Admission information and applicant guidance

Bharti School offers M.Tech., MS (Research) and Ph.D. pathways. The MBA in Telecommunication Systems Management is offered by DMS with academic inputs from the School. The degrees are awarded by IIT Delhi. Compare the programmes.

Apply for M.Tech., MS(R) and Ph.D. through IIT Delhi’s PG admissions process. MBA applications follow the separate CAT-based DMS route. Check the qualifying-degree and examination requirements for your programme and category. See the application guide.

Follow the selection process in the current programme notice. MS(R) and Ph.D. selection may include a written screening test and an interview. M.Tech. procedures vary by admission category; do not assume that every category uses the same process. DMS publishes its own MBA shortlisting and interview criteria.

There is no permanent cutoff. Shortlisting thresholds depend on the admission cycle, programme category and applicant pool. Use the School’s notice for the semester in which you are applying; cutoffs from older Q&A pages are not current admission criteria.

Yes. The IIT Delhi Ph.D. ordinances updated through May 2025 allow conversion after the first semester, subject to at least 12 credits, an SGPA/CGPA of at least 8.0, and recommendation by the Academic Unit Research Committee. Approval is not automatic. Consult the School about evaluation and credit transfer. Read the conversion rule.

The School connects telecommunications engineering with computing, research and management. Students can explore communications, signal processing, networks, embedded systems, telecom policy and technology management. Emerging areas include quantum technologies, AI-enabled networks, 5G/6G, satellite communications and V2X. Explore research areas.

Open electives provide scope to study beyond the core programme, subject to prerequisites, timetable availability and academic approval. The M.Tech. curriculum linked on this site allocates 6 credits to open electives and 15 to programme electives. See the curriculum overview.

MS(R) is offered in full-time and part-time modes. The nominal durations are four and six semesters respectively. Other programme categories depend on the intake announcement. Part-time study does not imply an evening-only timetable; confirm attendance, employment and sponsorship conditions before applying.

The Airtel IIT Delhi Centre of Excellence in Telecommunications was established as part of Bharti School through a public-private partnership involving Airtel and the Department of Telecommunications. It connects academic research with industry-facing telecom challenges.

The Airtel Lecture Series, Bharti Lecture Series and Bharti School Lecture Series bring industry and academic speakers to the School. They introduce students to technical developments, management perspectives and industry practice. See news and events for announced activities.

The awards recognise academic achievement in the M.Tech. and MBA streams, with additional recognition through the Best Women Graduate Awards. Award categories and recipients are published for each cohort. View the awards page.

Students participate in IIT Delhi’s placement process, with opportunities depending on their skills, specialisation and employer requirements. Placement outcomes vary by cohort. Visit the placements page for the placement brochure, student projects and contact information.

The Bharti Airtel Foundation Scholarship supports selected eligible full-time postgraduate and doctoral students. Check the scheme announcement for financial eligibility, application requirements and selection details. Read about Bharti Scholars.

Monitor the current IIT Delhi or DMS admissions page alongside School notices. Use the portal’s support contact for technical problems. For School-specific academic questions, contact hodbharti@admin.iitd.ac.in.