Institute

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, IIT Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi · Central govt

Also known as IIT Delhi Civil Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Delhi, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

About Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, IIT Delhi

IIT Delhi’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering teaches B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD programmes and also registers MS and QIP doctoral candidates.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is one of the main engineering departments of IIT Delhi on the Hauz Khas campus in south Delhi. It runs a B.Tech, a set of M.Tech programmes and a PhD programme, and also registers MS candidates and teachers sponsored under the Quality Improvement Programme. Alongside degree teaching, it runs continuing education courses and refresher programmes for academics and senior officers from government and public sector bodies. Its laboratories include facilities for soil engineering, rock engineering, high strain rate testing, advanced hydrology and machine foundations. The department also takes on sponsored research projects and industrial consultancy work.

Courses and fees

CourseModeDurationSeatsFee per yearTotal 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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Frequently asked questions

Which programmes does IIT Delhi Civil Engineering offer?

B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD, and it also registers MS and QIP candidates.

Does the department run short courses?

Yes. It offers continuing education and refresher courses for academics and senior government and PSU officers.

What labs does it have?

Labs named include soil engineering, rock engineering, advanced hydrology and machine foundations.

Sources

Information verified on 24 Oct 2026

  1. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
  2. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, IIT Delhi · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
  3. UG Admissions - IIT Delhi · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026