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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a flagship programme of the department’s research. All Research Scholars (students pursuing a PhD) contribute in a significant way to the research activities of the department. They get significant flexibility in selecting their courses and research topics.

Dual MTech + PhD programme

The department offers admissions to a new, dual degree (M.Tech. + Ph.D.) programme. The programme is designed to induct bright students who have completed their B.E./B. Tech./M.Sc. degrees directly to the doctoral programme. The timelines and key milestones of this programme are aligned with the M.Tech and Ph.D. programmes currently offered.

Requirements

Specializations, teaching assistant (ta).

Limited Teaching Assistant (TA) positions are available in the department. Teaching Assistant positions through sponsored projects may also be available sometimes. These positions are called...

Research Assistant (RA)

Project Research Assistant positions may also be available through sponsored research projects being undertaken by faculty members of the department. Normally, research work leading to...

Internships, visits, and placements: PhD students must seek their thesis advisor’s and the department’s approval before availing opportunities for internships or visits to other research...

How To Apply

Eligibility conditions and schedule for the admission process for the PhD programme can be found here and various categories of PhD students are mentioned above. PhD programmes are available in all specialisations .

The admission process involves shortlisting based on prior academic performance, GATE score, and other credentials; followed by an admission test, followed by an interview. 

For Ph.D. Admissions Autumn 2024-2025 refer to this link . Note: Please open the above link on a desktop/laptop as it might not render properly on smartphones.

NOTICE BOARD

  1)  The Syllabus for Ph.D. Written Test for the Autumn semester 2024 Click here

2)  Preliminary shortlisted students list is available here Click here

3) For further updates regarding PhD admission, follow this page. Click here

Research Scholars spend their work time producing novel research. They read about the latest advances in their area, propose and experiment with novel ideas, critically analyse their results, and publish and present their findings at highly selective international conferences and journals for peer-review and information dissemination. While doing so, they develop, under the apprenticeship of their faculty supervisors, skills for critical reading, ideation, experimental design, implementation, analysis, synthesis, writing, and communication. Many Research Scholars also help their faculty supervisors in informally guiding Master’s and Bachelor’s students on smaller projects, write proposals for research funding, and actively pursue collaborations with other research groups from around the world. PhD students are expected to take their own initiative and transition to become independent researchers over the course of time. To obtain a PhD, the Research Scholars have to publish their research in reputed journals and conferences, and produce a PhD thesis (dissertation). 

PhD studies is also a time to develop a well-rounded personality by pursuing extra-curricular activities. Mumbai provides a cosmopolitan and metropolitan lifestyle, being the financial capital of India, with its experience of diverse cultures, cuisines, and industries. Most students can find accommodation in one of the hostels of the IIT Bombay campus. There are also studio apartments available for married students. The campus is well-equipped with numerous sports facilities and it has numerous student interest clubs.  .

The overall process for a successful Ph.D. includes completing the required coursework, qualifying, annual progress seminars, pre-synopsis, synopsis, provisional acceptance of the dissertation, dissertation defense, and final submission of the dissertation. 

International students

Limited seats are available for international students to pursue a Ph.D. at IIT Bombay. More information for international students can be found below.

Research Scholars, after obtaining a PhD degree from the EE department, are expected to play leadership roles in research and development in various disciplines of EE either in the industry or in academic institutes. Besides becoming faculty members at different academic institutions, several of our PhD graduates lead or work at research laboratories in private companies and government organizations across the world. Some of our PhD graduates have also started their own deep-tech startup companies that are doing quite well in their areas. Once a student joins our department, they can be put in touch with our willing alumni for mentorship and consultation through the EE ACR (Alumni and Corporate Relations) group. For testimonials from our alumni about the department and to know more about their career paths, visit this page .

