Ph.D. in Design 

at IIT Bombay, Powai

Candidates first need to fill out the application form. Aspirants who have completed Bachelor or Masters or equivalent degree in Engineering/ Technology or master's or equivalent degree in Science or Arts/ Commerce with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD category) are eligible to apply for PhD course.The application fee for PhD is:

After filling out the application form, students are shortlisted based on GATE/ CSIR NET/ CEED/ UGC NET/ Entrance Exam score. The shortlisted candidates are then further called for a personal interview round. 

IIT Bombay is one of the most prestigious institutes in India. The institute invites top companies, such as Microsoft, Google, TCS, Infosys, Apple, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, etc. for campus placements. The key highlights of IIT Bombay PhD placements 2024 are presented below:

GATE is one of the entrance exams for PhD admission. However, aspirants can also get admission in PhD based on CSIR NET/ CEED/ UGC NET or written test conducted by the institute. The shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview round for final selection. Along with GATE score, candidates also need to fulfil the eligibiltiy requirements. Aspirants must complete Bachelor or Masters or equivalent degree in Engineering/ Technology or master's or equivalent degree in Science or Arts/ Commerce with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD category) for PhD admission.

The key highlights of IIT Bombay PhD placements over the past three years are presented below:

Yes, candidates who have completed a master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD category) can apply for a PhD course. The institute offers PhD in multiple specialisations, including Biosciences, Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Design, Earth Sciences, etc. To enrol for a PhD, the candidate must qualify for either GATE/ CSIR NET/ CEED/ UGC NET/ written test followed by an interview for admission to the PhD course. Furthermore, IIT Bombay is one of the few institutions in India that can offer a PMRF Fellowship to meritorious PhD candidates at the time of admission into the PhD programme. PMRF fellows get a monthly stipend of INR 70,000 along with an annual contingency grant of INR 2 Lakh.