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Ph.D Mechanical Engineering at IIT Delhi is a 3 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus.

The total fees for the Ph.D Mechanical Engineering program at IIT Delhi is ₹ 1.79 Lakhs.
Students need to pay ₹ 59,800 in the first year.

According to Collegedunia Engineering Ranking 2025, IIT Delhi ranks 2 out of 500 colleges in India with an overall score of 1818 out of 2000 and a placement score of 850 out of 1000. India Today Engineering ranking 2025, ranks IIT Delhi at 2 out of 269 in India.

Find detailed IIT Delhi Ph.D Mechanical Engineering fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

IIT Delhi Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Fees

IIT Delhi Ph.D Mechanical Engineering fees 2025 is ₹ 1.79 Lakhs for the entire course duration.

This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 45,000, Other Fees of ₹ 1.34 Lakhs.
Candidates need to pay ₹ 59,800 in the first year.
IIT Delhi Hostel Fee is ₹ 43,000.

Earlier, Ph.D Mechanical Engineering fees at IIT Delhi was ₹ 1.79 Lakhs (in 2024) for the entire course duration. This shows that the fee has remained unchanged since 2024.

Compare IIT Delhi Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Fees with Similar Colleges

Students have an option to pursue Ph.D Mechanical Engineering from similar colleges such as IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur. Similar to IIT Delhi, Ph.D Mechanical Engineering at these group colleges is offered Full Time for a duration of 3 Years.

Comparing the course fees at these colleges, the total course fee at IIT Bombay is the highest with ₹ 2.2 Lakhs. This is followed by IIT Delhi with ₹ 1.79 Lakhs and IIT Madras with ₹ 1.5 Lakhs. Among these, IIT Kanpur has the lowest fee for Ph.D Mechanical Engineering with ₹ 1.01 Lakhs.

College	Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Total Fees
IIT Bombay	₹ 2.2 Lakhs
IIT Delhi	₹ 1.79 Lakhs
IIT Madras	₹ 1.5 Lakhs
IIT Kanpur	₹ 1.01 Lakhs

Fees As Per Official Website-

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Important Dates for Ph.D Mechanical Engineering at IIT Delhi

Important Events

Events	Dates
Application Submission/Fee Payment for Foreign Nationals Admission 2025 [Ph.D ] (Engineering)	Oct 11, 2025 - Dec 02, 2025 Ongoing

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Date of Reporting/Interview for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)	Nov 03, 2025 - Nov 05, 2025
Commencement Date of Classes for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)	Jul 24, 2025
Date for Registration of Selected Student for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)	Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
Application Submission/Fee Payment for Foreign Nationals Admission 2025 [Ph.D ] (Engineering)	Oct 11, 2025 - Dec 02, 2025 Ongoing

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Date of Reporting/Interview for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)	Nov 03, 2025 - Nov 05, 2025
Commencement Date of Classes for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)	Jul 24, 2025
Date for Registration of Selected Student for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)	Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025

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The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is essential for entry into MS and MTech programs in India, including IIT Delhi. Admission relies on GATE scores, with cutoffs varying annually and by category. For PhD programs, candidates need a minimum CGPA of 8 from their MTech, plus an interview. Master's students receive a monthly stipend of 12,400 INR, while PhD scholars get 31,000 INR. To retain the master's stipend, maintaining a CGPA of 7 is necessary.

Hostel fees are 10,500 INR per semester, and mess charges range from 4,000 to 5,000 INR monthly, which must be paid separately as they're not covered by stipends. IIT Delhi is highly preferred by employers, with over 500 companies visiting annually for training and placements. BTech students can participate in placements in their fourth year, and Masters students in their second year. Minimum salary packages start from 5-6 LPA, with the highest offers for core branches between 18-20 LPA.

Non-core branches can receive much higher offers, from 80 LPA to over 1 crore. Additionally, students have opportunities for further studies abroad.

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IIT Delhi Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, IIT Delhi ranks 2 out of 500 colleges in India and 1 in state Delhi NCR for its Ph.D Mechanical Engineering program.