IIT Delhi Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering FAQs
Ques. What is the annual fee for the IIT Delhi Ph.D. Part Time in Biomedical Engineering?
Ans. The annual academic fee is INR 76,800, comprising INR 16,000 per semester tuition and INR 22,400 per semester institute charges across two semesters. This fee is payable annually throughout the programme. Hostel accommodation, if availed, is charged separately at INR 36,000 to 51,000 per semester. SC/ST and PwD scholars are exempt from the tuition component and pay only the institute charges each semester.
Ques. Is a GATE score mandatory for the IIT Delhi Part Time Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering?
Ans. Yes. A valid GATE 2026 score in Biomedical Engineering (BM), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Biotechnology (BT), or Engineering Sciences (XE) is required. GATE scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026 are accepted. Part-time applicants must also submit a valid employer sponsorship letter from an R&D organisation, industry body, or government department. Both documents are mandatory at the time of application submission.
Ques. Do part-time Ph.D. scholars at IIT Delhi receive a monthly stipend?
Ans. No. Part-time Ph.D. scholars are sponsored professionals employed by R&D organisations or industries and do not receive the Teaching/Research Assistantship stipend. Full-time non-sponsored scholars receive INR 37,000 per month for the first two years, rising to INR 42,000 per month from year three. SC/ST and PwD part-time scholars remain eligible for the tuition fee waiver. Education loans are accessible through the SBI Vidyalakshmi portal.
Ques. How long does the IIT Delhi Part Time Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering take to complete?
Ans. The minimum duration is three years from the date of registration. In practice, most part-time scholars take five to seven years to complete the programme, given the requirement to balance doctoral research with full-time professional responsibilities. Progress reviews are conducted periodically by the Departmental Research Committee, and the scholar must remain continuously employed and sponsored by an eligible organisation throughout the programme.
Ques. What research areas are covered under Biomedical Engineering at IIT Delhi AMBE?
Ans. The AMBE Department at IIT Delhi covers biomechanics, medical imaging, biomedical devices, rehabilitation engineering, and computational modelling of physiological systems. Research interests include MRI-compatible device design, neuroimaging, musculoskeletal modelling, and bio-inspired materials. The department collaborates with hospitals and clinical institutions for translational research. Part-time scholars are encouraged to identify a thesis supervisor from AMBE faculty before finalising the application.
Ques. Can a part-time Ph.D. scholar convert to full-time status at IIT Delhi?
Ans. Conversion from part-time to full-time doctoral status is possible, subject to departmental approval and the candidate demonstrating full-time research availability. The scholar must obtain a no-objection certificate from the employing organisation or resign from employment. After conversion, the candidate is re-registered as a full-time scholar and becomes eligible for the monthly Teaching/Research Assistantship stipend from the date of conversion onwards.


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