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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If you want to get admission in b.tech computer science in IIT Delhi there are some criteria are there you should complete your 12th with science stream and you should qualify in the JEE advanced exam and the cut off rank for CSE in 2025 is 125 for the general category if you need any other information check their official website for more update on the information

Hello,

The admission to B.Tech Computer Science at IIT Delhi is through JEE Advanced. The required rank changes every year.

For 2025 (Round 1), the closing ranks were:

  • General: 125

  • OBC-NCL: 91

  • EWS: 34

  • SC: 45

  • ST: 26

  • PwD (General): 3

So, to get CSE at IIT Delhi, you need to secure a very high rank in JEE Advanced, usually within the top 100–150 in the General category.

Hope it helps !

Hi dear candidate,

At the IIT Delhi in CSE branch, there are around 99 seats for 1st year and 20 are reserved for girls. So, you can say that 20 girls would be there for sure and the remaining 79 seats are gender neutral and can be allotted to a boy or girl.

Seat matrix of IIT Delhi: IIT Delhi Seat Matrix 2025 (Released) - Total Number Check Here

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Hello,

In IIT Delhi, the B.Tech CSE department has around 99 seats. Out of these, 79 are gender-neutral (open for all), and 20 seats are supernumerary, reserved only for girls.

So, around 20% of the seats are meant for female candidates. While the majority of students are boys, the number of girls is gradually increasing due to these reserved seats.

Hope it helps !

Hi ,

It’s great that you're exploring interdisciplinary options like Environmental Engineering at IIT Delhi. The eligibility for MTech programs at IITs usually depends on the specific department requirements. Since your background is in Computer Science and you're planning to apply with a GATE score in Environmental Science and Engineering , it's important to note that IIT Delhi’s Civil Engineering department generally prefers students with core branches such as Civil, Chemical, Environmental, or Biotechnology.Some interdisciplinary and research-oriented programs may consider applicants from varied backgrounds if the student shows strong foundational understanding and interest in environmental applications. However, just qualifying the GATE-ES paper doesn’t automatically guarantee eligibility the department’s brochure or admission portal will clarify this.

You should carefully check the admission brochure and contact the department directly for confirmation if needed. Also, keep checking on the shortlisting criteria they usually publish it each year for transparency.

All the best!