The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is now accepting applications for its PhD and postgraduate (PG) programs from international students. The application deadline is March 30, 2026 . Foreign nationals can apply through the official IIT Delhi international admissions website at international.iitd.ac.in.
Admission Requirements
Eligibility extends to non-Indian nationals. This includes individuals holding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards. Applicants must submit a self-declaration of English language proficiency. They will also need to provide the names of two referees for recommendation letters.
Referees will assess candidates on their aptitude, field proficiency, research potential, independent thinking, and English communication skills. Official notifications state, “The referees will be asked to comment on the candidate’s overall aptitude, proficiency in chosen field, potential for research and independent thinking and proficiency in oral and written English.”
Academic and Language Proficiency Tests
Admission to PhD and PG programs may require scores from standardized tests. These include:
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
- University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET)
- DST INSPIRE
International examinations such as the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) are also accepted. English proficiency test scores are mandatory. Accepted tests include TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, OPI, OPIC, and Cambridge English Examination, among others.
Selection Process
IIT Delhi will select candidates based on their interview performance. The institute will invite students with strong academic records to an interview. The interview panel will consist of faculty members from the relevant academic discipline. “Candidates with a strong academic record will be invited for an interview with a committee comprising faculty members of the relevant discipline,” the institute stated.