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2016 ). With state-of-the art infrastructural facilities and a sound research base, IITB Mathematics offers a Ph.D. programme in a wide variety of areas. The program leading to the Ph.D. degree involves a course credit requirement and a research project leading to thesis submission. All that you need to know about admissions to our PhD program can be found in the information brochure for PhD admissions, which can be found at the following link. ----- A special welcome to all who wish to pursue a career in Mathematics and Statistics research. The Department of Mathematics, IITB offers a Ph.D. program in a wide variety of areas. To know more about the research interests of faculty members, please visit the page here . The program leading to the Ph.D. degree involves a course credit requirement, clearing of qualifier examinations and a research project leading to thesis submission. For more details, follow one of the links below

A special welcome to all who wish to pursue a career in Mathematics and Statistics research. The Department of Mathematics, IITB offers Ph.D. program in the areas of Mathematics and Statistics. Admission to the PhD program is based on a written test and interview. There are separate written tests and interviews for students in Mathematics and Statistics. The syllabus is given below. Students are required to choose one option specifying either Mathematics or Statistics.

To know more about the research interests of faculty members, please visit the page here . The program leading to the Ph.D. degree involves a course credit requirement, clearing of qualifier examinations and a research project leading to thesis submission. For more details, follow one of the links below

Syllabus for Entrance exam can be found here Past question papers can be found here

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Ph.D. Admission: Physics department, IIT Bombay

Instructions for the candidates.

Admission to the Ph.D. Program in the Department of Physics, IIT Bombay for the semester starting in July-2021 will be conducted online. The admission process is the same as followed in previous years. However, some changes have been incorporated to ensure the admission is fair due to the online process. Mock test and Online-Written test will use the SAFE app and will follow the same time schedule.   We request the shortlisted applicants to read the instructions below carefully.

• Preparatory stage
• Please go through the department homepage  and familiarize yourself with the Department’s research areas. Look at the individual faculty research pages.
• Install the SAFE APP:
• SAFE App is available on the Google Play  Store and App Store (iOS ) .
• Follow the steps mentioned in the SAFE Login Procedure  in this document. Use your Department Registration Number (example: “RPH20211XXXXX”) as your “Roll Number.” More information is also available in this Youtube video . ( Course Registration Code in SAFE: 9V6KC5KI)
• Physics Department will conduct two mandatory Mock tests before the Online Test. Date and Time are given below:
• If you face any issue during the mock test, here are the contact details: 022-2576-7551; [email protected]
• Read the Standard Operating Procedure  for the test.
• Attend the Web meeting A web meeting (via Webex) is scheduled for May 7th (Friday) between 7:00 to 8:00 PM. The meeting will share information about the online test and interview. It will also provide any questions or clarifications to the applicants. The candidates can join the web meeting via Webex App or any video system or Phone.
• Online Written-test (10 May 2021)
• Study the Standard Operating Procedure for the online test   and make necessary arrangements before the Mock test.
• Keep your Government-issued ID Card handy  to record your identity at the time of taking the online test. This is to verify your identity.
• Find a convenient place to take the test (area should be well lit, be quiet, nobody should be moving around in the background, etc.)
• You are not permitted to get up from your seat, go to the washroom, etc., during the online test.
• Keep a sufficient number of blank papers for rough work  while writing the online test.
• Keep a pen, paper, water bottle, etc., on your table within easy reach. All of these items should be visible  from the laptop webcam. (For this, you should be seated at a sufficient distance away from the laptop.)
• You should not approach the laptop computer or do anything on it after the start of the recording until the end of the online test.
• Choice of Research areas (11 May 2021)
• Candidates shortlisted for the interview need to provide their preferred choice of research areas in the SAFE app. Your interview(s) will be based on the choice of research areas you select .  
• If your interests are cross-disciplinary, select the research areas closest to your liking and go through the procedure.
• You will receive an email containing a Google Form. Please fill it and send it by 10:30 AM on 11 May 2021.
• Online Interviews (12 May 2021)
• On 11th May, y ou will receive an email from the Physics Department, IIT Bombay about the date and time of your interview. The email will contain the video conferencing app and link.
• Keep your Government-issued ID Card handy  to record your identity at the time of the interview. This is to verify your identity.
• Find a convenient place to give the interview (area should be well lit, be quiet, nobody should be moving around in the background, etc.)
• Keep Pen  and blank papers for rough work  during the interview.
• Login to the video conferencing app 15 minutes before your interview.
• Wait for the instructions from the Interviewers.

