The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, one of the country’s premier institutions, has broadened its academic offerings with several new courses launched between late 2024 and mid-2025. The move marks a significant shift from the institute’s core BTech and MTech legacy, aiming to equip students and professionals with domain-specific, industry-relevant skills.
In the QS World University Rankings 2025, IIT Delhi climbed 27 places to secure the 123rd spot globally, becoming India’s top-ranked university — a feat that reflects its expanding global influence.
NEW COURSES AT A GLANCE
1. BTech in Design
A full-time four-year undergraduate degree offered by the newly established Department of Design. This course bridges creativity with engineering, focusing on industrial, interaction, and communication design.
Eligibility: Admission via UCEED, not JEE Advanced
Fee: As per standard BTech structure
2. BS in Chemistry
A 4-year degree rooted in both fundamental and advanced chemical sciences, with strong prospects in research and pharmaceuticals.
Eligibility: JEE Advanced 2025
Department: Chemistry
3. Certificate in Finance for Non-Finance Professionals
This 6-month programme aims to enhance financial acumen amongst professionals from non-finance backgrounds.
Eligibility: Graduates or working professionals.
Fee: Rs1.5 lakh
Mode: Offered via IITD’s Continuing Education Programme (CEP)
4. Certificate in Supply Chain Management
Also a 6-month course, this program covers logistics, operations, and supply chain strategy for mid-career professionals.
Eligibility: Graduates and working professionals.
Fee: Rs1.5 lakh
5. Certificate in Semiconductor Technology and Manufacturing
As India strengthens its semiconductor ecosystem, this course prepares participants in VLSI design, chip fabrication, and related fields.
Eligibility: Engineers, science graduates, and early-career professionals.
Fee: Rs1.5 lakh
6. MTech and PhD at IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi
The institute has launched new postgraduate programmes at its international campus in Abu Dhabi, with a focus on sustainability, energy, and data science.
Duration: 2 years for MTech; variable for PhD.
Eligibility: GATE or equivalent
In line with the academic reforms for 2025–26, IIT Delhi has also introduced flexible, interdisciplinary modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These include electives and minors in AI, healthcare technology, humanities, and hands-on skill-building, allowing students to personalise their academic journey like never before.