IIT Delhi or IITD was established in the year 1961. This institution is publicly owned and is among the top Indian IIT colleges. As of 1963, the institution has been deemed as a full university and has the power to frame its own academic policies, conduct examinations and award degrees to its students. The institution has two gained two prominent status since its inception. It has been declared as an “Institute of National Importance” and Institute of Eminence (IoE).
Over the years, IITD has also managed to gain a very high reputation and has been ranked as one of the top IITs in India. The college offers state-of-the-art courses in different fields and along with its popularity attracts many students every year. Working with a vision to offer the best scientific and technical education, IITD is an ideal choice for many students. We will further look at some of the important details of this institute below.
IIT Delhi Campus
IIT Delhi is located at Hauz Khas in South Delhi which is considered as an important place in terms of the history of Delhi. The college is located at a prime location and is well connected to the major parts of the city. The campus covers an area of 320 acres with well developed topographical features and architecture. The campus area also has different functional zones. In addition, the campus is surrounded by a number of eateries. The consensus among students is ‘It’s awesome to be here’.
- The institute provides an air-conditioned library which is well stocked with relevant books for every discipline. The library usually has a long opening and closing hours.
- Wi-Fi is enabled throughout the campus and they have well-equipped laboratories.
- Sports facilities including gym and other amenities are also provided.
IIT Delhi Ranking
The ranking of IITD in India is given below.
| IIT Delhi Ranking | ||
| Organization | Year | Rank |
| NIRF | 2018 | 3 |
| NIRF | 2017 | 4 |
| Outlook India | 2017 | 1 |
| India Today | 2017 | 1 |
| Outlook India | 2016 | 1 |
IIT Delhi Admission
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi like other IITs have a similar process for admission. We have listed a few ways in which a student can get into the institute.
- Admission to BE/ B.Tech program is done on the basis of marks obtained in JEE exams.
- Students who have qualified in JAM are eligible for admission to M.Sc program.
- M.Tech and M.Des admission are offered based on scores that students achieve in GATE and CEED respectively. Students can also apply for these programs directly via the institute’s written test and interview.
- Candidates who hold GATE/ UGC-NET/ CSIR-NET/ ICAR or ICMR scores or DST-Inspire scholarship holders can also apply for PhD programs.
The application form is usually available online and students have to pay some application fee.
IIT Delhi Courses Offered
The institutes offer courses ranging from B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.Des as well as PhD programs. Additionally, IIT Delhi also offers Integrated/ Dual-Degree programs. A full-time or part-time program is also available for PhD candidates.
| B.Tech Courses (Duration 4 years) | |
| Biotechnology & Biochemical (BT & BCE) | Chemical Engineering (CHE) |
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | Civil Engineering (CE) |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | Industrial & Production Engineering (IPE) |
| Engineering Physics (EP) | Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
| Textile Technology | Mathematics & Computing |
| B.Tech and M.Tech – Dual Degree Courses (Duration 5 years) | |
| Biotechnology & Biochemical (BT & BCE) | Chemical Engineering (CHE) |
| Mathematics & Computing | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) |
IIT Delhi Total Seats Availability
We have listed the total number of seats available in different programs in IIT Delhi.
