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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BOMBAY
Information Brochure
M.Tech. /M.Tech.+Ph.D.(Dual Degree)
Admissions 2021-22
CONTENTS
I. Important Guidelines for M.Tech. Application
II. Important Dates
A GENERAL
A.1 The Institute
A.2 Research facilities
A.3 Students Amenities
A.4 M.Tech. Programme
A.5 A.5) ELIGIBILITY FOR M.TECH./M.TECH.+PH.D. (DUAL DEGREE) PROGRAMMES

(Table A.2 Summary of M.Tech. Programmes)
(Table A.3- Eligibility for Admission to Different Disciplines)
A.6 Fees and Deposits (Table A.1 Fees, Deposits & Hostel Rent)
A.7 Application Categories and Financial Support
A.8 Guidelines for filling up the application form
A.9 M.Tech. + Ph.D. (Dual Degree) Programme
A.10 Termination of Studentship
B M.TECH. PROGRAMMES
B.1 Aerospace Engineering (AE)

[Department of Aerospace Engineering]
Specialization :
Aerodynamics (AE1)
Dynamics & Control (AE2)
Aerospace Propulsion (AE3)
Aerospace Structures (AE4)
B.2 Biomedical Engineering (BM)
[Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering]
B.3 Chemical Engineering (CH)
[Department of Chemical Engineering]
B.4 Civil Engineering (CE)
[Department of Civil Engineering]
Specialization :
Transportation Systems Engineering (CE1)
Geotechnical Engineering (CE2)
Water Resources Engineering (CE3)
Structural Engineering (CE4)
Ocean Engineering (CE5)
Remote Sensing (CE6)
Construction Technology and Management (CE7)
B.5 Computer Science and Engineering(CS)
[Department of Computer Science and Engineering]
B.6 Earth Sciences (ES)
[Department of Earth Sciences]
Specialization :
Geoexploration (GS)
Petroleum Geoscience (PG)
B.7 Electrical Engineering(EE)
[Department of Electrical Engineering]
Specialization :
Communication Engineering (EE1)
Control & Computing (EE2)
Power Electronics & Power Systems (EE3)
Electronic Systems (EE5 )
Integrated Circuit & Systems (EE6) #
Solid State Devices (EE7)# [#new specialisation started from the year 2019)]
B.8 Energy Systems Engineering (EN)
[Department of Energy Science & Engineering]
B.9 Environmental Science & Engineering (EV)
[ Environmental Science and Engineering Department (ESED)]
B.10 Geoinformatics & Natural Resources Engineering)(GNR)
[Centre of Studies in Resources Engineering (CSRE)]
B.11 Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IO)
[Interdisciplinary Group in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IE&OR)]
B.12 Mechanical Engineering(ME)
[Department of Mechanical Engineering]
Specialization :
Thermal & Fluids Engineering (ME1)
Design Engineering (ME2)
Manufacturing Engineering (ME3)
Nuclear Engineering (ME4)*
*No admission to specialisation Nuclear Engineering (ME4) for the year 2021 -22
B.13 Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science (MM)
[Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science]
Specialization :
Materials Science (MM1)
Process Engineering (MM2)
Steel Technology (MM3)
Corrosion Science & Engineering (MM4)
B.14 Materials, Manufacturing and Modeling (MMM)
[Cross-Departmental Programme of Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering &
Materials Science, and Mathematics]
B.15 Systems & Control Engineering (SC)
[Interdisciplinary Group in Systems & Control Engineering (SC)]
B.16 Technology and Development (TD)
[Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas (CTARA)]
B.17 Educational Technology (ET)
[Interdisciplinary Programme in Educational Technology]
*( new programme started from the year 2019)
B.18 Urban Systems (US)
[Centre for Urban Science and Engineering (CUSE)]
*( new programme started from the year 2019. The name of the programme has been changed
from Masters in Urban Design and Engineering to M.Tech in Urban Systems)
C Statement of Purpose (SoP)
D Sponsorship Certificate (With/Without Financial Support ) - Full Time - Appendix-I

Sponsorship Certificate ( With/Without Financial Support) Part Time - Appendix-II
Certificate for Project Staff (PS) category - Appendix-III
I. Important Guidelines for M.Tech. Application
1 Please read the instructions given in the brochure carefully before filling up the application form.
2 Online Application Form & Information Brochure (including the admission schedule along with the
important dates) is available on the Institute website http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mtech.jsp
You are required to submit the application ONLINE. No Downloadable Forms will be available. After
filling the form, you are advised to take a print of your application and keep the same for the
record.
3 The application fee is as follows,
Women candidates : Rs. 150/-
SC/ST/PwD category candidates : Rs. 150/-
All other candidates : Rs. 300/-
The fee is to be paid by SBI Internet Banking/ Online Payment System and you do not have to
submit the hard copy of the application. Applications without online payment details will not
be considered.
APPLICATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

4 Please refer to the Institute website http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mtech.jsp for filling
ONLINE application form.
5 Please note that you can submit only ONE application.
6 You can apply for more than one programme and can select up to 10 preferences. If a discipline has
multiple specialization, each specialization is counted as one option.
7 OBC candidates may note that the limit of annual income is Rs. 8 lakhs for determining the creamy
layer among Other Backward Classes (OBCs) candidates.
The OBC-NC certificate issued for the financial year 2021-22 by the Competent Authority in the
prescribed format must be uploaded in the ONLINE application form and submitted at the time of
admission.
The OBC reservation update Information is available in the public domain

http:// www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mtech.jsp under OBC Reservation Update.
8 Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) candidates may note that the limit of annual income is Rs. 8
lakhs for determining the eligibility for benefit under Economically Weaker Sections(EWS)
reservation.
The EWS certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format must be uploaded in
the ONLINE application form and submitted at the time of admission.
The EWS reservation update Information is available in the public domain

http:// www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mtech.jsp under EWS Reservation Update.
9. PwD candidates will be given extra time, as per GOI rules on request by the candidate. Such requests
need to be addressed to Head of the concerned academic units through email/hard copy well in
advance.
10. Requirement of First Class/60% for PG admission at IIT Bombay :
As given under A.5
11 You MUST upload the following while submitting the M.Tech. Application.
 Scanned version of photograph
 Scanned version of signature
 Marksheet of the last semester/ Consolidated marksheet of the qualifying degree.
(Exam pending/result awaited candidates have to upload their latest/previous semester
marksheet).
 Caste Certificate (OBC-NC/SC/ST), if applicable. An affidavit for having applied in case the
certificate is not yet received.
 Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) candidates needs to submit EWS certificate issued by
the Competent Authority in the prescribed format.
 PwD Certificate, if applicable
 Statement of Purpose, if applicable
12 You should check the Institute website http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mtech.jsp for results/
important announcements.
13 You should check emails sent to the email address provided in your application, for all important
communications and announcements.
14 Candidates called for written test/interview should bring with them (i) Photo ID Card (ii) Hard copy
of the application submitted online (iii)/Final year thesis / dissertation / report / publication / copy
of certificates / Marksheets.
15 Candidates having degree from foreign universities should submit equivalence certificate from
Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi for qualifying Exam and proof of having First
class or 60% (55% for SC/ST) marks or equivalent in qualifying examination.
16 Seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Sections(EWS)/ Other Backward Class Non-Creamy
Layer (OBC-NCL)/ Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Person with Benchmark
Disability (PwD) Categories , as per Government of India rules.
17 Merely satisfying the general eligibility criterion as well as criterion set for each admission
category is no guarantee for being called for test/interview/admission.
18 Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) given on Institute website
http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/toadmission.jsp for more details.
19 Contact Details for

- M.Tech./M.Tech. + Ph.D. (Dual Degree) - pgadm@iitb.ac.in
- Ph.D. - phd_unit5@iitb.ac.in
20 Students must submit self-attested copies of his/her qualifying degree certificate & final transcripts
on or before 30 th September, 2021 , failing which admission will stand cancelled.
Candidates need to apply ONLINE only.

SCHEDULE II. IMPORTANT DATES : TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR ADMISSION TO M.TECH. PROGRAMME
2021-22 {AUTUMN SEMESTER}
No Particulars Dates
01 Advertisement (in all leading Newspapers and on IIT website) March 21, 2021
02 Beginning of online application process March 24, 2021
03 Last date for submission of completed application forms April 10, 2021
04 To display the list for candidates called for TA/TAP/RA/RAP/PS/IS/SW for April 23, 2021
written test and or/interview schedule/details.
05 Direct Admission Offers
(AE,BM,CH,CE,CS,GS,PG,EE,ESED,GNR,IO, ME, Time Window for Payment of fees
MM,MMM,SC,ET & CUSE on the basis of GATE viewing offers and
score only for TA category (No Written Test decision making by
and/ or Interview for GN/EWS,SC,ST, OBC-NC candidates.
& PwD candidates ) )
(as per COAP schedule)
June 01 to June 29,
Round 1 May 28 - 30, 2021
2021
June 08 to June 29,
Round 2 June 04 - 06, 2021
2021
Round 3 June 11 – 13, 2021 June 15 to 29, 2021
June 22 to June 29,
Round 4 June 18 – 20, 2021
2021
June 28 to June
Round 5 June 25 – 27, 2021
29,2021
06. Dates for the Written Test and or Interview for all categories ( i.e TA/ TAP/ FA / RA/ RAP/ PS/ IS/ SW )
Programme Teaching Research Assistantship Project Staff (PS)/ Institute
Assistantship (TA)/ (RA)/ Research Staff (IS)/ Sponsored (SW)/
Teaching Assistantship Through IIT B.Tech. category
Assistantship Through Project (RAP)/ Fellowship
Project (TAP)/ Awardee (FA)
Aerospace Engineering Direct admission -- May 21, 2021 (Only

(AE1,AE2, AE3, AE4) Interview)
Bioscience & Bioengineering (BM) Direct admission - May 17 & 18, 2021
( Interview only)
Chemical Engineering (CH) Direct admission May 24 & 25, 2021 May 24 &25, 2021
(Written Test and/or (Written Test and/or
Interview) Interview)
Civil Engineering Direct Admission -- May 25 & 26, 2021
(CE1,CE2,CE3,CE4,CE5,CE6,CE7 ) (Online Interview)
Computer Science & Engineering Direct admission RA Round 1 ; May 25, May 25, 26 & 27, 2021
(CS) 26 & 27, 2021 (Written Test / Interview)
(Written Test /
Interview)
RA Round 2 : if
necessary June first
week
M.S. by Research in the Department May 02 , 2021 May 02 , 2021 ---
of Computer Science and Engineering (Written Test ) (Written Test )
May 03 to 12, May 03 to 12, 2021
2021 Interview) Interview)
More details about the latter are available in a separate brochure for the M.S. by Research programme. The
following website also offers more details: https://www.cse.iitb.ac.in/admission/ms.php
Earth Sciences(GS,PG) Direct admission -- --
Electrical Engineering Direct admission June 1, 2 & 3, 2021 June 1,2 & 3, 2021
(EE1,EE2,EE3, EE5,EE6,EE7) (written Test/ ( Written Test/ Interview)
Interview)
Energy Systems Engineering (EN) May 24, 2021 May 24, 2021 (Online May 24, 2021 ,(Online
(Online Test) Test) Test)
May 25, 2021 May 25, 2021 (Online May 25, 2021 (Online
(Online Interview) Interview) Interview)
Environmental Science and Direct Admission May 24 & 25, 2021 May 24 & 25, 2021
Engineering Department (ESED) (interview only) (interview only)
Geoinformatics & Natural Resources Direct Admission May 26 & 27, 2021 May 26 & 27, 2021
Engineering (GNR) (Written Test and/or (Written Test and/or
Industrial Engineering & Operations Direct Admission June 30, 2021 May 21 & 22, 2021
Research (IO) (Written Test and/or (Written Test and/or
Mechanical Engineering (ME1, ME2, Direct Admission June 22, 2021 May 13th 2021
ME3) TA/RA - (Through SPOT (Written Test and/or
Admission on the basis of Interview) for (SW/ PS/ IS/
Gate Score) IB and INS Shivaji (SW)
RAP - (Through SPOT
Admission on the basis of
Gate Score & Written
Test/ Interview)
Metallurgical Engineering and Direct admission - May 17 & 18, 2021
Materials Science (MM) (Written Test and/or
(MM1,MM2,MM3,MM4) Interview
Materials,Manufacturing and Direct admission -- May 22, 2021 (Written
Modeling (MMM) Test and/or Interview)
( This includes for the
candidates of Bharat Forge
Ltd. (BFL) (SW/PS)
Systems & Control Engineering (SC) Direct admission -- May 26, 2021
(Written Test)
Technology & Development (TD) April 16 to 20, -- April 16 to 20, 2021
2021 (No Written (No Written Test, Only
Test, Only Assignment)
Assignment) May 04 to 06, 2021
May 04 to 06, (Online Interview)
2021 (Online
Interview)
Educational Technology (ET) Direct Admission - May 17, 2021 (Written
Test and /or Interview)
Urban Systems (US) Direct Admission May 17, 2021 (Written May 17, 2021 (Written
[Centre for Urban Science and Test and /or Interview) Test and /or Interview)
Engineering (CUSE)]
*( new programme started from the year
2019. The name of the programme has
been changed from Masters in Urban
Design and Engineering to M.Tech in
Urban Systems)
09 Date for receipt of recommendations from Heads of Dept/ School/ Centre/ ID May 31, 2021
groups
10 Declaration of Result for Test/Interview *
Offers Time Window for Payment of fees
viewing offers and
decision making by
candidates.
(as per COAP
schedule)
June 01 to June 29,
Round 1 May 28 - 30, 2021
2021
A) for TA/RA category
June 04 - 06, June 08 to June 29,
Round 2
2021 2021
June 11 – 13,
Round 3 June 15 to 29, 2021
2021
June 18 – 20, June 22 to June 29,
Round 4
2021 2021
June 25 – 27, June 28 to June
Round 5
2021 29,2021
Offers Result Last date for payment
Announcement of fees
1st offer June 3, 2021 June 8, 2021
nd
B) for IITB/IS/PS/SW category 2 offer (if June 17, 2021 June 22, 2021
required)
3rd offer (if June 24, 2021 June 27, 2021
required)
4th offer (if July 8, 2021 July 11, 2021
required)
ONLY SPOT Admissions (If required), to be conducted in July
11 Spot admissions (if required) for TA category only
Mechanical Engineering (TA/RA)*** July 14, 2021
*** Please refer the ME Department & academic admission website for more details.
Note :
1) No admission to specialization Nuclear Engineering (ME4) for the year 2021-22
2) The result of RA positions in ME1,ME2, ME3 will be declared after the conduct of spot
admission.
Civil Engineering, July 15, 2021

Energy Systems Engineering, Geoinformatics & Natural Resources Engineering, July 16, 2021
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research, Metallurgical Engineering and
Materials Science, MMM,Systems & Control Engineering,
Chemical Engineering, Centre for Urban Science and Engineering (CUSE) July 17, 2021
12 Orientation and Registration Programme July 22 to July 24, 2021
13 Instruction begins July 26, 2021
AE,BM,CH,CE,CS,GS,PG, EE,ESED,GNR, IO,ME,MM,MMM,SC,ET & CUSE- These academic units offer
Direct Admissions on the basis of GATE score ONLY (No written test and/or interview) (For admission to
TA/TAP category)
* The Written Test and/or Interview for M.Tech.+Ph.D. (Dual Degree) Programme will be communicated by
Academic Office separately on IIT website: http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mtech.jsp.
The results will be be uploaded/declared on the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) for TA category.
Candidates needs to login on COAP http://coap.iitm.ac.in to see offers and choose one of the option given.
The result of written test and or interview for RA/RAP/ SW/IS/PS/IIT B.Tech. category will be declared
on IIT website: http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mtech.jsp.
A) GENERAL
A.1) THE INSTITUTE
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) is one of the higher Institutes of Technology in the
country set up with the objectives of making available facilities for higher education, research and training
in various fields of Science and Technology. It was established in 1958.
The Institute is located at Powai in a campus extending over 220 hectares amidst picturesque surroundings
with Vihar and Powai lakes on either side.
At present, Undergraduate (B.Tech.), Postgraduate (M.Tech.) and Doctoral (Ph.D.) programmes are offered
by the Departments Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and
Engineering, Earth Sciences, Energy Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
and Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science. Interdisciplinary groups in Industrial Engineering &
Operations Research and Systems and Control Engineering offer M.Tech. and Ph.D. Programmes. A Ph.D.
Programme in Climate Studies is offered by the corresponding group.
The Industrial Design Centre of the Institute offers a 2-year M.Des. Programme in Industrial Design, Visual
Communication, Animation, Interaction Design, Mobility and Vehicle Design and a Ph.D. Programme in
Design. M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Applied Geology and Applied Geophysics, Chemistry, Mathematics,
Physics, M.Sc. Programme in Applied Statistics and Informatics are offered by the respective Departments.
The Department of Physics also offers a 4-year B.Tech. Programme in Engineering Physics. The Humanities
and Social Sciences Department offers doctoral programmes and a 2-year M.Phil programme. The Centre of
Studies in Resources Engineering (CSRE) offers a 2-year M.Tech. Programme in Geoinformatics & Natural
Resources Engineering and doctoral programmes. The Departments of Physics, Energy Science and
Engineering, Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering are also offering M.Sc. - Ph.D Dual degree
programmes and their admissions are through JAM. The Institute offers M.Tech. in Technology and
Development offered by CTARA and also offers a doctoral programme, Ph.D in Nano Technology - offered
by CRNTS. The Institute offers Cross- Departmental M.Tech programme in Materials, Manufacturing &
Modelling (MMM) offered by Mechanical Engineering, Met. Engineering & Mat. Sci. & Mathematics. The
Shailesh J. Mehta, School of Management offers a 2-year Master of Management programme, doctoral
programme and Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) in collaboration with Washington
University in St. Louis. The Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering offers M.Sc. and Ph.D.
programmes in Biotechnology, M.Tech. and Ph.D. programmes in Biomedical Engineering and M.Sc.-Ph.D.
Dual Degree Programme in Biotechnology. The Centre for Urban Science & Engineering (C-USE) offers
Ph.D. Programme in Urban Science & Engineering. The Institute also has PG Dual Degree Programmes
(M.Tech. + Ph.D.) in several disciplines. New Ph.D. Programme in Policy Studies has been introduced from
the year 2017. New Interdisciplinary Programme in M.Tech. is offered in Educational Technology (ET) from
the year 2019. Centre for Urban Science & Engineering (CUSE) is offering a new M.Tech programme in
Urban Systems from the year 2019. The name of this programme has been changed from Masters in Urban
Design and Engineering to M.Tech in Urban Systems. A new progarmme, Master in Public Policy (MPP) is
offered by Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) from the year 2019. Ne
Department of Computer Science and Engineering has been introduced from the year 2020. The
Department of Humanities & Social Sciences offers New Dual Degree MA+Ph.D Programme in philosophy
from the year 2020.
The Institute on an average admits 1856 candidates for the Undergraduate programmes and 1651
candidates for different Postgraduate and Doctoral programmes every year. Students from Bangladesh,
Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Jordan, Mauritius, Malaysia, Nepal, Palestine, Sri Lanka, Vietnam
and Yemen are also undergoing training in various programmes. In addition to these academic programmes,
the Continuing Education Programme (CEP) organizes short, intensive courses in specialized topics both for
practicing engineers as well as for teachers from engineering colleges; and also conducts seminar and
conferences on current scientific and technological developments. Further, teachers from various
engineering colleges also join Institute for the postgraduate and doctoral programmes. under Quality
Improvement Programme (QIP).
A.2) RESEARCH FACILITIES
All the departments, centres, schools and interdisciplinary groups of the Institute have well equipped
research laboratories and workshop facilities. In addition, there are a number of central facilities, which
include Computer Centre, Central Library and Central Workshop. The Central Library has a very large
collection of books, back volumes of periodicals, standard specifications and other literature. The Library
now has more than 3 lakhs books and volumes and subscribes to over 1500 current journals in Science,
Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences. The Computer Centre of IIT Bombay provides high-end
networked computing facilities.
The Institute has many research collaborations with leading universities in USA, Europe, Japan, and other
East Asian countries. As part of these collaborations, the post graduate students get opportunities to carry
out joint research projects with faculty and students from these universities.
The location of IIT Bombay, in close proximity to several leading R&D Centers and major industrial
establishments, offers excellent opportunities to interact with them and plan some research programmes in
collaboration with them. The Industrial Research and Consultancy Centre (IRCC) coordinates collaborative
projects with industry and other research organizations such as BARC, TIFR and CSIR. The Institute is
actively collaborating with several organizations of other countries on a bilateral basis.
A.3) STUDENTS AMENITIES
The Institute is intended to be residential but has only 15 hostels for students. Each hostel is an
independent entity with its own mess facilities, recreation areas, etc. However, due to an increased number
of admissions, the M.Tech. program for the batch joining in 2020-21 is made Non-residential. All students
admitted into this program, except those belonging to PwD category, must arrange for their own
accommodation. Some flat-lets are available for married research scholars.
Extra-curricular activit
programmes and Social Service. Various clubs of the Gymkhana encourage individual talents of students in
hobbies such as painting, modeling, music, photography, aeromodelling and fabrication of electronic
devices. A swimming pool is an additional facility. A well-planned Student Activities Centre (SAC) routinely
organizes several vibrant extra curricular events.
A.4) M.TECH. PROGRAMME
The Institute offers Master of Technology programmes in various disciplines. The aim of the programme is
to train the students in deeper theoretical knowledge which will enable them to tackle practical complex
problems of design and development in industrial fields, as well as pursue further academic achievements
through research. For fulfilling this aim, the programme structure provides sufficient flexibility in
coursework and thesis project.
The Institute offers a full-time programme of 2-year and a part-time programme of 3-year duration.
Students are admitted to the full-time programme under the categories of Teaching Assistantship (TA),
Teaching Assistantship through Project (TAP), Fellowship Award (FA), and Sponsored (SW). The part-time
programme is available to the students admitted under the categories of Sponsored (SW), Institute Research
Assistantship (RA), Research Assistantship through Project (RAP), Project Staff (PS) and Institute Staff (IS).
PS and IS categories are only for persons employed at IIT Bombay. The working hours for the full-time and
part-time programmes are the same. The lectures are scheduled in time slots extending from 8.30 a.m. to
8.00 p.m.
ADMISSIONS
Some of the departments and interdisciplinary groups, offer direct admission to a limited number of
candidates solely based on higher GATE score. Candidates, who are offered direct admission, have to
confirm the admission by paying the fees on the dates mentioned under Important Dates as per schedule of
this brochure. However, such candidates have an option of not accepting the direct admission offer in given
specialization, but to appear for written test / interview in a discipline of his/her higher preferences.
Seats remaining vacant after Direct Admissions may be filled through written test and/or interview/ spot
admissions.
Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) /Other Backward Class Non-Creamy Layer(OBC-NCL)/Scheduled
Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Person with Benchmark Disability (PwD) Categories
Seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Sections(EWS)/ Other Backward Class Non-Creamy Layer(OBC-
NCL)/Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Person with Benchmark Disability (PwD) categories
as per Government of India rules.
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates are offered direct admission solely based on their GATE
Score and their preferences.
Admission for IIT B.Tech. degree holders
Candidate having an B.Tech. Degree from IITs and having a CGPA/CPI score of 8.00 (on 0-10 scale) and
above are exempted from requirement of GATE qualification. They may be admitted to M.Tech. Programme
under TA/RA positions through written test and/or interview.
A.5) ELIGIBILITY FOR M.TECH./M.TECH.+PH.D. (DUAL DEGREE) PROGRAMMES
A.5.1) General Eligibility for M.Tech. Programme in all Academic Units (Departments, Centres, Schools,
Interdisciplinary Groups, Cross Departmental Programmes)
Qualifying degree
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B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Sc. (Engineering) / Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning/M.Sc. / M.C.A. /
MBBS / M.Pharm. / B.Pharm.(4 yr. Degree) / BDS (4 yr. Degree) / recognized equivalent to B.E. /
B.Tech. earned through Associate Membership Examinations conducted by recognized professional bodies
(like Institution of Engrs. (India), Institute of Chemical Engrs., Aeronautical Society of India, Institute of
Electronics & Telecommunication Engrs., Indian Institute of Metals, etc.).
Marks / CGPA / CPI in qualifying degree

