Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has opened admissions for PhD and postgraduate (PG) programs . Applications are open to foreign national students for the 2026-27 academic year . The application deadline is March 30, 2026 , at 4 p.m. Interested candidates can apply online via the official IIT Delhi international admissions website at international.iitd.ac.in .
Eligibility extends to non-Indian nationals. This includes individuals holding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards. Applicants must submit a self-declaration of English language proficiency.
Application Requirements
Candidates need to provide the names of two referees . These referees will submit recommendation letters. Referees will comment on the applicant’s aptitude, field proficiency, research potential, and English communication skills. This information is detailed in the official admission notification.
Submission of scores from specific entrance examinations may be required. These include the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) , Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) , or University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) . The DST INSPIRE program is also mentioned.
International examination scores are also acceptable. These include the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) .
Admission Process
Admission decisions will be based on performance in an interview . Candidates with strong academic records will be invited. The interview committee will consist of faculty members from the relevant disciplines.
Applicants must also submit scores from English language proficiency tests. Accepted tests include TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, OPI, OPIC, and Cambridge English Examination . Other recognized language tests may also be considered.