About Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi
IIT Delhi’s Department of Mechanical Engineering runs B.Tech courses in mechanical and in production and industrial engineering, four M.Tech tracks, MS (Research) and PhD.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Delhi has more than 50 faculty members and about 30 laboratories on the Hauz Khas campus in south Delhi. Undergraduates can join the B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or the B.Tech in Production and Industrial Engineering through JEE (Advanced). Postgraduate M.Tech programmes are offered in Mechanical Design, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering and Thermofluids Engineering, and research students can choose an MS by research or a PhD. With IIM Mumbai, the department also runs a one-year executive postgraduate diploma in visionary leadership for manufacturing. Its laboratories include a turbomachinery lab with a low-speed wind tunnel and a vibration research lab.
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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Frequently asked questions
Which B.Tech programmes does IIT Delhi Mechanical offer?
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and B.Tech in Production and Industrial Engineering.
Which M.Tech specialisations are offered?
Mechanical Design, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering and Thermofluids Engineering.
Does the department run an executive programme?
Yes, a one-year PG Executive Diploma in Visionary Leadership for Manufacturing with IIM Mumbai.
How do I contact the department?
Phone 011-26596139 or email hodmech@admin.iitd.ac.in.
Sources
Information verified on 24 Oct 2026
- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- Programs - Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- UG Admissions - IIT Delhi · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
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