IIT Delhi Ph.D. CSE FAQs
Ques. What GATE paper is required for Ph.D. CSE at IIT Delhi?
Ans. The Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Delhi requires a valid GATE score in the CS (Computer Science and Information Technology) paper. GATE scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026 are accepted under the three-year validity window. Candidates holding a qualifying national fellowship from UGC, CSIR, DBT, ICMR, or INSPIRE are also eligible. IIT B.Tech graduates with a CGPA of 8.0 or above may apply without a GATE score, subject to departmental screening.
Ques. What is the monthly stipend for Ph.D. CSE students at IIT Delhi?
Ans. Full-time non-sponsored Ph.D. scholars in the CSE Department at IIT Delhi receive a Teaching/Research Assistantship of INR 37,000 per month for the first two years. After upgrading to Ph.D. status (typically at the end of Year 2 or early Year 3), the stipend increases to INR 42,000 per month. PMRF awardees may receive up to INR 80,000 per month. Yardi ScAI scholars may receive an additional monthly honorarium on top of the standard TRA amount.
Ques. What are the annual fees for Ph.D. CSE at IIT Delhi?
Ans. The annual academic fee for Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Delhi is INR 76,800, covering two semesters (INR 16,000 tuition plus INR 22,400 institute charges per semester). SC/ST and PwD students are exempt from tuition and pay INR 44,800 per year. Hostel accommodation is available at INR 36,000 to 51,000 per semester, payable separately from the academic fee.
Ques. What qualifications are required to apply for Ph.D. CSE at IIT Delhi?
Ans. Applicants must hold a B.E., B.Tech., or M.Tech. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline with at least 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA. SC/ST and PwD candidates are eligible with 55% aggregate. A valid GATE CS score or a qualifying national fellowship from UGC, CSIR, DBT, ICMR, or INSPIRE is required. IIT B.Tech graduates with CGPA 8.0 or above on a 10-point scale are exempt from the GATE requirement.
Ques. What research areas does the IIT Delhi CSE department focus on?
Ans. The CSE Department at IIT Delhi conducts research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, formal methods, cybersecurity, distributed systems, human-computer interaction, algorithms, and computer architecture. Active research groups include the Yardi School of AI (ScAI) focused on applied AI, the R Systems AI Centre of Excellence for industry-linked research, and the VerTeCS group working on formal verification of neural networks and blockchain systems.
Ques. What is the Yardi ScAI initiative and how does it benefit Ph.D. scholars at IIT Delhi?
Ans. Yardi School of AI (ScAI) at IIT Delhi is funded by a corporate endowment from Yardi Systems and focuses on applied artificial intelligence research. Ph.D. scholars selected for the ScAI programme receive an additional monthly honorarium on top of the standard Teaching/Research Assistantship, giving a meaningful financial boost over the standard stipend. The initiative also supports collaborative research with industry partners and funds workshops, visiting faculty, and high-impact publications in AI and machine learning.


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