Ph.D. in Computational Biology at IIT Delhi

If you are looking at Ph.D. in Computational Biology, IIT Delhi in Delhi runs it as a 3-year, full-time doctoral course. The intake is 10 seats a year.

IIT Delhi is a public/government institute, founded in 2008. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIT Delhi — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

IIT Delhi has not published a fee for Ph.D. in Computational Biology on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Ph.D. in Computational Biology, you usually need a master's degree in a related subject.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UGC NET and a university's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIT Delhi's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UGC NET and a university's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IIT Delhi on its website (www.iiitd.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show a placement rate of 90.99%, an average package of ₹22.04 lakh, a median package of ₹18.5 lakh and a highest package of ₹1.09 crore at IIT Delhi. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

IIT Delhi runs 5 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Ph.D. in Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
• Ph.D. in Mathematics
• Ph.D. in Social Sciences and Humanities

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Ph.D. in Computational Biology genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IIT Delhi compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Delhi?