IIT Delhi Doctoral Programme (PhD)

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) offers a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) program. It is a doctoral level program offered for professionals interested in higher education. The Ph.D. at IIT Delhi is offered under every department to offer a wide choice of availability of specialization to students. Ph.D. is the highest academic excellence a student can achieve in the education sector.

The duration of a Ph.D. program at IIT Delhi is about 3 - 6 years but it can be completed in 5 years. Once a student completes their Ph.D. program a “Dr.” title is added to the individual's name. The IIT Delhi offers Ph.D. programs full time and part time as well to assist the work. The Ph.D. program equips students with better research abilities and a better career prospect. Also Read | What Is a Doctorate Degree?

The IIT Delhi is one of the most prominent members of twenty three IITs formed by the Centres of Excellence for training, research, and development in science, engineering, and technology in India. The fee structure of the program is highly affordable and budget friendly as compared to other universities and institutes.

To financially assist students, IIT Delhi offers Teaching/Research Assistantships to its Ph.D. students and the amount has been recently enhanced by the Ministry of Education (MoE). Apart from this, there are several Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) Schemes that are also offered to avail by the students. 

A Ph.D. is a full time regular program but by enrolling in an Online DBA (Doctorate in Business Administration) program a student can earn a doctoral degree online without quitting their job or attending any physical classes. An online DBA program holds the same value and credibility as a traditional full time Ph.D. program and it is a globally approved professional doctorate degree program.

Candidates interested in enrolling in a Ph.D. program offered at IIT Delhi are required to fulfill the admission requirements and eligibility criteria of the program mentioned below:

• The applicant must have completed a master’s degree in any domain from a valid and recognized university.
• The applicant must have cleared national level common entrance exams like GATE, NET, etc with a valid score.
• Students are required to clear a shortlisting process that includes writing tests and multiple interview rounds. 

There are also alternate options for students willing to earn a doctoral degree i.e. online DBA. A few advantages in eligibility criteria of online DBA program are listed below:

• A student with only an undergraduate degree is eligible for an online DBA program if they have a minimum of 3-5 years of work experience at the managerial level in a relevant domain. 

FYI (For your information)

• Students are advised to visit the official website of IIT Delhi to get the exact piece of information regarding the enrollment and further admission process for the Ph.D. program.
• The eligibility criteria include a minimum of aggregate marks in master’s and bachelor’s degrees for students with various degrees such as:

• M.Tech./M.E./M.D. or equivalent requires a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.
• M.Sc./MBA/M.A./M.B.B.S. or equivalent requires 60% of aggregate marks.
• B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent requires 70% of aggregate marks.

• Students with an MA degree in English receive a 5% relaxation on marks criteria if enrolling in a Ph.D. program in Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Students from the SC/ST/PwD category are offered relaxation as well in minimum aggregate marks criteria. 

IIT Delhi provides EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) solutions to students to assist them in handling the financial burden of tuition prices. The university understands the need to make education accessible and affordable to students from diverse backgrounds.

EMI options allow students to pay their tuition in installments over a certain period, often the length of the academic program. This enables students to better manage their finances and continue their studies without facing immediate financial difficulties.

The examination pattern at IIT Delhi is intended to measure students' knowledge and abilities in various areas. The tests are given both in person and online, with the latter using remote proctoring procedures.

Ph.D. is the highest scholarly degree a person can earn and a Ph.D. graduate is globally recognized and preferred by leading MNCs and business corporations as well. Meanwhile, a Ph.D. degree from IIT Delhi itself is an achievement as they are considered to be the best technical institute in India. A candidate is entitled to various job opportunities after successfully completion their Ph.D. program such as Data Analyst, Research Scientist, Senior Consultant, Chief Research Manager, etc. 

A Ph.D. program is majorly related to the academic domain and post completion of it students are offered job profiles in the academic industry. If a candidate is willing to enhance their skills and boost their professional corporate career, an Online DBA is an ideal choice for them. 

A few job profiles students can opt for after completing their Ph.D. program from IIT Delhi are listed below with their average salaries respectively: