B.Tech. in Materials Engineering 

at IIT Delhi, Hauz khas

Yes, you can get into IIT Delhi with 500 rank. As per the IIT Delhi Cutoff 2024, the last round closing ranks ranged between 116 and 6102 for the General AI category students. There are a few courses available at 500 rank including BTech in CSE and BTech in Mathematics and Computer Engineering. 

The table provided below mentions the courses available at rank 500, for the General All India category candidates:

Course	2024
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	116
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	204
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing	417
B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing Engineering	332

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). 

Based on ratings and reviews from current and former students, IIT Delhi is considered to have better hostel facilities and amenities compared to IIT Bombay. The hostels at IIT Delhi are known for their cleanliness, spacious rooms, and well-maintained common areas. The campus also has various sports facilities, gymnasiums, and recreation rooms, which are highly appreciated by the students. In comparison, while the hostels at IIT Bombay are also considered to be of good quality, they are often criticized for being too congested and having inadequate facilities. However, the campus does have a good range of amenities including a sports complex, swimming pool, and student activity center.

More than 1300 offers were made including over 260 PPOs and 30 international offers during the first phase of IIT Delhi placements 2023. The key highlights of IIT Delhi Phase 1 placement 2023 are presented below:

Particulars	Statistics (2023)
Total job offers	1,300
Domestic offer	50 students received a package of more than INR 1 crore per annum
Highest international package	INR 2.4 crore per annum
No. of PPOs	260
No. of international offers	30

The preparation for JEE Main begins two years in advance. It is a national-level exam, which can be passed with a good base of concepts and preparation. A good preparation strategy is what will help a student ace the JEE Main 2023 exam. Some of the pointers to include in the action plan are mentioned below:

• Revise topics section-wise
• Cross-check section-wise weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE Main
• Solve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing FREE Downloadable JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions).
• Solve previous year’s JEE question papers there are high chances of getting questions from there
• Refer to a few reference books to have a better understanding of topics

To secure admission into prestigious institutions such as the IITs, NITs and IIITs, it is essential for the aspirants to have a strong command on the material taught in their class 11 and class 12. Shiksha is offering free NCERT questions and solutions to aid JEE candidates in excelling in these classes. To access the NCERT solutions, click on the below links:

NCERT Class 11 Physics Solutions

NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Solutions

Downloadable3 Class 11 Maths Solutions

The first step is to clear JEE Main, however, the ultimate objective must be to qualify JEE Advanced exam, check out the Downloadable2 strategy for JEE Advanced.

According to media reports, 50 students received domestic offers with package more than INR 1 crore per annum during IIT Delhi placements 2023. Further, the highest international package offered during IIT Delhi placements 2023 stood at INR 2.5 crore per annum. The highest domestic and international package offered during IIT Delhi placements 2023 and 2022 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest domestic package	INR 1.25 crore per annum	INR 1 crore per annum
Highest international package	INR 2 crore per annum	INR 2.5 crore per annum

IIT Delhi admission is entrance-based for all the programmes (Except for PG Diploma). For the diploma course, selection is done merit-basis. Candidates who have passed Class 12 can apply for the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi undergraduate courses. More details around the admission process of some of the courses are provided below:

• Candidates, who have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with an aggregate of 75% or above, can appear for JEE Main, followed by JEE Advanced and JoSAA Counselling to seek BTech admission at IIT Delhi.
• Admission to MTech course is based on merit in GATE exam followed by GOAP counselling.
• For MSc, aspirants need to apply with a valid score of IIT JAM and selected candidates have to further go through CCMN counselling.

Presently, IIT Delhi is offering seven Certificate courses, including Digital Marketing, Data Science, Human Resource Management, Business Management, Design Thinking & Innovation, Industrial Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Project Management. The college offers courses at the UG and PG levels across the Design, Management, Engineering, and several other streams. At the UG level, IIT Delhi offers B.Tech, B. Des and other courses to students. At the PG level, the college offers M.A. M.Tech, M.A. M.Sc. And other courses to students. The candidates must fill out the application form to get admission to the Certificate and other courses offered by the college. For getting admission to certificates and other courses, the candidates must follow a certain admission procedure. The candidates must fill out the application form in online and offline modes and then must submit the form with the application fees.

Candidates who meet the course-specific eligibility criteria and have a valid GATE score can apply. Aspirants can complete the application form through the IIT Delhi official website. This is for M.Tech full-time programmes. For part-time/sponsored full-time courses, eligible candidates can register directly at the official website. Admission to part-time M.Tech is based on a written exam and interview round conducted by the institute.