Special Drive for SC/ST Admission to PhD@CSE IITD, July 2025

Shortlisting Criteria

Ph.D. (Full-Time)

Qualifying Degree GPA Cut-off GATE Score
MTech/ME/MS 55% N/A
BTech/BE/MCA/MSc (CFTI) 80% N/A
BTech/BE/MCA/MSc (CFTI/non-CFTI, CSIR JRF/DST-INSIPRE/UGC-NET JRF) 65% N/A
BTech/BE/MCA/MSc (CFTI/non-CFTI) 65% Valid & qualifying score

Ph.D. (Part-Time)

Qualifying Degree GPA Cut-off GATE Score
MTech/ME/MS 55% N/A
BTech/BE/MCA/MSc 65% N/A

For both full-time and part-time applicants, all the necessary requirements given in the Information Brochure are to be satisfied as well.


List of Candidates Shortlisted for Stage 1

The lists of shortlisted candidates have been generated using an automated script based on the information provided in the forms filled by the candidates. It is possible for these lists to have errors. The final offer of admission depends on the candidate meeting the shortlisting criteria given above.

If you believe there is an error in our shortlisting decision – either you were incorrectly included or mistakenly excluded – please let us know as soon as possible by sending a mail to , and plan on appearing for the test/interview if you think you qualify the shortlisting criteria.

Note: A candidate should appear for the selection process if and only if they meet the shortlisting criteria.


List of Candidates Shortlisted for Interviews

Candidates must report to the CSE department office, Bharti 401 on the 3rd floor of the Bharti Building. The reporting time is between 1:45 PM and 2:00 PM.


Selection Process

Stage 1: Fill in the questionnaire form whose link has been shared by email to all shortlisted candidates (make sure to check your spam folders). You must fill this form by 7th July, otherwise you may not be allowed to appear for the next stage of the selection process. If you meet the shortlisting criteria but were not included in the lists above, please inform us as soon as possible.

Stage 2: Those shortlisted are invited to appear for an in-person written test at IIT Delhi on 10th July. Please see the detailed instructions below.

Stage 3: If you pass the written test, you will be asked to appear for an in-person interview on the same day (10th July). The candidates shortlisted for interview will be announced shortly after the exam. Depending on the number of shortlisted candidates, the interviews may continue until the end of the day. Please plan your travel accordingly.

Travel allowance will be given according to institute norms. The TA form may be submitted to the CSE department office, room 401 of the Bharti Building.


Written Test

Instructions

The written test will be held in the morning of 10th July in Room 501 of the Bharti Building in IIT Delhi. The reporting time is 9:00 AM, and no entry will be allowed after 9:30 AM.

Applicants are required to carry the following items with them to take the test:

  • Pencil and eraser
  • Government-issued ID card
  • Printout of the shortlisting email sent on 2nd July
  • Printout of the first 2 pages of your application

You are permitted to bring a water bottle with you. No electronic devices will be allowed during the test, such as mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, earphones, etc.

The front page of the written test to be held on 10th is shared below. It contains detailed instructions on the conduct of the test.

Format

The written test will include two parts: an objective section, and an on-paper programming section. Applicants must pass both the objective and the programming sections in order to be considered for interviews. The questions in the objective section will be on basic computer science topics, including:

  • Data structures and algorithms
  • Hardware and software systems
  • Probability and linear algebra
  • Discrete mathematics and logic

A sample paper is provided below to help you assess your preparedness for the written test. Please note that the exact format of the test may vary.


Interviews

Please see the following link for more information about preparing for the PhD/MS(R) interview.