We expect the applicants to have carefully read the above instructions and acted upon them as per the requirements. Any queries regarding the process not mentioned already in this document could be clarified by writing to [email protected] .

Thank you for your cooperation and best wishes

Admission Committee Physics Department, IIT Bombay

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• Standard Operating Procedure for Online Test

Ph.D. Admission Online Test using remote monitoring May-2021

• Instructions about devices required for the online test:  
• You will require two devices: 1.  A Primary smartphone  (with SAFE App installed) 2. A Secondary device  (a laptop with a webcam, OR a desktop with a webcam and microphone, OR another smartphone with a camera.)
• You should connect both devices to the internet. Both devices should have sufficient charge (or UPS) to run for at least 2.5 hours without a regular power supply and adequate disk space to store recording, as mentioned below.
• The primary smartphone  will be used for the SAFE App on which the online test is to be conducted. The secondary device  will be used for proctoring (monitoring) during the test.
• SAFE App should be downloaded and installed on the primary smartphone  from Google Play Store  or Apple Store . The online test will be conducted using SAFE. More instructions about the app and the procedure have been provided in the instructions document.
• The secondary device  must have: 1.  A webcam application 2.  A screen recording application 3.  A video-conferencing application installed.
• Recommended screen capture application for the secondary device : 1. On all platforms:   Screen Recorder Chrome Extension  should be the first     preference. 2.  Alternate options for screen recorder applications:

a) Linux:  Use the Cheese app (preinstalled on Ubuntu).                 Kazam, Recordmydesktop (Make sure it can record audio also)

b) Windows: Screen Recorder Pro.

c) Mac: QuickTime Player

              3.   For smartphones, activate the screen recorder application, which is available    

                    on both android and iOS, by default.

Test the screen recorder you install and your system by recording your screen and microphone audio for 2.5 hours and save the file. This trial is to ensure that you do not lose the recording during the online test. You will be asked to upload the recording if you qualify for the interviews.

