IIT Delhi to Admit Students to Abu Dhabi Campus Using JEE Advanced 2024 Scores

Published: Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 11:10 [IST]

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IITD) has inaugurated its first undergraduate programs at its Abu Dhabi campus. Starting from the 2024-25 academic year, IITD will offer two new UG courses, each with an initial intake of 30 students.

IIT Delhi to Admit Students to Abu Dhabi Campus

Admission Process

The admission process for these courses includes two pathways:

JEE Advanced Exam: Up to 10 seats in each discipline will be filled through the JEE Advanced exam.
Combined Admission Entrance Test (CAET): A new exam introduced by IIT Delhi for the UAE, which will allocate 20 seats per discipline.

The CAET, administered by the JEE Office at IIT Delhi, is scheduled for June 23, 2024, at multiple centres across the UAE. This test is open to UAE residents, including nationals, expatriates, and international students. Registration for CAET ends on June 10, 2024, and can be completed through the portal: admissions.abudhabi.iitd.ac.in/application/caet-2024.

Qualifiers of JEE Advanced 2024 can apply for the IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi campus through a separate portal on the IIT Delhi website, which will be available after the JEE Advanced results. The seat allocation for both JEE Advanced and CAET qualifiers will be managed through this specific portal.

Fees and Benefits

Students qualifying through the JEE Advanced exam will pay fees equivalent to those at the Delhi campus, with any excess waived. Additionally, these students will receive a monthly stipend of AED 2000.

Other benefits include:

Free double occupancy hostel accommodation.
Subsidised food.
An annual travel allowance of AED 4000.
Comprehensive medical insurance and other welfare provisions.

UG Courses Details

Computer Science and Engineering:
The program is designed to equip students for the digital age, covering:

Theoretical foundations
Computer architecture
Systems and software design
Data analytics
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

Energy Engineering:

This multidisciplinary program focuses on:

Energy production and consumption
Sustainability
Engineering and environmental science
Policy implications

Students will delve into renewable energy, energy storage technologies, and sustainable energy systems, preparing them to address the global energy challenges.

The launch of these undergraduate programs at IITD's Abu Dhabi campus marks a significant milestone in expanding educational opportunities. With a robust admission process and comprehensive benefits, IIT Delhi is poised to attract a diverse cohort of students, fostering academic excellence and innovation in the UAE.