IIT Delhi Doubles Its Strength For Abu Dhabi Campus

IIT Delhi’s Abu Dhabi campus is expected to nearly double its student strength to 400 by 2026.

IIT Delhi’s Abu Dhabi campus is set to expand its student intake in response to growing demand and strategic goals. The move supports the UAE’s focus on innovation, technology, and economic diversification. It also strengthens India-UAE collaboration in world-class higher education.

Key Details Of The Expansion As Of Late 2025

• Current Strength: The campus currently has 182 students, showing rapid growth since its launch. It started with just 17 students in late 2024.

• Academic Growth: Expansion is planned through the regular launch of new programs. Each year, one new undergraduate and one new master’s program will be added.

• New Programs (2025–2026): From August 2025, Chemical Engineering has been introduced. It is added to existing B.Tech programs in Computer Science and Energy Engineering.

• Curriculum Focus: Courses are designed around the UAE’s national priorities. Key focus areas include AI, sustainability, energy, and smart materials.

• Admission Pathways: About one-third of seats are filled through JEE (Advanced). The remaining seats are offered through CAET for UAE nationals and long-term residents.

• Infrastructure: The campus is currently operating from a transit facility in Khalifa City. A permanent and sustainable international campus is under development.

For the academic session 2025–26, IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi now offers three B.Tech programs along with its postgraduate and research courses.

Programs offered at Abhi Dhabhi Campus:

• B.Tech: Computer Science & Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering (new).

• PG & Research: M.Tech in Energy Transition & Sustainability, M.Tech in AI (from 2025), and PhD in Energy & Sustainability.

How Indian Students Can Take Admission 

• Indian students in India: Qualify JEE (Advanced) and apply through the JoSAA portal; about one-third of seats are reserved.

• Indian students in the UAE: Apply via the Combined Admission Entrance Test (CAET)  through the IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi portal; eligible for two-thirds seats.

• Basic eligibility: Minimum 75% in Class XII and a valid Indian passport.