National Institute of Technology Delhi admission is open for the M.Tech program. NIT Delhi offers various programs at UG, PG, and doctoral levels across Engineering, Science, and Computer Applications. Admissions are based on national-level entrance exam scores. To apply to NIT Delhi, Candidates need to go through the program-specific entrance test application process.

• The most popular program of NIT Delhi is B.Tech.
• Admission to B.Tech is based on JEE Main scores, followed by seat allotment through JoSAA/CSAB counselling.
• In 2025, the JEE Main cutoff ranged from 8971 to 28420 for the general category.
• B.Tech CSE and B.Tech AI & Data Science branches have the highest cutoff, while the Civil Engineering branch has the lowest cutoff.
• Admission to the B.Tech program is generally conducted around July.
• The application for B.Tech program begins with the JEE Main application during November. 
• With an investment of around INR 6.36 lakhs for a 4-year B.Tech program, students can expect an average package of around INR 17.19 LPA. It reflects a strong ROI given the moderate fee structure.

For PG-level admissions at NIT Delhi, the M.Tech program accepts GATE scores and seat allocation through CCMT Counselling. Exceptions are made for sponsored or part-time candidates. Whereas candidates need to appear for the NIMCET exam and secure a valid score to get admission into the MCA program.

1. NIT Delhi Admission Dates 2026
2. NIT Delhi Admission 2026 - Seat Reservation
3. NIT Delhi B.Tech Admission 2026
4. NIT Delhi M.Tech. Admission 2026
5. NIT Delhi MCA Admission 2026
6. NIT Delhi Ph.D Admission 2026
7. How to apply to NIT Delhi?
8. NIT Delhi Admission 2026 FAQs

NIT Delhi Admission Dates 2026

The important admission date of NIT Delhi has been given below:

NIT Delhi B.Tech Admission Dates 2026

The JEE Main exam schedule for B.Tech admissions has been discussed below. JEE Main applications began in October 2025.

JoSAA Counselling Dates 2026

NIT Delhi M.Tech Admission Dates 2026

M.Tech admission dates are out for NIT Delhi. The ongoing M.Tech admissions are conducted through GATE scores. GATE exams will begin from February 07, 2026. Last date to apply for the exam is September 28, 2025. The detailed schedule is given below:

NIT Delhi Admission 2026 - Seat Reservation

The reservation percentage of categories for admission in NIT Delhi is as follows:

Each category will have 5% reservations for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) as defined in The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act 2016).

• 5% of total seats are reserved for women candidates in all participating institutes. Also, there is a concession in application fees while filling up the application form
• For B.Tech in NITs, 50% seats are reserved under Home State Quota, and the remaining 50% under Other State Quota
• Vacant Home State Quota seats are converted to All India Seats for the mentioned category.

NIT Delhi B.Tech Admission 2026

NIT Delhi offers a full-time B.Tech program at the UG level in 8 different specializations of CSE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, ECE, ME, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and AI & Data Science. Annual B.Tech fee of INR 1.62 Lakhs is offered.

NIT Delhi B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates are required to pass their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English as mandatory subjects.
• Candidates are required to secure at least 75% or equivalent CGPA in aggregate.

NIT Delhi B.Tech Selection Criteria

• Candidates are selected based on the JEE Main rank.
• The seat allotment is done through the JoSAA/CSAB counseling process based on the JEE Main scores and previous academic records.
• The DASA counselling process is conducted for NRI candidates

*Candidates who are to physically report at the NIT Delhi campus for admission can watch this video for a brief explanation of the document submission and verification process.

NIT Delhi JEE Main Cutoff 2025

NIT Delhi JEE Mains cutoff 2025 has been released. The Computer and Science Engineering and AI and Data Science branch has the highest closing ranks among others. For the CSE department, the closing cutoff rank is 10165.

Below is the NIT Delhi JEE Mains Cutoff 2025 for the B.Tech Program.

NIT Delhi CSAB Counselling Cutoff 2025

NIT Delhi CSAB Counselling Cutoff 2025 has been released. The closing counselling cutoff for B.Tech Computer Science Engineering in 2025 is 18634. While the Civil Engineering branch secured the lowest counselling cutoff of 52560.

Tabulated below are the CSAB Counselling Cutoffs for the General Category

NIT Delhi M.Tech. Admission 2026

NIT Delhi offers a Full-Time M.Tech. program for a duration of two years. The program is available across 12 specializations. Some of the top specialisations are CSE, VLSI Design, ECE, Data Analytics, Power Electronics and Drives, and Mathematics & Computing. The total fee for M.Tech is INR 5.33 Lakhs.

NIT Delhi M.Tech. Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates seeking admission to the M.Tech program at NIT Delhi are required to have a bachelor's degree, such as B.E. or B.Tech in the relevant discipline.
• Candidates must have secured at least 60% or 6.5 CGPA in their graduation.

NIT Delhi M.Tech. Selection Criteria

• Candidates are selected on the basis of the rank secured in the GATE exam.
• Allocation of seats is done after the successful completion of the CCMT counseling process and based on previous academic records and availability of seats.

