The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has opened applications for PhD and postgraduate (PG) programs for international students. The application deadline is March 30, 2026 . Prospective students can apply online via the official website at international.iitd.ac.in.
Admission Overview
IIT Delhi is accepting applications for the academic year 2026-27. The admission portal for foreign national candidates closes at 4 PM 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.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a statement declaring their English proficiency. They also need to provide the names of two referees for recommendation letters.
Referees will comment on the applicant’s aptitude, field proficiency, research potential, independent thinking, and English communication skills. This information is detailed in the official notification.
IIT Delhi may require scores from standardized tests. These can include 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 are also considered. Eligible tests include Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT).
Applicants must submit English language proficiency test scores. Accepted tests include TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, OPI, OPIC, or Cambridge English Examination.
Selection Process
Admission decisions are based on interview performance. Candidates with strong academic records will be invited to an interview.
The interview panel will consist of faculty members from the relevant discipline.