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Doctoral Programme

Instructions to Candidates Called for PhD Written Test/Interview
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List of Candidates Invited for Written Examination
Head’s Note
Online Application Portal
PhD Admissions Poster
2026–27 (Autumn)
PhD Information Brochure
2026–27 (Autumn)
Programme
Structure
PhD Handbook
2025–26
Previous Year’s Question Paper
2024–25 Part 1 Part 2
Schedule
Application Form Available From: 27 March 2026
Last Date of Form Submission (Regular): 10 April 2026
Last Date of Form Submission (with Fine): 14 April 2026
Written Exam Date: 6 May 2026
Reporting Time: 8.30 AM
Timing: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Venue: LC 201/LC 202, 2rd Floor, Lecture Hall Complex, IIT Bombay
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Interview Shortlist: 6:00 PM, 6 May 2026
Interview Date: 7 May 2026
Reporting Time: 9.00 AM (only shortlisted candidates)
Timing: 10:00 AM onwards
Venue: LT 201 and LT 202, 2rd Floor, Lecture Hall Complex, IIT Bombay
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Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum Requirements
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  • BE/BTech or equivalent
    (60% marks/6.0 CPI · 55% marks/5.5 CPI for SC/ST)
  • — OR —
  • Bachelor’s in Medicine
    (MBBS four years or more)
  • — OR —
  • MSc/MA/MCom/LLM/MCA or equivalent
    (60% marks/6.0 CPI · 55% marks/5.5 CPI for SC/ST)
  • — OR —
  • MBA/ME/MTech/MPhil
    (60% marks/6.0 CPI · 55% marks/5.5 CPI for SC/ST)
  • Additional Requirements
    (Except for MBA/ME/MTech/MPhil)
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  • A valid CAT/GMAT/GRE score
  • — OR —
  • Qualification in GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/DAE/DST/DBT/ICMR/NBHM examination
  • — OR —
  • At least two years of work experience after obtaining qualifying degree

Selection Criteria

Research Proposal
→
Written Test
→
Interview

Applicants must submit a research proposal along with the online application, clearly mentioning the area of alignment with the focus areas at ADCPS (https://www.cps.iitb.ac.in/research).

The proposal should contain: (i) the problem identification, (ii) a brief literature review, (iii) the proposed methodology, and (iv) a list of references (2000 words maximum, excluding references).

Note: The information provided is indicative and for quick reference. Please refer to IIT Bombay’s full advertisement for details.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I begin the application process?

The application process is online. Please fill out the Online Application Form available at IIT Bombay’s portal.

How do I know if I am eligible for the programme?

The eligibility criteria is displayed above. Please refer to IIT Bombay’s PhD Information Brochure (for the intake cycle concerned) for clarifications.

How much do I have to pay for the course?

The fee is as per IIT Bombay norms. Please see IIT Bombay’s updated fee structure for the semester to which admission is sought.

Whom to contact?
Please email admissions.cps@iitb.ac.in for queries.
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