Complete guide to IIT Delhi — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi or IITD) is a public technical and research university located in Hauz Khas, New Delhi. Established in 1961, it was declared an Institution of National Importance under the Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 1963.
IIT Delhi is ranked #2 in Engineering by NIRF 2025 and is known for producing a remarkable number of unicorn founders — more than almost any other single Indian campus.
The institute has a dedicated IIT Delhi Metro Station on the Yellow Line, making it the most easily metro-accessible IIT campus in India.
IITD's annual technical festival Tryst and cultural festival Rendezvous are among North India's most attended campus events, drawing lakhs of visitors annually.
Notable alumni include founders of Naukri.com, Zomato, Policybazaar, and senior executives at global tech firms.
IIT Delhi holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | #2 |
| NIRF | Overall | #3 |
| NIRF | Research Institutions | #3 |
| NIRF | Management (DMS) | #14 |
| Outlook India | Engineering | #2 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University | Overall | #150 |
| QS World | Engineering & Technology | #45 |
| QS Asia | Overall | #32 |
| Times Higher Education | World Ranking | 601–800 |
| ARWU | World | 401–500 |
IIT Delhi offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 15+ academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Chemical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mathematics | YES | YES | YES |
| Physics | — | YES | YES |
| Chemistry | — | YES | YES |
| Engineering Physics | YES | — | YES |
| Biochemical Engg. & Biotechnology | YES | YES | YES |
| Textile Technology | YES | YES | YES |
| Production & Industrial Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Atmospheric Sciences | — | YES | YES |
| Applied Mechanics | — | YES | YES |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | — | — | YES |
The fee structure at IIT Delhi is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹1,10,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester, approx.) | ₹8,000 – ₹14,000 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹24,000 – ₹28,000 |
| Gymkhana / Institute Activity Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Medical Insurance (annual) | ₹2,500 |
| One-Time Admission / Security Deposit | ~₹12,000 |
| Total Estimated Per Year | ~₹3.00 – ₹3.40 Lakh |
| Total Estimated for B.Tech (4 years) | ~₹11.5 – ₹13.5 Lakh |
SC/ST Students: Full tuition fee waiver per GoI directive.
EWS / OBC-NCL with family income < ₹5 LPA: Full tuition fee waiver.
Family income ₹5–9 LPA: Two-thirds tuition fee reimbursement via MCM.
MCM Scholarship: Family income < ₹4.5 LPA — tuition + partial hostel charges covered.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for IIT Delhi B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech) | 116 | 48 | 28 | 16 |
| Mathematics and Computing (B.Tech) | 350 | 138 | 72 | 38 |
| Electrical Engineering (B.Tech) | 605 | 238 | 121 | 62 |
| Engineering Physics (B.Tech) | 841 | 322 | 168 | 89 |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 1,780 | 692 | 361 | 175 |
| Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 2,980 | 1,054 | 531 | 268 |
| Chemical Engineering (B.Tech) | 2,410 | 908 | 462 | 221 |
| Textile Technology (B.Tech) | 5,120 | 1,845 | 934 | 476 |
| Production & Industrial Engineering (B.Tech) | 3,340 | 1,188 | 601 | 312 |
| Biochemical Engg. & Biotechnology (B.Tech) | 3,870 | 1,399 | 707 | 358 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
Second-most competitive CSE seat in India after IITB. Requires top 0.05% of JEE Advanced.
Highly sought-after interdisciplinary program combining CS theory and advanced mathematics.
One of India's finest EE programs with strong placements in VLSI, power, and software.
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 160+ | ₹24–42 LPA |
| Engineering & Core | 148+ | ₹14–22 LPA |
| Finance & BFSI | 90+ | ₹22–58 LPA |
| Management Consulting | 72+ | ₹28–55 LPA |
| Analytics / Data Science | 60+ | ₹20–38 LPA |
| Product Management | 35+ | ₹28–52 LPA |
| Research & Development | 40+ | ₹18–28 LPA |
| PSU / Government | 20+ | ₹10–18 LPA |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹48+ LPA | 97%+ |
| Maths & Computing | ₹40+ LPA | 96% |
| EE | ₹32+ LPA | 91% |
| Engineering Physics | ₹30+ LPA | 88% |
| Mechanical | ₹20+ LPA | 82% |
| Chemical Engg. | ₹18+ LPA | 80% |
| Civil Engg. | ₹15+ LPA | 76% |
| Textile Technology | ₹12+ LPA | 70% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹21.50 LPA | ₹1.80 Cr | 400+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹19.80 LPA | ₹1.62 Cr | 380+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹18.20 LPA | ₹1.48 Cr | 360+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹16.50 LPA | ₹1.28 Cr | 340+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹14.80 LPA | ₹1.10 Cr | 320+ |
Located in the heart of South Delhi's Hauz Khas area, the IIT Delhi campus spans 320 acres flanked by the Delhi Ridge forest, offering a green, self-contained environment within one of India's busiest cities.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIT Delhi has 18+ hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Aravali Hall | Boys | 350+ |
| 02 | Bharti Hall | Boys | 330+ |
| 03 | Girnar Hall | Boys | 320+ |
| 04 | Himadri Hall | Boys | 310+ |
| 05 | Jwalamukhi Hall | Boys | 295+ |
| 06 | Kailash Hall | Boys | 305+ |
| 07 | Karakoram Hall | Boys | 340+ |
| 08 | Kumaon Hall | Boys | 300+ |
| 09 | Nilgiri Hall | Boys | 280+ |
| 10 | Satpura Hall | Boys | 290+ |
| 11 | Shivalik Hall | Boys | 315+ |
| 12 | Udaigiri Hall | Boys | 325+ |
| 13 | Vindyachal Hall | Boys | 310+ |
| 14 | Zanskar Hall | Boys | 300+ |
| 15 | Shabari Hall | Girls | 280+ |
| 16 | Mahi-Mandavi Hall | Girls | 310+ |
| 17 | New Girls Hostel | Girls | 350+ |
| 18 | PG Hostel (Nalanda / Aryabhatta) | PG / PhD | 600+ |
IIT Delhi is one of India's top research institutions with annual research funding exceeding ₹550 crore and a rapidly growing patent portfolio and startup ecosystem.
IIT Delhi's Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) (est. 1992) is one of India's oldest technology transfer bodies, having incubated 300+ companies.
Notable alumni ventures include Naukri.com (Info Edge), Zomato, and Policybazaar. IITD alumni collectively lead some of India's most valuable tech companies.
IIT Delhi provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM (Merit-Cum-Means) Scholarship | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA + CPI criteria | ₹30,000/yr + partial fee waiver |
| Free Messing (SC/ST) | All SC/ST B.Tech students | Free mess + full tuition waiver |
| GoI Post-Matric SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST from qualifying states | ₹1,200/month + maintenance |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% JEE/Board, Science stream | ₹80,000/yr + ₹20,000 mentor grant |
| Aditya Birla Scholarship | Top 20 JEE Adv., EE/CSE at IITs & BITS | ₹65,000/year |
| Reliance Foundation Scholarship | Merit & means-based UG students | Up to ₹2 Lakh/year |
| Sitaram Jindal Foundation | Family income < ₹2 LPA | ₹18,000–₹36,000/year |
| HTRA Fellowship (M.Tech, GATE) | All GATE-qualified M.Tech students | ₹12,400/month assistantship |
| JRF / SRF Fellowship (PhD) | PhD via CSIR / UGC / IITD | ₹31,000–₹58,000/month |
| Institute Assistantship (IA) | PhD students without external fellowship | ₹31,000/month + HRA |
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016
India
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