Overview


Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is one of India’s most prestigious institutions, declared an Institute of National Importance under the Institutes of Technology Act and consistently ranked among the nation’s top engineering colleges. Established in 1961 and located in Hauz Khas, South Delhi, IIT Delhi holds the NIRF 2025 rank #2 in Engineering and #4 in the Overall category, while its Department of Management Studies stands at #4 in Management. Globally, the institute is placed at #123 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and an impressive #26 worldwide in Engineering & Technology by subject, making it a preferred destination for students aspiring to world-class technical education.
The institute operates from a single, fully residential 320-acre campus in New Delhi, equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, modern research centres, central library, innovation hubs, sports complexes and separate hostels for boys and girls. IIT Delhi is renowned for its strengths in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Electrical, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering, alongside emerging interdisciplinary areas such as Mathematics & Computing, Energy Studies, Biotechnology and Design. With a strong culture of startups and research commercialisation through its incubation ecosystem, the institute counts among the top contributors to India’s innovation landscape.
IIT Delhi offers a comprehensive range of programmes including B.Tech, B.Des, B.S., Dual Degrees, M.Tech, M.S. (Research), M.Des, M.Sc., M.A., MBA, Executive MBA and Ph.D. Admissions are highly competitive, routed through JEE Advanced, GATE, CAT, JAM, CEED and UCEED. Despite its elite status, the institute remains affordable — a complete B.Tech degree costs around ₹8.6 lakh, thanks to government support and generous merit-cum-means scholarships, full fee waivers for SC/ST/PwD students and monthly stipends for postgraduates. Placements are exceptional, with the 2025-26 season recording over 1,275 job offers and a median UG package of ₹20 LPA, attracting global giants like Microsoft, Google, Goldman Sachs and BCG.
Rankings
- NIRF 2025: Ranked #2 in Engineering (score 85.74) and #4 Overall in India; #4 in Management (DMS); #7 in Innovation.
- QS World University Rankings 2026: #123 globally — up from #150 in 2025, reflecting rapid international ascent.
- QS Subject Rankings 2025: #26 in Engineering & Technology worldwide, among the best in India.
- India Today & The Week: Consistently rated the #1 engineering college in India for B.Tech in recent years.
- IIRF 2025: #4 in Engineering and #4 in Design categories.
- Accreditation & Recognition: Institute of National Importance (Govt. of India); an acclaimed centre of excellence for research, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Courses & Fees
| Courses | Total Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (CSE, EE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Aerospace & more) | ~₹8.63 Lakh (4 years) | 10+2 with PCM + JEE Advanced |
| B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree | ~₹10.75 Lakh (5 years) | 10+2 with PCM + JEE Advanced |
| B.S. (Mathematics & Computing / Physics) | ~₹8.63 Lakh (4 years) | 10+2 with PCM + JEE Advanced |
| B.Des (Industrial Design) | ~₹8.63 Lakh (4 years) | 10+2 any stream + UCEED |
| M.Tech / M.S. (Research) | ~₹3.81 Lakh (2 years) | B.Tech/B.E. + GATE |
| M.Des | ~₹3 Lakh (2 years) | B.Des/B.Tech + CEED |
| MBA (Full-Time) | ~₹12 Lakh (2 years) | Graduation + CAT |
| Executive MBA | ~₹18 Lakh | Graduation + work experience |
| M.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) | ~₹1.2 Lakh (2 years) | B.Sc. + JAM |
| M.A. (Culture, Society & Thought) | ~₹1.2 Lakh (2 years) | Graduation in any discipline |
| Ph.D. (Full-Time) | ~₹62,550 – ₹2.26 Lakh | Master’s degree + interview |
Placements
- Placements 2025-26: 1,275 job offers made, 1,140 students placed, including 300+ pre-placement offers (a 35% jump over last year) and 35+ international offers from Japan, USA, UK, Netherlands, UAE and more.
- Median Packages (NIRF): UG 4-year ₹20 LPA, UG 5-year ₹30 LPA, PG 2-year ₹19.25 LPA — among the highest in the country.
- Placements 2024-25: 1,200 offers with 1,150 students placed and 50+ international offers from 15+ global organisations.
- Highest Packages: Domestic offers up to ₹1 Crore+ per annum and international packages exceeding ₹2 Crore have been reported in recent seasons.
- Top Recruiters: Microsoft, Google, Goldman Sachs, BCG, Barclays, Texas Instruments, Air India, Ola Electric, Amazon, Oracle, DE Shaw and WorldQuant.
- Placement Rate: Around 90%+ of participating students secure offers, with 370+ companies registering across technology, finance, consulting and core engineering sectors.


