After Class 12Undergraduate
B.Des through UCEED
A four-year design degree open to Science, Commerce and Arts students. No JEE Main or Advanced score is used.
JEE is one gate into IIT Delhi. There are seven more.
Design after Class 12, an MBA after any degree, a Ph.D. without GATE, online masters while you work. Every route below is an official admission channel with its own exam, eligibility and degree.
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Where are you right now?
Pick your stage. We will point to the route that fits and highlight it below.
Eight ways in, sorted by where you are
Each row shows who can apply, the entrance exam and whether it ends in a full IIT Delhi degree.
Full degree
GraduatesPostgraduate
MBA at DMS through CAT
The Department of Management Studies admits through CAT scores followed by its own selection round. Any discipline can apply within the eligibility rules.
GraduatesPostgraduate
M.Sc through IIT JAM
Two-year science masters programmes in subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Economics for B.Sc graduates.
EngineersPostgraduate
M.Tech and M.S.(Research) through GATE
The standard engineering route, with dozens of specialisations. Eligible GATE scorers may receive a government assistantship.
ResearchDoctoral
Direct Ph.D. without a GATE score
Graduates of a Centrally Funded Technical Institution with CGPA 8.0 or above can be shortlisted for the departmental interview without GATE. Fellowship support is available.
ProfessionalsOnline
e-Vidya online masters
Part-time online degrees for people already working. Admission looks at academic record and work experience, not a competitive exam.
ProfessionalsExecutive
CEP executive certificates and diplomas
Short, focused modules to build a skill fast. These certify completed training and are not regular degrees.
UndergraduatesResearch exposure
Summer research internship
A short research stint with IIT Delhi faculty. It builds a record for later Ph.D. or masters applications but is not an admission route by itself.
Side by side
Scan the exam, the level and the outcome before you pick.
| Route | Entry level | Exam | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Des | Class 12 | UCEED | Bachelor's degree |
| MBA | Graduate | CAT | Master's degree |
| M.Sc | B.Sc graduate | IIT JAM | Master's degree |
| M.Tech | Engineer | GATE | Master's degree |
| Direct Ph.D. | CFTI graduate, CGPA 8.0+ | Interview only | Doctorate |
| e-Vidya | Working professional | Profile review | Online degree track |
| CEP | Any professional | None | Certificate |
Questions people ask first
Can a Class 12 student join IIT Delhi without JEE?
Yes, through UCEED for the B.Des programme. Students from Science, Commerce and Arts can apply. B.Tech seats are still allotted through JEE Advanced and JoSAA.
Can I do a Ph.D. at IIT Delhi without GATE?
If you hold a four-year B.Tech or B.E. from a Centrally Funded Technical Institution with CGPA 8.0 or higher, you can be shortlisted for interview without a GATE score. Each department sets its final criteria.
Is the DMS MBA a regular IIT Delhi degree?
Yes. It is a full-time degree from the Department of Management Studies, with admission through CAT followed by the department's selection process.
Do CEP certificates carry degree status?
No. They recognise completed executive training. If you need a degree, look at e-Vidya or a regular masters route.
Is IIT Delhi without JEE worth it?
It depends on the route. UCEED, CAT, IIT JAM and GATE lead to regular IIT Delhi degrees. CEP certificates do not, so choose based on the credential you need.
Which non-JEE route is easiest?
None is easy. Each has its own exam and competition. e-Vidya and CEP have no entrance exam but are aimed at working professionals and carry different credentials.