| Course | Seats |
| B.Tech Courses (Duration 4 years) | |
| Chemical Engineering | 75 |
| Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering | 45 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 68 |
| Civil Engineering | 105 |
| Electrical Engineering (Power & Automation) | 45 |
| Electrical Engineering | 75 |
| Mathematics & Computing | 36 |
| Engineering Physics | 60 |
| Production & Industrial Engineering | 67 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 68 |
| Textile Technology | 105 |
| B.Tech and M.Tech Dual Degree Courses (Duration 5 years) | |
| Mathematics & Computing | 20 |
| Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology | 15 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 22 |
| Chemical Engineering | 45 |
| Total | 851 |
IIT Delhi Cutoff Ranks
IIT Delhi cutoff ranks for admission into various undergraduate courses are given below:
| IIT Delhi cutoffs JEE Advanced | ||||||||
| Category | General | OBC & NCL | SC | ST | ||||
| Branch name | Opening
Rank |
Closing
Rank |
Opening
Rank |
Closing
Rank |
Opening
Rank |
Closing
Rank |
Opening
Rank |
Closing
Rank |
| B.Tech Courses (Duration 4 years) | ||||||||
| Biotechnology & Biochemical Eng. | 1854 | 3650 | 1849 | 2574 | 1065 | 1177 | 309 | 743 |
| Chemical Eng. | 1141 | 1874 | 547 | 1148 | 304 | 636 | 217 | 337 |
| Civil Eng. | 792 | 3017 | 743 | 1224 | 153 | 491 | 29 | 87 |
| Computer Science | 3 | 100 | 38 | 65 | 16 | 31 | 12 | 25 |
| Electrical Eng. | 172 | 462 | 102 | 271 | 32 | 113 | 19 | 69 |
| Electrical (Power & Automation) | 502 | 927 | 317 | 522 | 155 | 326 | 106 | 171 |
| Engineering Physics | 882 | 2097 | 1028 | 1798 | 420 | 943 | 166 | 487 |
| Mathematics & Computing | 196 | 300 | 139 | 174 | 49 | 136 | 65 | 170 |
| Mechanical | 545 | 1025 | 327 | 547 | 166 | 226 | 18 | 77 |
| Production & Industrial Eng. | 1538 | 3070 | 1038 | 1747 | 712 | 1002 | 483 | 660 |
| Textile Tech. | 3624 | 6076 | 1256 | 3258 | 1011 | 1769 | 675 | 1410 |
| B.Tech and M.Tech Dual Degree Courses (Duration 5 years) | ||||||||
| Biotechnology & Biochemical Eng. | 3814 | 4154 | 2552 | 2918 | 1192 | 1566 | – | – |
| Chemical Eng. | 1864 | 2727 | 1212 | 1674 | 685 | 880 | 346 | 539 |
| Computer Science | 101 | 169 | 69 | 135 | 40 | 55 | 41 | 64 |
| Mathematics & Computing | 330 | 394 | 234 | 260 | 159 | 212 | 83 | 169 |
IIT Delhi Fee Structure
| Institute Fee | |
| Particulars | Amount |
| Caution Money – One Time and Refundable | Rs 4,000 |
| Other fees – per Semester | Rs 7,300 |
| One Time Fees | Rs 3,500 |
| Annual Fees | Rs 500 |
| Tuition Fee – per Semester | Rs 1,00,000 |
| Total | Rs 1,15,300 |
Hostel Fee
| Details | Amount |
| Mess Security Deposit (Refundable) | 10,000 |
| Mess Advance (one-time payment) | 16,500 |
| Mess Admission (one-time payment) (Non-refundable) | 3,500 |
| Total | 30,000 |
There are also other charges for hostelers like semester charges which include hostel seat rent costing Rs. 5000/- and amenity charge which is Rs. 300.
IIT Delhi Placements
IIT Delhi offers a lot of placements in some of the top companies in the world. Below we have listed some of the top IIT Delhi recruiters.
| Top Recruiters | |||
| Zostel | Wipro Consumer Care | VMock | |
| SSN Logistics | Snapdeal | Ola Cabs | Microsoft |
| Nestle | I.T.C | Hindustan Unilever Limited | Flipkart |
| AM Marketplace (Limeroad) | One97 (PayTM) | Oracle | |
IIT Delhi is among the best technical institutes across the globe. Several top companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft and more visit the IIT Delhi campus to select highly meritorious students by offering packages that most of the engineers can only dream of! The average salary offered in previous years was about Rs.9 lakhs per annum.
IIT Delhi Fest
IIT Delhi is also known for its fests. The college normally hosts its cultural festival in the month of October and its technical fest in the month of March. Both these fests are conducted on a pretty huge scale and attract the participation of students from all over the country.
FAQ – IIT Delhi
- Which program should be opted between BCA or B. Tech.? Which has more scope?
Currently, there is a wide scope for B. Tech candidates. Normally 75% is required in PCM and a good JEE rank will help determine the admission in IIT Delhi.
- What is the current rank of IIT Delhi in India?
As per the ranks published by 2019 QS World University Ranking, IITD is ranked at 2nd position.
- How are the placements?
As per recorded data and student feedback, the placements are really good in comparison to other colleges. More than 75 % of students get placed from this institute.
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