Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
(IITD)
About
Indian Institute of Technology - Delhi is a public institute of technology located in Delhi, India. It has its satellite campus in Sonipat, Haryana, and the international campus in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It is one of the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology created to be a Centre of Excellence for India's training, research and development in science, engineering and technology. It has been ranked 26th int...
Indian Institute of Technology - Delhi is a public institute of technology located in Delhi, India. It has its satellite campus in Sonipat, Haryana, and the international campus in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It is one of the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology created to be a Centre of Excellence for India's training, research and development in science, engineering and technology. It has been ranked 26th internationally for Engineering and Technology in QS Rankings by Subject 2025. Overall, it has been ranked 123rd internationally in QS World University Rankings, a jump of more than 100 places in 10 years. IIT Delhi holds the record of producing the highest number of unicorn startups in India, and one of the highest in the world. IIT Delhi was declared an Institution of Eminence in 2018.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 51 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 7,284
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 20 : 80
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Textile Science & Engineering | 21 | 131.3 | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 151-200 | - | 2021 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
QS
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 36 | 81.2 | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 36 | 78.3 | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 44 | 76.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 45 | 73.7 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 48 | 76.8 | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | =50 | 76.1 | 2026 |
| Data Science | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Mineral & Mining Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =64 | 76.2 | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 71 | 72.6 | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 78 | 77.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 84 | 73.9 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =86 | 70.6 | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =91 | 76.8 | 2026 |
| Social Policy & Administration | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =103 | 71.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =123 | 70.3 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 139 | 70.3 | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Art & Design | 201-300 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-250 | - | 2024 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 | - | 2022 |
US News
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 144 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =169 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | 169 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | 189 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 198 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 202 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =222 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Optics | 224 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | =224 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =258 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =270 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =289 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =336 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =347 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =373 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =428 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =453 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =487 | 47.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =500 | 47.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi?
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 118, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =703.
When was Indian Institute of Technology Delhi founded?
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi was founded in 1961.
What are the top subjects at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi?
Top subjects at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi include: Textile Science & Engineering, Engineering & Technology, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science.
Where is Indian Institute of Technology Delhi located?
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is located in New Delhi, India.