IIT Delhi Opens PhD, PG Admissions for Foreign Students

• IIT Delhi opens admissions for foreign nationals to apply for PhD and postgraduate programmes online.
• Eligible applicants include non-Indians, OCI, and PIO candidates across engineering, science, and interdisciplinary research fields.
• Candidates must submit English proficiency declaration, recommendation letters, and required entrance exam scores during application process.

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has opened applications for foreign nationals seeking admission to its postgraduate and doctoral programmes for the 2026–27 academic years.

The institute announced that international candidates can apply online through its dedicated admission portal, with the application window remaining open until March 30, 2026, at 4 PM.

The initiative aims to enhance IIT Delhi's international research partnerships while attracting international students to study and conduct research in India.

The admission process is open to non-Indian nationals, including candidates holding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards. All applicants can submit their applications for postgraduate and research programs which the institute offers through its various academic departments and research centers.

The programs offer educational opportunities in engineering and scientific fields and design studies and interdisciplinary research domains. Interested candidates must submit their applications through the international admissions portal along with the required documents and application fee before the deadline.

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The application process requires candidates to submit their English proficiency self-declaration together with two referee names who will write recommendation letters about their academic and research capacities.

The specific programme requirements determine which standardized test scores applicants must submit from GATE, UGC NET, CSIR NET, or DST INSPIRE. The application process for some programs requires candidates to submit international test scores such as GRE or GMAT.

The institute has instructed future applicants to examine the program-specific eligibility requirements together with its application guidelines which are located on the main website of the institute.

IIT Delhi invites foreign students to apply because the university wants to build international partnerships while creating a diverse campus environment which will help the university become a worldwide research and educational institution.

The international academic network expansion through this initiative will enable the institute to create new opportunities for international knowledge sharing with other nations.