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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi continues to expand its academic portfolio by introducing a range of new programs in 2024. These courses span undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, offering opportunities in diverse fields. Below is a comprehensive list of the new academic offerings launched by IIT Delhi in 2024.
Undergraduate Program
B.Tech. in Design
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Launch: August 2024
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Department: Department of Design
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Admission Criteria: JEE Advanced rankings
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Highlights: This four-year program equips students with systematic design thinking processes, knowledge of prevalent technologies, research methodologies for analyzing socio-technical systems, communication and presentation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in teams.
Postgraduate Programs
M.Sc. in Biological Sciences
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Launch: February 2024
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Department: Kusuma School of Biological Sciences
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Admission Criteria: JAM 2024
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Highlights: A two-year master's program focusing on advanced biological sciences. This program offers 20 seats in its inaugural year.
M.A. in Culture, Society, Thought
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Launch: March 2024
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Department: Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Admission Criteria: GATE 2024
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Highlights: Focused on culture, society, and thought, this interdisciplinary program draws from sociology, literature, and philosophy to foster critical thinking and analytical skills.
Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Launch: April 2024
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Department: Department of Management Studies
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Admission Criteria: Open to mid-career executives with over three years of professional experience
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Highlights: Designed for working professionals, this two-year program enhances managerial skills, expands professional networks, and enables career growth without the need for a career break.
Healthcare Technology for Medical and Allied Clinical Professionals
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Launch: October 2024
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Department: Centre for Biomedical Engineering (CBME)
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Program Start: January 2025
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Highlights: Tailored for medical and allied clinical professionals, this program bridges medicine and engineering to foster innovations in healthcare.
Doctoral Programs
Ph.D. Program in Energy and Sustainability
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Launch: December 2024
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Location: IIT Delhi’s international campus in Abu Dhabi
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Highlights: This program addresses critical challenges in energy transition and sustainability, focusing on renewable energy, decarbonization, process intensification, AI, and data science applications.
Joint Ph.D. Program
UQ-IIT Delhi Research Academy (UQIDAR)
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Partnership: University of Queensland (UQ)
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Highlights: Students in this program spend time at both institutions and earn a jointly awarded Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. This initiative emphasizes collaborative research and global exposure.
Conclusion
These newly launched programs demonstrate IIT Delhi’s commitment to addressing the evolving educational and industrial landscape. By offering interdisciplinary and innovative courses, the institution continues to reinforce its position as a leader in higher education. For more details and updates, visit the official IIT Delhi website.
