based on performance in an interview. Candidates with strong academic records will be invited to an interview conducted by a faculty committee from the relevant discipline.