Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) Admissions
Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) Admissions 2025-26 Overview
Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi), a state-of-the-art research-led institute, offers admissions to undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral programs in computer science, electronics, computational biology, human-centered design, mathematics, and social sciences. Admissions for the 2025-26 academic year (Monsoon Session) are primarily entrance-based, with JEE Main for UG, GATE/CUET PG for PG, and institute-specific tests/interviews for PhD. The process is online via the official portal (iiitd.ac.in/admission), emphasizing merit, research aptitude, and diversity. As of November 7, 2025, UG admissions (via JAC Delhi) have concluded with spot rounds ongoing; PG applications closed in August 2025; PhD regular round for Winter Session (Dec 2025) is open, with Rolling Admissions available year-round. Total seats: ~500 UG + 200 PG + 100+ PhD (varies by department). Reservations follow Delhi govt. norms: 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC-NCL, 10% EWS, 5% PwD, plus supernumerary for CW/Foreign nationals.
Key Admission Highlights
| Parameter |
Details |
| Entrance Exams |
JEE Main (UG B.Tech); GATE/CUET PG/PG CAT (PG); GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET + Interview (PhD). |
| Application Mode |
Online via iiitd.ac.in/admission; separate portals for JAC Delhi (UG) and institute (PG/PhD). |
| Application Fee |
INR 1,000-2,000 (UG/PG); INR 1,000 (PhD). |
| Reservation |
As per Delhi govt. (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD); 5% for CW; international via DASA. |
| Selection |
Merit in entrance + interview (PhD: 70% test + 30% interview); JAC Delhi counseling (UG). |
| Cutoff Trends (2025, General, Round 1) |
B.Tech CSE: 2,000-5,000 JEE rank; M.Tech CSE: 600+ GATE score. |
| Fee Structure |
B.Tech: INR 4-5 Lakh/year; M.Tech: INR 3-4 Lakh/year; PhD: INR 1.5 Lakh/year (waived for full-time with fellowship). |
| Scholarships |
Merit-cum-means (up to 50% waiver); institute fellowship (INR 35,000-37,000/month for PhD); SC/ST/OBC aid. |
Programs Offered and Eligibility
IIIT-Delhi offers programs through 6 departments. Minimum eligibility: 60% aggregate in qualifying exam (55% for reserved). International students via DASA.
| Category |
Examples |
Eligibility |
Entrance/Selection |
Approx. Seats |
| UG |
B.Tech (CSE, ECE, CS & AI, CS & Design); B.Tech + MS (Research) in CSE/ECE |
10+2 with 60% (PCM); age <25 years. |
JEE Main ranks + JAC Delhi counseling (85% Delhi quota). |
450-500. |
| PG |
M.Tech (CSE, ECE, Data Science); MS (Research) in Computational Biology; M.A. (Design) |
Bachelor's with 60% in relevant field (e.g., B.Tech for M.Tech). |
GATE (preferred, 600+ exempts test); CUET PG/PG CAT + interview. |
150-200. |
| PhD |
PhD (CSE, ECE, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Human-Centered Design) |
Master's with 60% + GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET; fresh B.Tech with research aptitude encouraged. |
Institute test/interview (Regular: Feb-Apr/Sep-Nov; Rolling: year-round). |
80-100. |
| Other |
PG Diploma (Data Science in Health/Climate Change) |
UG/PG with 50%. |
Merit + online test. |
20-30. |
- Popular Streams: CSE (40% seats), ECE (20%), Computational Biology (10%).
- Note: 15% seats for international students via DASA; women quota (supernumerary).
Admission Process
- Entrance Exam: Qualify JEE Main (UG: Session 2, June 2025); GATE (PG: Feb 2026 for 2026-27, but 2025 uses GATE 2025); institute test for PhD.
- Registration: Apply via iiitd.ac.in (PG/PhD) or jacdel.admissions.nic.in (UG/JAC Delhi); upload documents (photo, signature, marksheets, category certificate, scorecard).
- Shortlisting/Counseling: JAC Delhi (UG: 5-6 rounds, June-August 2025); merit lists + interview (PhD/PG).
- Seat Allotment: Multiple rounds; document verification (online/offline).
- Fee Payment & Confirmation: Pay within 5-7 days; spot rounds for vacancies.
- Documents Required: 10th/12th marksheets, entrance scorecard, category proof, migration/TC.
Important Dates for 2025-26
Main cycles for Monsoon 2025 concluded; Winter PhD open. Dates tentative for 2026-27 (GATE 2026: Feb 7-15, 2026).
| Event |
UG (B.Tech) |
PG (M.Tech/MS) |
PhD (Monsoon/Winter) |
| Application Start |
May 2025 (JAC Delhi) |
June 2025 |
Feb-Apr/Sep-Nov 2025 (Regular); Year-round (Rolling). |
| Last Date to Apply |
July 2025 (JAC reg.); Spot rounds: Oct-Nov 2025. |
August 2025 (closed). |
Nov 15, 2025 (Winter open); Interviews: Dec 2025. |
| Entrance Exam |
JEE Main (Apr/June 2025). |
GATE 2025 (closed); CUET PG (Mar 2025). |
Institute test: May 1-15, 2025 (Apr round, closed); Dec 2025 (Winter). |
| Counseling/Shortlisting |
JAC Rounds: June-Aug 2025; Spot: Oct-Nov 2025. |
Aug-Sep 2025 (closed). |
Interviews: Dec 2025 (Winter); Rolling: Ongoing. |
| Classes Start |
Aug 2025. |
Sep 2025. |
Jan 2026 (Winter). |
- PhD Apr 2025 Round: Interviews May 1-15, 2025 (closed); shortlists released.
- UG Spot Rounds: Ongoing via JAC Delhi for vacancies (Nov 2025).
- International: DASA 2025 closed; 2026 opens Dec 2025.
Scholarships and Fees
- Scholarships: Institute fellowship for PhD (INR 35,000/month pre-comprehensive + INR 37,000 post); merit scholarships (top 10%: 25-50% tuition waiver); need-based (family income < INR 5L: up to 100%).
- Hostel Fees: INR 1-1.5 Lakh/year (AC/non-AC).
- Waivers: Full tuition for PhD full-time; SC/ST/PwD exemptions.
