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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

(IIT Delhi)
New Delhi, Delhi IIT Government | Est. 1961
4.8
UGC Approved AICTE Approved NAAC A++

Last Updated: Apr 24, 2026

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Established

1961

Campus Size

320.00 Acres

Total Students

11,000

Faculty

620

Student-Faculty

18:1

IIT Delhi Admissions: Merit-Based Selection Through JEE Advanced

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi follows a competitive merit-based admission process for undergraduate engineering programs. The primary entrance examination is JEE Advanced, one of India's most rigorous engineering entrance exams. Aspiring candidates must first qualify the JEE Main examination and be among the top 2.5 lakh qualifiers to become eligible for JEE Advanced. The institute conducts admission rounds through the Joint Seat Allocation (JoSAA) process, where candidates are selected based on their JEE Advanced rank and category.

Eligibility for IIT Delhi includes completing 12th standard or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum aggregate score in their qualifying examination and meet the age criteria as specified by the admission authorities. IIT Delhi offers undergraduate programs in various engineering disciplines including Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and others, providing world-class education aligned with global standards.

The admission process typically begins in June-July with the announcement of JEE Advanced results. Candidates participate in JoSAA counseling where seat allocation occurs based on merit, choice of branch, and availability. IIT Delhi is renowned for its rigorous academic curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and excellent placement opportunities. For detailed information about specific admission timelines, branch-wise seat availability, and application procedures, prospective students should visit the official IIT Delhi website and JoSAA portal for the most current guidelines and announcements.

Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech Programmes: Candidates must have passed Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Admission is merit-based through JEE Advanced. Candidates must qualify JEE Main first (minimum cutoff percentile varies by category) and appear for JEE Advanced. Category-wise relaxations apply as per Government of India norms for SC, ST, and OBC candidates.

M.Tech Programmes: Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent with CGPA 6.0 or above is required. Admission is based on GATE scores, JEE Advanced marks (certain categories), or performance in departmental entrance examinations conducted by IIT Delhi. Relevant discipline match is considered.

MBA Programme: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates must appear for Common Admission Test (CAT) and qualify with minimum percentile scores. Shortlisted candidates undergo Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.

M.Sc and M.Des Programmes: Bachelor's degree in relevant field with minimum 50-55% aggregate marks. Admission determined through merit list, entrance examination scores conducted by IIT Delhi, or valid national-level test scores.

Application Process

1

Register and submit the online application form through the official IIT Delhi portal

2

Appear for the relevant entrance examination (JEE Advanced for B.Tech, GATE/departmental entrance exams for M.Tech, CAT for MBA, or institute-specific tests for M.Sc/M.Des)

3

Achieve a qualifying score and secure a merit rank in the entrance examination

4

Participate in the counselling process and accept allocated seat through the admission portal

5

Report at the designated IIT Delhi reporting centre with all original documents

6

Complete document verification and complete enrollment formalities

7

Register on the academic management system and obtain admission credentials

Important Admission Dates 2026

Event Programme Date
JEE Main Registration B.Tech December 2025
JEE Main Examination B.Tech January 2026
JEE Advanced Registration B.Tech May 2026
JEE Advanced Examination B.Tech June 2026
GATE Examination M.Tech February 2026
CAT (Common Admission Test) MBA November 2025
M.Tech Counselling and Seat Allocation M.Tech July 2026
MBA Selection Process (GD/PI) MBA January-February 2026
M.Sc/M.Des Entrance Examination M.Sc, M.Des To be announced
Final Reporting and Enrollment All Programmes July-August 2026

Seat Matrix

Course Total Seats Duration Admission Mode
B.Tech 1100 4 Years Entrance Exam
M.Tech 750 2 Years Entrance Exam
MBA 100 2 Years Entrance Exam

Entrance Exams Accepted

Latest Cutoff Summary

Exam Course Category Closing Rank
JEE Advanced - General 65
JEE Advanced - OBC-NCL 32
JEE Advanced - SC 19
GATE - General -
GATE - OBC-NCL -