The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) was established as the College of Engineering in 1961 and became IIT Delhi in 1963 under the Institutes of Technology Act. It holds the status of a Deemed University, with autonomy in academic policies and degree awarding. Ranked 4th in Management by NIRF in 2024, IIT Delhi has graduated over 48,000 individuals, including 5,070 PhDs. Alumni excel in various fields including science, technology, business, and public service, contributing significantly to national and global industrialization.