Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is now accepting applications from international students for its PhD and postgraduate (PG) programs. The application portal closes on March 30, 2026, at 4 PM . Interested students can apply through the official IIT Delhi international admissions website at international.iitd.ac.in.
Admission Eligibility
Applications are open to non-Indian nationals. This includes individuals holding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards. Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency. They need to provide a self-declaration of their English skills. Candidates must also submit the names of two referees who will provide recommendation letters.
Referees will be asked to assess the applicant’s aptitude, field-specific proficiency, research potential, independent thinking, and English language skills in both written and oral forms.
Application Requirements
IIT Delhi may require scores from standardized tests. These include the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). Other accepted tests are the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) or University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET). The Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (DST INSPIRE) scores are also considered.
For international applicants, scores from exams like the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) may be required. Proof of English language proficiency through tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, OPI, OPIC, or Cambridge English Examination is also necessary.
Selection Process
Admission decisions will be based on interview performance. Candidates with strong academic records will be invited for an interview. The interview panel will consist of faculty members from the relevant discipline.
Key Deadlines:
- Application Deadline: March 30, 2026, 4 PM
- Academic Year: 2026-27