The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has opened admissions for its PhD and postgraduate (PG) programs for international students. The application deadline is March 30, 2026 .
Admissions Open for International Students
Foreign nationals can apply for PhD and PG courses for the 2026-27 academic session. Applications are accepted through the official IIT Delhi international admissions portal at international.iitd.ac.in . The portal closes at 4 pm on March 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility extends to non-Indian nationals. This includes individuals holding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. This requires a self-declaration of English skills.
Application Requirements
Candidates must nominate two referees. These referees will provide recommendation letters. Referees will comment on the applicant’s aptitude, field proficiency, research potential, independent thinking, and English skills. These details are specified in the official notification.
Required Test Scores
Submission of scores from specific national and international examinations may be required. These include Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET), and DST INSPIRE.
International examinations like Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) are also accepted. English language proficiency test scores are mandatory. Accepted tests include TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, OPI, OPIC, and Cambridge English Examination.
Admission Process
Admission is based on performance in an interview. Candidates with strong academic records receive interview invitations. The interview committee comprises faculty members from the relevant discipline.