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

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2 mins readUpdated on Mar 22, 2022 14:43 IST

MTech + PhD is a dual degree offered by IIT Bombay. Candidates after completing a two-year MTech programme in any of the offered specialisation can continue with PhD. 

Table of content
  • IIT Bombay MTech + PhD Fee 2022
  • IIT Bombay MTech + PhD Admission 2022
  • IIT Bombay MTech + PhD Admission Dates 2022
  • IIT Bombay MTech + PhD Placements 2021-22
  • IIT Bombay MTech + PhD Application Process 2022
  • IIT Bombay MTech + PhD Scholarships

IIT Bombay MTech + PhD Fee 2022

Some of the key highlights of MTech + PhD are mentioned below:

Total fee: INR 2.89 lakh

Note: IIT Bombay reserves the right to revise the fee structure in subsequent semesters. 

Note: In the absence of latest information, the above fee for UG and PG courses is calculated based on on-roll UG/ PG and new entrant UG/ PG fee structure 2021-22. 

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 fee structure for PG New Entrant 2021-22

IIT Bombay fee structure for on-roll PG students 2021-22

IIT Bombay MTech + PhD Admission 2022

Find below eligibility and selection criteria for MTech + PhD:

Q:   Can I get MTech in IIT Bombay with GATE?
A:

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.

Q:   Is GATE required for PhD in IIT Bombay?
A:

GATE is one of the entrance exams for PhD admission. However, aspirants can also get admission in PhD based on CSIR NETCEEDUGC 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.

Q:   Which exam score is accepted for IIT Bombay admissions for the M.Tech course?
A:

IIT Bombay accepts GATE score for admission to MTech course. Candidates must have a BE/ BTech/ BSc/ Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning/ MSc/ MCA/ MBBS/ MPharm/ BPharma/ BDS/ degree recognised equivalent to BE/ BTech with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD category). For MTech General-All India, cut offs for GATE 2024 closed off at score 600 for MTech in Chemical Engineering and 750 for Computer Science and Engineering. Similarly, for MTech in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, the GATE score closed off on 650

Eligibility: Candidates 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 and a valid GATE score to apply for MTech + PhD course.

Selection criteria: Entrance test + interview

IIT Bombay MTech + PhD Admission Dates 2022

The dates of MTech + PhD will be communicated to the aspirants through the official website of the institute. Find below the tentative admission dates for MTech + PhD programme:

Event Date
MTech registration 21 Mar '22 to 12 Apr '22

IIT Bombay MTech + PhD Placements 2021-22

Find below IIT Bombay placement Phase-I highlights for MTech + PhD:

Particular

Statistics 2020-21 (Last Year)

No. of registered students

10

No. of participating students

5

No. of students placed 

4

Overall Highlights from IIT Bombay placements 2021-22: According to media reports, 12 students have received the salary package of more than 1 crore per annum during IIT Bombay placements 2021-22. Further, a total of 1,723 offers were made and 1,382 offers were accepted during phase 1 of IIT Bombay placements 2021-22. Further, more than 315 companies have recruited students with Rakuten Group making the highest international offers.

Q:   Who is eligible for BDes in IIT Bombay?
A:

A minimum of Class 12 is required to apply for BDes course at IIT Bombay. Below is the detailed eligibility:

  • Candidates should have been born on or after Oct 1, 1999., if belonging to Open/ EWS/ OBC-NCL Category and on or after October 1, 1994, if belonging to SC, ST or PwD Category.
  • Aspirants should have obtained a rank in UCEED. A candidate can attempt UCEED a maximum of two times, and that too in consecutive years. UCEED score is valid for one year and only for admissions in the same corresponding academic year.
  • Candidates need to pass all five subjects in Class 12 or equivalent. Those who have appeared for the first time in the qualifying exam in 2022 or earlier are not eligible.
Q:   Is there seat reservation for BDes at IIT Bombay?
A:

Yes, IIT Bombay IDC reserves seats for various categories. Below is the category-wise reservation:

CategoryReservation %
OBC-NCL27%
SC15%
ST7.5%
Person with Disability5%

 

Q:   How many seats are there in IIT Bombay for BDes?
A:

There a total of 37 seats available in BDes course at IIT Bombay. The seats are filled based on UCEED score. As there are only a few seats, candidates must obtain a good rank in UCEED for admission. Below is category-wise intake for BDes:

CategoryIntake
Open15
SC5
ST3
EWS4
OBC-NCL10

Note: PwD reservation at 5% will be horizontal.

Note: The placement data presented above is gathered from various media reports, and hence may vary.

IIT Bombay MTech + PhD Application Process 2022

The mode of IIT Bombay application process is online. Candidates must apply on the official website of the respective entrance exams to become eligible for any of the courses. Find below the steps and application fee for MTech + PhD at IIT Bombay:

Course Name

Application Fee

MTech

Women/ SC/ ST/ PwD: INR 150

All other candidates: INR 300

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.

IIT Bombay MTech + PhD Scholarships

The institute offers scholarships to MTech + PhD students based on their merit. Find below IIT Bombay MTech + PhD scholarships:

Scholarship

Download

Teaching Assistantship for MTech + PhD

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Research Assistantship for MTech + PhD

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Note: In the absence of latest information, the scholarships are sourced from 2019 data available on the official website.

For more details on specialisations and eligibility, Download: IIT Bombay MTech + PhD Brochure 2022-23

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