Ques. What GATE paper is required for Ph.D. Electrical Engineering at IIT Delhi?
Ans. The Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at IIT Delhi requires a valid GATE score in the EE (Electrical Engineering) 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 on a 10-point scale may apply without a GATE score, subject to departmental screening.
Ques. What is the monthly stipend for Ph.D. Electrical Engineering students at IIT Delhi?
Ans. Full-time non-sponsored Ph.D. scholars in the EE 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), the stipend increases to INR 42,000 per month from Year 3 onward. Candidates awarded the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship may receive up to INR 80,000 per month. Sponsored scholars do not receive a stipend from IIT Delhi.
Ques. What are the annual fees for Ph.D. Electrical Engineering at IIT Delhi?
Ans. The annual academic fee for Ph.D. Electrical 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 and is charged separately from the academic fee.
Ques. What qualifications do I need to apply for Ph.D. Electrical Engineering at IIT Delhi?
Ans. Applicants must hold a B.E., B.Tech., or M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Power Systems, or a related discipline with at least 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA. SC/ST and PwD candidates are eligible with 55% aggregate. A valid GATE EE 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 is the CARE centre and how does it benefit EE Ph.D. scholars at IIT Delhi?
Ans. CARE (Centre for Applied Research in Electronics) at IIT Delhi is a leading microelectronics and signal processing research centre with over 70 active Ph.D. scholars. The centre works on VLSI design, semiconductor devices, mixed-signal circuits, and digital signal processing. Ph.D. scholars associated with CARE gain access to advanced fabrication facilities, industry-funded projects, and a large peer research community, making it one of the most active doctoral research groups in the Electrical Engineering Department.
Ques. What research areas does the IIT Delhi Electrical Engineering department cover?
Ans. The EE Department at IIT Delhi covers microelectronics and VLSI, power systems, power electronics, control systems, signal processing, communications and photonics, and biomedical electronics. Key research groups include CARE (microelectronics), the Power Electronics Applications Lab (EV charging and smart grids), and the PEEMD group (HVDC, FACTS, and renewable energy integration). The department has strong industry linkages with semiconductor companies, power utilities, and defence electronics organisations.
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