In addition, all the necessary requirements given in the Information Brochure on the IIT Delhi PG Admissions webpage 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, after approval by the competent authority.
If you believe you meet the shortlisting criteria but your application reference no. does not appear in the shortlist, 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).
Note: A candidate should appear for the selection process if and only if they meet the shortlisting criteria.
Stage 1: Shortlisted applicants should fill in the questionnaire form to indicate your interest in appearing for the written test and interviews. You must fill this form by 6th 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 13th 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 14th to 16th May. The candidates shortlisted for interview will be announced on 13th May after the exam, along with their interview dates. In case you have other constraints and cannot appear for the interview on one of these dates, please let us know ahead of time and we will try to accommodate your request. Otherwise, if you have indicated in the questionnaire that you are coming from outside Delhi/NCR, we will do our best to complete your interview on 14th May by 5 PM.
Travel allowance will be given according to institute norms. The TA form may be submitted to the CSE department office, Bharti 401 on the 3rd floor of the Bharti Building. Please note that we are not able to arrange hostel accommodation.
Important note for part time candidates: Part-time candidates must bring with them a hard copy of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer in the prescribed NOC format. The NOC may be checked before or during the interview, and candidates without a valid NOC in the correct format will not be permitted to proceed in the admissions process.
The written test will be held on 13th May in the Lecture Hall Complex (LHC) at IIT Delhi. The exact room numbers assigned to shortlisted applicants will be posted here by the 12th. 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.
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.
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 on 14th to 16th May in the Bharti Building at IIT Delhi. If you have indicated in the questionnaire that you are coming from outside Delhi/NCR, we will do our best to complete your interview on 14th May by 5 PM.
Please see the following link for more information about preparing for the PhD/MS(R) interview.