Academic Climate at IIT Delhi

I am master student at IIT Delhi. I wrote GATE exam. (AIR-202, 2013, It was valid for two years).Frankly speaking, I was fascinated by the iconic hyperbolic-building at IIT Delhi which is de facto profile picture of institute. The consistent world ranking of IIT Delhi speaks about the academic research and faculty mettle. Prime location of institute is also a great deciding factor.

The program is designed as combination of core courses and elective courses. Student has the freedom to choose electives not just from his own department but also from other departments.There are minimum degree credits requirement which is usually fulfilled by taking prescribed courses. Student has the option to withdraw, drop or audit the course in case he loses interest in between.

College has many exchange program MOUs and internship programs. Also, companies come for third year internships and few pay hefty money as stipend (as high as Rs. 80, 000 per month (ITC)).

Placement is decent here and consistent students get placed with ease. More than 120 companies visited campus in last placement season, 2015.

College has both technical and cultural programs like Rendezvous and Tryst. Also, many intra-college fest take place throughout the year like Literati, Speranza, Sportech, DMS Fest, etc.

Semester wise fee. It is around Rs 45000 for undergraduates and Rs. 13000 for postgraduates. Mess fee is around Rs 4000 per month. Hostel charges, electricity, water, sports equipment is included in hostel charges.

Institute has Merit-cum-Means Scholarship. Also. many alumni and industry supported scholarships are available.

I would rate 8 on scale of 10. College has hockey, cricket, football, badminton, basketball, swimming pool, squash court, volley ball and tennis grounds.

Hostel facility is modest keeping the space constraints in view. Mess food quality depends in hands of student as mess is run by student council.

Two minors (20-30% each) and a Major exam (30-40%). Remaining is attributed to laboratory practicals, assignments and quizzes.

Faculty here is experienced and seasoned. The are mostly professors, many with PhDs and Post doctoral from abroad. They handle large industrial sponsored projects along with academic and government funded projects.