• General Instructions for the test:
• Find a convenient place to take the online test (area should be well lit, be quiet, nobody should be moving around in the background, etc.)
• Keep your Government-issued ID Card handy to record your identity at the time of taking the online test. This will be used to verify your identity.
• Keep a sufficient number of blank papers for rough work while writing the online test.
• Keep a pen, paper, water bottle on your table within easy reach. All of these items should be visible from the laptop webcam. (For this, you should be seated at a sufficient distance away from the laptop.)
• You are not permitted to get up from your seat, go to the washroom, etc., during the test.
• Full-View Proctoring Instructions before Start of online test:  
• The secondary device  should be connected to the internet and kept at a suitable distance from you. It should be facing you so that your face, hands, answer papers, and primary smartphone  is visible. Part of the surrounding area near you should also be seen on camera.
• Ensure that the time on the secondary device is correct and shown somewhere on the screen. The screen recorder software would then also record the time displayed on the screen.
• Start the screen recording application on the secondary device .
• Connect the secondary device to the Physics Department’s meeting link on the day of the online test. The secondary device ’s camera should be ON. Your video should be shown in nearly full-screen size . No other application or tab should be open on the secondary device .
• To preserve bandwidth,  switch off incoming video on web-conferencing software.
• Turn the volume of the secondary device to low. Make sure that your secondary device  microphone is not accidentally muted. The microphone must remain active for the entire duration of the online test.
• The screen recording application will automatically record your video being displayed on your screen.
• In case of any internet disruption, immediately turn on the laptop’s webcam application to show your video on the screen. DO NOT turn off your screen recorder in any scenario.
• Full-View Proctoring Instructions at the Start of the online test:  
• After sitting down at the place from where the online test will be taken, login into the SAFE app using the Primary smartphone . Connect to the page name shared with you. The registration code will also be provided in advance.
• SAFE may ask to take a selfie. Take a photo that clearly shows your face.
• From your seat, show your Government-issued ID card to the laptop webcam running the meeting. Next, show the screen of your smartphone running the SAFE app to the laptop webcam.  
• The online test will start at the specified time. You are allowed to use blank papers for rough calculations.
• You will need to select the correct options on the SAFE App itself.
• NOTE THAT ALL THIS SHOULD BE DONE IN ONE SESSION WHILE SITTING. No breaks are allowed for any reason, and getting up from your seat or leaving the online test location may be construed as indulging in an unfair practice.
• You can also not stand up from the spot and leave the meeting and/or turn off screen recording and webcam before the prescribed online test time is over, even if you submit your answers on the SAFE App before time.
• Full-View Proctoring Instructions after Submission of online test paper:  
• End recording of the screen on your laptop computer. Save the recording video file on your hard disk.  
• Upload the video file on a file share portal (onedrive/dropbox/google drive, etc.)
• Submit the link to download the file when asked before the interview(s).  
• The file must be maintained at the link provided by you until the results are announced if you qualify for the interview(s).
• Disruption of the Internet during Full-View Proctoring online test:  
• Immediately turn on your webcam app and get it to display your video if your video feed stops in the video-conferencing application.
• The recording of the screen on your laptop computer with your video feed will permit us to review the entire online test session after you have uploaded it. The file can be uploaded after the internet has been restored.
• Don’t worry if there is a disruption of the internet on your smartphone while submitting the answer paper. The answer sheets (photographs) taken using SAFE will be locally stored and then uploaded on the server as and when the internet is re-established. Even if that happens after the end of online test time, as long as the paper was submitted using SAFE within time, the paper will be counted as submitted on time.
• If the SAFE app shuts down unexpectedly, just open it again and resume the online test from where you left.

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Please visit the following link for the ph.d. admission details:, shortlisted candidates for phd interview dec 2023.pdf, phdadmission information december2023.pdf, list of shortlisted candidates for phd interview, ph.d. written test will be held on 1st may 2024 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm in online mode and ph.d. interview will be held on 6th may and 8th may 2024 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm in online mode., date: 28th april 2023, list of candidates shortlisted for interviews: may 2023, sop for phd admission online examination december2023.pdf, faq online test dec2023.pdf, info sheet for candidates dec2023.pdf, phd research project, safe app course registration code: 156wajki, we have sent email to all candidates (to their registered email id), with instructions for taking online written test and mock test. in case you have not received email, please write to phdadmission@phy.iitb.ac.in '; // --> ., phdadmission information_may2024.pdf, infosheetforcandidates_may2024.pdf, faq_ online_test_may_2024.pdf, sample-test-paper.pdf, please use your department registration number (example: “rph2023xxxxx”) as your “roll number"., sop for phd admission online examination may2023.pdf, faq online test may 2023.pdf, infosheetforcandidates may2023.pdf, results of screening test of 27th april (today) will be declared by 5 pm on 28th april (tomorrow)..

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PhD in Design

Scholarly research is an important cornerstone that distinguishes professions from trades. Research and practice-oriented disciplines, like design, grow and remain relevant only if their professionals constantly contribute to and expand this body of knowledge.

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Design invites design practitioners and teachers, aspiring design researchers and experienced professionals with a passion for design — to proactively engage with and build into this growing body of design research. It urges introspective designers with years of practical experience to validate and formalize theories, tools and techniques within the scholarly framework. And encourages research in the fertile fields where design intersects with science, humanities, arts, and education.

To pursue a PhD here, your research must match our Faculty's areas of interest . As a first step, go through these and contact the concerned faculty to develop your proposed research.

If you meet the eligibility criteria and there is an opening for your area of research, you may complete the formalities of application through the IITB Admission Portal.

