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IIT Bombay MA Courses & Fees 2024: Seats, Eligibility, Selection, Application Process
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IIT Bombay MA (By Research) 2025 applications are open with late fee, and the last date is Apr 21, 2025.
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IIT Bombay MA Eligibility & Highlights 2024
IIT Bombay offers a two-year MA by Research in three specialisations. Admission to the course is based on an entrance exam score followed by an interview round. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria carefully before the form filling. The IIT Bombay application process for MA by Research programme is carried out in online mode.
Some of the key highlights of the MA by Research programme are mentioned in the table given below:
| Course | Eligibility & Selection |
|---|---|
| MA by Research |
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree (BA/ BCom or other degrees) or a four-year BA, BS, BTech or earlier postgraduate degrees such as MA, MSc, etc. with a minimum of 60% aggregate for GN/ EWS/ OBC (NC) and 55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD can apply for MA by Research. Selection criteria: GATE/MA by Research Admission Test (MAAT) + interview |
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IIT Bombay MA students opting for hostel have to pay hostel fee in addition to regular admission fee. In hostel, mess charges are added only if the student opts for it. The fee will be less in case of hostel without mess facility. Check below mess fee for IIT Bombay MA students:
IIT Bombay Hostel Fee Breakup | Charges |
|---|---|
Without mess | INR 45,000 - INR 1.68 lakh |
With mess | INR 1.18 Lacs - INR 3.48 lakh |
The total seat intake for MA by Research is 20. This seat intake is as per the 2022-2023 sanctioned strength. Additionally, the seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)/Other Backward Class Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL)/Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwD).
Students holding Bachelor's degree with 60 percent marks (55 percent for reserved category) are eligible to apply. Eligible students should visit the IIT Bombay website to fill the application form. The selection is through GATE or MAAT exam followed by an interview round.
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IIT Bombay M.A.Fees details 2025
| Fee components | Amount (for 1 - 6 years) |
|---|---|
₹ 2.71 L - 8.08 L | |
₹ 1.72 L - 5.05 L | |
₹ 13.05 K - 20.5 K | |
₹ 4.56 L - 13.34 L |
These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.
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IIT Bombay MA Admission Dates 2024
Find below IIT Bombay admission dates for MA:
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
21 Apr '25 | M.A. (By Research) Application 2025 end date with late fee |
25 Mar '25 - 17 Apr '25 | M.A. (By Research) Application 2025 start and end date without late fee |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
The total seat intake for MA by Research is 20. This seat intake is as per the 2022-2023 sanctioned strength. Additionally, the seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)/Other Backward Class Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL)/Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwD).
IIT Bombay MA Admission Process 2024: How to Apply?
The mode of IIT Bombay application process is online. Find below the s to apply for MA + PhD programme:
1: Visit the official website- https://www.iitb.ac.in/.
2: Fill out the application form.
3: Upload documents.
4: Pay the application fee.
5: Download and print the application form.
IIT Bombay MA by Research Application Process: Important Documents
Enlisted below are the documents required during the application process:
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Recent scanned photograph
- Scanned signature
- Scanned copy of degree/ diploma certificate
- Birth certificate or proof of date
- Scanned copy of experience certificate (if applicable)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Gazette notification, marriage certificate or passport page (if applicable)
IIT Bombay M.A.Seats
| Courses | Seats |
|---|---|
| Master of Public Policy (MPP) | 13 |
| M.A. + Ph.D. in Philosophy | 11 |
| M.A. by Research | 21 |
IIT Bombay M.A.Comparison with similar colleges
Compare M.A. at IIT Bombay with other similar colleges
| College | Median Salary | Total Tuition Fees | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹ 17.92 LPA | ₹ 2.71 L - 8.08 L | -/- | |
| -/- | ₹ 62.4 K | -/- | |
| ₹ 9 LPA | ₹ 6.86 L | -/- | |
| ₹ 7.2 LPA | ₹ 3.12 L - 4.2 L | -/- | |
| -/- | ₹ 2.81 L | -/- |
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