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For GN/EWS/OBC (NC) category
(1) a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate,

OR
(2) a First Class as specified by the University,
OR
(3) a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) / Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.0 on
the scale of 0-10;
OR
(4) an equivalent to 6.0 on other corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are other than
0-10.
For SC/ST/PwD category

(1) a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate,
OR
(2) a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) / Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 5.5 on
the scale of 0-10;
OR
(3) an equivalent to 5.5 on other corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are other
than 0-10.
Additional eligibility criteria for different admission categories and, different disciplines and
specializations are specified in Table A.3 of this brochure.
A.6) FEES AND DEPOSITS

Various fees, deposits and Hostel Rent are listed in Table A.1
A.7) APPLICATION CATEGORIES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
The Institute admits M.Tech. candidates under the following categories:
(a) Teaching Assistantship (TA) / Teaching Assistantship through Project (TAP) / Fellowship Awardee (FA)
[duration: 2 Years]
(b) Research Assistantship (RA) / Research Assistantship through Project (RAP) [duration: 3 Years]
(c) Project Staff (PS), for Project staff of IIT Bombay [duration: 3 Year)
(d) Institute Staff (IS), for faculty/staff of IIT Bombay [duration: 3 Year)
(e) Sponsored candidates (SW) [duration: 2/3 Year)
Fulfillment of #A.5.1 w.r.t. qualifying degree and marks / CGPA / CPI in qualifying degree is mandatory for
all application categories (a-e).
Programme duration for (a) is 2 Years, for (b-d) is 3 Years, and for (e) is 2/3 Years. Admissions to all
categories are subject to the availability of seats. The continuation of the financial support (if any) and the
registration under each category will remain subject to satisfactory academic performance and fulfillment of
the other academic and nonacademic requirements, as per rules.
A.7.1) TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP (TA)

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A.7.1.1) A valid GATE score is mandatory. Passing an additional Test / Interview may be needed.
A.7.1.2) Candidates admitted as TA shall not accept or hold any appointment (paid or otherwise) or receive
any emoluments, salary, stipend from any other source during TA tenure.
A.7.1.3) Candidates admitted as TA will be considered for a financial assistantships of Rs.12,400/- (per
month) for a maximum period of 24 months subject to serving as a teaching assistant in a course /
laboratory for 8 hours per week as assigned by the concerned academic unit. The assistantship will be paid
on the basis of monthly attendance.
A.7.1.4) The continuation of assistantship will be subject to monthly attendance and satisfactory academic
performance
A.7.1.5) Employees on the rolls (with or without pay) of any organization are not eligible for admission
under this category.
A.7.2) TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP THROUGH PROJECT (TAP)

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A.7.2.2) A candidates is admitted under TAP category against a sponsored R&D project (being carried out at
IITB), will be required to work for the same project for 8 hours per week and undertake the M.Tech.
dissertation work under the same project investigator(s), and will be considered for a financial
assistantships from the sponsored project as per the norm for a period of 24 months. The assistantship will
be paid on the basis of successful performance in the sponsored project and monthly attendance.
A.7.2.3) Candidates admitted under TAP category shall not accept or hold any appointment (paid or
otherwise) or receive any emoluments, salary, stipend from any other source during TAP tenure.
performance
A.7.2.6) The information of availability of TAP seats will be available with / published by individual
academic units
A.7.3) FELLOWSHIP AWARD (FA)

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A.7.3.1) Fellowships for this category are usually available from government agencies such as Aeronautics
Research & Development Board (ARDB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Atomic Energy
Regulatory Board (AERB), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Maharashtra Pollution Control Board etc.
(TMMA), International Energy Initiative, Larsen & Toubro, etc.

A.7.3.2) Candidates may apply to be considered under FA category as per advertisement,
A.7.3.4) The continuation of fellowship will be subject to monthly attendance and satisfactory academic
performance
A.7.4) RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP (RA)
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A.7.1.2) Candidates admitted as RA shall not accept or hold any appointment (paid or otherwise) or receive
any emoluments, salary, stipend from any other source during RA tenure.
A.7.1.3) Candidates admitted as RA will be considered for a financial assistantships of Rs.13,400 (per
month) for a maximum period of 36 months subject to serving as a research assistant in a course /
laboratory for 20 hours per week as assigned by the concerned academic unit. The assistantship will be paid
on the basis of monthly attendance.
performance
A.7.1.6) The information of availability of RA seats will be available with / published by individual
academic units
A.7.5) RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP THROUGH PROJECT (RAP)

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A.7.5.2) A candidates is admitted under TAP category against a sponsored R&D project (being carried out at
IITB), will be required to work for the same project for 20 hours per week and undertake the M.Tech.
dissertation work under the same project investigator(s), and will be considered for a financial
assistantships from the sponsored project as per the norm for a period of 36 months. The assistantship will
be paid on the basis of successful performance in the sponsored project and monthly attendance.
A.7.5.3) Candidates admitted under RAP category shall not accept or hold any appointment (paid or
otherwise) or receive any emoluments, salary, stipend from any other source during RAP tenure.
performance
A.7.5.6) The information of availability of RAP seats will be available with / published by individual
academic units
A.7.6) PROJECT STAFF (PS)

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A.7.6.1) This category is valid only for the persons employed in a sponsored research project at IITB.
A.7.6.2) Completion of 6 months of service in a project at the time of applicaton and a valid GATE score are
mandatory. Passing an additional Test / Interview may be needed. The requirement of valid GATE score is
waived if a candidate has a total experience of 2 year (after the qualifying degree) of which 6 months is in
the sponsored project at IITB (The waiver of valid GATE score requirement is NOT APPLICABLE for CSE
department).
A.7.6.3) The students admitted in PS category will continue to work on the sponsored project and carry out
the tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator of the concerned project and undertake the M.Tech.
dissertation work under the same project investigator(s). The certificate to be submitted by the selected
candidates under Project Staff (PS) category is given in Appendix-III.
A.7.7) INSTITUTE STAFF (IS)

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A.7.7.1)
A.7.7.2) The candidate should have completed at least ONE year of service at the Institute and should have
TWO years of service remaining at the time of application. The candidates to this category are selected
subject to having (i) Valid GATE score OR 2 year total experience (after the qualifying degree), and (iii)
performance in Written Test / Interview. The option of 2 years of relevant professional experience for
waiver of valid GATE score requirment is not applicable for CSE department. The candidates need to submit
NOC, from the Head/Office-In-Charge, at the time of application.
A.7.7.3) If an employee admitted under this category ceased to be serving as an Institute Staff while
pursuing the degree, then he/she cannot continue under the IS category but may seek for changing his/her
category to self-financed (SF) category through proper channel.
A.7.8) SPONSORED CANDIDATES (SW)
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A.7.8.1) The candidates must be from reputed Industrial Organization / Academic Institutions.
A.7.8.2) A valid GATE score OR 2 year of relevant professional experience after the qualifying degree is
mandatory. Passing an additional Test / Interview may be needed. The option of 2 years of relevant
professional experience for waiver of valid GATE score requirement is not applicable for CSE department.
A.7.8.3) Candidates admitted under this category are not eligible for any financial assistance from the
Institute. A sponsorship certificate (with / without Financial Support from the employer) as given in
Appendix-I/II is required to be submitted at the time of admission.
A.8) GUIDELINES FOR FILLING UP THE APPLICATION FORM

Please refer to the Institute website https://portal.iitb.ac.in/mtechapp/Help.jsp under 'Instructions' for
filling ONLINE application form.
A.9) M.Tech. + Ph.D. (Dual Degree) Programme

In addition to M.Tech. Programme, IIT Bombay offers Dual Degree M.Tech.+ Ph.D. Programmes in certain
disciplines.
A.9.1) Admission to M.Tech.+ Ph.D.(Dual Degree) Programme with Teaching Assistantship

(TA)
Some of the disciplines offer admissions to the M.Tech. + Ph.D. (Dual degree) programme. The program is
designed to induct bright students who have completed their B.E./B. Tech./M.Sc. degrees directly to the
doctoral programme. Key features of this programme are:
 The timelines and key milestones of this programme are aligned with the M. Tech and Ph.D.
programmes currently offered.
 The student will be required to complete mandatory coursework in the first three semesters
(similar to that of M. Tech programme).
 Successful completion of annual progress seminar/qualifier examination after first year may
entitle the student to Assistantship as admissible for a Ph.D. student with Master's qualification
after the date of successful examination of Research Proposal, for a maximum of FIVE years from
the commencement of the M.Tech. degree.
 On successful completion and examination of the Doctoral Thesis, BOTH the degrees (M.Tech.
and Ph.D.) are awarded to the candidate.
 Under exceptional circumstance when a student is unable to complete the requirments of the
Ph.D. programme, an exit option with the M.Tech. degree is available subject to completion of
required coursework and M.Tech. dissertation.
The interested candidates should apply by filling up the M.Tech. admission form and indicating their
interest to be considered for this programme at the appropriate location in the form.
A.9.2) Conversion from M.Tech. Programme to M.Tech. + Ph.D. (Dual Degree)

Programme
The Students who are admitted to M.Tech. Programme at IIT Bombay can convert themselves to the Dual
Degree (M.Tech.+Ph.D.) Programme after the first stage of evaluation of the Masters' dissertation with the
concurrence of the proposed Doctoral Supervisor and Postgraduate Programme Committee of the
concerned academic unit. Successful completion of annual progress seminar/ qualifier examination may
entitle the student to enhanced scholarship at Ph.D. Level.
 A student who moves to this Dual Degree Programme is eligible for Assistantship as admissible
for a Ph.D student with Master's qualification after the date of successful examination of Research
Proposal, for a maximum of FIVE years from the commencement of the M.Tech. Degree.
 On successful completion and examination of the Doctoral Thesis, BOTH the degrees (M.Tech.
and Ph.D.) are awarded to the candidate.
 Under exceptional circumstances, when a student is unable to complete the requirements of the
Ph.D. Programme, an exit option with the M.Tech. Degree is available at any time after the end of
the final semester of the normal M.Tech. Programme, subject to completion of required
coursework and M.Tech. Dissertation.
A.10) Termination of Studentship
Failure to meet academic performance criterion set by the Institute for the M.Tech. programme will cause
termination of studentship.
Table A.1 : Fees, Deposits & Hostel Rent for M.Tech./M.S. by Research in the Dept. of CSE
students ( subject to revision as per MHRD/BoG decision
Fees payable (Rs.)

GN/OBC
Sr
Particulars Group I Group II SC/S Institu
No.
(Concessio (Non- T/PD te Staff
nal) Concessional )
A) One time payment at the time of Admission
1. Admission fee 2200 2200 2200 2200
2. Graduation Transcript Fees 500 500 500 500
3. Medical Examination 400 400 400 00
4. Provisional Certificate 500 500 500 500
5. Student Welfare Fund 1000 1000 1000 1000
6. Modernisation &Upgradation 2500 2500 2500 2500
7. Identity Card 500 500 500 00
Total (A) 7600 7600 7600 6700
B) Per semester fees
00
1. Tuition Fee - Statutory fees 5000 25000 00
1000
2. Examination Fee 1000 1000 1000
750
3. Registration Fee 750 750 750
500
4. Gymkhana Fee 500 500 00
500
5. Student Benevolent Fund 500 500 500
1500
*6. Medical Fee 1500 1500 00
2000
*7. Hostel Rent 2000 2000 00
*8. Elect. &Water Charges 3000 3000 00
3000
$9. Hostel Establ. Charges 3000 3000 00
3000
$10. Mess Establ. Charges 1550 1550 00
1550
11. Student Accident Insurance Fund (SAIF) 200 200 00
200
1400
Total (B) 19000 39000 2250
0
C) Refundable Deposits (To be paid at the time of admission)
1. Institute Security Deposits 1000 1000 1000 00
2. Library Security Deposits 1000 1000 1000 00
3. Mess Security Deposits 1000 1000 1000 00
Total (C) 3000 3000 3000 00
2460
Total (A+B+C) 29600 49600 8950
0
%
Till successful completion of Research Proposal (thereafter, have to pay fees as per the PhD.
NOTE:
(a) Students, permitted to take temporary withdrawal from the programme for one or more semesters, will be required to pay Rs. 2000/- as a
continuation fee per semester.
(b) *Fee components B - (6 to 8) will be applicable only to the students who are permitted to stay on campus in hostels, will opt to do so and
be allotted a room. The charges against fee components B - (6 to 8) will be NIL for those who are NOT permitted to stay on campus in
hostels or do NOT opt to stay even if permitted (such students will not be eligible for any medical benefits normally available to students
paying the fee against B - 6.
$
(c) Fee components B - (9-10) will be applicable to all students, who will be allotted a room during this semester, whether permitted to stay
on campus in hostel or not, for the upkeep and maintenance of the hostel and mess facilities.
(d) Every student, staying in hostel, has to pay a "per semester mess advance" of Rs.27,000/-.
(e) In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, all students, who would be permitted to stay on campus in hostels are required to get the COVID-19
health insurance on their own for a minimum period covering the period of their semesterly stay, before commencement of their stay on
campus. The premium paid towards this insurance will be reimbursable up to Rs 500/-, out of the Medical Fee paid, against policy
payment invoice/ receipt. Such students need to send an email mentioning their (Name, Roll No. and Hostel No.) with the subject as
"Request for Covid Medical Insurance Premium Reimbursement" along with self attested photo copy of Health Insurance Policy /
Premium Paid Receipt to Dean SA office (Email: dean.sa.office@iitb.ac.in) for reimbursement.
(f) Students who are staying in quarters, such as MRSB / Tulsi / QIP, etc. are required to pay License fee, F.R, etc. as applicable to these
quarters, as per Estate Office rules.
(g) IIT Bombay reserves the right to revise the fee structure in subsequent semesters.
(h) *$Students, who do not wish to stay on campus in hostels for the entire duration of their program i.e. they opt to remain as day scholars
throughout the period of their program till completion, may be exempted from payment of fee components B - (6 to 10). Such students
will not be allotted a hostel room and will not be eligible for any medical facility from the Institute. If at any later date, such a student
wishes to be allotted a hostel room to stay on campus, this will be subject to availability and payment of fee components B - (9-10) for all
previous semesters from the date of joining the program to the semester in which room is allotted, besides payment of all fee components
B - (6 to 10) from the semester of room allotment.
Candidates opted for Hostel Accommodation by ONLINE

have to submit the Mess Advance of
Rs.27,000/-
payment/Net Banking as per the link provided in the online admission portal, at the time of joining the
Institute hostel.
Group-I and Group-II Categories for PG students
Group-I Group-II
(with concession on Tuition Fee) (Tuition Fee = Rs. 25000/-)*
PhD Students (Indian)
Masters Students (Indian)
Tuition Fee = Rs.
Tuition Fee = Rs. 5000/-
2500/- Masters and PhD Students (Indian)
(inclusive of a waiver
(inclusive of a waiver
of Rs. 20000/-)
of Rs. 22500/-)
1. Sponsored (SW) category (including
1. Teaching Assistantship (TA) IITB-Monash)
2. Research Assistantship (RA) 2. Project Staff (PS) category
3. Govt./ Semi Govt. Fellowship Awardees (AERB / AICTE / 3. DRDO Sponsored
ARCI / CPHEEO / CSIR / DAE / DST / DBT / HBNI / ICAR 4. Sponsored Fellowship Awardees
/ ICMR / ICPR / ICSSR / MERC / MNES / NBHM / PMRF (SFA)- (e.g. CG, Infosys, TCS, Forbes
/ QIP / UGC / ENDOWMENT) Marshall, etc.)
4. Teaching Assistantship through Project (TAP) 5. Self Finance (SF) Category (including
5. Research Assistantship through Project (RAP) College Teacher (CT) and SF with
6. Foreign TA and FA Study Leave
6. External (EX) category
* Excluding MBA, PhD- .
Table A.2 : Summary of M.Tech. Programmes
Discipline [Academic Unit : Department, Centre, Specialization Code
Interdisciplinary Group]
1. Aerospace Engineering Aerodynamics AE1
[Department of Aerospace Engineering] Dynamics & Control AE2
Aerospace Propulsion AE3
Aerospace Structures AE4
2. Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering BM
3. Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering CH
4. Civil Engineering Transportation Systems Engineering CE1
[Department of Civil Engineering] Geotechnical Engineering CE2
Water Resources Engineering CE3
Structural Engineering CE4
Ocean Engineering CE5
Remote Sensing CE6
Construction Technology and CE7
Management
5.Computer Science & Engineering Computer Science & Engineering CS
6. Earth Sciences Geoexploration GS
[Department of Earth Sciences] Petroleum Geoscience PG
7. Electrical Engineering Communication Engineering EE1
[Department of Electrical Engineering] Control & Computing EE2
Power Electronics & Power Systems EE3
Electronic Systems EE5
Integrated Circuit & Systems EE6
Solid State Devices EE7
8. Energy Systems Engineering Energy Systems Engineering EN
[Department of Energy Science and Engineering]
9. Environmental Science & Engineering Environmental Science & Engineering
[Environmental Science and Engineering Department] EV
10. Geoinformatics and Natural Resources Engineering Geoinformatics and Natural GNR
[Centre of Studies in Resources in Engineering] Resources Engineering
11. Industrial Engineering & Operations Research Industrial Engineering & Operations IO
[Interdisciplinary Group in Industrial Engineering Research
& Operations Research]
12. Mechanical Engineering Thermal & Fluids Engineering. ME1
[Department of Mechanical Engineering] Design Engineering ME2
* No admission to specialisation Nuclear Engineering (ME4) for the Manufacturing Engineering ME3
year 2021-22. Nuclear Engineering * ME4
13. Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science Materials Science MM1
[Department of Metallurgical Engineering & Process Engineering MM2
Materials Science] Steel Technology MM3
Corrosion Science & Engineering MM4
14. Materials, Manufacturing and Modeling Materials, Manufacturing and MMM
[Cross-Departmental Programme of Mechanical Engineering, Modeling
Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science and
Mathematics]
15. Systems and Control Engineering Systems and Control Engineering SC
16. Technology and Development Technology and Development TD
[Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas]
17. Educational Technology Educational Technology ET
(Interdisciplinary Programme in Educational Technology)
18. Urban Systems Urban Systems US

