IIT Metro Station
Magenta Line · South Delhi, Delhi
About IIT metro station
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi gives this underground Magenta Line station its name, and DMRC describes it as the key connectivity point for the institute. It opened on 29 May 2018, between Hauz Khas, two minutes away, and R.K. Puram.
DMRC also points out that Rose Garden, Deer Park and Hauz Khas Village are in close vicinity. The station has two platforms: Platform 1 for Botanical Garden and Platform 2 for Janakpuri West and Krishna Park Extension. Because the Magenta Line is currently split into two sections, trains from IIT stay on the Krishna Park Extension – Botanical Garden section; the extension from Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park is a separate service.
First and last metro at IIT
Departure times from this station on a weekday, as DMRC’s journey planner gives them (checked on Tuesday 20 October 2026; the planner takes no date). DMRC does not publish separate Saturday, Sunday or holiday times for each station, and on special days it announces changes in advance. A last train after midnight belongs to the previous evening’s service. “Not published” means DMRC’s own answer was inconsistent (arrival before departure), so we leave it out.
How often trains run at IIT
| Section | Weekday peak | Weekday off-peak | Saturday peak | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magenta Botanical Garden – Krishna Park Extension | 5 min 20 s | 6 min 05 s | 5 min 48 s | 6 min 25 s |
Average interval between trains published by DMRC for each section (as on 31.08.2026). Peak hours are 08:00–12:00 and 17:00–21:00, the hours outside DMRC’s off-peak definition. Rapid Metro Gurugram figures come from its own page (peak 08:00–11:00 and 16:00–20:00 on weekdays; Sunday is one flat interval).
Next stations from IIT
| Line | Next station | Running time |
|---|---|---|
| Magenta | R.K. Puram | 1.9 min |
| Magenta | Hauz Khas | 2 min |
Running time to the adjoining station from DMRC’s journey planner, including the stop. On the Rapid Metro the Phase 2 – Phase 3 loop runs one way only (Phase 2 → Belvedere Towers → Cyber City → Moulsari Avenue → Phase 3 → Phase 2).
Interchanges and connections
- Buses: DTC Bus Stand (0.4 km, about 2 min on foot), as listed by DMRC.
Station facilities
DMRC labels: Divyang Friendly Station and Lift/Escalator Available.
As listed on the DMRC station page; a facility missing here may still exist.
Gates and platforms at IIT
| Gate | Leads to | Divyang friendly |
|---|---|---|
| Gate No. 3 | IIT INSTITUTE | Yes |
| Gate No. 2 | SDA MARKET | Yes |
| Gate No. 1 | ROSE GARDEN | — |
Platforms
| Platform | Trains towards |
|---|---|
| Platform No. 2 | Janakpuri West or Krishna Park Extension |
| Platform No. 1 | Botanical Garden |
Gates, their surroundings and platforms as DMRC lists them on the station page.
Parking at IIT
| Parking | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Not Available | — |
Parking sites and capacities listed by DMRC (some are run by other agencies); rates are not published on the station page.
Fare from IIT
A single journey to Rajiv Chowk (Connaught Place) costs ₹32 from Monday to Saturday and ₹21 on Sundays and national holidays, according to DMRC’s journey planner (route on the Magenta Line and Yellow Line). The planner gives about 31 minutes for the journey. Fares go by distance in six slabs; a smart card or an NCMC card is cheaper than a QR ticket or token. See Metro fares for every slab and discount.
What is near IIT metro station
The three gates are signed for the IIT institute (Gate 3), SDA Market (Gate 2) and Rose Garden (Gate 1). OSM puts the campus of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi about 360 m away, with Red Square at about 230 m, the Bio-Tech Lawns and the Kusuma School of Biological Sciences garden at about 290 m. DMRC lists Rose Garden at 0.3 km, Cygnus Hospital and a DTC bus stand at 0.4 km, SDA Market at 0.5 km, Hauz Khas Village at 0.95 km and Deer Park at 1.3 km.
Places DMRC lists near the station
| Place | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDA | Market | 0.5 km | 2 min |
| Rose Garden | Tourist Place | 0.3 km | — |
| Haus Khas Village | Tourist Place | 0.95 km | — |
| Deer Park | Tourist Place | 1.3 km | — |
Within 400 metres (OpenStreetMap)
| Place | Straight-line distance | On foot (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | 360 m | 6 min |
| Red Square | 230 m | 4 min |
| Bio-Tech Lawns | 290 m | 5 min |
| Kusuma School of Biological Sciences Garden | 290 m | 5 min |
| Kusuma School of Biological Sciences | 310 m | 5 min |
Named places from OpenStreetMap. The walking time is an estimate (straight-line distance × 1.3).
Frequently asked questions
Gate 3, which DMRC signs as IIT Institute. Gate 2 is signed for SDA Market and Gate 1 for Rose Garden, which DMRC lists about 0.3 km from the station.
It is named after the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, whose campus OSM places about 360 m from the station. DMRC calls the station the key connectivity point for the institute and signs Gate 3 as IIT Institute.