The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has opened applications for its PhD and postgraduate (PG) programs for international students. The deadline to apply is March 30, 2026 . Applicants can submit their applications through the official IIT Delhi international admissions website at international.iitd.ac.in.
Admission Details for International Students
Foreign nationals are eligible to apply. This includes individuals holding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards. The application portal closes at 4 pm on March 30, 2026.
Applicants must provide a self-declaration of English proficiency. They also need to submit the names of two referees. These referees will be contacted to comment on the applicant’s aptitude, field proficiency, research potential, independent thinking, and English language skills.
Eligibility for PhD and PG programs may require scores from standardized tests. 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 examination scores like the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) may also be considered.
Admission decisions will be based on performance in an interview. Candidates with strong academic records will be invited to interview with a faculty committee from the relevant department. International students must also submit scores from English language proficiency tests. Accepted tests include TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, OPI, OPIC, and Cambridge English Examination.
Application Requirements Summary
- Application deadline: March 30, 2026 , 4 pm.
- Eligibility: Foreign nationals, including OCI and PIO cardholders.
- English proficiency: Self-declaration required.
- Recommendations: Names of two referees are needed.
- Standardized tests: GATE, CSIR, UGC NET, DST INSPIRE, GRE, GMAT may be required.
- English proficiency tests: TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, etc., are necessary.
- Selection criteria: Interview performance is key.