B.Tech. in Mechanical 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). 

For students reference, the highest domestic and international package offered in the 2022 and 2023 placements drive are mentioned below:

Particulars	Statistics (2022)	Statistics (2023)
Highest international package	INR 2 crore per annum	INR 2.4 crore per annum
Highest domestic package	INR 1.25 crore per annum	more than INR 1 crore per annum

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.

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.

Core (Technical) sector emerged as the top recruiting sector that placed 20.7% of the total students. The sector-wise placement distribution recorded during IIT Delhi placements 2024 is presented below:

The sector-wise placement distribution recorded during IIT Delhi placements 2024 is presented below:

Sectors	Placement Distribution (2024)
Core (Technical)	38.6%
IT	20.7%
Analytics	10.9%
Consulting	10%
Management	8.3%
Finance	4.2%
Others	7.3%

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.

IIT Delhi ranks amongst the top five IITs in India. IITD has ranked 2 under 'Engineering' and 4 under 'Overall' and 'Management' categories by the NIRF 2023. In the QS World University Rankings 2025, the institute has secured #150 position. Being one of the elite Engineering institutes of India, IIT Delhi has been ranked by multiple organisations under various categories such as MBA, Engineering, Research, etc. It has also ranked 4 by the NIRF 2023 under its new category 'Research Institutions'. Internationally, IIT Delhi ranked 197 by the QS World Ranking 2024 and 46 by the QS Asia Rankings 2023. It has ranked in the top 3 Engineering colleges for the last consecutive 5 years.

The course-wise placement percentage recorded over the past two years during IIT Delhi placements 2023 is presented below:

Course	Placement Percentage (2022)	Placement Percentage (2023)
BTech	87.69%	90.01%
Dual Degree (BTech + MTech)	93.68%	90.2%
MTech	NA	79.32%
MDes	NA	84.21%
MSR	NA	80.95%

The Department of Management Studies (DMS) at IIT Delhi offers MBA, MBA (Telecom), Executive MBA, and PhD programs. Eligibility criteria include a recognized Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.00/10. Relaxation to 55% or 5.50 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Final-year candidates can apply, with provision to join upon submitting results. Admission involves CAT scores, interview assessment of personality and knowledge, followed by an offer letter sent to registered email. Successful candidates must deposit fees by the deadline. The Executive MBA and PhD criteria vary. Candidates must adhere to instructions and deadlines closely.