Please note the eligibility criteria and qualifying degrees given at the end of the PDF, which are applicable to both full-time and part-time applicants. In addition, all the necessary requirements given in the Information Brochure are to be satisfied as well.
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 icphd@cse.iitd.ac.in (for PhD) or icmsres@cse.iitd.ac.in (for MSR), 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.
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 May, 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 14th May. 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 between 15th to 17th May. The candidates shortlisted for interview will be announced on 14th May after the exam, along with their interview dates. We will do our best to accommodate your preferred dates as indicated in the questionnaire, with priority for earlier dates given to candidates with addresses outside Delhi/NCR.
Travel allowance will be given according to institute norms, namely: onward and return rail fare in 2nd class by shortest route for candidates called for appearing for admission to the full-time PhD programme (not sponsored or part-time). No TA is admissible to the candidates appearing for admission to MS(R).
Note: If you are unable to travel to Delhi due to the ongoing security situation, please fill in this form to let us know before 14 May. Only those who are genuinely impacted by restrictions imposed by the government will be considered.
The written test will be held on 14th May at the Lecture Hall Complex (LHC) in IIT Delhi. The reporting time is 11:00 AM, and no entry will be allowed after 11:30 AM. The exam will be completed by 2:30 PM.
Update (13 May): On arriving, please proceed directly to your assigned room as given below:
Applicants are required to carry the following items with them to take the test:
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.
Update (13 May): The front page of the written test to be held on 14th is shared below. It contains detailed instructions on the conduct of the test.
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:
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 will be held in person between 15th to 17th May in the Bharti Building at IIT Delhi.
Please see the following link for more information about preparing for the PhD/MS(R) interview.