TABLE-A.3 : ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION TO DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES
Discipline Degree/Qualifying Discipline GATE Requirement
[Academic Unit : Department, First class or 60% marks (55% marks
Centre, Interdisciplinary for SC/ST) as specified in the clause
Group]/Specialization A.5.1.
Aerospace Engineering (AE) B.E./B.Tech./AeSI/AMIE or

[Department of Aerospace equivalent in Any AE
Engineering] ------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------
Aerodynamics (AE1) Civil Engineering (CE) }AE,CE,ME
Mechanical Engineering (ME) }
Aerospace Engineering (AE) B.E./B.Tech./AeSI/AMIE or AE
[Department of Aerospace equivalent in Any
Engineering] ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------
Dynamics and Control (AE2) Electronics/Telecommunications }AE, EC, EE, IN, ME
Engineering (EC) }
Electrical Engineering(EE) }
Instrumentation Engineering (IN) }
Engineering] -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------
Aerospace Propulsion (AE3) Mechanical Engineering (ME) AE,ME
Engineering] --------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------
Aerospace Structure (AE4) Civil Engineering (CE) } AE,CE,ME
Candidates having two years of relevant work experience are exempted from requirement of GATE score,
provided their candidature is sponsored by the employer. They are not eligible for award of Teaching/Research
Assistantship.
Biomedical Engineering (BM) (i) B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE or Any discipline

(Department of Biosciences & equivalent in
Bioengineering) Biomedical Engineering (BM)
Biotechnology (BT)
Chemical Engineering (CH)
Computer Science and
Engineering/ Information
Technology (CS)
Electrical Engineering (EE)
Electronics/Telecommunications
Engineering (EC)
Engineering Physics (EP)
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Metallurgy & Materials Science
(MT)
Pharmaceutical Technology (PY)
Other Engineering (ZE)
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(ii) M.Sc. or equivalent in Any discipline
Biochemistry (BY)
Biophysics (BP)
Biotechnology (BT)
Ceramics (CG)
Chemistry (CY)
Electronics / Electronic Sciences
(EC)
Ergonomics (ER)
Materials Science (MS)
Mathematics (MA)
Molecular Biology (MG)
Physics (PH)
Physiology (PS)
Other Science (ZS)
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All India level post graduate
MBBS (Medicine) / BDS (Dental), entrance examination
B.Pharm/B.V.Sc., B.P.Th. ,B.O.Th., for corresponding disciplines such
B.ASLP) (Duration 4 years or as INI_CET/NEET-PG/NEET-MDS/
JIPMER/PGI Chandigarh/ AFMC-
Pune/ DNB Part I for MBBS / BDS,
GPAT/ All India level selection
examination for B.Pharm., All
India level post graduate entrance
examination for M.V.Sc., M.P.Th.,
M.O.Th. and M.ASLP, GATE
examination for all such health
science background.
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Eligibility/rank certificates for all
such All India level entrance
examinations are required (for iii,
above).
The candidate should have

qualified the entrance exam (as
per the qualification criterion of
the respective exam for that exam
year and category) and the score
obtained should be valid (as per
the duration of validity for the
respective exam) at the time of
application to the M.Tech.
program.
**Candidate with qualifications mentioned against (iii)must submit a certificate for their having First class or
60% marks (55% for SC/ST) * in qualifying degrees, failing which, they will not be eligible for admission to
M.Tech. In Biomedical Engineering.
The admission of students (under TA category) to M. Tech. in Biomedical Engineering program will be based
on :
a) their qualifying discipline and the corresponding GATE score cut-off.
b) for, non-GATE candidates, admission will be based on interviews.
Interviews will also be conducted for candidates from the following admission categories: SW, IS, PS, IIT -
B.Tech., DRDO, etc.
Chemical Engineering (CH) B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in CH

[Department of Chemical Chemical Engineering (CH) or
Engineering] equivalent
Assistantship.
Civil Engineering (CE) B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in CE

[Department of Civil Engineering] Civil Engineering (CE)
Transportation Systems
Engineering(CE1)
Geotechnical Engineering CE2)
Water Resources Engineering (CE3)
Structural Engineering(CE4)
Civil Engineering (CE) B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in CE , ME, XE
Ocean Engineering(CE5) Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Ocean Engineering (OE)
Naval Architecture and Marine
Engineering (NA) and allied degrees
Civil Engineering (CE) B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in CE,XE
[Department of Civil Engineering] Civil Engineering (CE) GATE in CE or XE papers. If GATE is
Remote Sensing(CE6) OR in XE, then any two of the following
B.E./B.Tech in Geoinformatics / subjects should be chosen: Fluid
Geomatics/ Remote Sensing with Mechanics (Code: B), Solid
Mechanics (Code: D),
Thermodynamics (Code: E),
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
(Code: H)
Construction Technology and
Management (CE7)
(i) Out of SEVEN specialisation choices (CE1,CE2,CE3,CE4, CE5, CE6, CE7) in Civil Engineering, the candidates
has to choose only two in the order of their preference.
(ii) Candidates having two years of relevant work experience are exempted from requirement of GATE score,
Assistantship.
Computer Science & (i). B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent CS

Engineering(CS) in any engineering discipline.
[Department of Computer Science & (ii). M.Sc. or equivalent in any
Engineering] science discipline.
(iii). MCA (undergraduate degree
B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics
or BCA) or equivalent.
Valid GATE score (CS) is required for all applicants (including Project staff (PS)/ Institute Staff(IS) and
Sponsored (SW) candidates ), except commissioned officers of the armed forces and IIT B. Tech degree holders
with CGPA/CPI of 8.00 (on 0-10 scale) and above. However, non CS/CSE IIT B. Tech degree holders availing
this exemption will not be admitted under TA/TAP categories
M.S. by Research in the Department Eligibility for admission to the M.S. Valid GATE score (CS) is required
of Computer Science and by Research programme will be for all applicants except those having
Engineering identical to that for M. Tech. in CSE. B.Tech. Degree in CS/CSE from IITs
Candidates with First class or 60% with CGPA/ CPI of 8.00 (on 0-10
(55% marks for SC/ST) marks in scale) or above
(i). B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or
equivalent in any engineering
discipline. OR
ii). M.Sc. or equivalent in any
science discipline. OR
(iii) MCA (with undergraduate
B.Sc. degree in Physics &
Mathematics or BCA) or
equivalent.
Earth Sciences (ES) M.Sc./ M.Sc. Tech in GG

[Department of Earth Sciences] Geology/Applied Geology (GL)
Geoexploration (GS) Geophysics/Applied Geophysics (GP)
Earth Sciences (ES) M.Sc./ M.Sc. Tech in GG
[Department of Earth Sciences] Geology / Applied Geology (GL)
Petroleum Geoscience (PG) Geophysics / Applied Geophysics
(GP)
Assistantship.
Electrical Engineering (EE) (i). B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent CS, EC, EE

[Department of Electrical in
Engineering] Computer Science and Engineering /
Communication Engineering (EE1) Information Technology (CS)
Electronics/Telecommunication
Engineering (EC)
(ii). M.Sc. or equivalent in

Electronics / Electronic Sciences (EL)
Physics (PH)
Electrical Engineering (EE) (i). B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent CS, EC, EE, IN,
Engineering] Aeronautical / Aerospace
Control & Computing (EE2) Engineering (AE)
Computer Science and Engineering /
Information Technology (CS)
Electronics/ Telecommunication
Engineering (EC)
Energy Engineering (EN)
ii). M.Sc. or equivalent in
Electronics/Electronic Sciences ((EL)
Mathematics (MA)
Physics (PH)
Electrical Engineering (EE) (i). B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent EC, EE, IN
Engineering] Computer Science & Engineering
Power Electronics & Power Systems Information Technology (CS)
(EE3) Electronics/Telecommunication
Engineering (EC)
Electrical Engineering (EE) (i). B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent CS,EC, EE, IN,BM
Engineering] Biomedical Engineering (BM)
Electronic Systems (EE5) Computer Science and Engineering/
Engineering (EC)

Electronics/ Electronic Sciences (EL)
Electrical Engineering (EE) (i). B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent CS,EC, EE, IN,
Engineering] Biomedical Engineering (BM)
Integrated Circuit & System (EE6) Computer Science and Engineering/
(New Specialisation started from Information Technology (CS)
the year 2019). Electrical Engineering (EE)
Engineering (EC)

Electrical Engineering (EE) (i). B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent CS, EC, EE, IN, PH, MT
Engineering] Computer Science & Engineering /
Solid State Devices (EE 7) Information Technology (CS)
(New Specialisation started from Electronics/ Telecommunication
the year 2019). Engineering (EC)
Metallurgical Engineering / Materials
Science & Engineering (MT)

Physics (PH)
(i) Out of the six specialization choices (EE1, EE2, EE3, EE5, EE6, EE7) in Electrical Engineering, each candidate
is permitted up to THREE choices in the order of his/her preference. All admission procedures will be conducted
only for the FIRST three choices pertaining to the Electrical Engineering.
Assistantship.
Energy Systems Engineering (EN) B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in Any discipline

[Department of Energy Science & Automobile Engineering (AU)
Engineering] Aeronautical / Aerospace
Engineering (AE)
Civil Engineering (CE)
Energy Systems Engineering (EN)
Thermal Power Engineering (TP)
Assistantship.
Environmental Science & (i). B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent AE, AG, BT, CH, CE, ES, ME, MN,
Engineering (EV) in MT, XE, XL
Environmental Science and Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
Engineering Department (ESED) (AE)
Agricultural Engineering (AG)
Biotechnology (BT)
Civil Engineering (CE)
Environmental Engineering (EV)
Mining Engineering (MN)
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(ii). M.Sc. or equivalent in --------------------------------------------------
Atmospheric Science (AT) BT, CY, GG, PH, ES, EY, XE, XL
Biotechnology (BT)
Biochemistry (BY)
Chemistry (CY)
Earth Sciences (ES)
Environmental Toxicology (ET)
Environmental Science (EM)
Meteorology (MO)
Microbiology (MB)
Physics (PH)
(i) For candidates with M.Sc., Mathematics is essential at Higher Secondary/ Intermediate (10+2) level.
Assistantship
Geoinformatics & Natural Resources (i). B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent AG, AR, CE, CS, EC, EE, GG, MA,
Engineering (GNR) in MN, PH, XE-H, ST
[Centre of Studies in Resources Agricultural Engg (AG)
Engineering (CSRE)] Architecture & Planning (AR)
Civil Engineering(CE)
Computer Science and Engineering /
Engineering (EC)
Environmental Engineering (EV)
Mining Engineering (MN)
Geoinformatics /Geomatics (GI)
(ii).M.Sc. or equivalent in
Geology / Applied Geology (GL)
Geophysics / Applied Geophysics
(GP)
Mathematics (MA)
Physics (PH)
Geoinformatics /Geomatics (GI)
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
(XE-H)
Statistics (ST)
(i) For candidates with M.Sc. as qualifying degree, mathematics subject is mandatory at Higher Secondary /
Intermediate (10+2) level.
(ii) Candidates without valid GATE score or score below the specified cut-offs in the concerned GATE disciplines
may be admitted in PS/IS/SW categories provided they satisfy the requirements listed in A.7.6, A.7.7 and A.7.8.
A maximum of five candidates will be admitted under these three categories combined, based on the
performance in Written Test / Interview. They are not eligible for award of Teaching/Research Assistantship.
Industrial Engineering & Operations (i) B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent Valid GATE Score from any one of
Research (IO) in any Engineering discipline the following papers only
[Interdisciplinary Group in required.
(ii) M.Sc. Or equivalent in any
Industrial Engineering & AE Aerospace Engineering
science disciplines
Operations Research (IE&OR )] AG Agricultural Engineering
BM Biomedical Engineering
BT Biotechnology
CE Civil Engineering
CH Chemical Engineering
CS Computer Science and
Information Technology
EC Electronics and
Communications
EE Electrical Engineering
ES Environmental Science and
Engineering
IN Instrumentation Engineering
MA Mathematics
ME Mechanical Engineering
MN Mining Engineering
MT Metallurgical Engineering
PE Petroleum Engineering
PH Physics
PI Production and Industrial
Engineering
ST Statistics
TF Textile Engineering and Fibre
Science
XE Any Paper
XH-C1 Economics
Assistantship.
Mechanical Engineering (ME) B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in Any discipline

[Department of Mechanical Aeronautical / Aerospace
Engineering] Engineering (AE)
Thermal & Fluids Engineering Automobile Engineering (AU)
(ME1) Chemical Engineering (CH)
[Department of Mechanical Aeronautical / Aerospace
Engineering] Engineering (AE)
Design Engineering(ME2) Automobile Engineering (AU)
Machine Tool Engineering (MC)
Production / Industrial Engineering
(PI)
[Department of Mechanical Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Engineering] Machine Tool Engineering (MC)
Manufacturing Engineering (ME3) Production / Industrial Engineering
(PI)
Mechanical Engineering (ME) B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in CH, EE, ME
[Department of Mechanical Chemical Engineering (CH)
Engineering] Electrical Engineering (EE)
Nuclear Engineering (ME4) * Mechanical Engineering (ME)
*No admission to specialisation
Nuclear Engineering (ME4) for
the year 2021-22.
Assistantship.
Metallurgical Engineering and (i). B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent CH,CY, EE,ME, MT,PH, XE

Materials Science (MM) in a recognised branch of engineering
[Department of Metallurgical or technology
Engineering and Materials Science] (ii). M.Sc. or equivalent in a
Materials Science (MM1) recognised branch of science.
Metallurgical Engineering and i). B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent CH, ME,MT,XE
Process Engineering (MM2 ) recognised branch of science.
Metallurgical Engineering and i). B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent CH,ME,MT
Materials Science (MM) in a recognised branch of
[Department of Metallurgical engineering.
Engineering and Materials Science]
Steel Technology (MM3)
Metallurgical Engineering and i). B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent AE,CE,CH,CY,EE,ME,MT, XE
Corrosion Science & Engineering recognised branch of science.
(MM4)
(i) For candidates with M.Sc., Mathematics as a subject at B.Sc. degree level is essential.
Materials, Manufacturing and B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in MT,PI,ME

Modeling (MMM) in a recognised branch of engineering
[Cross-Departmental Programme or technology
of Mechanical Engineering,
Metallurgical Engineering &
Materials Science, and
Mathematics]
Assistantship.
Systems & Control Engineering (SC) B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in AE, ME, EE, EC, IN, CH, CS
[Interdisciplinary Group Systems & any engineering discipline
Control Engineering]
Assistantship.
Technology & Development (TD) (i). BE/B.Tech/B.Arch/AMIE or Any discipline

[Centre for Technology Alternatives equivalent in any engineering
for Rural Areas](CTARA) discipline.
(ii). M.Sc. or equivalent in any
science discipline
Candidates with a qualifying degree (BE/ B.Tech./ B.Arch./M.Sc.) without a GATE score can apply under
Educational Technology (ET) (i) B.Tech / B.E / B.Pharm / B.Arch / Any discipline
[Interdisciplinary Programme in AMIE in any engineering discipline
Educational Technology] OR
4-year B.S. in any science discipline
OR
M.Sc / M.A / MCA
OR
Int. M.Tech / Int. M.E / Int. M.Sc /
Int. B.S-M.S or Dual Degree in
engineering/technology
financial support) if they have a minimum of two years of experience in education technology-related work.
Candidates must show the official sponsorship letter from the sponsoring company at the time of the interview.
Only candidates with paid-leave from the sponsoring company for the full duration of the program will be
considered. Conversion to the self-financed category or applying under the self-financed category is not allowed.
Urban Systems B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent Any discipline

[Centre for Urban Science and in any Engineering discipline
Engineering (CUSE)] OR
Architecture, Urban Planning or

related disciplines
provided their candidature is sponsored by the employer. Such candidates are not eligible for award of
Teaching/Research Assistantship.
B) M.TECH. PROGRAMMES
-disciplinary areas
involving Aerodynamics, Dynamics & control, Aerospace Propulsion and Aerospace structures.
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B.1) Aerospace Engineering AE (AE1, AE2, AE3, AE4)
-disciplinary areas
involving Aerodynamics, Dynamics & Control, Aerospace Propulsion and Aerospace Structures.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION- as given in Table A.3 - Eligibility for Admission to Different Disciplines.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
I. Aerodynamics (AE1)
Experimental Aerodynamics, Experimental Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics, Shock Waves and their
applications, computational Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics,
computational Electromagnetics , Vortex and particle methods, vortex flows, Aero-acoustics, Aircraft Design,
Air Transportation, Turbulence modeling and applications, Computational studies of scramjet intakes,
Supersonic mixing, Computation of high enthalpy flows, plasma assisted flow control, Thermoacoustics ,
Morphing Aircraft, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and Lighter-Than- Air Systems.
II. Dynamics and Control (AE2)
Flight mechanics , guidance, trajectory optimization, navigation, state and parameter estimation, tracking
and control of launch vehicles, missiles, aircraft, manned and unmanned aerial vehicles, mini aerial
vehicles(MAVs), satellites, multi-agent systems, nonlinear adaptive and robust flight control, integrated
navigation systems, air-breathing and gas turbine engine control, swarm, path planning and formation
flying of aerial vehicles, hardware in -loop-simulation, co-operative missions for MAVs.
III. Aerospace Propulsion (AE3)
Aircraft and spacecraft Propulsion, Experimental and numerical studies on detonations, Combustion
instabilities , Development of new techniques for emission reduction from combustion systems, Heat
Transfer, Infrared Signatures of Aerospace Vehicles, Micro-Channel cooling of Gas Turbine Blades.CFD of
propulsive systems, Aerodynamic design and performance analysis of axial flow turbomachines, Flow
control of turbomachines and internal duct flows, Computational Hypersonic aerothermodynamics,
Turbulence modeling and applications, Computational studies of scramjet engines, Supersonic mixing and
combustion, Computation of high enthalpy flows, Plasma assisted combustion and flow control,
Thermoacoustics, Non- Equilibrium , Thermodynamics of Dissipative Structures , Entropy Generation
Studies in Micro-Flows , Fuel atomization and sprays, Optical diagnostics of combustion systems.
IV. Aerospace Structures (AE4)

