IIT Delhi Announces New Admission Criteria for 2024

IIT Delhi has announced significant changes to its admission criteria for the 2024 academic year. These changes are aimed at making the admission process more inclusive and accessible to students from diverse backgrounds.

Key Changes in Admission Process

The new criteria include several important changes that will affect how students are selected for various programs:

• Reduced weightage for JEE Advanced scores from 60% to 40%
• Increased focus on academic performance in Class 12 (now 30% weightage)
• New provisions for students from rural areas (10% additional weightage)
• Special consideration for female candidates (20% weightage)
• Introduction of personal interview round (10% weightage)

Impact on Students

According to the institute's director, these changes are part of a broader initiative to promote diversity and ensure equal opportunities for all students. The new admission process will be implemented starting from the 2024-25 academic session.

"We believe these changes will help create a more balanced and diverse student community," said Prof. Ramesh Kumar, Director of IIT Delhi. "The new criteria will give equal importance to academic excellence and personal qualities."

Important Dates

• Application Process Starts: April 1, 2024
• Last Date for Applications: May 15, 2024
• Personal Interviews: June 1-15, 2024
• Final Results: July 1, 2024