The commitment for our PhD is long term requiring a minimum of 3 to 4 years. Apart from strong commitment, you require good analytical abilities, excellent language skills, tenacity, self-motivation, and open-mindedness, along with humility and a willingness to learn.

For details on the timeline of PhD research work at IDC School of Design, refer to this page: PhD Timeline .

• PhD Course Structure

Encouraging design research in India, our course is currently flexible and inclusive. For details on the course structure and credit requirements, refer to this page:  PhD Course Structure .

Eligibility  To know about the eligibility criteria and the different PhD categories, refer to this page:  PhD Eligibility Criteria .

PhD Application

All formalities of admission must be done through the IIT Bombay website. For all details related to the admission and application process, please visit the PhD Admission page: PhD Admission - IDC School of Design

IDC accepts applications through IITB-Monash PhD Program as well. For details regarding the program, please visit: IITB-Monash PhD Program .

Future Prospects

Our PhD scholars go on to become teachers and mentors. Many build careers in academics or design research. Some develop business ideas or design methods, while others pursue post-doctoral research.

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We encourage international students to apply for the IIT Bombay institute TA fellowships for our PhD programs. More details about this can be found at " Scholarship for Foreign PHD Students ".

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PhD Admissions

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In-person (offline) Written test and Interviews are scheduled from 7th – 10th May 2024

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Indian institute of technology bombay, ph.d. programme, admission details 2023-24.

Admissions for Ph.D. Programme 2023 (New)

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST), as specified in the General Eligibility Criterion, in the qualifying degree with any one of the following:

i. M.Tech./M.E./ 2­year MBA (following B. Tech/B.E or equivalent) or equivalent degree in any branch of Engineering/Medicine consistent with the research areas of the Centre      OR Master’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, or equivalent degree consistent with the research areas of the Centre

ii. B.Tech./B.E./MBBS or equivalent degree in any branch of Engineering/medicine consistent with the research areas of the Centre*      OR Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, or related disciplines*      OR M.Sc./MA/ MBA (following B.Com/B.Sc. or equivalent) or equivalent degree in Environmental Sciences, Energy Sciences, Geography, Social Sciences, Economics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related disciplines*.

For qualifying degree listed under ii, candidates must also fulfil ONE of the following additional requirements : 1. Valid GATE/CEED score (for TA/TAP/RA/RAP) 2. Selected through National Eligibility Test – UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) 3. A valid CSIR/UGC/DBT JRF or a valid ICMR JRF not linked to ICMR project (for FA)/BINC any fellowship that will provide scholarship for 5 years. 4. Experience as specified earlier in A.5 and A.6 (for CT, EX, IS, PS, SF, SW category) 5. Selected through a National level examination conducted by MHRD or its agencies/Institutions such as UGC/ IIT/ IISc./ IISER/IIIT etc.

* Minimum of TWO years of professional experience relevant to the research areas of the Centre (acquired after obtaining the qualifying degree and completed before the starting of the semester in which admission is sought)

Additional Information:

Course Work and Minimum CPI

The course requirement for a student joining PhD programme with M Tech/ME or equivalent or master’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, or equivalent as qualifying degree will be 2 courses and one seminar. Thus, the minimum credit requirement for such students would be 16.

Students joining PhD programme with B. Tech./B.E. or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, or related disciplines or M.Sc. or M.A as qualifying degree need to complete minimum of 44 credits. However, in view of Rule 4.2 (of rules and regulations of PhD programme), the minimum credit requirement in case of students with M.Sc./M.A. or equivalent as qualifying degree may be reduced to 34 with the approval of CPGC up on the recommendation of the supervisor.

Every PhD student must maintain a minimum CPI of 7.0 in the course work to continue in the PhD programme.

For the confirmation of a candidate’s PhD registration, a two-stage qualifier as per the following details is recommended. 

