A delegation from India’s premier STEM institution, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), visited Singapore recently to raise awareness about its newly launched Abu Dhabi campus.
Led by Prof. Abhijit Abhyankar from the Department of Electrical Engineering, who also chairs the International Outreach Committee for the Abu Dhabi campus, it engaged with schools and students to promote academic offerings and the admission process.
Recognised globally, IIT Delhi is ranked 26th worldwide in engineering and technology (QS 2025) and 28th in graduate employability. With over 30 unicorns tracing their roots to IIT Delhi alumni, the institution is known for academic excellence, research and entrepreneurship.
The IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi (IITD-AD) campus began academic sessions in January 2024, offering MTech programmes in energy transition and sustainability. In September 2024, it was formally inaugurated by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
The campus now offers BTech programmes in computer science and engineering, energy engineering and chemical engineering. It also hosts a PhD programme in energy and sustainability. The curriculum mirrors IIT Delhi’s standards, focusing on industry collaboration and global trends.
Currently located in Khalifa City B, IITD-AD’s transit campus includes cutting-edge academic, research and residential facilities. The first batch includes 53 undergraduate, 17 postgraduate and seven PhD students.
“Singaporeans and Indian expatriates in Singapore are encouraged to consider IITD-AD for its multicultural setting, global partnerships and proximity,” said Prof Abhyankar. “IITD-AD integrates Indian academic excellence with international exposure.”
Admissions to undergraduate programmes are via two routes: the JEE Advanced, open to all nationalities, and CAET 2025, an exclusive entrance exam for IITD-AD.
Singapore is one of the international centres for CAET. Students must have completed or be completing Class 12 (17-18 years old), with specific academic requirements and age criteria.
IITD-AD offers generous financial aid. The top 50 per cent scorers in CAET receive full tuition waivers, while the remaining 50 per cent get 50 per cent waivers. Need-based scholarships are also available.
During the Singapore visit, the IIT Delhi team met career counsellors at different schools and engaged with IIT Delhi alumni.
“The feedback was encouraging,” said Prof. Abhyankar. “To maximise impact, we aim to connect with students as they begin exploring higher education options.”
For more information, prospective students can contact: admissions@iitdabudhabi.ac.ae
