IITD team to visit Abu Dhabi to discuss plan for first campus in UAE
The team’s visit was finalised on the sidelines of a two-day event of all 23 IITs in India to commemorate the 75th year of India’s Independence.
A high-level team of faculty members of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) is all set to visit Abu Dhabi this month to discuss plan for first IIT campus in United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the team’s visit was finalised on the sidelines of a two-day event of all 23 IITs in India to commemorate the 75th year of India’s Independence.
Minister for Education and Skill Development, Dharmendra Pradhan, spoke about future plans for IITs at the event. “Technology will drive the next phase of growth and development with information technology and communications technology among the front-runners. Our IITs should seize this opportunity,” he said.
As part of the India-UAE trade deal signed on February 18, 2022, India announced to set up the first IIT in the UAE. Since then, the two sides have been in contact to come up with measures to follow up on the proposal. IIT Delhi has a small team stationed in the Abu Dhabi map to implement the proposal.
Q: Is BTech available in IIT Delhi?
Q: Is IIT Delhi good for an MBA?
The Department of Management Studies (DMS), IIT Delhi, also known as DMS IIT Delhi offers a two-year MBA course at undergraduate courses in a full-time mode. IIT Delhi is a decent option to pursue an MBA degree. IIT Delhi ranked 4 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in the Management category IN 2024. Talking about DMS IIT Delhi MBA placements 2023, the average package offered was INR 25.82 LPA and the highest package stood at INR 41.13 LPA. A placement percentage of 100% was achieved. Thus, it is a good institute for an MBA.
Q: Is PhD available in IIT Delhi?
Yes, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi offers PhD in full-time and part-time modes. The doctoral-level course is made available by almost all the departments of the institute. Candidates who meet the required eligibility criteria and have the relevant work experience become eligible for admission. Currently, IIT Delhi Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology department is offering joint PhD programme with the University of Queensland.
First IIT to be established out of India
This will be the first time an IIT will be established outside of the country. Teams from the UAE were in New Delhi this month to study the model followed by IIT Delhi while also holding talks with teachers and students. IIT Madras Director Prof V Kamakoti said overseas expansion of IITs has been put on the “fast track” and hopes to open the Abu Dhabi campus along with the ones in Malaysia and Tanzania within one year.
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Q: Is IIT Delhi provide part time PhD?
Yes, apart from the full-time mode, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi also offers PhD programme in a part-time mode. Candidates willing to seek admission to a PhD programme in this mode of education need to appear for a written test, followed by a PI round, both conducted by the institute. Before applying for part-time PhD programme, aspirants must check the required qualification and work experience.
Q: Is it worth doing MSc from IIT Delhi?
Yes, IIT Delhi is a good institute for MSc aspirants. The institute has got a good overall rank from NIRF in the 2023 rankings. It has been ranked at the third spot among top colleges in the country. Moreover, IIT Delhi also provide placements support. As per its 2023 placement report, the median package offered to PG (2-year) candidates was INR 12.50 LPA. Some of the top companies that participate in its placements drive are Microsoft, Cisco, Accenture, etc.
Q: How long is BTech in IIT Delhi?
The duration of IIT Delhi BTech courses is four years. The full-time degree programme is divided into eight semesters. During the BTech course duration, the students have to do compulsory foundation courses in the areas of basic sciences, humanities, engineering sciences, and social sciences along with the departmental core and elective courses. Moreover, IIT Delhi offers internship opportunities to UG students, the duration of short-term internships is 1.5 to 2 months and is 6 months for long-term internships.
Apart from this, the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi also offer an integrated BTech and MTech programme. The duration of this dual degree course is five years against the standard duration of both the courses - BTech (four years) and MTech (two years).
Q: What are the pros and cons of IIT Delhi for freshers?
Pros of IT Delhi for freshers
- IIT Delhi freshers find the culture and environment of IIT Delhi good.
- IIT Delhi clubs and fests are very good. Clubs help the students in learning new skills and knowledge
- The institute has collaborations with leading organizations, which provide good opportunities to students for internships, placements and live projects.
- IIT Delhi has a vibrant campus life. The students get an opportunity to pursue their hobbies.
Cons of IT Delhi for freshers
- According to students reviews, they don't find mess food too good.
- Library needs improvement
- Being the top most IIT, the burden of studies is felt by students
- The competition is quite high here
- The class time schedules are quite strict
Q: Is it worth joining IIT Delhi for MTech?
As per the QS World University Rankings, IIT Delhi is the third best institute in India and 174th globally. In the NIRF rankings, it has been ranked at the second spot under the "Engineering" category. Candidates get good placement opportunities. The highest international and domestic package offered was INR 2 crore per annum and INR 1.25 crore per annum. In IIT Delhi placements, 50 students received package more than INR 1 crore per annum (domestic). Thus, it is great if a candidate gets admission at IIT Delhi.
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The eligibility criteria for admission to the MSc course at IIT Delhi differ according to the MSc specialisation selected by the candidates. The basic eligibility criteria are that candidates must complete their graduation/bachelor's with at least 55% aggregate marks or 5.5 CGPA/CPI out of 10 withou
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No, MSc admission to IIT Delhi is determined through entrance. Candidates must apply and show up for the Joint Admission Test (IIT JAM). This entrance exam is administered to applicants for admission to MSc programmes and other postgraduate courses provided by IITs. Following the completion of all p
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Hostel costs at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi are set according to the kind of housing and are calculated on a semesterly basis. Students living in more recent hostels pay INR 23,600 every semester for seats, while those in older hostels pay INR 8,600. For all the old and new hostel
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Two MBA programs with different cost structures are available from IIT Delhi's Department of Management Studies (DMS):
- The entire cost of the full-time MBA programme is INR 12.00 lakhs, which must be paid in four semesters in equal installments.
- The entire cost of the Executive MBA programme is INR 18
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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi MSc course fees range from INR 30,000 to INR 3 lakh. The MSc fee structure comprises various components, such as tuition fee, security deposit, Insurance and Student Distress Fund, etc. While the tuition fee is payable in semester-wise instalments, other fe
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IIT Delhi cutoff 2024 has been released by UCEED. According to the UCEED BDes cutoff 2024, the last round closing rank is 35 for the General AI category. However, the institute showcases a fluctuating trend. The UCEED counselling is conducted in an online mode as a Joint Seat Allotment process with
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Hello Radhika,
Choosing between an MBA from IIT Delhi and the Food and Agribusiness Management (FABM) programme from IIM Ahmedabad depends on your career goals and interests.
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Yes, IIT Delhi offers a four-year full-time BTech course at the undergraduate level. IIT Delhi BTech admission is completely entrance-based. The selection is based on JEE Advanced score obtained by JEE Main-qualified candidates. The centralised counselling process for all the IITs is managed and regulated by the JoSAA, based on which seat allotment is carried out for all the JEE Advanced-qualified candidates.