Stage-1: The “credit seminar” will form Stage-1. This should be completed before the end of the first semester of joining. The credit seminar should be oriented towards formulation of the research proposal. It should include identification of the research topic and its importance, literature review and appraisal of current state-of-the-art, gaps in the area and motivation of the proposed work.

The panel of examiners for credit seminar evaluation should involve at least two faculty members in addition to the supervisor. If the grade earned is BC or less, then the candidate should be asked to repeat the seminar again within 3 months. This repeat seminar will not have any credits associated with it; however, if found unsatisfactory then the candidate should be given a final warning that the next stage i.e., PhD Qualifier Examination would be the last chance for continuation of PhD. These inputs will be passed on to the PhD Qualifier Committee.

Stage-2 : A “PhD Qualifier Examination” will form the Stage-2 of the qualifier. This should be conducted before the end of the second semester of joining. This PhD Qualifier Examination will be a oral examination conducted for evaluation of candidate’s aptitude towards carrying out the proposed research work. The knowledge of the candidate in the basic subject areas of the proposed research will be tested by the examiners in the PhD Qualifier Examination. The examination board for this will be named as “PhD Qualifier Committee” consisting of the research supervisor of the candidate and two relevant subject experts. The constitution of this committee needs to be approved by Centre PGC,

If the PhD Qualifier Examination is unsatisfactory and the candidate has cleared the Stage-1 in 1 st attempt, then the candidate should be asked to give repeat PhD Qualifier Examination within 3months. This repeat PhD Qualifier Examination would be the last chance for continuation of PhD.

If the PhD Qualifier Examination is unsatisfactory and the candidate has cleared the Stage-1 in 2 nd attempt then the candidate will have to discontinue. There will not be any repeat PhD Qualifier Examination in this case.  

The confirmation of the PhD program should be done after successful completion of the above two stages of assessment. The entire process of confirmation (i.e., course work and qualifier) should be completed within a maximum time of 1 year 3 months from the date of joining of the Ph.D. scholar.

*Phd Qualifier Requirement for students converting from MTech program to PhD

MTech student should have minimum BB or more in seminar and CPI of 7 or more in coursework for conversion into MTech – PhD dual degree programme. Such students have to clear only the stage 2 qualifier examination for confirmation of their registration. The student must appear for PhD qualifier examination within 6 months of the date of conversion from MTech to PhD and should complete it within a maximum period of 9months from the date of conversion.

IEOR offers a Ph.D. degree for students with M.Tech./ B.Tech./ B.E./ M.Sc. entering (qualifying) degree who gain admission and satisfy the requirements of the programme.  The Ph.D. programme is also available for students post B.Sc. in Mathematics or Statistics, through the JAM exam, as part of a  dual degree M.Sc-Ph.D, programme . Graduates of the Ph.D. programme demonstrate their ability to make original and significant contributions in the field of IEOR through their dissertation work.

The academic programme leading to the Ph.D. degree involves course-credit requirements and research work culminating in a dissertation.

Course-credit requirements & PhD registration

The student's qualification-wise (i.e., based on entering degree) credit requirements to be decided and administered by the IEOR IDPC, subject to minimum course credit requirements as prescribed by the Institute norms.

• Students with qualifying degree as MTech or equivalent may be recommended up to 42 credits of coursework (excl. Seminar), depending on the student’s qualifying (entering) degree and prior coursework. If the recommended credits are more than 24 credits, then the student can take up to 2 semesters to complete the credit requirements.
• Students with qualifying degree as BTech or MSc or equivalent may be recommended up to 56 credits of coursework (excl. Seminar), depending on their qualifying (entering) degree and prior coursework. The credit-requirement to be completed in the first 2 semesters.
• All students to also do (i) IES801 Seminar course, and (ii) IExxx Communication Skills course as part of the credit requirements.

The proposed set of courses are to be identified in consultation with the faculty advisor , as part of the PhD registration process, at the time of joining the programme. The same to be submitted to IEOR IDPC for approval before registration.

