IIT Bombay PhD Admission 2026: Dates, Fees & Eligibility Guide

IIT Bombay

University Name	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
University Type	Public Technical University
Established	1958
Motto	Knowledge is the Supreme Goal
Location	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Approval	INI \| IoE \| UGC \| AICTE \| NBA \| NAAC \| AACSB \| AMBA \|

IIT Bombay PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date	March 2, 2026
Application Start	March 25, 2026
Application Last Date	April 13, 2026 (Regular) / April 16, 2026 (With Late Fine)
Online Entrance Exam	May 11 – May 18, 2026 (Department specific)
Entrance Exam Result	May 22, 2026
Interview Date	May 25 – June 12, 2026
Final List Selected Candidate	June 19, 2026
Last Date of Admission	June 24, 2026

IIT Bombay PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

IIT Bombay PhD Selection Procedure

Online Application Submission

Shortlisting based on academic qualification and GATE / NET / JRF score

Written Entrance Test (if required by department)

Departmental Interview / Research Proposal Discussion

Departmental Research Committee Evaluation

Guide / Supervisor Allocation

Final PhD Registration and Admission

IIT Bombay PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

IIT Bombay PhD Duration

Full-Time	3 years to 6 years
Part-Time	4 years to 7 years

IIT Bombay PhD Eligibility According to Notification

PhD Full-Time Eligibility	55% marks in Master’s Degree
PhD Part-Time Eligibility	55% marks in Master’s Degree

IIT Bombay Documents Required for PhD

Online Application Form

Master’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

GATE / NET / JRF Scorecard (if applicable)

Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose

Experience Certificate (for Part-Time candidates)

No Objection Certificate from Employer

Aadhaar Card / Identity Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable)

Migration Certificate

Entrance Test Admit Card

IIT Bombay PhD Subject List

Computer Science and Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science

Energy Science and Engineering

Environmental Science and Engineering

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Earth Sciences

Biosciences and Bioengineering

Management Studies

Economics

Psychology

Sociology

Philosophy

English Literature

Public Policy

Industrial Design

Artificial Intelligence

Robotics

Nanotechnology

Data Science

Materials Science

Environmental Sustainability

IIT Bombay PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee	₹300 (₹150 for Women)
Registration Fee	₹2,200
Security Deposit	₹10,000 (Refundable)
Course Fee Semester (Full Time)	₹5,000
Course Fee Semester (Part Time)	₹25,000
Exam Fee	₹1,250
DRC Fee	₹0 (Institutional)
Thesis Submission Fee	₹3,200 (One-time)
Extension Fee	₹3,000 (Continuation fee)
Viva Fee	Included in Thesis Fee

IIT Bombay Bank Account Details

Name	REGISTRAR IIT BOMBAY
Account Number	10725729128
IFSC	SBINO001109
Bank Name	State Bank of India
Branch	IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400076
MICR Code	400002034
Swift Code

IIT Bombay Payment Mode

Registration Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
Course Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
Coursework Exam Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
DRC Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
Thesis Submission Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
Extension Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway