IIT Delhi has opened applications for its PhD and postgraduate programs to international students. The deadline to apply is March 30, 2026, at 4 PM . Interested candidates can submit their applications through the official IIT Delhi international admissions website: international.iitd.ac.in .
Admission Eligibility and Requirements
Foreign nationals are eligible. This includes individuals holding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards. Applicants must submit a statement of English proficiency. They also need to provide the names of two referees for recommendation letters.
Referees will be contacted to evaluate candidates. They will assess aptitude, field proficiency, research potential, independent thinking, and English language skills. This information is according to the official notification.
Academic and Language Proficiency Tests
Eligibility for PhD and PG programs may require scores from specific entrance exams. These include the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), CSIR, UGC NET, or DST INSPIRE. International standardized test scores are also accepted.
Accepted international tests include Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT). Additionally, candidates must submit scores from English language proficiency tests. These include TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, OPI, OPIC, or Cambridge English Examination.
Selection Process
Admission decisions are based on interview performance. Candidates with strong academic records receive interview invitations. The interviews are conducted by a committee of faculty members from the relevant discipline.
The institute will select candidates based on their performance in the interview. This process aims to identify individuals suited for advanced study and research at IIT Delhi.