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IIT Delhi expands curriculum: New-age courses for today's career demands
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, one of the country's premier institutions, has broadened its academic offerings with several new courses launched between late 2024 and mid-2025. The move marks a significant shift from the institute's core BTech and MTech legacy, aiming to equip students and professionals with domain-specific, industry-relevant the QS World University Rankings 2025, IIT Delhi climbed 27 places to secure the 123rd spot globally, becoming India's top-ranked university — a feat that reflects its expanding global COURSES AT A GLANCE1. BTech in Design
A full-time four-year undergraduate degree offered by the newly established Department of Design. This course bridges creativity with engineering, focusing on industrial, interaction, and communication Admission via UCEED, not JEE AdvancedFee: As per standard BTech structure2. BS in ChemistryA 4-year degree rooted in both fundamental and advanced chemical sciences, with strong prospects in research and JEE Advanced 2025Department: Chemistry3. Certificate in Finance for Non-Finance ProfessionalsThis 6-month programme aims to enhance financial acumen amongst professionals from non-finance Graduates or working Rs1.5 lakhMode: Offered via IITD's Continuing Education Programme (CEP)4. Certificate in Supply Chain ManagementAlso a 6-month course, this program covers logistics, operations, and supply chain strategy for mid-career Graduates and working Rs1.5 lakh5. Certificate in Semiconductor Technology and ManufacturingAs India strengthens its semiconductor ecosystem, this course prepares participants in VLSI design, chip fabrication, and related Engineers, science graduates, and early-career Rs1.5 lakh6. MTech and PhD at IIT Delhi Abu DhabiThe institute has launched new postgraduate programmes at its international campus in Abu Dhabi, with a focus on sustainability, energy, and data 2 years for MTech; variable for GATE or equivalentIn line with the academic reforms for 2025–26, IIT Delhi has also introduced flexible, interdisciplinary modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These include electives and minors in AI, healthcare technology, humanities, and hands-on skill-building, allowing students to personalise their academic journey like never before.