Structural Health Monitoring, Machine Learning Assisted Uncertainty Quantification, Defects and Damages
in Composites, Additive Manufacturing, Wave Propagation in Structures, Aeroelasticity,
Aerothermoelasticity, Aeroservoelasticity, Reduced-order Modeling, Structural Dynamics & Stability,
Multidisciplinary Optimization, Mechanics of Materials, Computational Materials Science,Experimental
Mechanics, Continuum and Computational Mechanics, Electromagnetic Interactions with Solids,
Biomechanics, Multiscale modeling of materials, Fracture and Fatigue in Materials.
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B.2) Biomedical Engineering (BM)
Introduction
The Biomedical Engineering Group (BME) at IIT Bombay was set up in 1988. It is now a part of
Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering (BSBE). Biomedical Engineering is one of the youngest
disciplines in engineering and has made tremendous progress in the last 4 decades. This has been aided
by rapid advancements in Semiconductor Technology, Information Technology, and Biotechnology. In the
field of Biomedical Engineering, researchers with expertise in diverse areas work towards the unified goal
of creating products and techniques for better health care. The backgrounds of faculty in BME at IIT
Bombay reflect the wide spectrum of expertise required to make better and more affordable health care a
reality. Further, the students admitted to the program have backgrounds in Engineering, Physical
Sciences, Life Sciences and Medicine, making it the only program in the country to offer M.Tech.
admission to such a unique mix of candidates. The creation of a heterogeneous class composition
promotes interaction between students and faculty of different backgrounds and provides opportunities
for research in exciting interdisciplinary areas.
Course work & Project
Over the first two semesters, M.Tech. students are required to do substantial amount of course work to
complement their undergraduate or masters level education. The third semester is devoted mostly to the
M.Tech. project although some courses may be taken during that period. The fourth semester is fully
devoted to completion of the project. The curriculum has been designed to provide all students with a
general background in Biomedical Engineering followed by more specific knowledge in the area of their
choice. The former is achieved through core (for everyone) and compulsory (for students with a particular
background) courses in the first semester. Electives taken during the second and third semester provide
specialized knowledge in the area of the individual interest.
In the first semester, students with backgrounds in life sciences and medicine are required to take
compulsory courses in mathematics, electronic circuits and instrumentation. Students with backgrounds
in physical sciences and engineering take courses in physiology. There are other elective courses to be
taken as well.
In the second semester, all students have to go through a core course on Biostatistics. Further, everyone is
required to present a seminar on a topic related to Biomedical Engineering under the guidance of a
faculty. The rest of the courses are electives, which the students choose after consultation with the faculty
adviser.
Electives are offered in biopotentials, bioelectricity, ergonomics, medical sensors, biosensors, bioMEMS,
medical imaging physics, biomaterials, drug delivery, cellular & tissue engineering, microfluidics,
computational modeling, biomechanics, etc. All students are required to take a course designated as an
Institute Elective offered by departments other than BSBE. In special cases, electives other than the
institute elective may be taken from other departments in IIT after obtaining necessary permissions from
the Department Post Graduate Committee.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION - as given in Table A.3 -Eligibility for Admission to Different Disciplines.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
Currently fundamental and applied research is being conducted in the following broad areas, which the students can
choose to do projects in:
• Biomedical transducers and sensors including biosensors and bioMEMS devices
• Biomaterials and tissue engineering
• Bionanotechnology
• Biophysics, cellular mechanics and computational biology
• Controlled drug delivery systems
• Computational neurophysiology
• Microfabrication and microfluidics
• Telemedicine and knowledge based systems
• Biophotonics, Tomography, Inverse Problems
• Movement neurophysiology, neural plasticity, non-invasive brain stimulation, rehabilitation technology

B.3) Chemical Engineering (CH)
A wide variety of courses are offered to enable a student to obtain proficiency in various facets of the
Chemical Engineering Profession Design, Production, Research and Development, and academics. The
programme provides strong core courses together with a set of elective courses in the following areas :
Biotechnology and Bio-Systems Engineering; Energy and Environment; Transport, Colloids and Interface
Science; Catalysis and Reaction Engineering; Materials Engineering; Process Systems Engineering and
Control.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
 Biotechnology & Bio-Systems Engineering

Metabolic & Genetic Engineering, Bio-separations, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Drug Discovery,
Enzymology, Bioprocess Development, Vermiculture for Waste Management, Dehydration of Food Systems,
Controlled Atmosphere Storage, and Process Development of Food Systems.
 Energy and Environment
Climate change, Coal Gasification, Energy Integration, Green Engineering, Renewable Resources, Waste
Management, Pollution Control, Air Pollution Prediction & Control and Vermiculture.
 Transport, Colloids and interface Science
Fluidization, Granular flows, Powder Mixing, Membrane Separations, Rheology of Complex Fluids, Colloids,
Sol-gels, Emulsions & Foams, Paints and Coatings, Microstructural Engineering, Aerosols, Electro-
hydrodynamics, Fluid Mechanics & Stability, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat & Mass transfer, Porous
media, and Surfactants.
 Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
Catalysis, Multiphase Reaction, Bio-reaction Engineering and Reactor Modelling, Process intensification &
reactive distillation.
 Materials Engineering
Polymer materials, Polymer Reaction Engineering, Polymer Processing, Polymer Physics, Polyurethane,
Rubber, Polymer Rheology, Ceramics, Polymers, Biomaterials, Drug Delivery, Food Engineering, Microscopy,
Nano-composites, Statistical Thermodynamics, and Supercritical Fluids.
 Process Systems Engineering and Control
Process Simulation, Optimization, Process Integration and Scheduling, Energy Conservation and Optimal
Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical Modelling, Multi-scale Modelling, Systems
Identification and Process Safety Analysis, Nonlinear control, fault diagnosis.
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B.4) Civil Engineering CE (CE1, CE2, CE3, CE4, CE5, CE6, CE7)
The programme is geared to meet the growing demand for designers, consultants, development engineers,
research-scientists and faculty.
A student entering the M.Tech. programme in Civil Engineering can pursue one of the following streams :
(i) Transportation Systems Engineering(CE1)
(ii) Geotechnical Engineering (CE2)
(iii) Water Resources Engineering (CE3)
(iv) Structural Engineering (CE4)
(v) Ocean Engineering (CE5)
(vi) Remote Sensing (CE6)
(vii) Construction Technology and Management (CE7)
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION - as given in Table A.3- Eligibility for Admission to Different Disciplines.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
i. Transportation Systems Engineering: Transportation Planning: Sustainable urban transportation

planning, Travel survey design and analysis, Travel demand modelling, Travel behaviour and choice
modelling, Transport system analysis and economic evaluation, Land use and transport planning models, Air
travel demand modelling, Freight transport modelling, public transport planning and design, and Transport
network modelling. Traffic Engineering: Traffic flow theory and capacity analysis, Traffic management,
operations and control, Pedestrian flow modelling, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and traffic impact
assessment and externalities. Highway Planning and Design: Optimal alignment design, Performance based
geometric design, Road safety. Pavement Engineering: Characterization and performance tests of pavement
materials, Recycled and warm mix asphalt mixes, Asphalt rheology, Constitutive modelling of pavement
materials, Pavement maintenance, rehabilitation and management systems, and design and performance
evaluation of concrete pavements.
ii. Geotechnical Engineering: Geotechnical earthquake engineering; Geoenvironmental engineering;

Energy geotechnics; Computational geomechanics; Foundation engineering; Seismic hazard study;
Liquefaction; Constitutive modelling of soil; Soil-structure interaction; Offshore geotechnical engineering;
Pipeline geotechnics; Soil Characterization, Foundation for offshore structures, Bio-geo interface study;
Earth dam problems; Rock Mechanics and tunnelling; Soil dynamics; Soil stabilization; Expansive soils;
Earth retention structures; Slope stabilization; Ground improvement; Reinforced soil structures and
geosynthetics; Physical modelling in geotechnics; Centrifuge modelling of geotechnical problems;
Optimization techniques and environmental geotechnics; Landslides; GIS applications for geotechnical
problems; Earthquake resistant design of geotechnical structures; Reliability analysis; Dynamic soil
characterization; Landfills and waste containment engineering; Seawalls; Railway Geotechnics.
iii.Water Resources Engineering : a) Experimental Fluid Mechanics and Computational Fluid Dynamics -
Fluid flow investigation by experimental and numerical studies, Turbulent flows, Sedimentation and erosion
problems, Fluid transients in closed conduits, Pipe network analysis; b) Groundwater Flow, Transport
Process and Remediation- Groundwater movement and recharge, Seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers,
Transport of pollutant in aquifers and aquifer remediation; c) Surface water Hydrology: River and lake
hydrodynamics, Contaminant transport process, River basin and watershed scale modelling of hydrologic
processes, Hydraulic structures; Conceptual IUH; hydrologic time series analysis and forecasting Reservoir
sedimentation modelling; Chaos and Singular Spectrum analysis d) Floods and Droughts studies; e) Water
Resource System and Optimization - Reservoir operation and management; f) Urban water management -
Urban water supply, Storm water and wastewater management, Water quality modelling; g)
Hydroinformatics - GIS and remote sensing applications in water resources, Use of Artificial Intelligence
Techniques; h) Simulation - optimization for water resources environmental engineering problems; i)
Climate change and Impact Studies - Detection and attribution of hydrologic change; Modelling of
hydroclimatic extremes, Hydrologic statistics;
iv. Structural Engineering: Computational Mechanics; Finite element techniques; Composite materials and
mechanics; Reinforced and prestressed concrete structures; Steel structures; Strength, stability and
dynamics of thin membranes; Plates and shells; Structural optimization; Structural resilience, Structural
response to blast, impact and shock loading; Pressure vessels; Reliability analysis; Seismic vulnerability and
fragility assessment of structures; Bridge engineering; Machine learning; Probabilistic design methods;
Curved grid; Cable networks; Plastic analysis techniques; Structural dynamics; Earthquake engineering;
Earthquake disaster management; Vibration control of structures; Wind effects on structures; Inverse
problems and artificial intelligence applications; Offshore structures; Shell foundation; Structural health
monitoring; Uncertainty quantification; Shell and membrane structures; Risk analysis
v. Ocean Engineering: (a) Physical modelling wave-structure interactions, floating body dynamics,
offshore and maritime infrastructures design, nearshore dynamics, nonlinear waves and sediment transport;
(b) Numerical modelling coastal processes, tidal hydrodynamics, pollutant dispersion in coastal waters,
wave-current interactions, tsunami, storms, surges and extreme events, sea level rise, climate change
impacts on met-ocean parameters, oil spill dispersions, coastal erosion, shoreline changes; (c) Soft
computing techniques Application of statistical, stochastic and neural networks analysis on ocean
parameters; (d) Remote Sensing and GIS Application of RS and GIS for assessment of coastal vulnerability
and nearshore processes.
vi. Remote Sensing: Development of methods and algorithms for digital analysis of Remotely Sensed Data
(RSD); Remote sensing and GIS Applications for Hydrology and Water Resources, Ocean Sensing, Decision
Support Systems in Watershed Development; Remote sensing for snow and glacier Studies, Remote sensing
data assimilation, Thermal Remote Sensing; Microwave remote sensing; Uncertainty modelling in
Geospatial datasets; Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) based applications in Civil Engineering.
vii. Construction Technology and Management: Building materials, Concrete technology; Construction
management; Infrastructure project management.
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B.5) Computer Science and Engineering (CS)
[Department of Computer Science and Engineering
The M.Tech. programme in Computer Science is a flexible, second level programme offering students wide
choice of electives from areas such as algorithms, programming languages, databases, machine intelligence,
computer graphics and vision, networks, architecture, distributed computing and formal methods. The
programme is aimed at generation of high quality technical manpower for Research, Design and
Development in Computer Science and Computer Applications by exposing students to courses in
theory as well as application areas. The department has strong ties with the computer industry and
many M.Tech. students work on sponsored projects.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
i. Theoretical Computer Science: Algorithms, Combinatorial Optimization, Combinatorics, Complexity
Theory, Cryptography and Graph Theory.
ii. Natural Language Processing: Natural language understanding; Machine translation, Semantics
Extraction; Document understanding; Cross lingual information Retrieval; Intelligent interfaces.
iii. Visual Computing: Computer graphics, Geometry processing, Image and signal processing, Computer
vision and medical image computing.. Rendering (photorealistic, non-photorealistic, real-time, immersive);
animation (character, physics-based); sketch-based systems; augmented and virtual reality; camera and
imaging systems. Image and geometry reconstruction; restoration; compressed sensing; compression;
pattern recognition; localization; segmentation; tracking; registration; quantization; shape analysis; group
analysis; retrieval; affective computing. Machine learning methods; deep learning; matrix analysis;
statistical methods.
iv. Computer Security and Applied Cryptography: Information flow-based security modeling, language and
OS security, web and browser security, security analytics, secure multi-party communication, verification of
cryptographic protocols, side channel attacks and hardware security, computation on encrypted data.
v. Computer Networks: Performance modeling, analysis and design of wired and wireless networks,
Implementation and verification of network security protocols. Deployment, data management,
communication and energy-efficiency issues in Sensor Networks, Design of content distribution networks for
data dissemination, Architectures and protocols for metro optical networks, Network algorithms, Utility and
Pricing models, Quality of service protocols, Mobile Computing, Voice Routing, Voice over IP, RFID
networks, Enterprise networks, Access and Broadband networks.
vi. Database and Information Systems: Query Optimization, with a focus on parallel and distributed
databases (aka Big Data systems), Holistic optimization of database applications, data generation for testing
and grading SQL queries, Real time databases, Database support for Embedded and IoT systems, Spatial
databases.
vii. Machine Learning and Information Retrieval: Data integration models and algorithms, Graphical
models, Information extraction and retrieval, Forecasting and smart e-business, Text and Web data mining.
Integrated mining with relational DBMS, Temporal mining, Integrating mining with OLAP
viii. Distributed Systems: Performance Evaluation, fault tolerance and scalability issues in distributed
systems; Distributed object-based systems, Programming models and runtimes for generic agents, Parallel
Computing, High performance cluster computing, Distributed operating systems, Self-configuration using
abstract performance and capacity models of distributed component based applications, Topology based
problem detection and root cause isolation in enterprise environments.
ix. Formal Methods: Formal specification, design and verification of hardware and software systems
including distributed systems; Logic, automata theory and their applications in reasoning about systems;
Automated theorem proving; Model checking; Reachability analysis of large and infinite state spaces: exact
and approximate techniques.
x. Programming languages and Compilers: Theory of code optimization; Optimizing and parallelizing
compilers; Analysis and implementation of functional and logic programming languages; Theory of
programming languages.
xi. Real-Time, Embedded, Cyber Physical Systems: Functional Programming Applications, Reconfigurable
computing, Automobile Telematics, Embedded control units, Design and development of robots and sensor
platforms, temporal constraints, time critical applications
xii. Software Engineering and Paradigms: Software Architecture, Program Synthesis and Analysis, Design,
Evolution and Re-engineering of Programs, Conceptual Models of Programs, Abstractions and Paradigms,
Design Quality of Program Structure.
Refer to the department web page (www.cse.iitb.ac.in ) for more information about various RESEARCH AREAS.
interest.
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B.6) Earth Sciences (GS, PG )
The M.Tech programme of the department lays special emphasis on developing skills for exploration of
mineral, petroleum and groundwater. The students of this programme have good placement opportunities
in leading national and international mineral & oil exploration companies, Geological Survey of India,
National Mineral Development Corporation, Atomic Mineral Division, Mineral Exploration Corporation and
software companies.
a. Geoexploration : GS
The programme is structured such that the students can learn various aspects of mineral, petroleum and
groundwater explorations. It offers wide ranging courses in exploration Well Logging, Basin Analysis,
Marine
Mineral Resources, Groundwater Hydrology, Environmental Geology and Hydrogeochemistry.
b. Petroleum Geoscience : PG
This Specialization is introduced from July 2007. It prepares graduates for a career in petroleum exploration
and development. The course provides advanced skills in seismic interpretation, basin analysis and applied
micropaleontology, sequence stratigraphy, reservoir sedimentology, petrophysics, wireline logging tools and
data interpretation using workstations and software as used in the industry.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
 Active Tectonics and Tectonics
 Electromagnetism
 Engineering Geology
 Geochemistry
 Geothermics
 Geostatistics
 Geomagnetism
 GPS and Geodesy
 Gravity and Magnetic
 Hydrogeology
 Isotope Geology
 Igneous Petrology
 Mineralogy
 Micropalaeontology
 Metamorphic Petrology
 Ore Petrology and Ore deposit modeling
 Organic Geochemistry
 Petroleum Geology
 Remote Sensing and GIS
 Sedimentology
 Structural Geology
 Stratigraphy
 Seismology
 Volcanology
 Numerical modelling in Geophysics
 Geomechanic
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B.7) Electrical Engineering EE (EE1, EE2, EE3, EE5,EE6,EE7)
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Communication Engineering EE1

Control and Computing EE2
Power Electronics and Power Systems EE3
Electronic Systems EE5
Integrated Circuits & Systems EE6
Solid State Devices EE7
AREAS OF RESEARCH

 Communication Systems
 Communication Networks and Internet
 Computational Electromagnetics
 Image Processing and Computer Vision
 Microwaves, RF and Antennas
 Multimedia Systems
 Optical Communication and Photonics
 Signal Processing
 Speech Processing
 Wireless and Mobile Communication
 Information Theory and Coding
 Magnetic Resonance Imaging
 Machine Learning and Data Science
Control and Computing (EE2)
 Linear Systems Theory
 Optimal Control and Optimization
 Modeling and Identification of Dynamical Systems
 Control of Distributed Parameter Systems
 Nonlinear Systems
 Modern Filter and Network Theory
 Behavioral Systems Theory
 Computational Methods in Electrical Engineering
 Software and System Reliability
 Cryptography and Security
 GPU-based Computing
Power Electronics and Power Systems (EE3)

 FACTS, HVDC and Power Quality
 Distributed Generation
 Power System Restructuring
 Wide Area Measurements and System Protection
 EMI / EMC
 Coupled Field Computations
 Electrical Machines: Modeling, Analysis, Design and Control
 Special Machines
 Power Electronic Converters, Electric Drives
 Power Electronics for Non-conventional Energy Sources
 Reliability in Power Systems and Power Electronic Systems
 Smart Grids for Energy Harvesting
 Power System Planning, Operations and Control
 Power System Economics
 Use of wide band gap devices in Power Electronic converters
 Electric Vehicles
Electronic Systems (EE5)
 Electronic Instrumentation
 Signal Processing Applications
 Speech and Audio Processing
 Biomedical Electronics
 Embedded System Design
Integrated Circuits & System (EE 6)

 Secured microprocessors, GNSS receivers, Software defined networking and radio, high performance
computing
 Integrated Circuits (ICs) & Systems for AI/ML, IoT sensor networks, sensing and control for quantum
systems
 Algorithmic digital design and synthesis tools, algorithm to RTL and algorithm to layout
 Analog/Mixed-Signal ICs and Systems for Wireless and Wireline communications
 RF/Microwave ICs and Silicon Photonics for 5G and Beyond
 High-Speed ICs for Optical Data Centre Interconnects
 ICs for Power management and Energy Harvesting
Solid State Devices (EE 7)

