IIT Bombay PhD Admission 2026-27 Autumn Semester notification brings an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking admission into one of India's top research institutes. The institute invites applications for its prestigious PhD programs across multiple disciplines for the Autumn Semester 2026-27.
This admission cycle provides candidates with a chance to pursue advanced research under expert faculty, along with fellowship benefits and access to world-class facilities. Interested applicants must carefully check eligibility, important dates, and application procedures before applying.
See Ongoing PhD Admission PDF| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | IIT Bombay |
| Program | PhD (Autumn Semester 2026-27) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement on Website | 20 March, 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 25 March, 2026 |
| Last Date (Regular, without late fee) | 10 April, 2026 |
| Last Date (with late fine) | 14 April, 2026 |
| List of Candidates called for Test/Interview | 21 April, 2026 |
Qualifying Degrees: Master's in Engg/Tech, MBA (with B.Tech), Bachelor's in Engg/Tech/Medicine (4-year), Master's in Science, or Master's in Arts/Commerce.
Minimum Marks:
- General/EWS/OBC: 60% aggregate OR CPI/CGPA of 6.0/10.
- SC/ST/PwD: 55% aggregate OR CPI/CGPA of 5.5/10.
- Additional Requirement (for degrees under 2,3,4): Valid GATE/JEST/UGC-NET score, DST-INSPIRE (provisional), or minimum 2 years professional experience.
PhD programs are offered across multiple disciplines. Key departments and centres include:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering / Chemistry / Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering / Earth Sciences / Economics
- Electrical Engineering / Energy Science & Engineering
- Environmental Science and Engineering / Humanities and Social Sciences
- Industrial Engineering & Operations Research / Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering / Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science / Physics
- Centre for Machine Intelligence and Data Science (C-MinDS) / IDC School of Design
- Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM) and more.
- Apply online through the official IIT Bombay website.
- You can apply for up to THREE disciplines/specializations.
- Submit a Statement of Purpose (SoP) or Research Proposal as required by the academic unit.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, mark sheets, caste/PwD certificate (if applicable), and sponsorship certificate (if applicable).
| Category | Regular Period (till 10 April) | Extended Period (till 14 April) |
|---|---|---|
| Women / SC / ST / PwD | ₹150 | ₹650 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹300 | ₹800 |
Selected candidates may receive fellowships as per institute norms and admission category. Examples:
- Teaching Assistantship (TA): ₹37,000/month (first 2 years), then ₹42,000/month.
- Research Assistantship (RA): ₹42,000/month (first 2 years), then ₹47,000/month.
- Fellowship Awards (FA): As per funding agency (CSIR, UGC, DST, NBHM, etc.).
- Other categories (Sponsored, External, Self-financed) do not receive Institute assistantship.