Last updated: July 08, 2026

1. Introduction

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi – Abu Dhabi ("IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who apply for admission through our online admissions portal (admissions.abudhabi.iitd.ac.in). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information during the registration and application process:

• Identity Information: First name, middle name, last name, date of birth, gender, nationality.
• Contact Information: Email address, mobile phone number, place of residence.
• Account Credentials: Password (stored in encrypted form).
• Academic Information: Educational qualifications, marks, institution details, and supporting documents.
• Payment Information: Transaction reference numbers and payment status (we do not store full card details).
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and access logs, collected automatically when you use our portal.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• Processing and evaluating your admission application.
• Communicating with you regarding your application status, examination schedule, admit cards, and results.
• Verifying your identity and eligibility for the applied programme.
• Processing application fees and issuing payment confirmations.
• Complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Improving the security and functionality of our portal.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Authorised personnel within IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi involved in the admissions process.
• Regulatory authorities or government bodies as required by applicable law (e.g., UAE Ministry of Education).
• Trusted service providers who assist us in operating our portal (e.g., payment processors, email service providers), under strict confidentiality obligations.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by applicable law. Application data is typically retained for a minimum of five (5) years following the conclusion of the relevant admission cycle.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encrypted password storage, HTTPS encryption, and access controls.

7. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. To exercise any such rights, please contact us at the address below.

8. Cookies

Our portal uses essential session cookies required for the operation of the site. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how the portal is used. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi Admissions Office
Email: office_iit_ad@iitd.ac.in
Phone: +971 503 559 173
Khalifa City B, Abu Dhabi, UAE