IIT Bombay MA + PhD Admission 2022: Eligibility, Application, Fees & Selection Criteria
MA + PhD (Dual Degree) is a six-year integrated course offered in Philosophy. Students who clear all the four semesters will be awarded MA in Philosophy to continue for PhD, aspirants need to fulfil certain requirements.
- IIT Bombay MA + PhD Fee & Seats 2022
- IIT Bombay MA + PhD Admission 2022
- IIT Bombay MA + PhD Admission Dates 2022
- IIT Bombay MA + PhD Application Process 2022
- IIT Bombay MA + PhD Admission FAQs
IIT Bombay MA + PhD Fee & Seats 2022
Some of the key highlights of MA + PhD are mentioned below:
Total fee: INR 46,400 (for first two years after which PhD fee will be applicable)
Seat intake: 10 click here for detailed seat intake
Note: The above fee includes refundable fee worth INR 2,000 and excludes hostel expense (medical fee). Students will receive the amount at time of course completion, as per the institute guidelines.
IIT Bombay MA + PhD Admission 2022
Find below MA + PhD eligibility and selection criteria:
Selection criteria: Dual-degree Entrance Examination in Philosophy (DEEP) + interview (Candidates with GATE score will be exempted from DEEP Stage-I)
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree (BA/ BCom/ BS/ BSc/ BE/ BTech) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate for GN/ EWS/ OBC (NC) and 55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD can apply for MA + PhD (Dual Degree).
IIT Bombay MA + PhD Admission Dates 2022
Find below admission dates for MA + PhD:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration | 30 Mar '22 to 27 Apr '22 |
| Date for displaying the list of candidates to be called for written test | 10 May '22 |
| MAAT | 7 Jun '22 |
| Declaration of list of candidates shortlisted for interview | 14 Jun '22 |
| Dates for the interview (for all categories of shortlisted candidates) | 15 Jun '22 to 17 Jun '22 |
| Declaration of result (first offer) | 23 Jun '22 to 28 Jun '22 |
| Declaration of result (second offer), if required | 4 Jul '22 to 9 Jul '22 |
| Reporting & Orientation | 21 Jul '22 to 22 Jul '22 |
| Semester registration | 25 Jul '22 to 26 Jul '22 |
| Instruction begins (tentative) | 27 Jul '22 |
IIT Bombay MA + PhD Application Process 2022
The mode of IIT Bombay application process is online. Find below the steps to apply for MA + PhD programme:
Step 1: Visit the official website- https://www.iitb.ac.in/.
Step 2: Fill the application form.
Step 3: Upload documents.
Step 4: Pay the application fee.
Step 5: Download and print the application form.
Download: IIT Bombay MA + PhD (Dual Degree) Brochure 2022-23
IIT Bombay MA + PhD Admission FAQs
Q. What is the eligibility criteria of MA + PhD offered by IIT Bombay?
A. Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree (BA/ BCom/ BS/ BSc/ BE/ BTech) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate for GN/ EWS/ OBC (NC) and 55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD can apply for MA + PhD (Dual Degree).
Q. What is the total fee of MA + PhD offered by IIT Bombay?
A. The total fee of MA + PhD is INR 46,400.
Q. How can I get admission to MA + PhD programme of IIT Bombay?
A. Admission to MA + PhD programme is offered based on DEEP followed by interview.

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