Applications are now open for international students seeking admission to PhD and postgraduate programs at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi). The deadline to apply for the 2026-27 academic year is March 30, 2026 . Foreign nationals, including those with Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards, are eligible to apply.
Admission Process Details
Interested candidates must submit a self-declaration of English proficiency. They will also need to provide the names of two referees for recommendation letters. These referees will assess the candidate’s aptitude, field proficiency, research potential, and English skills.
Eligibility for PhD and PG programs 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 exam scores like Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) are also accepted.
IIT Delhi will select candidates based on their performance in an interview. Applicants with strong academic records will be invited to interview with a faculty committee in their chosen discipline. Proficiency in English will be further assessed through scores from tests like TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, OPI, OPIC, or Cambridge English Examination.
Application Portal and Deadline
The application portal for foreign national candidates is available atinternational.iitd.ac.in. The portal will close on March 30, 2026, at 4 p.m . Applicants should ensure all required documents and scores are submitted before the deadline.
Key Dates and Requirements
- Application Deadline: March 30, 2026, 4 p.m.
- Academic Year: 2026-27
- Eligibility: Foreign nationals, OCI, PIO cardholders
- Required Submissions: English proficiency declaration, referee recommendations, standardized test scores (GATE, CSIR, UGC NET, DST INSPIRE, GRE, GMAT), English language proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
- Selection Basis: Interview performance