IIT Delhi PhD Admission 2026: Dates, Eligibility & Fee Guide

IIT Delhi

University Name	Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
University Type	Public Technical University
Established	1961
Motto	Knowledge is Supreme
Location	New Delhi, India
Approval	INI \| IoE \| UGC \| AICTE \| NBA \| AACSB \| AMBA \| EQUIS \| NIRF \| AIU \| WES \| Washington Accord\|

IIT Delhi PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date	March 2, 2026 (Expected Monday)
Application Start	March 4, 2026
Application Last Date	March 30, 2026 (Before 4:00 PM IST)
Online Entrance Exam	May 13 – May 18, 2026 (Department specific)
Entrance Exam Result	May 25, 2026
Interview Date	May 26 – June 12, 2026
Final List Selected Candidate	June 15, 2026
Last Date of Admission	July 10, 2026

IIT Delhi PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

IIT Delhi PhD Selection Procedure

Online Application Submission

Shortlisting based on academic qualification / GATE / NET / JRF score

Written Entrance Test (if applicable)

Interview / Research Proposal Discussion

Departmental Research Committee Evaluation

Supervisor / Guide Allocation

Final Admission and Registration

IIT Delhi PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

IIT Delhi PhD Duration

Full-Time	3 years to 6 years
Part-Time	4 years to 7 years

IIT Delhi PhD Eligibility According to Notification

PhD Full-Time Eligibility	55% marks in Master’s Degree
PhD Part-Time Eligibility	55% marks in Master’s Degree

IIT Delhi Documents Required for PhD

Online Application Form

Master’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

GATE / NET / JRF Scorecard (if applicable)

Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose

Experience Certificate (for Part-Time candidates)

No Objection Certificate from Employer

Aadhaar Card / Identity Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable)

Entrance Test Admit Card

Migration Certificate

IIT Delhi PhD Subject List

Computer Science and Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Textile Engineering

Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology

Engineering Physics

Energy Science and Engineering

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Applied Mathematics

Biological Sciences

Management Studies

Economics

Psychology

Sociology

English Literature

Philosophy

Public Policy

Design

Artificial Intelligence

Data Science

Nanotechnology

Environmental Science

Robotics

Materials Science

IIT Delhi PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee	₹ 200
Registration Fee	₹8,150 (One-time Admission Fee)
Security Deposit	₹8,000 (Refundable)
Course Fee Semester (Full Time)	₹7,500
Course Fee Semester (Part Time)	₹17,500
Exam Fee	Included in "Other Services"
DRC Fee	Included
Thesis Submission Fee	₹1,000
Extension Fee	₹2,000 per Year (after 7 years)
Viva Fee	Included in Admission Charges

IIT Delhi Bank Account Details

Name	IITD REVENUE ACCOUNT
Account Number	10773572622
IFSC	SBIN0001077
Bank Name	STATE BANK OF INDIA
Branch	INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, HAUZ KHAS, NEW DELHІ110016
MICR Code	110002156
Swift Code	SBININBB547

IIT Delhi Payment Mode

Registration Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
Course Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
Coursework Exam Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
DRC Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
Thesis Submission Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
Extension Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway