ADMISSIONS
Doctoral Programme
Eligibility
Applicants must hold any one of the following qualifying degrees:
Minimum Eligibility Criteria
- (1a) BE/BTech or an equivalent degree with 60% marks / 6.0 CPI (55% marks / 5.5 CPI for SC/ST).
- (1b) Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBBS, 4 years or more).
- (2) MSc/MA/MCom/LLM/MCA or an equivalent degree with 60% marks / 6.0 CPI (55% marks / 5.5 CPI for SC/ST) at the postgraduate level.
- (3) MBA/ME/MTech/MPhil from any institute recognized by a government body (AICTE/UGC/AIU) with 60% marks / 6.0 CPI (55% marks / 5.5 CPI for SC/ST).
All equivalent degrees must be certified by their respective institution(s).
- Applicants with qualifying degrees listed in (1) or (2) above must also fulfill one of the following additional requirements:
- a. A valid CAT/GMAT/GRE score.
- b. Qualification in GATE, UGC-NET (Lectureship), UGC-JRF, CSIR-NET (Lectureship), CSIR-JRF, or any equivalent exam conducted by DAE, DST, DBT, ICMR, NBHM, etc.
- c. At least two years of relevant work experience (acquired after obtaining the qualifying degree and completed before the start of the semester in which admission is sought).
Shortlisting Process and Admission Policy
Applicants must identify a research problem aligned with one of the five broad research areas of focus at ADCPS, as listed below:
- 1. Digital Societies and Governance
- 2. Social Policy – Education, Ageing, and Identity
- 3. Water, Sanitation, Energy, and Climate Change
- 4. Urban Policy
- 5. Technology and Policy
Research Proposal Submission:
Applicants are required to submit a policy-relevant research proposal along with their online application. The proposal must clearly indicate the research area at ADCPS to which it aligns. The proposal (maximum 2000 words, excluding references) should include:
- Problem identification
- A brief literature review
- The proposed methodology
- A list of references
Selection Process:
Admission to the PhD program will be based on the evaluation of the applicant’s research proposal, along with their performance in a written test and an interview. The institute follows the reservation policies prescribed by the Government of India.
Note:
Applicants are encouraged to review the research interests of ADCPS faculty members and contact them via email to ensure alignment with their proposed research. For faculty profiles, please visit: https://www.cps.iitb.ac.in/faculty.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I begin the application process for MPP?
It is an online application process. Please visit the IITB website.
How do I know if I am eligible for this course?
The eligibility criteria are clearly displayed under the Academics Section on CPS website.
Are applicants with 3 years of course work (BA, BSc, BCom, etc.) eligible for applying?
No, they are not eligible to apply. Please visit the eligibility criteria given on the CPS website (link above).
How much do I have to pay for the course? Is there any financial support?
The fee is as per IIT norms – see this for the fee structure of the latest semester. This also has the various categories that one can be admitted under. Broadly, you are expected to pay the course fee as well as the hostel fee. If you are admitted under the Teaching Assistant (TA) category, you will be paid a stipend. If you are a self-financed student, you will not receive any financial assistance.
What is the admission procedure?
There is a written test, followed by interviews of shortlisted candidates. Admissions usually open in March/April. The date for the entrance exam is displayed under the Academics >> Masters Programme section of our website. You can also view the question paper from last year on the same page.
Can working professionals do this course?
Working professionals can join the MPP programme under Self Finance. Please understand that course work is compulsory for the first year. All students are expected to treat the programmes as full-time engagement.
What is the credit structure like? What sort of courses are offered?
The credit structure for this year is available here.
Whom to contact?
Please email office.cps@iitb.ac.in and cps.iitb.website@gmail.com for queries.
Where have students been placed, and what is the average salary offer they have received?
Our MPP programme was started in 2019, so we do not have any data on this front yet. You are welcome to refer to general IIT placement data to get an idea of typical job prospects.