Why this Open House matters

With the advent of this fresh program, set up to attract students with both technical aptitude and creative thinking, the Open House provides a timely opportunity to ask questions, explore curriculum details, and understand admission criteria. The event will be conducted online, offering accessibility to aspirants across India.

Programme highlights

According to IIT Delhi’s official announcement, the new B.Tech in Design is described as “a unique program crafted especially for empathetic and creative minds intent on understanding socio-technical systems and designing solutions for the wicked problems in these systems.”

Key points include:

Admission process at a glance

Admission into the B.Tech in Design program will depend on the following:

• Qualifying the JEE (Advanced) exam and participating in the counselling process.

By combining engineering entrance with design aptitude criteria, IIT Delhi is positioning this program for students who wish to integrate engineering training with creative design thinking.

How to participate in the Open House

Prospective applicants can register for the online session via a Google form link shared on IIT Delhi’s official social handles. As the event is virtual, students from anywhere in India including cities like Patna (given your location) can attend. It’s advisable to register ahead of time to secure a spot.

Why this initiative is timely

In recent years, design education in India has gained momentum. With interfaces, user-experience, product-design and socio-technical systems becoming central in industry and academia, institutions like IIT Delhi are responding with programs that bridge engineering and design disciplines. By launching a B.Tech in Design, IIT Delhi provides an interesting alternative for students who are not just technically inclined but also draw creative, empathetic, and systemic thinking. Additionally, the cohort size of ~20 suggests a more intensive, mentored environment something that often appeals to design-oriented learners.

What to expect from the session

During the Open House you can expect:

• An overview of the curriculum, credit structure and key courses.

Final thoughts

If you are a student closer to engineering or design, or if you’re deciding between traditional B.Tech programs and something more interdisciplinary, this Open House at IIT Delhi is a meaningful opportunity. With the blended design-engineering format, the program offers something distinct and the online format means you can attend from Delhi or any other location.

For accurate, updated details, do check the official institute announcement page and then register. You may also follow CollegeChalo’s coverage for step-by-step guidance on application processes, counselling and key deadlines.