IIT Delhi Ph.D. IT FAQs
Ques. What GATE paper is required for the doctoral Information Technology programme at IIT Delhi?
Ans. Candidates must qualify GATE 2026 in the CS (Computer Science and Information Technology) paper. A valid national fellowship from UGC, CSIR, DBT, ICMR, or INSPIRE is also accepted as an alternative. Scores from the 2024, 2025, and 2026 GATE cycles remain valid. B.Tech graduates from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 or above may be considered for direct admission without GATE.
Ques. What is the monthly stipend for doctoral IT scholars at IIT Delhi?
Ans. Full-time non-sponsored scholars who serve as Teaching or Research Assistants receive INR 37,000 per month during the first two years of the programme. From the third year onward the stipend rises to INR 42,000 per month. Exceptionally meritorious scholars from top-ranked institutes may additionally qualify for the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship at up to INR 80,000 per month.
Ques. What is the typical duration of the doctoral IT programme at IIT Delhi?
Ans. The minimum registered duration is three years. Most scholars complete their research and thesis in four to five years, depending on the research area, data availability, and publication targets. The doctoral committee reviews progress annually, and scholars are expected to publish in reputed international venues before thesis submission, which influences the overall timeline.
Ques. Can candidates from an M.Sc. Computer Science background apply?
Ans. Yes. Candidates with M.Sc. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or closely related disciplines are eligible to apply. The qualifying criterion is 60% aggregate in the qualifying degree, or 55% for SC/ST and PwD candidates. B.Tech. in IT or related fields with at least 60% aggregate is also accepted as a qualifying degree for doctoral admission.
Ques. Is there a written test after GATE shortlisting for the IIT Delhi IT doctoral programme?
Ans. Yes. GATE score determines initial shortlisting. Shortlisted candidates appear for a written test and personal interview by the Department Research Committee. The written test covers algorithms, data structures, programming concepts, operating systems, computer networks, and database management. The final merit list is based on written test marks, interview performance, and the overall academic record.
Ques. What IT research areas are active at IIT Delhi’s School of Information Technology?
Ans. Active research areas at SIT include artificial intelligence and machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, cybersecurity, distributed systems, cloud computing, and human-computer interaction. Scholars benefit from collaboration with the CSE department faculty and access to computing infrastructure and industry-connected research centres on the IIT Delhi Hauz Khas campus.


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