Ph.D. Confirmation and Comprehensive Exam

Upon successful completion of the course requirements, the PhD registration will be confirmed, subject to the following requirements. The details of these PhD Qualifier requirements can be found here .

Grade requirements for Ph.D confirmation (This is applicable for PhD students of 2021-22 batch onwards): The students need to maintain a CPI of at least 7.00 at any time during the course of their PhD to continue the Ph.D. This will include all the prescribed coursework, including Seminar. Students may apply for one chance to take additional courses in subsequent semesters to clear this requirement, if applicable.

Comprehensive Exam for Ph.D confirmation : All students have to clear the comprehensive exam to qualify for Ph.D.

The grade requirement and comprehensive exam are independent requirements. Both need to be satisfied for confirmation of PhD registration.

Supervisor(s), Research Progress Committee and Annual Progress Seminar

Ph.D. students are encouraged to interact with all faculty members, and based on their research interest, sign up with any faculty as their PhD Supervisor. Joint or Co-Supervision is also possible. In consultation with his/her Supervisor, the Research Progress Committee (RPC) is to be setup. Details of these too are to be submitted along with the PhD Confirmation form.

The Annual Progress Seminar (APS) is an annual review of the student’s research progress by the RPC. The first APS is held in the 3rd semester (1 year) from joining.

Research work

The candidate eventually submits to the Institute a Thesis which will be judged by a panel of experts (both from IIT-B and outside) for "its contribution to advancement of knowledge."

Periodic dissemination of their findings in conferences, academic journals and factoring in the feedback of peer community is encouraged. Placement after completion of the programme is strongly influenced by this activity.

Scholarships and Support

The Institute TA scholarship is for a period of 5 years. This is the duration within which Ph.D. students should normally attempt to finish their requirements and submit their thesis.

Students admitted with scholarships (UGC-FA; IITB-Monash Academy) will be governed by the rule of those scholarships.

PhD students can apply for PMRF fellowship too, as per PMRF guidelines.

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Geared towards PhD training on a sizeable scale, the Academy brings a collaborative and solutions-driven approach to addressing global problems. With strong industry involvement, it is taking the lead in solving some greatest challenges of our time. IITB and Monash University’s joint venture PhD program is unique in terms of size and scale. Through collaborative research projects, the Academy produces a highly talented pool of graduates who are currently taking on world challenges in fields as diverse as novel approaches to drug delivery and sustainable forms of energy production.

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Graduates will receive a world-class internationally recognized joint PhD.

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At the Research Academy, we employ an innovative, multidisciplinary approach to research, and we will develop a tailored approach with each industry and government partner in order to effectively meet individual research needs...

Research will be conducted in a team-based approach. Research in The Academy will be truly multi-disciplinary which will allow discoveries to be made at the interface of disciplines.

The Academy’s intention is to organize research into classes of problems that seeks to address a key research-theme or sector-goal...

Research Partners

News and Research Stories

We are delighted to announce that IITB-Monash Research Academy hosted a Lifesciences Conclave on 4th, 5th, and 6th December 2023 ...

In the picturesque city of Prato, Italy, where tradition and innovation intertwine, ...

The IITB-Monash Research Academy's Convocation and Excellence Awards Ceremony, held on 18th August 2023,...

In a celebration of academic excellence and collaborative spirit, the IITB-Monash Research Academy hosted its highly anticipated Poster Competition on August 17, 2023.

A group of academics from IITB visited Monash University’s Australian campuses recently to meet ..

From the 6th to 8th December 2022, the IITB-Monash Research Academy hosted the Global Energy Futures Conclave – 2022 ..

We were elated to host Dr. Detlef Kratz, President of Global Research, BASF along with..

We are delighted to announce our partnership with Emerson. The Academy signed...

Do read an article by our student, Anusha Gavankar ...

Congratulations to our student Pallavi Goswami and other authors..

The IITB-Monash Research Academy's Convocation and Excellence Awards Ceremony, held on 18th August 2023, marked a momentous occasion in the academic calendar, celebrating the achievements of exceptional graduates and researchers who exemplify the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence.