 Non-volatile memory technologies (Flash, RRAM, FERAM, MRAM, etc.)
 Device Fabrication (CMOS, Solar cells, Detectors, etc.)
 Theory, modeling, and simulation of Electronic devices
 Novel materials and devices (III-V, Graphene, 2D, etc.)
 Spintronics, Quantum Computing, Quantum sensing, and related technologies
 Photonics, MEMS, Neuromorphic Engineering
 Photovoltaics - c-Si, Organics, Perovskite, quantum dots, etc.
 Reliability of semiconductor devices and systems (e.g., Solar panels, PV systems)
 Nanoscale energy conversion
 Flexible devices and sensors (bio, chemical, and quantum)
 Light emitting diodes (III-Nitride UV) and photodetectors (quantum dot, etc)
 Wide Bandgap Power Devices
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B.8) Energy Systems Engineering (EN)
Energy is a critical input required for development. Fossil fuel reserves in the country are limited and there
is a need to develop viable cost effective alternatives. Renewable and Nuclear Energy can provide possible
longterm solutions for the energy problems. There are problems in the large scale development and
deployment of these alternatives that need to be addressed. In the short run, India has to aggressively
pursue energy efficiency and Demand Side Management to improve the efficiency of supply and utilization
devices and systems. The development of new energy technologies provides technological challenges as
well as significant business opportunity. In order to help meet these challenge, the Department of Energy
Science and Engineering (DESE) has been established with a mission to develop sustainable energy systems
and solutions for the future. There is a requirement for high quality trained manpower in the energy sector.
It also provides scope for engineering innovators/entrepreneurs. The M.Tech. programme offers a mix of
compulsory courses and elective courses that can be chosen according to the specialization and interest of
the students.
The programme has two laboratories (Solar Energy and Energy Systems Laboratory) and a computational
facility. In addition to this, the students are actively involved in the research and development activities of
the Thermal Hydraulics facility, Gasification Laboratory, Heat Pump Laboratory (Mechanical Engineering),
Power Electronics and Power Systems Laboratory (Electrical Engineering). DESE faculty have been
organizing several Continuing Education Programmes on a continuous basis on Renewable Energy, Energy
Management, Process Integration, Solar Passive Architecture and have initiated a series of programmes for
the Nuclear Power Corporation. The department has established linkages with industries like Thermax,
Forbes Marshall, BSES, Mahindra & Mahindra, BHEL and organization like Atomic Energy Regulatory
Board, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, International Energy Initiative and The Energy and
Resource Institute which have sponsored M.Tech/Ph.D Projects, ensuring the relevance of the research
output.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
Energy Efficiency / Improvements in conventional Energy Systems.
Heat pumps, Energy integration, Process integration for resource optimization, Pinch Analysis Development
of techniques for optimization of Utility systems, Demand Side Management/Load Management in the
Power Sector, Variable Speed Drives, Power Generation and Systems Planning, Energy Management and
Auditing, Efficient Motor Drive Systems, Electronics Ballasts, Static VAR compensators, Illumination control,
Power Electronics in Energy Efficient Systems, Electric Vehicles, Boilers and Fludised Bed Combustion,
Exhaust Heat Recovery, Cogeneration, Building Energy Management, Efficient Air Conditioning Systems,
Hydrogen Generation and Storage, Fuel Cells.
Renewables
Coal Gasification, Biomass Gasifier Design, Development and Testing, Liquid fuels from Biomass through the
thermochemical and algal route, Microbial Hydrogen, Pyrolysis for liquid fuels and chemical, CNG Kit
development, Testing of Solar Collectors and systems, Passive Solar Architecture, Development of Carbon
PV cell, Decentralized Power Systems Grid Integration Issues, Hybrid Systems for Rural Electrification, Wind
Energy, Low Cost Solar Drier, Fuel Cells, Thin film solar cells, Carbon nano tubes for hydrogen storage,
Solar photovoltaic concentrator, Development of Engines of SVO, Biodiesel, Dual fuelling etc., Biodiesel
manufacturing process. Complex Fluid Dynamics, Flow of Granular Materials, Multiphase flows,
Computational Fluid Dynamics, Molecular Dynamic Simulation of Particulate Flows.
Nuclear
Nuclear Safety, Nuclear Waste management, Thermal Hydraulics Research, Computer Simulation Models
for Analysis of Transients in Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor. Nuclear thermal hydraulics and safety,
Analytical solution of multilayer heat conduction problems.
Fellowships
Several fellowships are normally available to DESE students ranging from
Rs. 8000 to Rs.15000/- per month. Most of the fellowships also include tuition fee waiver. Fellowship will
be offered on the basis of separate interviews.
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B.9) Environmental Science & Engineering (EV)
[Environmental Science and Engineering Department (ESED) ]
The interdisciplinary programme in Environmental Science and Engineering aims to offer a balanced
training in scientific, engineering and social aspects of this field. The course has been designed to meet the
requirements of industry, consultancy services, academic and R & D organizations related to Environmental
Management, treatment of emission and effluents and remediation of contaminated environment. The
programme provides ample choice of electives to enable students to delve deeper in to various aspects
related to this discipline, i.e. Environmental Monitoring and Modeling, Environmental Impact Analysis,
Environment Biotechnology, Industrial Air & Water Pollution Control, Industrial Ecology, Clean Technology
and Hazardous Waste Management and Aerosol Science and Technology.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
The research and development activities of the ESED encompass a wide spectrum of areas in Environmental
Science and Engineering with special emphasis on the solution of real life environmental problems such as
environmental monitoring, industrial air and water pollution control, solid and hazardous waste
management, air and water quality modelling, environmental systems optimization, environmental
microbiology and biotechnology, bioremediation, indoor air quality, aerosol science and technology,
environmental impact assessment and global issues. For further details visit www.esef.iitb.ac.in
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B.10) Geoinformatics & Natural Resources Engineering)(GNR)
Centre of Studies in Resources Engineering offers an M.Tech programme in Geoinformatics & Natural
Resources Engineering which is multidisciplinary in nature. The emphasis of the programme is on the use of
modern technological tools such as Satellite Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems, Global
Positioning Systems, etc. for natural resources studies. The course provides a balanced coverage on natural
resources exploration and management as well as on the application areas of interest such as
Precision/Digital Agriculture, Atmospheric Studies including Ozone Depletion, Coastal and Marine
Environment, Machine Learning, Digital Image Processing and Computer Vision, Digital Photogrammetry,
Natural Hazard Assessment and Disaster Mitigation, Snow, Avalanche and Glacial Studies, Terrain
Evaluation, Water Resources (Surface and Ground water), High Performance Computing, etc.
Due to multidisciplinary nature of the subject of Geoinformatics and Natural Resources Engineering,
emphasis is laid on training the students with an integrated approach to various issues pertaining to natural
resources exploration and scientific management using the most modern tools and techniques. The courses
offered cover fundamentals to advanced topics in the use of Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS to natural
resources of Land, Earth and Atmosphere as well as natural hazards and disasters.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
Remote Sensing and GIS applications, Surface and ground water resources, Terrain evaluation, Landuse
Planning, Agro-Informatics, Sensor Networks and UAVs in Precision Agriculture, Mineral and hydrocarbon
exploration, Snow and avalanche studies, Hazards of landslide, Drought and desertification, Marine and
coastal environmental studies, Atmospheric remote sensing, Development of tools and techniques of spatial
data processing, Machine Learning, Digital Image Processing and Computer Vision, Digital Photogrammetry
and Cartography Microwave remote sensing, Geo-computational systems, Climate change aspects, etc.
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B.11) Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IO)
[Interdisciplinary Group in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IE&OR)]
The M.Tech. program in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) is interdisciplinary and
accepts students from all branches of engineering and mathematics. Besides the core areas of IEOR the
programme also offers new courses in Financial Engineering, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Deep
Learning, System Dynamics, and others.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION- as given in Table A.3-Eligibility for Admission to Different Disciplines.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
The group is interested in research related to modeling, quantitative analysis and optimal resource
allocation from decision problems in deterministic and stochastic contexts. Broad areas of application are in
manufacturing systems, supply chains, logistics, transport including railways, e-commerce, finance, services,
health care, infrastructure and other industrial systems; application of quantitative methods in quality and
maintenance management systems; development and application of decision support, intelligent and
knowledge -based systems.
Specific applications include optimal control in stochastic systems; applications of game theory, modeling
and simulation of supply chains, manufacturing and service systems; theory and applications of distributed
simulation, discrete event and system dynamics simulations; applied stochastic models; scheduling and
control of railways and other transport operations; time tabling of services, crew and vehicle scheduling for
transport operations; optimization and design problems arising from e-commerce, including auctions and
mechanism design for electronic exchanges; risk analysis and contract design; revenue management;
quantitative models for financial engineering; applications of deep learning; development and applications
of modern information systems for managing manufacturing, supply chain and service organizations.
The IEOR programme is unique in its contemporary flavour, with new courses on Financial Engineering,
Machine Learning for Operations Research, Optimization for Data Science, Longitudinal Data Analysis,
Computer Vision and Multimedia Analytics for IE, and Machine Learning to name a few. The programme is
equally strong in background building, with updated courses in Optimization Techniques, Stochastic Models
and Simulation.
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B.12) Mechanical Engineering ME (ME1, ME2, ME3,ME4)
Areas of Specialization
1. Thermal and Fluids Engineering (ME1)

2. Design Engineering (ME2)
3. Manufacturing Engineering (ME3)
4. Nuclear Engineering (ME4)*
* No admission to specialisation Nuclear Engineering (ME4) for the year 2019 -20.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
Thermal and Fluids Engineering (ME1)

Fluid Mechanics, Fluid Machinery, Fluid Power Control and Fluidics, Analysis of Thermal Systems,
Numerical prediction of convective and radiative heat transfer, Combustion, Fluidised bed combustion,
Refrigeration and Airconditioning, Cryogenics, Miniature Cryorefrigerators, Food preservation, Performance
Studies on IC Engines, Alternate Fuels, Nuclear Energy and Reactor Physics, Fuel Cells, Nuclear Reactor
Thermal Hydraulics, Electronics Cooling, Microfluidics and Microscale Heat Transfer, Transport in porous
media, Computational Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer, Analysis of Turbulent Flows, Low Temperature Plasma
Modelling, Molecular Gas Dynamics, Enhanced Oil Recovery.
Design Engineering (ME2)

Stress and Vibration Analysis Analytical, numerical (Finite Element and Boundary Element Methods) and
experimental methods, Fatigue and Fracture-Linear elastic and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics, Fracture of
composite materials, Fatigue-creep-corrosion interaction, Tribology and Machinery Maintenance, Pressure
Vessel Design, Computer Aided Simulation and Design Optimization, Linear and non-linear vibrations,
Chaos, Vehicle Dynamics, Rotor Dynamics, Acoustics and Noise, Active Vibration and Noise Control, Smart
Structure, Robotics, Kinematics and control of Rigid and Flexible Manipulators, Microprocessor based
control and automation, Mechatronics, Mobile Robots, Textile Machinery, MEMS.
Manufacturing Engineering (ME3)

CAD / CAM / CIM, CNC, Computer Assisted Process Planning, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly,
Manufacturing Automation & Control, Intelligent Manufacturing Systems, Rapid Prototyping and Tooling.
Design, Optimization and Modelling of Manufacturing Processes (Casting, Forming, Machining, and
Welding), Precision and Micro-Manufacturing Processes, Computer Aided Tool Design.
Applications of IE & OR in Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality and Maintenance Systems.
Nuclear Engineering (ME4) -- No admission to specialisation Nuclear Engineering (ME4) for the year 2019-20
Nuclear Reactor Theory, Nuclear Reactor Dynamics and Control, Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics,
Nuclear Reactor Safety, Reliability and Probabilistic Risk Assessment.
Fellowships
There will be about four fellowships from Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) given to deserving
M.Tech. Students. Those selected (based on an interview) will be offered and enhanced stipend of
Rs. 20,000/-, along with fee wavier. These students will be absorbed as Scientific Officer (C ) in AERB and
would be required to execute a bond to serve the organisation for atleast three years. A similar Fellowship
program is also likely to be available from Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL).
B.13) Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science MM (MM1, MM2, MM3, MM4)
Areas of Specialization
Materials Science MM1
Process Engineering MM2
Steel Technology MM3
Corrosion Science & Engineering MM4
AREAS OF RESEARCH
Faculty in the Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science Dept. carry out research on a range of
materials:
i. Metals: Process analysis, instrumentation and control, Iron and Steel making, deformation behaviour and
microstructure evolution during creep and superplasticity, mineral processing and extractive metallurgy,
metal forming, mechanical behaviour, welding, physical metallurgy, phase transformation, structure
property relationship, thermomechanical processing and texture analysis.
ii. Ceramics: Electronic ceramics, bio-ceramics, glasses and glass ceramics electrical and optical
properties, magnetic materials, dielectric and piezoelectric ceramics and devices, ceramic foams, industrial
ceramics, high temperature ceramics, near net shape forming, gel casting, rheology of suspensions.
iii. Semiconductors and magnetic materials: Devices of thin film elemental semiconductors and alloy
systems, surface treatment and surface engineering, chemical vapor deposition, structure property
correlation in nanocrystalline magnetic materials, magnetoresistor materials In addition, research into
materials for sensors and batteries, superconductors, thermoelectric materials, organic semiconductors, solar
cells, nano-photonics, synthesis and processing of ion conductors, materials for energy generation and
storage materials for quantum computing and ultrahigh vacuum systems for thin film systems is going on in
the Dept. iv. Polymers and Composites: Polymer blends, Polymer carbon nanotube composites, polymer
thin films, polymer nanocomposites, thermodynamic, mechano-rheological, mechanical properties of
polymers, responsive, functional and conjugated polymers, metal matrix composites, structure property
relations.
v. Wear and Corrosion: Fracture and failure, non-destructive evaluation, aqueous corrosion, metallurgy of
corrosion, oil and gas corrosion, and protective coatings (paints, high temperature coatings etc.).
vi. Modelling and Simulations: Modelling of metallurgical processes, heat and mass transport, modelling
of metal forming, Optimization, Monte Carlo simulations, Dislocation dynamics simulations, molecular
dynamics simulations, phase field modelling, first principle calculations, crystal plasticity.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE
Basic XRD with Xcelerator and thin film attachment MTS machines
1600 Degree Horizontal Single Sample Dilatometer Vibrating sample magnetometer
with Accessories
Image Intensifier System and ExRay Source National facility on OIM and stress
determination by XRD
High Temp. Attachment and Texture and Stress Electrochemical Measurement Systems
Attachment Unit
Air Vacuum Induction Melting System State of the art Model PAR 338.
Hitachi Scanning Electron Microscope Potentiostat model Wenking PSG 581
Zeiss Crossbeam focused ion beam plus electron beam Automated 10 Ton/SCC systems.
FEI Themis transmission electron microscope Thermogravimetry analysers.
Gleeble Thermomechanical simulator Computer Facilities.
Simultaneous Thermal Analysis System Optical & Stereo microscopes
R/S SST Plus with Coaxial Cylinder Rheometer Acoustic Emission Systems.
Atomic Absorption Unit AVANTAP Wear and Corrosion Machines.
Carbon Sulphur Analyser Facilities for testing Paint and Other
Coatings.
High Temp. Furnaces up to 1800 C. Dynamic loop system.
UV Visible Spectrophotometer High temperature high pressure autoclaves
Thin film processing units
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B.14) Materials, Manufacturing and Modeling (MMM)
[Cross-Departmental Programme of Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering
& Materials Science and Mathematics]
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION -as given in Table A.3 - Eligibility for Admission to Different Disciplines.
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B.15) Systems & Control Engineering (SC)
[ Interdisciplinary Group in Systems & Control Engineering (SC) ]
The programme provides a balanced choice of courses in theory and application of Systems and Control
Engineering with the possibility of concentration in either theory or application. It provides an
interdisciplinary background to all the students by exposing them to other areas. The exercises, examples
and projects are based on real world systems, so as to impart a deep understanding of the subjects and their
applications. The programme also aims to develop deeper mathematical fundamentals of systems and
control engineering for future academics/researchers.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
Large scale systems, system reduction, nuclear reactor control, sliding mode control (continuous & discrete),
power systems stability & control, modeling, control & implementation of smart structures, space launch
vehicles stability & control, flexible manipulators, stability & control of multirate output feedback based
Nonlinear system analysis and control, adaptive control, geometric mechanics, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian
mecha
Optimal control, constrained and optimization based control, in particular, stochastic model-
predictive/receding-
Cooperative control of multi-agent systems, resource allocation, team theory and its application,
Reconfigurable hardware, embedded control systems, robotic path planning algorithms, hardware/software
Switched and hybrid systems, con
Control of distributed parameter systems, parameter estimation for PDEs, motion planning for PDEs.
All applicants are advised to look at the faculty webpage (www.sc.iitb.ac.in/coreFaculty.html) and the
corresponding research areas before applying.
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B.16) Technology and Development (TD)
[Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas (CTARA)]
The two-year trans-disciplinary course is designed to prepare
innovating / choosing in different public, private and civil society organizations. The core courses will deal
with important rural resource assessment (land, water, energy), techniques for choice of technology,
development theory and policy, social science research methods and system dynamics models, and project
management. Students will be able to choose electives based on their background and interest.
Metal and wood working workshop, Food Processing laboratory, contacts with active organization in the
region for practical training and field-based project work.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
 Technology and Development
 Rural/Agro-based Industries
 Natural Resources ( Energy, water, Land use)
 Environment, Climate Change and Development
 Public Policy and Governance
 Agriculture and Biodiversity
 Rural and regional planning
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B.17) EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (ET)
The Interdisciplinary Programme in Educational Technology (IDP-ET) at IIT Bombay is actively involved in
research and education in the area of technologies to improve the teaching-learning process. IDP-ET focuses
on designing learning environments leveraging effective pedagogy and innovative technology scaffolds for
supporting individual and collaborative learning in formal and informal contexts. IDP-ET is composed of core
faculty members with additional associate members from various disciplines across IIT Bombay covering
engineering, sciences, humanities and social sciences, design, and management.
The 2 year M.Tech program in Educational Technology focuses on training students on applying theories of
learning and principles of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) for creating teaching-learning content and
designing learning environments. In addition, the program focuses on teaching students how to evaluate
online and offline training programs and learning environments using data analytics and other forms of
evaluation.
Core courses in the program focus on Learning Sciences, effective pedagogy, cognitive processes, human-
computer interaction for educational technology, educational data mining, instructional systems design, and
research methods in education. In addition, students will complete project work and elective courses based
on their interest.
The admissions process will be similar to M.Tech in other departments and centres at IIT Bombay. This will
include a written test and interview, with a minimum GATE score requirement.
 For other admission-related details, please visit the Admissions page of the IDP in Educational
Technology: www.et.iitb.ac.in/Admissions.html
Please visit http://www.et.iitb.ac.in for details regarding the research group and recent activities.
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B.18) Urban Systems US
The aim of this M.Tech programme in Urban Systems is to expose students to urbanization challenges and
prepare them for bringing improvement in quality of urban life. The programme will enable the student to
understand the socio-economic suitability of technical (engineering, information, administrative)
approaches and particular solutions in orienting urban development on a smarter and sustainable path.
This program is expected to create a team of urban professionals who on one hand understand the
planning principles and on the other will also know design challenges of urban infrastructure.
The Centre for Urban Science and Engineering (CUSE) is an interdisciplinary centre for research,
teaching and skilled manpower development with the primary mandate of creating innovative and holistic
solutions to deliver urban services related to planning and design, policy and governance, built
environment and social and physical infrastructure while mitigating the effects of natural disasters and
climate change. The centre combines the latest advances in science and technology with sustainable,
equitable and human-friendly design, to create new products and solutions that would ultimately lead to
the betterment of life for the rapidly increasing urban population in the developing world.
RESEARCH AREAS
CUSE is engaged in interdisciplinary research in the following areas with a focus on urban challenges in
India.
Planning and Design
Policy and Governance
Social and Physical Infrastructure
Built Environment and Buildings
Informatics
All applicants are advised to visit the webpage of CUSE (https://www.cuse.iitb.ac.in ) for more details.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE(SoP)/Additional information
1. Candidates applying to M.Tech. in (i) Aerospace Engineering (AE), (ii) Technology & Development (TD) of IIT
Bombay
Statement of Purpose (SoP) is your opportunity to share with the admission committee your thoughts and feeling
about Postgraduate studies at IIT Bombay including your preparation for the same. Include a brief description of past
project/ research work done by you. Restrict yourself to 500-600 words. The personal SOP will aid the admission
committee in evaluating your application.
1. Name:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Programme of study: M.Tech. Discipline : _________________________________

(AE /TD )
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Appendix-I
a) Sponsorship Certificate for full-time- (2 years ) candidates

( On the letterhead of the Sponsoring Organization).
SPONSORSHIP CERTIFICATE
(With/without Financial Support)
To,
The Director,
Indian Institute of Technology,
Mumbai - 400 076.
Subject : Sponsoring of an employee for M.Tech. Programme (full-time)

(With/Without Financial Support) at IIT Bombay
Dear Sir,
We hereby sponsor the candidature of Shri / Smt. / Kum_______________________________,
employed in our organization as ___________________(designation), for joining M.Tech. Programme
in ____________________ at your Institute as a (full-time ) candidate.
He / She is employee of our organization since_______. We shall fully relieve him / her from duties
during the entire period of the M.Tech. programme, to enable him / her to devote full time to his /
her studies in the Institute. We understand that the duration for full-time M.Tech. Programme is
_______ years. We shall /shall not bear the total expenses of his / her studies.
Date: Signature and seal of the Sponsoring Authority

Appendix-II
b) Sponsorship Certificate for part-time ( 3years) candidates

( On the letterhead of the Sponsoring Organization).
SPONSORSHIP CERTIFICATE
(With/without Financial Support)
To,
The Director,
Indian Institute of Technology,
Mumbai - 400 076.
Subject : Sponsoring of an employee for M.Tech. Programme (part-time) at IIT Bombay

Dear Sir,
We hereby sponsor the candidature of Shri / Smt. / Kum. ______________________________ ,

employed in our organization as ____________________(designation) for joining M.Tech programme
at your Institute on a part-time basis.
He/She is _______________________________________ an employee in our organization since _____.

