Candidates are encouraged to apply for the program irrespective of their preference for the category. The admission process is multi-stage and will consist of the following:
Once a candidate is selected, then her/his entitled scholarship/fee waiver will be considered separately. The relevant details for the admission process are as follows:
Applicants who are UAE Nationals or residents and do not meet the standardised test requirements at the time of application are also welcome to apply.
If Selected, they may be offered conditional acceptance, with the opportunity to fulfil the requirements within one semester of enrollment.
Statement of Purpose (SoP)
Candidates can choose up to three Ph.D. projects from the provided list. Candidates applying in Full-Time (with Sponsorship) and Part-Time modes can also propose their own Ph.D. project based on the need and relevance of their Industry.
The candidates must submit a Statement of Purpose, with the following sections:
- Why do you wish to pursue a PhD program at IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi? What are your expectations from the campus and the academic program, if selected? (maximum 200 words)
- In the order of priority for each Ph.D. project (select up to three of the listed projects), write a summary of a maximum of 400 words addressing the following questions:
What is your understanding of the Ph.D. problem selected, and what approach would you adopt to research the problem?
How do your background and interests make you a suitable candidate for working on this Ph.D. project?