One of India's premier engineering institutions, designated as an Institution of Eminence.
IIT Delhi offers comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs across 16 departments including Applied Mechanics, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and others. The institute also operates specialized schools in Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Interdisciplinary Research, Public Policy, and Telecommunication Technology and Management. Multiple research centers and centres of excellence support advanced study in areas such as climate change, energy storage, robotics, and biomedical engineering.
The institute maintains a robust research ecosystem with facilities including Central Research Facility, Central Manufacturing Facility, High Performance Computing, Nanoscale Research Facility, and SCFBio@IITD. Recent research highlights include AI-driven scientific agents, high-efficiency solar cells, smart HVAC systems, and innovations in healthcare and sustainable materials. The institute actively fosters entrepreneurship through its incubation programs, with notable startups in electric mobility, antimicrobial solutions, and AI applications.
Located in Hauz Khas, New Delhi, the campus provides extensive facilities including a central library, hospital (IITD Hospital), guest houses, and student housing. The institute offers campus child care services and maintains various student support systems including health services, career services, and counseling. Multiple research laboratories and computing facilities support both academic and research activities across disciplines.
IIT Delhi admits students through multiple pathways including JEE (Advanced) for undergraduate programs, GATE/JAM for postgraduate programs, and direct PhD admissions. The institute conducts special admission drives for SC/ST candidates in PhD programs. International students are also admitted through designated international admission processes. MBA programs are offered through the Department of Management Studies.
The institute provides comprehensive student support through various councils and clubs including Student Affairs Council, Robotics Club, Formula Society of Automotive Engineers, and NSS. Student welfare is supported through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, OBC Welfare Cell, and anti-ragging measures. Co-curricular activities and academic interaction are facilitated through dedicated councils and student organizations.