Last 13 days: IIT Delhi PhD and MS (Research) admissions close on October 29
By TUF News Desk · Published 16 October 2026 · 3 min read
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The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has opened applications for its PhD and MS (Research) programmes for the second semester of the 2026-27 academic year. The application window closes on October 29, 2026 at 4 pm for national candidates, so anyone planning to apply has 13 days left. Applications are being accepted through the official PG admissions page, which also carries the official admission advertisements and the information brochure.
The institute has kept separate application portals for national candidates and foreign nationals. The last date for foreign nationals is also October 29, 2026; the 4 pm cut-off is stated for national candidates. Candidates should read the official brochure for their chosen discipline before they start, since eligibility and seat details are programme-specific.
Key dates for this round
Applications opened on October 9, 2026 and close on October 29, 2026. The PG admissions page lists the English and Hindi versions of the admission advertisement, along with the official information brochure for the second semester of 2026-27. These are the documents to trust for the final word on dates, fees and discipline-wise rules.
Programmes on offer
The round covers PhD and MS (Research) programmes across IIT Delhi’s departments, centres and schools. The advertised areas include engineering, the sciences, management, design, the humanities and interdisciplinary research. Eligibility conditions vary by programme, and the brochure lists the exact requirements for each discipline, including the academic record and qualifying-exam scores a candidate needs.
How to apply
Applications are accepted only online. On the official PG admissions page, candidates can find the application portal link for their category. The usual process is: register with a valid email ID and mobile number, fill in personal, academic and category details, upload scanned documents in the format the institute asks for, pay the application fee online and submit the form. Save the application number and keep a printout of the submitted form.
Our admission documents checklist lists the scans most research programme applications ask for, so you can have everything ready before the deadline.
Funding and admission categories
Full-time PhD and MS (Research) students are eligible for financial assistance, and the exact details and conditions are given in the official information brochure. Sponsored and part-time candidates can be admitted depending on seat availability in the department or centre they apply to.
A note on hostel accommodation
IIT Delhi says an admission offer does not guarantee on-campus accommodation, because of a hostel crunch on campus. The institute tries to allot sharing-basis seats to admitted female students, students with special needs and foreign nationals, and helps other students find off-campus housing near the institute, with access to an on-campus mess on a monthly subscription.
Funding questions usually sit alongside research admissions. Our guide to scholarships for Indian university students explains what is available beyond fellowships. Apply before the evening of October 29; admission portals slow down under deadline pressure, and a failed payment in the final hours leaves little time to recover.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for IIT Delhi PhD admission for the second semester of 2026-27?
October 29, 2026 till 4 pm for national candidates. Foreign nationals must submit their applications by October 29, 2026.
How do I apply for the IIT Delhi PhD and MS (Research) programmes?
Apply online through IIT Delhi’s official PG admissions page at home.iitd.ac.in/pg-admissions.php, which links to the application portal and the official information brochure.
Which programmes are open in this IIT Delhi admission round?
PhD and MS (Research) programmes for the second semester of 2026-27, across the institute’s departments, centres and schools.
Does IIT Delhi provide hostel accommodation to PhD students?
Not necessarily. IIT Delhi says admission does not guarantee on-campus accommodation because of a hostel crunch, though it tries to allot sharing-basis seats to female students, students with special needs and foreign nationals.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for IIT Delhi PhD admission for the second semester of 2026-27?
October 29, 2026 till 4 pm for national candidates. Foreign nationals must submit their applications by October 29, 2026.
How do I apply for the IIT Delhi PhD and MS (Research) programmes?
Apply online through IIT Delhi's official PG admissions page at home.iitd.ac.in/pg-admissions.php, which links to the application portal and the official information brochure.
Which programmes are open in this IIT Delhi admission round?
PhD and MS (Research) programmes for the second semester of 2026-27, across the institute's departments, centres and schools.
Does IIT Delhi provide hostel accommodation to PhD students?
Not necessarily. IIT Delhi says admission does not guarantee on-campus accommodation because of a hostel crunch, though it tries to allot sharing-basis seats to female students, students with special needs and foreign nationals.
Sources: EduAdvice, Zollege