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    IIT Delhi Launches Special PhD Drive for SC/ST Candidates: What You Should Know?
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    IIT Delhi Launches Special PhD Drive for SC/ST Candidates: What You Should Know?

    Team Careers360Updated on 11 Jul 2025, 10:39 AM IST

    IIT Delhi has rolled out a first-of-its-kind special PhD admission drive exclusively for SC/ST candidates. The move is aimed at improving representation in doctoral research and ensuring that deserving students from these communities have better access to world-class education. The deadline to apply was June 30, 2025, by 4 PM.

    IIT Delhi Launches Special PhD Drive for SC/ST Candidates: What You Should Know?
    IIT Delhi Launches Special PhD Drive for SC/ST Candidates: What You Should Know?

    IIT Delhi has also altered PhD admission requirements to improve access:

    • For M.Tech/ME/MD/M.Des programmes, the minimum CGPA for an eligible applicant has been changed from 6.0 to 5.5.

    • For MSc/MBA/MA/MBBS, the required minimum marks has been reduced from 70% to 65%.

    Departments can now enroll qualified SC/ST candidates in excess of the usual quota caps which streamlines the process by ensuring that administrative seat limits won’t stifle eligibility.

    PhD enrollment for SC/ST candidates has been persistently low at many top universities, including the IITs. Data shows that SC representation is at 9.69% and ST representation at 3.28%, both falling short of the 15% and 7.5% benchmarks projected over a decade.

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    This drive is more than just a way to meet quotas. It aims to create a fairer, more diverse, and inclusive research environment where students from underrepresented groups can succeed at India's leading universities.

    A Closer Look at the Benefits for Applicants

    • Lower academic barriers lead to more opportunities

    • Special attention from departments means applicants are more likely to get guidance and support

    • Research at IIT Delhi can lead to fellowships, global exposure, and rewarding careers in both academia and industry

    Candidates in science, engineering, or management can enroll in PhD programmes at one of India's top universities without having to worry about meeting deadlines.

    This initiative has made inclusive, high-quality education more accessible to students across India. If you or someone you know is qualified to start a career in research that has the potential to truly change the world, apply before the deadline.

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    Yes, you can secure admission in lower-ranking branches like Renewable at iiT Delhi, Bombay, Roorkee, NIT Trichy, Surathkal, DTU, etc. The lower branched less rankings compared to the highly competetive branches.

    The difference between IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) and IIIT (Indian Institute of Information Technology) is:

    IITs provide a comprehensive range of engineering and science disciplines, and IIITs are specialised institutions focused specifically on Information Technology and Computer Science.

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    At 96 percentile , he has good chances , in following Colleges especially due to strong academics and experience.

    Very Good Non-IIM Options (High Chance)

    These colleges generally accept candidates in the 95–96 percentile range.

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    If you want to get admission in IIT Delhi, then you will score well in JEE Advanced. Only the JEE Mains score is not sufficient to get admission in the IIT Delhi. You need to score 250+ marks for the general category in CSE. For the reservation category, you