NIT Delhi GATE Cutoff 2025

NIT Delhi GATE Cutoff 2025 has been released. The GATE cutoff marks for M.Tech vary from 421 to 668. The Power Electronics and Drives branch has the highest cutoff marks of 366.

NIT Delhi MCA Admission 2026

NIT Delhi provides a 2-year MCA program at a yearly fee of INR 3.32 Lakhs. The admission is conducted through the NIMCET exam. NIMCET cutoff for MCA in 2025 is 423 for the general category.

NIT Delhi MCA Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate must have passed the graduation with a B.E./B.Tech with at least 60% Marks or 6.5 CGPA from a recognized university with Mathematics or Statistics for the General Category.
• A relaxation of 5% is offered to SC/ST candidates.

NIT Delhi MCA Selection Criteria

• To get selected, students need to appear for the NIMCET exam, followed by the counseling round.

NIT Delhi Ph.D Admission 2026

NIT Delhi offers Ph.D programs in CSE, EEE, ECE, ME, Applied Science, Humanities & Management. The annual fee is INR 62,600. This program can be applied by Sponsored category and individual fellowship students can apply for this program.

NIT Delhi Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

• For the Engineering department, Applicants must possess a Master’s degree after completing a 4-Year Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or in a relevant branch with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Applicants must have a GATE/NET score as well.
• For Applied Science, a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with a first class or minimum 60% marks in the qualifying examination.
• For a scholarship, students must have qualified GATE/NET exams.

• Students with an equivalent degree from foreign institutions are eligible to apply for the Ph.D program.
• For the Individual Fellowship category, students should have qualified CSIR/UGC/DAE/NBHM/ICAR/ICMR or secured funding from such an agency.
• Sponsored Category candidates must have professional experience in the relevant field.

NIT Delhi Ph.D Selection Criteria

• To get admission into the Ph.D program, Selection is based on the GATE/NET score.
• For candidates who have not qualified GATE/NET exam and applied for full-time with an Institute fellowship, Selection is primarily based on a written exam followed by a personal interview round.
• At least a 40% score needs to be secured by the candidate in the exam.
• However, students with a valid score in GATE/CSIR/UGC-NET/UGC-JRF will have more preference.
• The final merit list is prepared based on the performance in the exam and interview.

How to apply to NIT Delhi?

Students can watch this video for a detailed explanation of the application process for admission to NIT Delhi.

For B.Tech program admission, students can follow the given steps to apply:

• Students need to apply for JEE Main through the official website of NTA.
• Eligible students with valid JEE Main Ranks need to register for JoSAA/CSAB counselling through the respective websites.
• Students need to select NIT Delhi as their preferred college and fill in the choice of branch in the online JoSAA registration. 
• Further, students need to fill in the:

1. NIT Delhi admission form
2. Course registration form
3. Hostel Fee Registration Form
4. Undertaking Form

• Students who have been allotted seats need to pay the fees online and report to the college campus on the given date.
• Students need to provide the fee receipt for the balance institute fee payment and present the original documents for verification, to confirm admission.

NIT Delhi Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. How to get admission into NIT Delhi for B.Tech?

Ans. Candidates applying for the B.Tech program at NIT Delhi need to have passed the 10+2 level exam with at least 75% marks in the science stream. Further, a valid rank in JEE Main is also required for seat allotment through JoSAA/CSAB Counselling. Students need to apply through the JEE Mains online portal to appear for the exam, followed by counselling registration on the JoSAA online website. Shortlisted candidates need to report to the campus of NIT Delhi and verify the required documents. To finalize the admission, students need to submit the applicable fees.

Ques. Which is better, NIT Delhi or IIIT Delhi?

Ans. NIT Delhi is compared with IIIT Delhi based on location, fees, salary packages, and others. A detailed insight is given below:

• NIT Delhi is a central government-funded college established in 2010, whereas IIIT Delhi is a state-funded college built in 2008.
• IIIT Delhi ranks higher than NIT Delhi with an NIRF ranking of 63rd in the B.Tech category.
• NIT Delhi is more affordable with a strong ROI. It also offers a wide variety of specialisations for engineering students.
• Whereas, IIIT Delhi has a higher fee structure with equally strong placement opportunities. Students targeting IT and CS specialised fields and who want to invest in a premium institute can opt for IIITD.

Ques. Does NIT Delhi offer admission to NRI or Foreign students?

Ans. Yes, NIT Delhi offers admission to Foreign or NRI students under the Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) process, on the basis of SAT Score.

Ques. What is NIT Delhi summer internship?

Ans. NIT Delhi conducts a summer internship program at Davise LAB in the department of Computer Science and Engineering. It is a two month long internship program on Data Analytics and Machine Learning. UG and PG students of any institute are eligible to apply for the same. To get selected, students were required to fill in a registration form and submit an NOC from the parent institute and guradian. Further shortlisted students candidates are called for interview and selected as per the norms of NIT Delhi.