Is JEE Advanced mandatory for IIT Delhi B.Tech admission?

Yes. JEE Advanced 2026 is the only entry route for B.Tech at IIT Delhi. Seat allotment is through JoSAA counselling based on JEE Advanced rank. There is no alternative exam, management quota, or direct admission route.

What is the JEE Advanced rank needed for CSE at IIT Delhi?

In 2026, the CSE programme at IIT Delhi had a Round 1 closing rank of 123 for General Gender-Neutral candidates. This is among the most competitive B.Tech branches across all IITs. Cutoffs shift each year based on the number of applicants and available seats.

How many B.Tech programmes does IIT Delhi offer?

IIT Delhi offers 17 B.Tech programmes across engineering and technology disciplines. All seats are allotted through JoSAA counselling based on JEE Advanced rank and candidate preferences.

What is the eligibility for M.Tech at IIT Delhi?

Candidates must have a B.E., B.Tech, or M.Sc in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC, ST, and PwD). A valid GATE score is required. GATE cut-offs at IIT Delhi range from 400 to 600 depending on the department.

Does IIT Delhi have a management quota for B.Tech?

No. IIT Delhi is a centrally funded institution. All B.Tech seats are allotted through JoSAA based on JEE Advanced rank. There is no management quota, NRI quota, or direct admission of any kind.

What is the PhD stipend at IIT Delhi?

PhD students at IIT Delhi receive a monthly stipend of INR 37,000. Eligibility for PhD requires a minimum CGPA of 6.0 out of 10 (5.5 for SC, ST, and PwD) and a valid GATE or NET/CSIR-NET score.

What scholarships are available for B.Tech students at IIT Delhi?

B.Tech students with family income below INR 4.5 lakhs per annum are eligible for the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship covering full tuition fee waiver and a monthly allowance. SC and ST students receive full tuition fee waiver and pocket allowance as per Government of India norms without a separate application.

How does JoSAA counselling work for IIT Delhi B.Tech?

After JEE Advanced results, register on the JoSAA portal at josaa.nic.in. Fill branch and institute preferences including IIT Delhi branches in order of priority. Check allotment results after each of the 6 rounds. If allotted, report to IIT Delhi campus with original documents within the given reporting window.

IIT Delhi M.Tech: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Aug 12, 2026

IIT Delhi offers a 2-year full-time M.Tech across 48 specializations in engineering, technology, and interdisciplinary domains. Admission is through GATE scores via the COAP counselling platform. Total fees for all standard M.Tech specializations are INR 5,06,150 for the complete programme under the general category. All full-time M.Tech students receive a Teaching Assistantship of INR 12,400 per month, making it a fully funded postgraduate option for GATE qualifiers.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. GATE 2027 registration expected to begin September 2026.

Key Points

Teaching Assistantship of INR 12,400 per month is available to all full-time M.Tech students, effectively offsetting a large portion of the total fee
48 specializations spanning established engineering disciplines and emerging areas such as Cyber Security, Electric Mobility, Smart Power Systems, and Robotics
Merit-cum-Means scholarship of INR 4,000 per month plus tuition fee waiver for students with family income below INR 8 L/year

IITD M.Tech Fees 2026

All standard M.Tech specializations at IIT Delhi carry a uniform total fee of INR 5,06,150 for the 2-year programme under the general category.

Course Name	Total Fees
M.Tech Applied Mechanics, Applied Optics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Communication Systems, Computer Science and Engineering, Construction Engineering, Control and Automation, Cyber Security, Electric Mobility, Energy Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Material Science, Mechanical Design, Power Systems, Production Engineering, Robotics, Structural Engineering, Textile Technology, Thermal Engineering, VLSI Design, and other specializations	INR 5,06,150

Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.

IITD M.Tech Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
GATE 2026 Exam	February 2026
IIT Delhi PG Application Deadline	11 April 2026
COAP 2026 Round 1	11 to 13 May 2026
COAP 2026 Round 4 (Final)	31 May 2026 onwards
GATE 2027 Registration (Next Cycle)	September 2026

Apply via GATE 2027 and COAP 2027 for the 2027-28 intake.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

B.E./B.Tech or equivalent degree with minimum 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD) or CGPA 6.0/10
Valid GATE 2026 score in the relevant paper for the target M.Tech specialization
IIT graduates with CGPA 8.0 or above may be considered for direct entry via test or interview

Admission Process

Appear in GATE 2026 in the relevant engineering paper
Apply separately to IIT Delhi at ecampus.iitd.ac.in/PGADM by April 11, 2026
Register on COAP 2026 portal after shortlisting for centralised offer rounds
Accept the most preferred offer on COAP during each round and freeze after the final round
Report to IIT Delhi with original documents for verification and enrolment

IITD M.Tech vs Other Colleges

Here is how IIT Delhi M.Tech compares with peer GATE-based programmes on fees, cutoff, and placements.

