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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi’s Abu Dhabi campus has introduced two undergraduate courses in Computer Science and Energy Engineering in the academic session commencing in September 2024-25.
A total of 60 students will be admitted to these courses. Out of 60 seats, 20 will be filled by aspirants who pass the JEE Advanced exam, while the remaining 40 will be filled by the IITD- Abu Dhabi, which will hold a separate entrance exam called the Combined Admission Entrance Test Exam (CAET).
The Computer Science course is aimed at providing students the opportunity to delve into numerous technological innovations and explore frameworks of modern technology, ranging from artificial intelligence to data science.The energy engineering course will equip the candidates with a comprehensive knowledge of global sustainable energy challenges. This course blends principles of physics, engineering, and environmental sciences to navigate the path of clean energy advancements.

CAET 2024 eligibility criteria

To be eligible for CAET 2024, candidates must have scored at least 75% in Class XII (or equivalent) with core subjects including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. They should be under 25 years old, have first taken their Class XII exam in 2022, 2023, or 2024, and must not have been admitted to any IIT previously.
Aspirants can attempt Combined Admission Entrance Test (CAET) and/or IIT Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Advanced up to two times and must meet the required (Emirates Standardised Test) EmSAT or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) Mathematics scores, as well as English proficiency standards from tests taken within the last two years. To gain knowledge of the eligibility criteria, move to the official website and read the comprehensive guidelines.

How to apply for the CAET Exam?

In order to apply for the CAET exam, candidates need to create an account on the CAET registration portal, available on the official website at budhabi.iitd.ac.in/undergraduate-programs.
Candidates will then be required to fill in their personal details, and academic records as asked on the portal. After reviewing all the filled details, candidates will be required to pay the registration fee (if applicable), before final submission.
It is advisable to go through the eligibility criteria and application guidelines before applying online.

Application process and documents required for foreign students

International students at IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi include those from countries outside the UAE and India, as well as Indian candidates with Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards issued on or after March 4, 2021. Applicants must provide a National Identification Card, Grade 12 transcripts, a valid EmSAT or SAT scorecard, and proof of English proficiency through tests like EmSAT English, TOEFL, or IELTS. For more details, refer to the eligibility criteria page.

CAET exam pattern

The CAET is a pen-and-paper-based entrance exam, where candidates must mark their answers on the provided OMR sheet. The test comprises three mandatory question papers, time allotted to each section is 90 minutes, covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The exam will be held at various centres across the UAE, with candidates being assigned a city based on their preferences.

CAET selection process

Only candidates who take all three papers will be considered for ranking. The total marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics determine the candidate’s rank. In the event of a tie, the candidate with the higher score in Mathematics will be awarded the higher rank. If the tie remains unresolved, the candidate with the higher score in Physics will be ranked higher. Should the tie still persist, the candidates will be assigned the same rank.