CUTTING-EDGE ENGINEERING

With industry tie-ups and focus on research, IIT Delhi continues to nurture brilliant minds who can tackle global challenges with innovative solutions

- SHELLY ANAND

Amid the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, where groundbreaking advancements are reshaping industries and societies, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) play a pivotal role in nurturing innovative minds and providing practical solutions to real-world challenges. Among these prestigious institutions, IIT Delhi stands tall as a beacon of excellence.

Established in 1961 as the College of Engineering, IIT Delhi has consistently been ranked as the undisputed leader in engineering studies at the undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD levels. The campus exudes a combined air of seriousness and cool, fostering an environment that inspires students to excel in every endeavour. So far, IIT Delhi has produced 60,000-plus graduates across diverse disciplines, including Engineering, Physical Sciences, Management, Humanities and Social Sciences. Among them, 15,738 have earned BTech degrees, a testament to IIT Delhi's steadfast dedication to shaping the brightest minds in engineering, ready to make a lasting impact on the global stage.

WHAT SETS IT APART

Placed among the top 150 universities in the world by the QS World University Rankings 2025, IIT Delhi nurtures a spirit of entrepreneurship, research, innovation and risk-taking abilities in its students

With a strong global alumni network comprising scientists, technologists, entrepreneurs and business managers, IIT Delhi is always a step ahead of the competition when it comes to industry collaborations

It's ranked first among engineering colleges in the number of patents granted in the past three years and third in terms of earnings from patents

It also topped in terms of the number of books published per faculty member