We shall release him / her during working hours to undergo the programme as per the time-table of
the programme at IIT Bombay. We understand that the duration for part-time M.Tech. Programme is
3-years. We shall/shall not bear the total expenses of his / her studies.
Date: Signature and seal of the Sponsoring Authority
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Appendix-III
c) CERTIFICATE FOR PROJECT STAFF
This is to certify that Shri / Smt / Kum. _________________________________ has been working in Project
______________________________ from dt. _________.
The duration of the project is ________ years. Appointment of Shri / Smt / Kum_____________
_______________ is for the period of _____ years. His / Her appointment is likely to be extended for the
further period.
I have no objection if he / she register for M.Tech. Programme in _____________________Department
under _______________ category.
Signature ____________________________
Prof. _________________________________
Project Investigator: _____________________
Project Code : ___________________________
Project Title : ___________________________
Undertaking
I, Shri / Smt / Kum_____________________________________________hereby declare that in the event of
termination of my appointment in the project, I shall continue my studies as Self-financed student for the
remaining period.
Signature:
Date: Name of Student:
M.Des.
Admission Brochure 2021
Important dates
Thursday, April 1, 2021 to Submission of online application with application fee

Thursday, April 8, 2021 http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mdes.jsp
Thursday, April 8, 2021 Last date of application with payment of fees
Monday, April 26, 2021 Date for declaration of result of candidates shortlisted for
M.Des. online evaluation on the IIT Bombay portal.
http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mdes.jsp or
http://portal.iitb.ac.in/mdesapp/
Monday, May 10, 2021 Last date of submission of registration and declaration form
and communication of interview schedule
Friday, May 14, 2021 Last date of portfolio submission
Tuesday, May 18 to Dates for M.Des. online evaluation

Sunday, May 23, 2021
Monday, June 7, 2021 Declaration of results on IIT Bombay portal
Monday, June 14, 2021 Payment of fees and confirmation of admission
Subsequent admission offers, if seats are vacant will

be announced on the IITB website
Contact
IDC School of Design, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay,
Powai, Mumbai 400 076
@ office.idc@iitb.ac.in | admission.idc@iitb.ac.in
www.idc.iitb.ac.in 022 - 2576 7801

Admission requirements
Eligibility for M.Des. Program at IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay
The candidates should have a minimum of 55% marks (50%

marks in case of SC/ST/PwD) or equivalent grades in the
qualifying degree for individual streams.
The candidate should have also qualified through Common

Entrance Examination for Design for 2021 (CEED 2021).
All candidates having a degree from foreign universities should

submit equivalence certificate from Association of Indian
Universities (AIU), New Delhi for qualifying degree and proof
of having 55% or equivalent in the qualifying degree. Indian
SC/ST/PwD candidates should have 50% or equivalent in the
qualifying degree. Candidates should produce this certificate
at the time of application and online evaluation, failing to this
admission committee will reject the application.
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Eligibility criteria
In addition to the 55% or 50% clause mentioned before, the candidate must have one of the
degrees mentioned against the corresponding streams below.
Animation Design (AN) 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Design/Engineering/Architecture/ Interior

Design: 10+2+4 years (minimum four year Bachelor’s course).
Note: B.Plan. considered equivalent to B.Arch. Four year B.Sc
(Engg) course after HSC considered equivalent to BE/B.Tech.
2. Professional Diploma in Design: 10+2+4 years (minimum four
year diploma program).
3. BFA (4 Year professional program with entry after 10+2)
4. GD Art * (4 year program after 1 year foundation. Minimum
entry requirement 10th pass).
Communication 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Design/Engineering/Architecture/ Interior

Design (CD) Design: 10+2+4 years (minimum four year Bachelor’s course).
3. BFA (4 Year professional program with entry after 10+2)
Industrial Design (ID) 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Design/Engineering/Architecture/ Interior

NOTES:
(a) * Candidates with GD Art diploma will additionally require one year professional experience in
design areas.
(b) Applicants can apply to any number of streams. Application form must be submitted for each
stream, along with the fee.
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Eligibility criteria
In addition to the 55% or 50% clause mentioned before, the candidate must have one of the
degrees mentioned against the corresponding streams below.
Interaction Design (IN) 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Design/Engineering/Architecture/ Interior

3. BFA (4 year professional program with entry after 10+2)
4. Master’s Degree in Arts, Science (3+2 years program with entry
after 10+2).
5. Master’s Degree in Computer Application (3 year or 2 year in
case of lateral entry to second year after BCA program with
entry after 10+2+3 years for graduation).
Mobility and Vehicle 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Design/Engineering/Architecture/ Interior

Design (MD) Design: 10+2+4 years (minimum four year Bachelor’s course).
3. BFA Sculpture (4 year professional program with entry after
10+2).
NOTES:
(a) * Candidates with GD Art diploma will additionally require one year professional experience in
design areas.
(b) Applicants can apply to any number of streams. Application form must be submitted for each
stream, along with the fee.
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M.Des. for international students
Any one who is not a national of India, will be considered as

an international student for the purpose of admission and
fees. Please refer to:
https://www.ir.iitb.ac.in/en/students/how-to-apply-0 for definition.
For M.Des. degree:

Admissions are made on the basis of academic performance
in their undergraduate program which is same as the eligibility
criteria for Indian students mentioned in the “Eligibility Criteria
for various Streams” and portfolio (details with the application form).
Information for international students for the above program including

the fee structure and relevant formalities is available on the website of
Dean for International Relations:
https://www.ir.iitb.ac.in/en/students/how-to-apply-0
For further information visit Dean for International Relations website:

http://www.ir.iitb.ac.in/
https://www.ir.iitb.ac.in/en/students/general-information
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Application form
All candidates who have qualified CEED 2021 and meet the
eligibility criteria of each stream can apply for admission
to M.Des. for various streams (AN, CD, ID, IN, and MD) in
IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay.
Industry sponsored candidates can apply for admission after

having qualified through CEED 2021, if they fulfil the required
eligibility criteria for respective streams.
Application forms have to be filled online and the fees have

to be paid online. Candidates also have to complete tasks
A, B and C for each stream applied for and upload these
tasks along with other documents.
Candidates who wish to apply to more than one stream, will have
to fill the form for each stream separately along with the fee.
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Documents for online application
In order to complete the application submission procedure, you need to

upload the following files:
1. File containing your recent color photograph (jpg)

2. Scanned copy of your signature (jpg)
3. Scanned copy of your degree/diploma certificate (pdf) if the course
is completed. If you do not have the final degree certificate, please
upload the copy of the final year mark sheet, or the provisional
certificate. If the course is not completed, a certificate from Principal
of the college or Head of the department as per Appendix A should
be uploaded.
4. Upload a scanned copy of your Higher Secondary Certificate (pdf).
5. Upload a scanned copy of your Birth Certificate, or Proof of date
of birth (Passport, school leaving certificate, Class 10 certificate or
Higher Secondary Certificate ) (pdf).
6. Upload the scanned Experience Certificate if applicable (pdf).
7. Candidates who are applying in the SC/ST/OBC (NC) category have
to upload a valid category certificate (pdf) issued by the appropriate
authorities. Format of the OBC (NC) certificate is in Appendix B.
OBC (NC) certificate issued only from April 01, 2020 onwards will be
accepted.
8. Candidates who are applying in PwD category should upload a
valid medical certificate issued by the appropriate authority as per
Appendix C (pdf).
9. Candidates who are applying in Economically Weaker Section
(EWS) Category should upload a valid EWS Certificate issued by the
appropriate authority as per Appendix D (pdf).
10. Candidates whose name is not the same as the name on the degree/
diploma certificate should upload a gazette notification, marriage
certificate or passport page showing the change in name (pdf).
11. Task A, B, and C for each stream applied for in pdf format. File size
for each task should not be more than 3MB, scanned documents
should be 200 dpi or above.
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Instructions for online application
1. Submission of poor-quality photograph, unclear and illegible documents and poor

image quality of signature may lead to the rejection of the application.
2. Please remember that the documents 1 to 11 (page 6) are to be uploaded

as electronic files in format specified while submitting the online application.
Application forms, incomplete in any respect will be summarily rejected, and the
application will be considered invalid.
3. It will entirely be the responsibility of the candidate to provide the correct information
regarding the qualifying examination and category, and upload the correct
documents in the required format in the application form.
4. Applicants must keep in mind that they cannot plagiarize content, i.e. present
someone else's work (text, images or other material) as their own work in the
tasks and portfolio. An applicant found plagiarizing/misrepresenting/fabricating or
falsifying any idea/data/fact or source is liable to be penalized by the institute. It is
also important to remember that incomplete task submission for any stream will
seriously affect the evaluation.
Application fees
Application fee in INR per stream for various categories:
Gender GN OBC (NC) SC/ST PwD*

Male 300 300 150 150
Female 150 150 150 150
Third (T) 300 300 150 150
*PwD: Person with Disability
The OBC-NC certificate issued for the financial year 2020-21 by the Competent Authority
in the prescribed format must be submitted along with the application form.
The OBC(NC) reservation update information is available at

http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mdes.jsp under “For OBC Reservation Update”.
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Admission process
CEED
(Qualifying exam for M.Des.)
Apply with valid CEED 2021 score (A) & Discipline-

specific tasks assigned for respective stream
IDC-CEED Merit List category-wise for each stream:

AN, CD, ID, IN, MD
Using category-wise multiplying factor
Short-listed candidates call list for each stream
Online registration and declaration by

short-listed candidates
Online evaluation (includes Portfolio submission

& Online interview) (B)
Final Merit Score (A+B)
Final Merit List
Final Merit List Cutoff
Final Admission List with wait list
Fees Payment
Candidate in wait-list will be offered

admission, if selected candidates do
not take admission
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Terms used
1. IDC-CEED merit list: Post-scrutiny list of applicants with valid application

sorted as per their CEED score arranged in descending order.
2. Interview call list: Selected candidates from IDC-CEED merit list to be called
for online evaluation.
3. Registration and declaration: Candidates are required to complete

the registration process and must ensure compliance with all the
responsibilities and declarations which are the basic requirements for the
M.Des. admission process in IDC School of Design for the academic year
2021-2022.
4. Online evaluation: The online evaluation constituted of portfolio submission

and online interview for each of the stream. This online interview will
be based on the candidate’s portfolio, stream specific design aptitude,
academic background, and general as well as design-awareness.
5. Final score: The candidate's total score arrived at by the formula mentioned
below:
Final score = CEED score x (0.70) + Online Evaluation x (0.30)
6. Final merit list: List of candidates after online evaluation, arranged in

descending order of final score.
7. Final merit list cutoff: Candidates with final score below this cutoff will not
be considered for admission even if a seat is vacant in the specific category.
8. Final admission list: Final list of candidates offered admission in the first
and second lists. The first list is an offer of admission to eligible candidates
as per the final merit list. In case a candidate offered admission in the first
list does not confirm admission by paying fees within the stipulated time, a
second list is published offering the seat to the next eligible candidate in the
final merit list.
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Admission process
1. Applicants who qualify in CEED 2021 and meet eligibility The online evaluation
criteria for each stream are eligible to apply to M.Des. consists of a portfolio
program at IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay. submission and online
interview for each of the
2. All applications will be scrutinized to verify whether they streams. Both, the portfolio
meet the eligibility criteria of the streams applied to. submission and online
Those applications not conforming to eligibility criteria interview is mandatory for
will be rejected. qualifying in the admission
process. Candidates are
3. A category-wise merit list for each stream would be prepared not permitted to record the
based on the CEED score of the eligible candidates, called evaluation session through
IDC-CEED merit list. any mode (audio/visual/
audio-visual).
4. Out of all candidates who apply to various streams in IDC,
an Interview Call list will be made for each stream. This list It will entirely be the
for each stream will have a limited number of top scoring responsibility of the
applicants from IDC-CEED merit list. candidate to arrange an
uninterrupted network
5. List of shortlisted candidates is decided on the basis of facility for smooth
category-wise seats available in each stream and by using a conductance of online
multiplying factor for each category. evaluation.
6. The multiplying factor for all categories is 8 (eight). e.g. if the Please remember during
number of seats in General category is 10 for a particular the admission process
stream, then 80 candidates available from the General concerned authority of the
category will be called for online evaluation. The candidate academic section will verify
will be short listed provided the candidate’s total score, i.e., their document. Till that
(CEED score*0.7) + 30 (considering the candidate got 100% point of time seat will be
in his/her online evaluation) is equal to or greater than the reserved provisionally.
cut-off marks. This would be applicable to all categories.
7. The applicants of IDC-CEED merit list required to complete

a registration process and must ensure compliance with all
the responsibilities and declaration furnished. Failure in this
regard would lead to cancellation of the candidature.
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8. The online evaluation includes portfolio submission and
online interview which will be conducted on cloud-based video
conferencing platform. Fulfilling of all the steps and appearing
in the online interview are mandatory.
9. After the online evaluation, a category wise final merit list using
final scores will be prepared for each stream. The final scores
would be the total of 70% of CEED score, and 30% of online
evaluation (portfolio submission and online interview).
10. A final merit list would be constituted based on the above final
score. Admission would be offered from this list based on seats
available for each category.
11. A cutoff, called Final merit list cutoff would be applied to the
Final merit list. This would be 50 for General & EWS, 45 for
OBC(NC) (i.e. 90% of GENERAL), and 33 for SC/ST/PwD (i.e. 2/3
of GENERAL) respectively.
Candidates with final scores that is less than the Final merit list
cutoff for their respective category will not be considered for
admission even if a seat is available in that category.
For instance, only those General & EWS category candidates

who score 50 or above in the Final merit list will be considered
for admission. Similarly, only those OBC(NC) category
candidates who score 45 and above in the Final merit list will be
considered for admission and only those SC/ ST/PwD category
candidates who score 33 and above in the Final merit list will be
considered for admission.
12. The Final merit list cutoff is fixed in advance by the Institute.
It is the measure of a certain minimum aptitude and abilities
expected in a candidate aspiring to pursue the academically
challenging and demanding programme.
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Step-by-step admission process
The individual willing to apply for admission in IDC School of Design

for M.Des. programme for the academic year 2021 needs to follow
following steps:
1. The interested individual is suggested to visit IIT Bombay online

application portal: http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mdes.jsp
to apply for M.Des. programme in IDC School of Design
2. The candidate is suggested to check the 'IDC-CEED merit list' on http://

www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mdes.jsp or http://portal.iitb.ac.in/
mdesapp/ that includes category-wise list of eligible candidates for each
stream based on their CEED score. The List for Shortlisted candidates for
each stream will have a limited number of top scoring applicants from
IDC-CEED merit list.
3. The shortlisted candidates willing to appear for the online interview

are required to complete the Registration and Declaration process. The
registration can be done by going http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/
mdes.jsp, online application portal. The candidate can log in by using
same credentials as used while submitting application. After log in he/
she can find the registration and declaration form available for online
interview. The candidate is required to tick ‘I agree’ if he/she agrees to
all the clauses and the declaration. To enable the smooth conduct of
the online interview you are requested to abide by all the clauses and
declaration form. It is suggested to take a copy of the form (‘Save’ or
‘Print’) for further reference.
Kindly note that the online interview is mandatory to complete the
admission process.
4. On acceptance of registration and declaration the candidate will receive

an IDC serial number (e.g., IDXXX for Industrial discipline or CDYYY for
Communication Design discipline, etc.). Candidates who have applied in
more than one discipline will receive multiple discipline specific IDC serial Please note:
number. It is important to remember that hereafter IDC serial number will Getting shortlisted in
be referred for any further communication. one discipline does not
guarantee a call from
all other disciplines
applied.
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5. For Portfolio submission, the candidate is suggested to use the email id
given in the table below against each discipline.
Discipline Email Address

Industrial Design id2021@idc.iitb.ac.in
Communication Design cd2021@idc.iitb.ac.in
Animation Design an2021@idc.iitb.ac.in
Mobility & Vehicle Design md2021@idc.iitb.ac.in
Interaction Design in2021@idc.iitb.ac.in
6. Each candidate is required to email ONLY the link (Google drive,

Dropbox, OneDrive, Sync, YouTube etc.) of their portfolio in digital format
to the mentioned email Id specific to the discipline they have applied
(e.g., Communication Design applicants send their portfolio to
cd2021@idc.iitb.ac.in). The subject line of the email will be CDXXX_ NAME
(as per application). For example a candidate appearing for the interview
in Communication Design and his/her IDC serial number is CD001 and
his/her name as per application form is JASMINDER SING then he/she
should write in subject line as “CD001_JASMINDER SING “. Silmilarly
with other disciplines, such as, IDXXX_NAME / ANXXX_ NAME / INXXX_
NAME / MDXXX_ NAME. Candidates who have applied in more than one
discipline are required to email their portfolio to each of the discipline
specific email Ids. It is entirely the responsibility of candidate to use the
right email id for sharing the link of their portfolio to a particular discipline.
7. The candidate will receive an email with information regarding the

online platform and a link to join the online interview 2 days prior
to the schedule.
8. The candidate is required to appear for the online interview as per

the schedule.
9. The first list of admitted candidates is likely to be declared soon

after the interview.
10. If selected, the candidate is required to confirm his/her seat by

paying fees, deposits and hostel rent before the deadline indicated
on the offer letter.
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On the day of Online Interview
The candidate is suggested to do the following for the online evaluation:
1. The Candidate is required to arrange a smartphone/laptap/PC (with

speaker, microphone and camera etc.) that can facilitate proper audio-
visual communication to conduct the online evaluation. The candidate is
suggested to avail an uninterrupted network and power connection that
will help to conduct the online interview. Candidates must ensure that
during the entire evaluation session his/her face will be clearly visible
to the panel members for identity authentication purpose and also the
surrounding space is properly illuminated. Candidate are also requested
to ensure an uninterrupted surrounding ambience (preferably silent,
absence of any second person etc.) during the interview.
2. The candidate is required to install ‘Zoom' applications in their system or

smartphone before the online evaluation. As a backup virtual platform,
The candidates is also suggested to install 'Google Meet' and 'WhatsApp'
applications in their system. It is advised to test all these 3 applications
and get acquainted beforehand.
Please note:
The entire evaluation will be recorded (audio-visual) for authentication and
verification purpose.
It is important to know that the candidate is not permitted to record the
evaluation session through any mode (audio/visual/audio-visual).
3. The Candidate is required to make an arrangement of a suitable setup for

drawing and should have relevant stationery items, e.g., A4 size paper
(5 numbers), pencils and pens etc. for the assessment in case needed.
4. The candidate is required to keep all the submitted documents and CEED
score card (or college/ organization i-card or any other photo-identity
proof for verifying the identity) handy during the online evaluation for
any verification if required.
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Seats available for 2021–22
General EWS OBC (NC) SC ST Total

Industrial Design 7 1 5 2 2 17
Communication Design 7 2 4 3 1 17
Interaction Design 6 2 4 3 1 16
Animation Design 5 2 4 2 1 14
Mobility and Vehicle Design 6 1 4 2 1 14
Total 31 8 21 12 6 78
NOTE 1
Total number of seats available is 78, including 8 seats for EWS..
NOTE 2
A total of 4 seats, which is 5% of total available seats (78) are reserved for PwD applicants.
The PwD seats will be allotted from the parent birth category that the PwD applicant belongs to.
NOTE 3
A total of 8 seats, which is 10% of total available seats (78) are reserved for EWS applicants
irrespective of the streams.
Number of candidates to be
called for online evaluation
Applicants to be called for online evaluation, if available in the IDC-CEED merit list, using
the multiplying factor of 8.
General EWS OBC (NC) SC ST Total

Industrial Design 56 8 40 16 16 136
Communication Design 56 16 32 24 8 136
Interaction Design 48 16 32 24 8 128
Animation Design 40 16 32 16 8 112
Mobility and Vehicle Design 48 8 32 16 8 112
Total 248 64 168 96 48 624
NOTE 4
32 PwD candidates (4 × 8) will be called for online evaluation from across all streams, if available..
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Fees, deposits and hostel rent
(subject to revision as per MHRD/BoG decision)
Particulars GN/OBC SC/ST/ Insti.

