Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is now accepting applications from international students for its PhD and postgraduate (PG) programs. The application deadline is March 30, 2026 . Prospective students can submit their applications online at international.iitd.ac.in.
Admission Details
The application portal is open until 4 p.m. on March 30, 2026. Eligibility extends to non-Indian nationals. This includes individuals holding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards.
Applicants must provide a statement declaring their English language proficiency. They also need to list two referees who can submit recommendation letters. These referees will assess a candidate’s aptitude, field-specific proficiency, research potential, independent thinking, and English language skills.
Eligibility Criteria
While specific academic requirements are not detailed in the announcement, IIT Delhi often considers scores from national and international standardized tests. These may include Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET), or the Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (DST INSPIRE) for PhD and PG programs. International exams like Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) may also be accepted.
Proficiency in English is a mandatory requirement. Candidates will likely need to submit scores from recognized English language tests. Accepted tests typically include TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, OPI, OPIC, or Cambridge English Examination.
Selection Process
Admission to IIT Delhi’s PhD and PG courses will be based on performance during an interview. Candidates with strong academic records will be invited to interview with a faculty committee from the relevant discipline.