IIT Delhi DBEB: B.Tech, M.Tech Bioprocess, PhD 2026

About Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, IIT Delhi

IIT Delhi’s Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology runs a B.Tech, a dual degree, an M.Tech in biomolecular and bioprocess engineering, MS (Research) and PhD.

The Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology (DBEB) at IIT Delhi grew out of work the institute began in 1968, and credits Prof. T. K. Ghose as its founder. It offers a B.Tech, a B.Tech plus M.Tech dual degree, an M.Tech in Biomolecular and Bioprocess Engineering launched for 2022-23, an MS by research and a PhD programme. Research covers bioinformatics and genome engineering, bioprocessing and cell culture, antimicrobial resistance, biomaterials and tissue engineering, metabolism in disease and environmental biotechnology. The department hosts Department of Biotechnology centres of excellence and a joint laboratory with Japan’s AIST. Its students have won a gold medal at the international iGEM competition.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Advanced	Full-time	—	—	—	—
Master of Technology	Full-time	—	—	—	—
Doctor of Philosophy	Full-time	—	—	—	—

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test, Interview

B.Tech and B.Des seats are filled through JEE (Advanced) or UCEED followed by joint seat allocation, as listed on IIT Delhi's undergraduate admissions page. M.Tech, MS (Research) and PhD applicants apply online on the institute's PG admission portal (ecampus.iitd.ac.in/PGADM) when the department announces admissions, and are shortlisted as per that year's criteria. Applicants should check the current information brochure for eligibility and dates.

Typical eligibility

Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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