IIT Bombay MA + PhD Admission 2022: Eligibility, Application, Fees & Selection Criteria

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The page includes IIT Bombay MA + PhD Admission 2022, including 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.

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  • 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)

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Q:   Can I get MTech in IIT Bombay with GATE?
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Yes, GATE score is required to get admission to IIT Bombay course. However, aspirants who have not qualified GATE can also get admission based on written test conducted by the institute. The shortlisted candidates are further called for a personal interview round. In order to be eligible to apply for the course, an aspirant must have a BE/ BTech/ BSc/ Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning/ MSc/ MCA/ MBBS/ MPharm/ BPharm/ BDS/ degree recognised equivalent to BE/ BTech with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD category) earned through Associate Membership Examinations conducted by recognised professional bodies to apply for MTech course.

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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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