A group of academics from IITB visited Monash University’s Australian campuses recently to meet.

Global Immersion Guarantee Program

The Global Immersion Guarantee Program (GIG) at Monash University is an innovative initiative that provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in funded fieldwork and educational sessions in one of the eight countries: Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, China, or Italy.

We operate at a scale unrivalled by any other Australian-Indian collaboration: with close to 200 PhD students, 400 researchers and 400 research projects to-date.

Academy Videos

Celebration of the Academy’s Journey from 2008 till 2020

Highlights from the Oskar Award ceremony of the IITB-Monash Research Academy held on 11th August at Hotel Meluha The Fern, Powai, Mumbai

Highlights from the Convocation & Excellence Awards Ceremony 2023

Life at IITB Monash

Our students enjoy the best of two worlds. In this joint program, a student typically spends 3 years in IIT Bombay and 1 year in Monash University.

IIT Bombay is in Powai, a suburb of Mumbai. It has a beautiful campus located near the Powai Lake and bordering the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Beyond its vibrant academic environment, IIT Bombay has a sylvan campus which is rich in natural flora and fauna. The campus offers a peaceful ambience to pursue research. IIT Bombay is arguably the best university in India...

Student Testimonials

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To me, a PhD is not just a degree but a state of mind. It's a mindset that enables me to face every challenge, however difficult ... thrown at you. Not all institutions give an environment to cultivate such a character. I have been fortunate to be part of the Academy, where every student gets such a conducive environment. The unique model which assimilates the best of IIT Bombay and Monash University gave me all the tools to equip myself for the future. The challenges are not yet over and will not be over, but I am always ready to face them, thanks to the Academy. Read more

IITB-Monash is an excellent place to do your Ph.D. You get guidance from two different countries (India and Australia) and two ... different institutes (IIT Bombay and Monash University). Both institutions have different strengths and cultures. IIT Bombay is exceptionally great when it comes to mathematical modeling, simulation technology and theoretical problem formulation, and solution-finding. Monash has got an excellent infrastructure for experimentation IITB-Monash offers the best of two worlds, and I highly recommend doing your Ph.D. from the Academy. Not but the least, IITB-Monash has dedicated excellent support staff, who are always there to help you with their full heart. I feel extremely lucky to be part of the Academy. Read more

I have joined IITB-Monash Research Academy as a PhD student in 2019 and working in the field of nanomaterials under the guidance of ... Prof. C. Subramaniam (IIT Bombay) and Prof. Alan Chaffee (Monash University). This unique joint PhD program provides an excellent platform for intellectual development while getting hands-on experience in well-equipped research labs in two premier institutes. So far my journey has been great and fulfilling. The opportunity to work in a diverse cultural environment has helped me to develop as a person and add a global perspective to my research approach. Read more

The incredible intellectual knot tied between two prestigious institutions provides a great opportunity to work on the challenging research problems ... of the present time. Thanks to the IITB-Monash academy for its round the clock support and immediate solutions to our academic as well non-academic issues so that we can focus fully on our research topic. The joint supervision and the rigorous progress assessments provide different points of view to think and work on the research problems. I am fortunate to be a part of the academy where I can carve out my research career in the best possible way. Read more

The joint program provides an opportunity to work on the Monash university-driven cutting-edge projects with the sound technical expertise of IITB. So, some ... of the work is already done for students compared to the regular Ph.D. programs in India. Students can utilize the facilities provided by both universities and harness the best one, depending on their requirements. All the academy officials are conducive and prompt. During the statutory works such as admission and visa application, they are accommodating, and mostly all the process happens smoothly. Also, the Academy provides English communication sessions and slots for paper review, which add to the charm. Finally, the program's time limit keeps us motivated to progress continuously in Ph.D. work. Read more

A wonderful experience working with two elite institutions. Really hoping for some great work in my PhD!

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