College	Fees	Exams	Cutoff	Salary	CD Rating
IIT Delhi	5.1 L	GATE	Not Disclosed	INR 19.25 LPA (Median, 2026)	Not Rated
IIT Bombay	1.2 L to 7.2 L	GATE	GATE score 750+ (CSE, General, 2026)	INR 18.46 LPA (Avg, 2023-24)	4.4/5
IIT Madras	2.0 L to 2.7 L	GATE	GATE score 881 (CSE, General, 2025)	INR 21.48 LPA (Avg, 2021-22)	4.3/5
NIT Delhi	5.3 L	GATE	GATE score 393 to 590 (CCMT 2026)	INR 13.25 LPA (Median)	3.7/5

✓ Opt for this if

You have a strong GATE score and want a 2-year M.Tech at an IIT with a monthly stipend of INR 12,400
You want specializations like Cyber Security, Electric Mobility, or Robotics not widely available at NITs
You plan a career in R&D, PSUs, or premier consulting and need an IIT brand for top employer shortlists

✗ Skip if

Your GATE score is below the competitive threshold for preferred specializations
You need a part-time or distance-mode M.Tech due to ongoing work commitments
You are targeting a taught programme without a thesis requirement

IITD M.Tech Placement 2026

IIT Delhi M.Tech graduates are placed alongside B.Tech and PhD cohorts through the Office of Career Services.

Metric	Value
PG 2-Year Median Package	INR 19.25 LPA (NIRF 2026)
Total Offers (All Programmes, 2024-25)	1,200+
International Offers	50+ from 15+ countries
Top Recruiters	Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, BCG, JP Morgan, Quadeye, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Schlumberger

Figures from NIRF 2026 and IIT Delhi official press releases.

IITD M.Tech Scholarships 2026

All full-time M.Tech students receive a Teaching Assistantship, with additional scholarships for income-eligible students.

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility	Condition
Teaching Assistantship	INR 12,400/month	All full-time M.Tech students	8 hours/week TA obligation
Merit-cum-Means (MCM)	INR 4,000/month + tuition waiver	Family income below INR 8 L/year (up to 25% of students)	Satisfactory academic progress

Details at home.iitd.ac.in/financial-aid.php.

IIT Delhi M.Tech Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, IIT Delhi ranks #2 out of 500 colleges in India. According to 64 Reviews collected by Collegedunia, the M.Tech program at IIT Delhi is rated 4.5/5. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 1818/2000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

IIT Delhi is ranked by several ranking agencies such as India Today, The Week, NIRF. Some of these rankings are as follows-

#2 out of 269 under India Today Ranking 2025.
#1 out of 286 under The Week Ranking 2025.
#2 out of 300 under NIRF Ranking 2025.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#1 out of 500 (2026) #1st New Delhi #1 Delhi NCR	#2 out of 500 (2025) #1st New Delhi #1 Delhi NCR
	#1 out of 308 (2026) #1st New Delhi #1 Delhi NCR	#2 out of 269 (2025) #1st New Delhi #1 Delhi NCR
	#2 out of 290 (2026) #1st New Delhi #1 Delhi NCR	#1 out of 286 (2025) #1st New Delhi #1 Delhi NCR
	#2 out of 300 (2025) #1st New Delhi #1 Delhi NCR	#2 out of 300 (2024) #1st New Delhi #1 Delhi NCR
	#2 out of 25 (2026)	#2 out of 25 (2025)
	#3 out of 146 (2026)	#3 out of 160 (2025) #1st New Delhi #1 Delhi NCR
	#151-175 out of 800 (2020)	#201-250 out of 800 (2019)

IITD M.Tech FAQs

Ques. How does COAP counselling work for IIT Delhi M.Tech and is applying on COAP alone enough?

Ans. COAP is not an application portal. You must first apply separately to IIT Delhi at ecampus.iitd.ac.in/PGADM by the April 11 deadline. After shortlisting, IIT Delhi sends a COAP invitation. On COAP, you can hold the best available offer across participating IITs during each round and upgrade as better offers appear. After the final round, freeze your preferred offer and report to that institution. Missing the separate IIT Delhi application disqualifies you from COAP.

Ques. What GATE score is typically needed for IIT Delhi M.Tech in CSE, ECE, or Mechanical?

Ans. IIT Delhi does not publish official GATE score cutoffs. Based on COAP data and trends, CSE and VLSI Design generally require a GATE score above 600 to 700 for the general category. Electrical and Electronics branches see cutoffs from 550 to 650. Thermal, Civil, and Chemical Engineering fall in the 450 to 550 range. Actual cutoffs vary each year depending on GATE paper difficulty and the applicant pool.

Ques. Does the Teaching Assistantship of INR 12,400 per month effectively cover IIT Delhi M.Tech fees?

Ans. The TA stipend adds up to INR 2,97,600 over 2 years, covering more than half of the total programme fee of INR 5,06,150. Students accumulate monthly TA payments and use them to fund each semester fee. SC/ST students with family income below INR 1 L/year pay reduced fees. The MCM scholarship adds INR 4,000/month plus a tuition waiver for income-eligible students, making the net outflow very low for qualifying students.

Ques. Is IIT Delhi M.Tech in Cyber Security or Robotics different from similar programmes at NITs?

Ans. Yes. IIT Delhi’s specializations in Cyber Security, Electric Mobility, and Robotics are research-oriented and tied to active faculty projects. Students access funded research grants, advanced labs, and co-authorship opportunities. At NITs, the same specializations are typically more coursework-heavy with less research integration. For students targeting publications, patent filings, or R&D roles after M.Tech, the depth at IIT Delhi is a meaningful advantage.

Ques. Can IIT graduates with a high CGPA apply to IIT Delhi M.Tech without a GATE score?

Ans. Yes, in limited cases. IIT Delhi allows IIT graduates with a CGPA of 8.0 or above to apply without GATE, evaluated through a written test or interview by the relevant department. This applies to graduates of IITs including IIT Delhi itself. Seats under this route are few and vary by department. The GATE-based route remains the primary pathway for most applicants.