Quick Summary
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) is a public research university founded in 1961, located in New Delhi, India. Ranked #150 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 12500 students including 1.5% from outside India. Known for strengths in Engineering and Technology, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 50%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
IIT Delhi is a premier global institution for engineering, offering a high-density environment of the brightest minds in India, unparalleled industry exposure, and a legacy of producing unicorn founders.
Subject Strengths
Engineering and TechnologyComputer ScienceCivil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Founded1961
TypePublic Research University
Total Students12500
Intl Students1.5%
Faculty Ratio12
CampusUrban / Residential
Campus Size320 acres
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinistry of Education, Government of India
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#150
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#701-800
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor of Technology,Master of Technology,Master of Science,Master of Design,Master of Business Administration,Doctor of Philosophy
Programs
Applied Mechanics,Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology,Civil Engineering,Computer Science and Engineering,Electrical Engineering,Humanities and Social Sciences,Management Studies,Physics,Textile and Fibre Engineering
PhD Programs
Certificate Program in Project Management,Executive Program in Supply Chain Management,NPTEL/SWAYAM Courses
Online Programs
Bharti School of Telecommunication Technology and Management,Kusuma School of Biological Sciences,Centre for Biomedical Engineering,Centre for Energy Studies
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Education, Government of India
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate50%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA75% in Class 12 (Higher Secondary)
GRERequired for international PG candidates (300+)
GMAT650+ for MBA (Alternative to CAT)
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline ยท June (JEE Advanced cycle)
SPRINGApplication Deadline ยท October (PG admissions)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus heavily on the JEE Advanced for UG or GATE for PG. High technical proficiency and mathematical logic are critical for qualifying exams.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Indian Rupee
UG Tuition
โน200,000/yr
per year ยท INR
Living Cost
โน165,000/yr
per year ยท INR
PG Tuition
โน100,000/yr
per year ยท INR
Application Fee
$35
one time ยท USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
โน365,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials ยท INR
Scholarships AvailableMerit-cum-Means Scholarship,Institute Free Studentship,INSPIRE Scholarship,Kusuma Foundation Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidAvailable for economically weaker sections (EWS) and SC/ST categories as per government norms.
Work-StudyLimited opportunities primarily for Ph.D. scholars as Teaching Assistants.
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor of Technology,Master of Technology,Master of Science,Master of Design,Master of Business Administration,Doctor of Philosophy programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Electrical Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Mathematics and Computing | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$22,000
Average Salary After Graduation
95%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHighly active; placements with Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and top global firms.
Industry Connections
Strong links with PSUstechnology giantsand an extensive global alumni network.
Notable Alumni
Raghuram Rajan (Former RBI Governor),Binny Bansal (Co-founder, Flipkart),Sachin Bansal (Co-founder, Flipkart),Chetan Bhagat (Author),Deepinder Goyal (Co-founder, Zomato)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes (Mandatory residential campus for most students)
Sports Facilities
Olympic-size Swimming Pool,Cricket Ground,Hockey Stadium,Tennis Courts,Indoor Badminton Hall
Student Clubs
Robotics Club,Debating Society,Quizzing Club,Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC),Dramatics Club
Library Resources
Central Library with over 300,000 volumes and access to thousands of electronic journals and databases.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,DAAD Exchange (Germany),Viterbi-India Program,NTU Singapore Exchange
Summer Programs
Summer Undergraduate Research Award (SURA),International Summer Internship Program