Revised fees payable Group I Group II PwD Staff
(at the time of admission) Concessional Non-
Fee concessional
A. One time payment at the time of Admission

1 Admission Fee 2200 2200 2200 2200
2 Graduate Transcript Fee 500 500 500 500
3 Medical Examination 400 400 400 00
4 Provisional Certificate 500 500 500 500
5 Student Welfare Fund 1000 1000 1000 1000
6 Modernization & Upgrade 2500 2500 2500 2500
7 Identity Card 500 500 500 00
Total (A) 7600 7600 7600 6700
B. Refundable Deposits (To be paid at the time of admission)
1 Institute Security Deposit 1000 1000 1000 00

2 Library Security Deposit 1000 1000 1000 00
3 Mess Security Deposit 1000 1000 1000 00
Total (B) 3000 3000 3000 00
C. Per Semister Fees

1 Tuition - Statutory Fee 5000 25000 00 00
2 Examination Fee 1000 1000 1000 1000
3 Registration Fee 750 750 750 750
4 Gymkhana Fee 500 500 500 00
5 Student Accident Insurance Fund 200 200 200 00
6 Student Benevolent Fund 500 500 500 500
7 Medical Fee * 1500 1500 1500 00
8 Hostel Rent * 2000 2000 2000 00
9 Electricity & Water Charges * 3000 3000 3000 00
10 Hostel Establ. Charges $ 3000 3000 3000 00
11 Mess Establ. Charges $ 1550 1550 1550 00
Total (C) 19000 39000 14000 2,250
Grand Total (A+B+C) 29600 49600 24600 8950
Candidates opted for Hostel Accommodation have to submit the Mess Advance of Rs. 27,000/- by
online payment/net banking as per the link provided in the online admission portal, at the time of
joining the institute hostel.
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NOTE
a) Students, permitted to take temporary withdrawal from the programme for one or more
semesters, will be required to pay Rs. 2000/- as a continuation fee per semester.
b) * Fee components C - (7 to 9) will be applicable only to the students who are permitted to stay on
campus in hostels, will opt to do so and be allotted a room. The charges against fee components
C - (7 to 9) will be NIL for those who are NOT permitted to stay on campus in hostels or do NOT
opt to stay even if permitted (such students will not be eligible for any medical benefits normally
available to students paying the fee against C - 7.
c) $ Fee components C - (10-11) will be applicable to all students, who will be allotted a room
during this semester, whether permitted to stay on campus in hostel or not, for the upkeep and
maintenance of the hostel and mess facilities.
d) Every student, staying in hostel, has to pay a "per semester mess advance" of Rs.27,000/-.
e) In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, all students, who would be permitted to stay on campus in
hostels are required to get the COVID-19 health insurance on their own for a minimum period
covering the period of their semesterly stay, before commencement of their stay on campus. The
premium paid towards this insurance will be reimbursable up to Rs 500/-, out of the Medical Fee
paid, against policy payment invoice/ receipt. Such students need to send an email mentioning
their (Name, Roll No. and Hostel No.) with the subject as "Request for Covid Medical Insurance
Premium Reimbursement" along with self attested photo copy of Health Insurance Policy /
Premium Paid Receipt to Dean SA office (Email: dean.sa.office@iitb.ac.in) for reimbursement.
f) Students who are staying in quarters, such as MRSB/ Tulsi/ QIP, etc. are required to pay License
fee, F.R, etc. as applicable to these quarters, as per Estate Office rules.
g) IIT Bombay reserves the right to revise the fee structure in subsequent semesters.
h) *$ Students, who do not wish to stay on campus in hostels for the entire duration of their program
i.e. they opt to remain as day scholars throughout the period of their program till completion, may
be exempted from payment of fee components C - (7 to 11). Such students will not be allotted
a hostel room and will not be eligible for any medical facility from the Institute. If at any later
date, such a student wishes to be allotted a hostel room to stay on campus, this will be subject
to availability and payment of fee components C - (10-11) for all previous semesters from the
date of joining the program to the semester in which room is allotted, besides payment of all fee
components C - (7 to 11) from the semester of room allotment.
Group-I and Group-II categories for PG students (Indian)

Group I (Concessional) Group II (non-concessional)
Tuition Fee = Rs. 5000 /- Tuition Fee = Rs. 25000 /-
(inclusive of a waiver of Rs. 20000/-)
1. Teaching Assistantship (TA) 1. Sponsored (SW) category (including IITB-Monash)

2. Research Assistantship (RA) 2. Project Staff (PS) category
3. Govt./ Semi Govt. Fellowship Awardees 3. DRDO Sponsored
(e.g. AICTE, CSIR, DST, DBT, QIP, UGC, etc.) 4. Sponsored Fellowship Awardees (SFA)
4. Teaching Assistantship through Project (TAP) (e.g. CG, Infosys, TCS, Forbes Marshall, etc.)
5. Research Assistantship through Project (RAP) 5. Self Finance (SF) Category (including College Teacher
6. Foreign TA and FA (CT) and SF with Study Leave
6. External (EX) category
How to reach IDC?
By Train
From CST Station/Dadar/Kurla (Central Railway):
Take a slow local train on the Central Railway line to Thane/Kalyan.
Get Down at Vikhroli (west) or Kanjur Marg (west) station. Take an
auto-rickshaw at IIT, Powai. Enter the campus from the IIT Market
gate (the first gate you come across), drive straight in to reach IDC.
From Mumbai Central/Churchgate/Bandra (Western Railway):

Take a fast or slow local train on the Western Railway line to
Andheri/Borivali/Virar. Get down at Dadar, cross to the Central
Railway line. Take a slow local train on the Central line to Thane/
Kalyan. Get down at Vikhroli (west) or Kanjur Marg (west). Take an
auto-rickshaw at IIT, Powai. Enter the campus from the IIT Market
gate (the first gate you come across), drive straight in to reach IDC.
Alternatively, you can get down at Andheri Station on Western

Railway and take a bus from Andheri (East) to Powai. If you take a
rickshaw from Andheri, enter the campus through the Main Gate (near
SBI bank). Drive straight in, turn right near Canara Bank and turn
left thereafter to reach IDC School of Design. In Mumbai Metro
Rail (Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar), Saki Naka is the closest station
to Powai. In Mumbai Mono Rail, Chembur is the closest station to
Powai.
By Air
Mumbai has two airports - Terminal 1, about 12 kms from IIT Bombay
and Terminal 2, about 8 kms from IIT Bombay, Powai. Prepaid
taxis,regular taxis, app-cabs, and auto-rickshaws are
available at both the airports to reach IDC School of Design,
IIT Bombay.
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Map does not cover all areas
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© IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay, 2021
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BOMBAY
CENTRE FOR POLICY STUDIES
MASTERS IN PUBLIC POLICY
INFORMATION BROCHURE
2021-22
Contents:
1. The Institute
2. Student Amenities
3. MPP Programme
4. Eligibility
5. Total Number of Seats and Candidate Categories
6. Employment /Career Opportunities
7. Programme Duration, Credits and Course Structure
8. Fees and Deposits
9. General Instructions
Appendix I
Appendix II
Appendix III
Application Form
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1. The Institute
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is one of the twenty-three national institutes of
technology in the country set up with the objectives of making available the facilities for
higher education, research and training in various fields of science and technology. Indian
Institute of Technology Bombay was established in 1958 with the co-operation and
participation of the erstwhile Government of USSR under UNESCO’s Technical Assistance
Programme.
The Institute is located at Powai, a suburb of Mumbai, on a campus spread over about 480
acres amidst picturesque surroundings with Vihar and Powai lakes on its either side. At
present, it has eleven science and technology departments including Department of
Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) and fifteen interdisciplinary groups/centres/schools
which offer various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes of studies.
2. Student Amenities
The Institute is mostly residential and has 17 hostels for students. Each hostel is an
independent entity with its own mess and recreation facilities. The Students’ Gymkhana is
very well equipped to provide facilities for sports, cultural programmes, National Social
Service (NSS) and other extra-curricular activities. The various clubs at the Gymkhana and
the Student Activity Centre encourage students to develop their talents in painting, music,
photography, modelling and fabrication. The Institute also has good swimming pools on the
campus.
Centre for Policy Studies is one of the more recent centres set up by the Institute. It has
started its Ph.D. programme from the Autumn semester of 2017 and now has 45 doctoral
students on its role. The Master’s programme in Public Policy (MPP) began from the Autumn
Semester of 2019.
3. The MPP Programme
The Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) at IIT Bombay is an independent academic centre of the
Institute. In order to meet a growing need and demand for policy professionals in India, it
was thought necessary to start a Master’s Programme in Public Policy (MPP) along with the
PhD programme. The intake for Ph.D. was initiated from Autumn Semester of 2017. CPS
launched its master’s programme in Public Policy (MPP) from the Autumn semester of 2019.
CPS envisions myriad ways in which its PhD and MPP programmes and graduates from
these programmes can contribute to IIT Bombay’s intellectual diversity as well as to India’s
polity and society. The aim is to produce professionals or academics who seek to serve the
public interest. These academic programmes will reflect the changing dynamics in today’s
world and the need for policy to keep pace with technological advancements, process of
globalization, and increasingly nuanced and complex public debates about governance.
Policy can no longer be contained within the realm of government and bureaucracy; it has to
draw upon the civil society, academic institutions, and the private sector. Finally, CPS aims
to capitalize on IIT Bombay’s existing institutional strengths and build a centre that can be a
hub for public policy research and expertise. CPS’s academic programmes integrate public
policy, social sciences, and technology.
4. Eligibility
The programme will be open to students from all backgrounds, provided they have completed a 4-
year bachelor’s degree post 10+2. A student should satisfy one of the following eligibility criteria:
(i) A master’s degree or a 4-year bachelor’s degree (post 10+2) in Arts, Commerce, or equivalent
with a minimum of 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST) or equivalent letter grade/ GPA from a
recognized institution or deemed university.
(ii) M.Sc. degree or a 4-year B.Sc./B.S degree (post 10+2) or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
marks (55% marks for SC/ST) or equivalent letter grade/ GPA from a recognized institution or
deemed university.
(iii) B. Tech./B.Arch degree or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent letter
grade/ GPA (55% marks for SC/ST).
5. Total Number of Seats and Candidate Categories

Total Number of Seats: About 30 including TAships, Self Finance Candidates, Fellowship Award
Candidates and In- Service Candidates.
CPS will offer about 10-12 TAships per academic year. Candidates applying for Institute’s TAship
will be required to submit valid GATE scores to be considered for the same.
All interested candidates (TAship applicants as well as others) will be required to appear for CPS’s
entrance exam. Successful candidates will be invited for an interview, only after which their
admission to the programme can be confirmed.
The MPP programme will be open to all Self Finance (SF) candidates including fresh candidates,
candidates with work experience and in service candidates subject to:
1. Candidates without any work experience WILL NEED to submit a VALID GATE score.
2. SF/SW/FA candidates with 2 years plus work experience WILL NOT NEED to submit a VALID
GATE score
In service candidates, working in government organizations or a Public Sector Undertaking, must

ensure that their organization will permit them to undertake the requisite course work and project, for
the duration of the MPP programme.
The MPP programme will also be open to all FA category candidates, receiving fellowships or
scholarships from government or semi-government agencies. These may include fresh candidates and
candidates with work experience.
The financial support under the FA category may be provided by various Govt./Semi Govt. schemes
(CSIR, UGC, DAE, DST, DBT, NBHM, etc.) and some other organizations. A valid Junior Research
Fellowship (JRF) award letter from the Govt. / Semi Govt. agency (e.g., CSIR / UGC / DAE / DST /
DBT / NBHM / etc.) is required for the execution of this fellowship/scholarship.
Candidates of all categories, will be required, to have fulfilled the minimum eligibility criteria
mentioned above.
NOTE: No candidate will be exempt from appearing for CPS’s entrance exam and interview in order
to be considered for the MPP programme. Valid GATE Score is required if the candidate is to be
considered for TAship.
6. Employment/Career Opportunities
Through its programmes, CPS aims to give its students tools which are applicable in diverse
situations and teach students how to adapt to various fields, contexts, or situations. Students of the
programmes can then find themselves fitting into and contributing to the public or private sectors,
working within the government, or in the not-for-profit/ NGO sector. They may choose to work for
large corporations as analysts or lobbyists, or may do policy research in IOs, think tanks, or
Universities.
7. Programme Duration, Credits and Course Structure
List of Courses: Core Courses and Elective Courses

Core Courses
1. Public Policy Theory 1
2. Public Policy Theory 2
3. Social Science Perspectives in Public Policy
4. Public Policy in India: History, Institutions, and Practice
5. Research Methodology and Design
6. Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
7. Communication Skills Course
8. Writing Lab
Elective Courses (offered by CPS)
As their Domain Electives, students will be required to choose 1 pair of courses from the following 5 pairs
as depicted in the following table. For example, Water Policy I in Semester 1 under Domain Elective 1 and
Water Policy II in Semester 2 under Domain Elective 2. In other words, for an elective chosen in Semester
II, the corresponding elective from Semester I is a prerequisite.
Domain Elective: Semester I Domain Elective: Semester II

Energy Policy I: Energy Resources, Economics and Energy policy II: Energy Policy Analysis
Environment
Water Policy I: Introduction to Water Science and Water Policy II: Advanced Themes in Water Policy
Policy
Science and Technology Policy I: Intersection of Science and Technology Policy II: Technology,
Science, Technology and Innovation with Public Culture and Policy
Policy
Information Economy and Governance I & II Information Economy, Data and Governance III &
IV
Health Policy I: Health Policy: An Introduction Health Policy II: Advanced Health Policy: Theory
and Practice
In addition, students will choose one Institute Elective and one other Elective course from another
Department within IIT Bombay.
Semester-wise Break-up of the CPS MPP Programme
SEMESTER I
Number Course Title Type Credits
PS 601 Public Policy Theory 1 Core 6
PS 605 Social Science Perspectives in Public Policy Core 6
PS 606 Public Policy in India: History, Institutions, and Practice Core 6
Domain/Specialization Elective 1** Elective 6
PS 603 Research Methodology and Design* Core 6
HS 791/ Compulsory Communication Skills Course
PS 792 Core P/NP
PS 608 Writing Lab Core 3
TOTAL 33
SEMESTER II
PS 607 Public Policy Theory 2 Core 6
PS 604 Technology, Culture and Policy Elective 6
Domain/Specialization Elective 2 ## Elective 6
Institute Elective ^^ Elective 6
PS 610 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Core 6
PS 694 Policy Seminar Seminar 4
TOTAL 34
SEMESTER III
PS 621 8-weeks internship (in the Summer between Semester II and III)
Internship 20
and internship report (submitted in Semester III)
PS 797 MPP Thesis / Project 1 Thesis 36
TOTAL 56
SEMESTER IV
PS 798 MPP Thesis / Project 2 Thesis 40
TOTAL 40
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 163
Note:
**- In this slot different courses will be offered. At present, the following courses are approved for
this slot. PS-613, PS-615, PS-616, PS-619, PS-612
## - In this slot different courses will be offered. At present, the following courses are approved for
this slot PS-614, PS-617, PS-618, PS-620, PS-622
^^ - In this slot, any course designated as Institute Elective by the Senate can be taken by the student.
8. Fees and Deposits ( subject to revision as per MHRD/BoG decision)
Details of the fees for the first semester and other charges to be paid while accepting the offer of
admission .
Fees payable (Rs.)
Sr GN/OBC
Particulars SC/ST/ Institute
No. Group I Group II PD Staff
(Concessional) (Non-Concessional )
1. Admission fee 2200 2200 2200 2200
2. Graduation Transcript Fees 500 500 500 500
6. Modernisation &Upgradation 2500 2500 2500 2500
7. Identity Card 500 500 500 00
Total (A) 7600 7600 7600 6700
B) Per semester fees
1. Tuition Fee - Statutory fees 5000 25000 00 00
2. Examination Fee 1000 1000 1000 1000
3. Registration Fee 750 750 750 750
4. Gymkhana Fee 500 500 500 00
5. Student Benevolent Fund 500 500 500 500
*6. Medical Fee 1500 1500 1500 00
*7. Hostel Rent 2000 2000 2000 00
*8. Elect. &Water Charges 3000 3000 3000 00
$9. Hostel Establ. Charges 3000 3000 3000 00
$10. Mess Establ. Charges 1550 1550 1550 00
11. Student Accident Insurance Fund (SAIF) 200 200 200 00
Total (B) 19000 39000 14000 2250
C) Refundable Deposits (To be paid at the time of admission)
1. Institute Security Deposits 1000 1000 1000 00
2. Library Security Deposits 1000 1000 1000 00
3. Mess Security Deposits 1000 1000 1000 00
Total (C) 3000 3000 3000 00
Total (A+B+C) 29600 49600 24600 8950
%
Till successful completion of Research Proposal (thereafter, have to pay fees as per the PhD.
NOTE:
(a) Students, permitted to take temporary withdrawal from the programme for one or more semesters, will be required to
pay Rs. 2000/- as a continuation fee per semester.
(b) *Fee components B - (6 to 8) will be applicable only to the students who are permitted to stay on campus in hostels,
will opt to do so and be allotted a room. The charges against fee components B - (6 to 8) will be NIL for those who are
NOT permitted to stay on campus in hostels or do NOT opt to stay even if permitted (such students will not be eligible
for any medical benefits normally available to students paying the fee against B - 6.
$
(c) Fee components B - (9-10) will be applicable to all students, who will be allotted a room during this semester,
whether permitted to stay on campus in hostel or not, for the upkeep and maintenance of the hostel and mess facilities.
(d) Every student, staying in hostel, has to pay a "per semester mess advance" of Rs.27,000/-.
(e) In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, all students, who would be permitted to stay on campus in hostels are required to
get the COVID-19 health insurance on their own for a minimum period covering the period of their semesterly stay,
before commencement of their stay on campus. The premium paid towards this insurance will be reimbursable up to
Rs 500/-, out of the Medical Fee paid, against policy payment invoice/ receipt. Such students need to send an email
mentioning their (Name, Roll No. and Hostel No.) with the subject as "Request for Covid Medical Insurance Premium
Reimbursement" along with self attested photo copy of Health Insurance Policy / Premium Paid Receipt to Dean SA
office (Email: dean.sa.office@iitb.ac.in) for reimbursement.
(f) Students who are staying in quarters, such as MRSB / Tulsi / QIP, etc. are required to pay License fee, F.R, etc. as
applicable to these quarters, as per Estate Office rules.
(g) IIT Bombay reserves the right to revise the fee structure in subsequent semesters.
(h) *$Students, who do not wish to stay on campus in hostels for the entire duration of their program i.e. they opt to remain
as day scholars throughout the period of their program till completion, may be exempted from payment of fee
components B - (6 to 10). Such students will not be allotted a hostel room and will not be eligible for any medical
facility from the Institute. If at any later date, such a student wishes to be allotted a hostel room to stay on campus, this
will be subject to availability and payment of fee components B - (9-10) for all previous semesters from the date of
joining the program to the semester in which room is allotted, besides payment of all fee components B - (6 to 10)
from the semester of room allotment.
Candidates opted for Hostel Accommodation have to submit the Mess Advance of Rs.27,000/- by
ONLINE payment/Net Banking as per the link provided in the online admission portal, at the
time of joining the Institute hostel.
Group-I and Group-II Categories for PG students
Group-I Group-II
(with concession on Tuition Fee) (Tuition Fee = Rs. 25000/-)*
Masters Students (Indian) PhD Students (Indian)
Tuition Fee = Rs. 5000/- Tuition Fee = Rs. 2500/-
Masters and PhD Students (Indian)
(inclusive of a waiver (inclusive of a waiver
of Rs. 20000/-) of Rs. 22500/-)
1. Teaching Assistantship (TA) 1. Sponsored (SW) category (including IITB-
2. Research Assistantship (RA) Monash)
3. Govt./ Semi Govt. Fellowship Awardees (AERB / AICTE / ARCI / 2. Project Staff (PS) category
CPHEEO / CSIR / DAE / DST / DBT / HBNI / ICAR / ICMR / ICPR / 3. DRDO Sponsored
ICSSR / MERC / MNES / NBHM / PMRF / QIP / UGC / 4. Sponsored Fellowship Awardees (SFA)- (e.g.
ENDOWMENT) CG, Infosys, TCS, Forbes Marshall, etc.)
4. Teaching Assistantship through Project (TAP) 5. Self Finance (SF) Category (including College
5. Research Assistantship through Project (RAP) Teacher (CT) and SF with Study Leave
6. Foreign TA and FA 6. External (EX) category
* Excluding MBA, PhD-‘EX’ category students who joins parent organization after the course work.
9. General Instructions
2 Online Application Form & Information Brochure (including the admission schedule along with the important
dates) is available on the Institute website
https://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mpp.jsp
You are required to submit the application ONLINE. No Downloadable Forms will be available. After filling
the form, you are advised to take a print of your application and keep the same for the record.
Women candidates : Rs. 150/-
SC/ST/PwD category candidates : Rs. 150/-
All other candidates : Rs. 300/-
The fee is to be paid by SBI Internet Banking/ Online Payment System and you do not have to submit the hard
copy of the application. Applications without online payment details will not be considered.
APPLICATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

4 Please refer to the Institute website https://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mpp.jsp for filling ONLINE
application form.
5 OBC candidates may note that the limit of annual income is Rs. 8 lakhs for determining the creamy layer
among Other Backward Classes (OBCs) candidates.
The OBC-NC certificate issued for the financial year 2021-22 by the Competent Authority in the prescribed
format must be uploaded in the ONLINE application form and submitted at the time of admission.

https://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mpp.jsp under OBC Reservation Update.
6 Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) candidates may note that the limit of annual income is Rs. 8 lakhs for
determining the eligibility for benefit under Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) reservation.
The EWS certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format must be uploaded in the
ONLINE application form and submitted at the time of admission.

https://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mpp.jsp under EWS Reservation Update.
7 PwD candidates will be given extra time, as per GOI rules on request by the candidate. Such requests need to
be addressed to Head of the concerned academic units through email/hard copy well in advance.
8 You should check the Institute website https://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/mpp.jsp for results/ important
announcements.
9 You should check emails sent to the email address provided in your application, for all important
10 Candidates called for written test/interview should bring with them (i) Photo ID Card (ii) Hard copy of the
application submitted online (iii)/Final year thesis / dissertation / report / publication / copy of certificates /
Marksheets.
11 Candidates having degree from foreign universities should submit equivalence certificate from Association of
Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi for qualifying Exam and proof of having First class or 60% (55% for
SC/ST) marks or equivalent in qualifying examination.
12 Seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Sections(EWS)/ Other Backward Class Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-
NCL)/ Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Person with Benchmark Disability (PwD) Categories ,
as per Government of India rules.
13 Students must submit self-attested copies of his/her qualifying degree certificate & final transcripts on or
before 30th September, 2021, failing which admission will stand cancelled.

IINDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BOMBAY
Information Brochure
Ph.D. Admissions
202122

CONTENTS
i Important Guidelines for Ph.D. Application
ii Important Dates for Autumn and Spring Semester Admission
A) GENERAL
A.1) The Institute
A.2) Research Facilities
A.3) Student Amenities
A.4) Ph.D. Programme
A.5) Eligibility Criterion for Admission
A.6) Application Categories and Financial Support
A.7) Admission Procedure
A.8) Payment of Fees and Deposits
A.9) Registration for the Ph.D. Degree
A.10) Confirmation of Registration
A.11) Submission of Thesis and Award of Degree
B) INFORMATION ON DISCIPLINES AND ACADEMIC UNITS
B.1) Aerospace Engineering (AE)
B.2) Biosciences and Bioengineering (BB)
B.3) Chemical Engineering (CL)
B.4) Chemistry (CH)
[Department of Chemistry]
B.5) Civil Engineering (CE)
B.6) Climate Studies (CM)
[Interdisciplinary Group in Climate Studies]
B.7) Computer Science and Engineering (CS)
B.8) Design (ID)
[Industrial Design Centre (IDC)]
B.9) Earth Sciences (ES)
B.10) Educational Technology (ET)
B.11) Electrical Engineering (EE)
B.12) Energy Science & Engineering (EN)
B.13) Environmental Science and Engineering (EV)
[Environmental Science and Engineering Department (ESED) ]
B.14) Geoinformatics & Natural Resources Engineering)(GNR)
B.15) Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS)
[Department of Humanities and Social Sciences]
B.16) Industrial Engineering & Operations Research (IO)
[Interdisciplinary Group in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research]
B.17) Management (MG)
[Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management]
B.18) Mathematics (MA)
[Department of Mathematics]
B.19) Mechanical Engineering (ME)
B.20) Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science (MM)
B.21) Nanotechnology & Science (NT)
[Centre for Research in Nanotechnology & Science (CRNTS)]
B.22) Physics (PH)
[Department of Physics]
B.23) Policy Studies (PS)
[Centre for Policy Studies]
B.24) Systems & Control Engineering (SC)
[Interdisciplinary Group in Systems & Control Engineering]
B.25) Technology and Development (TD)
[Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas(CTARA)]
B.26) Urban Science & Engineering (US)
[Centre for Urban Science & Engineering (CUSE)]

C) APPENDICES
C.1) Fees and Deposits
C.2) Sponsorship letter for fulltime candidates
C.3) Employer’s Letter in case of candidates joining Ph.D. programme on Study Leave
C.4) Sponsorship Certificate for External Registration
C.5) No Objection Certificate for College Teacher
C.6) Statement of Purpose for Ph.D. Application (SoP)
I. Important Guidelines for Ph.D. Application
2 Online Application Form & Information Brochure (including the admission schedule along with
the important dates) is available on the Institute website at the following link,
http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/phd.jsp
You are required to submit the application ONLINE. No Downloadable Forms will be available.

After filling the form, you are advised to take a print of your application and keep the same for
the record.
Women candidates : Rs. 150/
SC/ST/PwD category candidates : Rs. 150/
All other candidates : Rs. 300/
The fee is to be paid by SBI Internet Banking/ Online Payment System and you do not have to
submit the printed copy of the application. Applications without online payment details will
not be considered.
APPLICATION FEE IS NONREFUNDABLE.
4 You can apply for up to THREE disciplines/specialisations.
5 (i) Along with your application, you have to submit a Statement of Purpose for all academic units.
(ii) If you are applying to Management (SJMSOM), you are required to submit research proposal
(1500 words) on a topic of your research interest in place of Statement of Purpose. The proposal
should contain (a) problem identification, (b) brief review of literature, and (c) proposed
methodology.
(iii) If you are applying to Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, Policy Studies, CTARA or
CSRE, you need to upload Statement of Purpose as well as a research proposal along with the
application form. The Research Proposal for applying to Policy Studies, Technology &
Development (CTARA) should contain (a) problem identification, (b) brief review of literature
and (c) proposed methodology. The SOP for CSRE should refer to one or more topics of interest
FROM THE LIST of topics announced on CSRE webpage https://www.csre.iitb.ac.in/phdTopics.php
(iv). Candidates applying to IDC are required to submit a SOP along with a 1500 word proposal
that should specify (a) research area (b) brief review of literature and (c) methodology. The
candidates have also to submit a recent work or paper related to their area of research.
(v). Candidates applying to Educational Technology are required to submit a Statement of

Purpose containing (a) your interests and motivation for applying to ET (max. 50 words), (b)
relevance of your recent and current activities (max. 200 words), (c) details about your academic
interests including (but not limited to) your areas of interest, a problem that interests you, and
what you plan on doing after completing your Ph.D. (max. 250 words).
6 You should complete the application form in all respects. Incomplete application will not be
considered.
7 You MUST upload the following while submitting the Ph.D. Application.
 Scanned version of photograph.
 Scanned version of signature.
 Marksheet of the last semester/ Consolidated marksheet of the qualifying degree.
Result awaited candidates have to upload their latest/previous semester mark
sheet.
 Caste Certificate (OBCNC/SC/ST), if applicable. An affidavit for having applied in
case the certificate is not yet received.
 Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) candidates needs to submit EWS certificate
issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format.
 PwD Certificate, if applicable.
 Sponsorship certificate, if applicable.
(please upload Sponsorship Certificate, If not available then attach Self Declarant
letter stating that the sponsorship certificate will be given at the time of
Interview/ Admission).
 Statement of Purpose (SoP), a sample of writing (if applicable), research proposal
(if applicable), as a single file irrespective of the number of disciplines/
specialisations.
8 OBC candidates may note that the limit of annual income is Rs. 8 lakhs for determining the
creamy layer among Other Backward Classes (OBCs) candidates.
The OBCNC certificate issued for the financial year 202122 by the Competent Authority in the
prescribed format must be uploaded in the ONLINE application form and submitted at the time of
admission.

http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/phd.jsp under OBC Reservation Update.
9 Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) candidates may note that the limit of annual income is
Rs. 8 lakhs for determining the eligibility for benefit under Economically Weaker Sections(EWS)
reservation.
The EWS certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format must be
uploaded in the ONLINE application form and submitted at the time of admission.

http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/phd.jsp under EWS Reservation Update.
10 PwD candidates will be given extra time, as per GOI rules on request by the candidate. Such
requests need to be addressed to Head of the concerned academic units through email/hard copy
well in advance.
11 Seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Sections(EWS)/ Other Backward Class NonCreamy
Layer (OBCNCL)/ Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Person with Benchmark
Disability (PwD) Categories , as per Government of India rules.
12 You should check the Institute website for results / important announcements.
13 You should check emails sent to the email address provided in your application for all important
14 Candidates called for written test/interview should bring with them (i) Photo ID Card, (ii) Printed
copy of the application submitted online, (iii) Thesis / dissertation / report / publications (iv)
copy of certificates and marksheets.
15 Candidates having degree from foreign universities should submit equivalence certificate from
Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi for qualifying Exam and proof of having First
class or 60% (55% for SC/ST) marks or equivalent in qualifying examination.
16 Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) given on Institute website
http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/phd.jsp for more details.
17 Contact Details for Ph.D. phd_unit5@iitb.ac.in
18 Students must submit selfattested copies of his/her qualifying degree certificate & final
transcripts on or before 30th September, 2021 (admitted in Autumn Semester)/January 30,
2022 ( admitted in Spring Semester), failing which admission will stand cancelled.
II) Tentative Schedule of Ph.D. Admission Application form throughout the year
(A) Important Dates: {AUTUMN SEMESTER}
01 Advertisement (in all leading Newspapers and on March 21, 2021
website)
02 Available of online application forms mode March 24, 2021
03 Last date for submission of completed application forms April 12, 2021
04 Last date for Departments to send the list of candidates to April 17, 2021
be called for Written Test/Interview
05 To display the list of candidates called for Entrance Test April 23, 2021
and/or Interview
06. Date of Entrance Test and/or Interview (for all categories)
B.1 Aerospace Engineering (AE) April 25, 2021 (OpenHouse)
[Department of Aerospace Engineering] April 26 & 27, 2021 (Mock test)
April 29,2021 (Online Test)
May 10 to 14, 2021 (Interviews)
B.2 Biosciences and Bioengineering (BB) May 12,13, 14 & 15, 2021
B.3 Chemical Engineering (CL)
May 17, 18,19 & 20, 2021
B.4 Chemistry (CH)[Department of Chemistry] April 20 to May 15, 2021
B.5 Civil Engineering (CE) [Department of Civil Engineering] May 12,13 & 14, 2021
B.6 Climate Studies (CM) May 13 to 15, 2021
B.7 Computer Science and Engineering (CS) May 02, 2021 (Written Test)
[Department of Computer Science and Engineering] May 13 to 25, 2021 (Interviews )
B.8 Design (ID)[Industrial Design Centre (IDC)] May 11 & 12, 2021
( Presentation and Interview)
B.9 Earth Sciences (ES)[Department of Earth Sciences] May 15,16 & 17, 2021
B.10 Educational Technology (ET)
May 20 & 21, 2021
B.11 Electrical Engineering (EE) May 13, 14 & 15, 2021
[Department of Electrical Engineering] (Onine Interview)
B.12 Energy Science & Engineering (EN) May 20 to 22, 2021
B.13 Environmental Science and Engineering (EV) Online Written Test * and/or Interviews on
[Environmental Science and Engineering Department 18th to 20th May, 2021
(ESED)] (* After written test/preliminary interview,
only the screened candidates will be called for
final Interview).
B.14 Geoinformatics & Natural Resources Engineering)(GNR) May 18 to 21, 2021
[Centre of Studies in Resources Engineering (CSRE)
B.15 Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) May 17,18 & 19, 2021
B.16 Industrial Engineering & Operations Research (IO) May 19 & 20, 2021
[Interdisciplinary Group in Industrial Engineering &
Operations Research]
B.17 Management (MG)[Shailesh J. Mehta School of May 20, 21 & 22, 2021
Management]
B.18 Mathematics (MA)[Department of Mathematics] May 10 to 19, 2021
B.19 Mechanical Engineering (ME) May 19, 2020 and/or May 20, 2021 (final
[Department of Mechanical Engineering] Interview)
Admission process till this final interview may
be found here (
https://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/phd.js
p )
B.20 Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science (MM) May 15, 2021 (online written test)
[Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials May 20 to 22, 2021 (Online Interview)
Science] (Please note that there will be mock written
test a few days before the actual day of the
written test.)
B.21 Nanotechnology & Science (NT) May 24 & 25, 2021
[Centre for Research in Nanotechnology & Science
(CRNTS)]
B.22 Physics (PH) [Department of Physics] May 10 to 19, 2021
B.23 Policy Studies (PS)[Centre for Policy Studies] April 28 30, 2021 Online Test (Essay
Submission)
May 1213, 2021 ( Online Interview of
selected Candidates)
B.24 Systems & Control Engineering (SC) May 12,13 & 14, 2021 (Interview)
[Interdisciplinary Group in Systems & Control
Engineering]
B.25 Technology and Development (TD) April 16 to 21, 2021 (No Written Test – Only
[Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Assignment)
Areas(CTARA)] May 10 to 11, 2021 (Online Interview)
B.26 Urban Science & Engineering (US) May 19 & 20, 2021*
* Applicants meeting the criteria will have to appear for an online take home test on May 12, 2021.
07. Recommendations from Heads of Dept/School/ 18th to 28th May, 2021
Centre/ID groups to reach Academic Office
08. Declaration of Result/Payment of fees Result Announcement Last date of
payment of fees
1st offer June 4, 2021 June 9, 2021
2nd offer(if required) June 12, 2021 June 17, 2021
Third Offer (if required) June 23, 2021 June 29, 2021

Final Offer (if required) July 03, 2021 July 08, 2021
09 Orientation and Registration Programme July 21 to July 23, 2021
10. Instruction begins July 27, 2021
(B) Important Dates: {SPRING SEMESTER}
01. Advertisement (on IITB website) September 3, 2021
Mode of Application : Online
02. Availability of application forms September 3, 2021
03. Last date for submission of completed application forms for October 20, 2021
Spring Semester
04. Last date for Departments to send the list of candidates for October 27, 2021
Written Test/Interview
05. To display the list of candidates called for Entrance Test November 2, 2021
and/or Interview
06. Date of Entrance Test and/or Interview (for all categories)
B.1 Aerospace Engineering (AE) December 2, 3, 2021
B.2 Biosciences and Bioengineering (BB) December 2, 3 & 4, 2021
B.3 Chemical Engineering (CL) December 3 & 4, 2021
B.4 Chemistry (CH)[Department of Chemistry] November 20 to December 05, 2021
B.5 Civil Engineering (CE)[Department of Civil Engineering] December 4, 5, 2021
B.6 Climate Studies (CM) 2nd December 2021 written test
[Interdisciplinary Group in Climate Studies] (online)
6th December 2021 Interview
(For Candidates selected based on the written
test)
B.7 Computer Science and Engineering (CS) December 7, 8, 2021

B.8 Design (ID)[Industrial Design Centre (IDC)] No admission for spring semester*
B.9 Earth Sciences (ES) December 7 & 8, 2021
B.10 Educational Technology (ET) No admission for spring semester*
B.11 Electrical Engineering (EE) December 3, 4 & 5, 2021
B.12 Energy Science & Engineering (EN) December 6 & 7, 2021
B.13 Environmental Science and Engineering (EV) December 7,8 & 9, 2021
[Environmental Science and Engineering Department (ESED)]
B.14 Geoinformatics & Natural Resources Engineering)(GNR) December 8, 2021
[Centre of Studies in Resources Engineering (CSRE)
B.15 Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) December 7, 8 & 9, 2021
B.16 Industrial Engineering & Operations Research (IO) December 8, 2021
[Interdisciplinary Group in Industrial Engineering & Operations
Research]
B.17 Management (MG) No admission for spring semester*
B.18 Mathematics (MA)[Department of Mathematics] December 2, 3, 2021
B.19 Mechanical Engineering (ME) December 4, 5, 2021
B.20 Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science (MM) December 4, 2021 (Written Test)
[Department of Metallurgical Engg. and Materials Science] December 8 & 9, 2021 (Interview)
B.21 Nanotechnology & Science (NT) December 10 & 11, 2021
B.22 Physics (PH)[Department of Physics] December 3, 4, 2021
B.23 Policy Studies (PS) [Centre for Policy Studies] No admission for spring semester*
B.24 Systems & Control Engineering (SC) December 2 & 3, 2021
B.25 Technology and Development (TD) [Centre for Technology December 7, 2021
Alternatives for Rural Areas (CTARA)]
B.26 Urban Science & Engineering (US) [Centre for Urban December 7 & 8, 2021
Science & Engineering (CUSE)]
07 Recommendations from Heads of Dept/School/ Centre/ID December 15, 2021
groups to reach Academic Office
08 Declaration of Result December 21, 2021
09 Payment of fees on or before December 27, 2021
10 Orientation and Registration Programme January 4 & 5, 2022
11 Instruction begins January 6, 2022
* No admission for spring semester 202122 CPS, Educational Technology, Management & IDC.
Results will be declared on IIT website:
http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/phd.jsp
The dates given above are tentative. Any changes in the dates will be indicated on the website.
A) GENERAL
A.1) THE INSTITUTE
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) is one of the higher Institutes of Technology
in the country set up with the objectives of making available facilities for higher education, research
and training in various fields of Science and Technology. The Institute was established in 1958. It is
located at Powai in a campus extending over 220 hectares amidst picturesque surroundings with Vihar
and Powai lakes on either side.
At present, Undergraduate (B.Tech.), Postgraduate (M.Tech.) and Doctoral (Ph.D.) programmes are
offered by the Departments Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering,
Computer Science and Engineering, Earth Sciences, Energy Science & Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science.
Interdisciplinary groups in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research and Systems and Control
Engineering offer M.Tech. and Ph.D. Programmes. A Ph.D. Programme in Climate Studies is offered by
the corresponding group.
The Industrial Design Centre offers a 2year M.Des. Programme in Industrial Design, Visual
Communication, Animation, Interaction Design, Mobility and Vehicle Design and a Ph.D. Programme
in Design. M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Applied Geology and Applied Geophysics, Chemistry,
Mathematics, Physics, M.Sc. Programme in Applied Statistics and Informatics are offered by the
respective Departments. The Department of Physics also offers a 4year B.Tech. Programme in
Engineering Physics. The Humanities and Social Sciences Department offers doctoral programmes and
a 2year M.Phil programme. The Centre of Studies in Resources Engineering (CSRE) offers a 2year
M.Tech. Programme in Geoinformatics & Natural Resources Engineering and doctoral programmes.
The Departments of Physics, Energy Science and Engineering, Centre for Environmental Science and
Engineering are also offering dualdegree M.Sc.+Ph.D programmes and their admissions are through
JAM. CTARA offers M.Tech. in Technology and Development and a Ph.D. Programme. Ph.D in Nano
Technology is offered by CRNTS. Crossdepartmental M.Tech. programme in Materials, Manufacturing
& Modeling (MMM) is offered jointly by the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Met.
Engineering & Mat. Sci. and Mathematics. The Shailesh J. Mehta, School of Management offers a 2
year Master of Management programme, doctoral programme and Executive Master of Business
Administration (EMBA) in collaboration with Washington University in St. Louis. The Department
of Biosciences and Bioengineering offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Biotechnology, M.Tech. and
Ph.D. programmes in Biomedical Engineering and DualDegree M.Sc.+Ph.D. Programme in
Biotechnology. The Centre for Urban Science & Engineering (CUSE) offers Ph.D. Programme in
Urban Science & Engineering. The Institute also has dualdegree M.Tech.+Ph.D. programmes in
several disciplines. New Ph.D. Programme in Policy Studies has been introduced from the year 2017.
New Interdisciplinary Programme in M.Tech. is offered in Educational Technology (ET) from the year
2019. Centre for Urban Science & Engineering (CUSE) is offering a new M.Tech programme in Urban
Systems from the year 2019. The name of this programme has been changed from Masters in Urban
Design and Engineering to M.Tech in Urban Systems. A new progarmme, Master in Public Policy
(MPP) is offered by Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) from the year 2019. New programme “M.S. by
Research” in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering has been introduced from the year
2020. The Department of Humanities & Social Sciences offers New Dual Degree MA+Ph.D
Programme in philosophy from the year 2020.
The Institute on an average admits 1856 candidates for the Undergraduate programmes and 1651
candidates for different Postgraduate and Doctoral programmes every year. Students from
Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Jordan, Mauritius, Malaysia, Nepal, Palestine,
Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Yemen are also undergoing training in various programmes. In addition to
these academic programmes, the Continuing Education Programme (CEP) organizes short, intensive
courses in specialized topics both for practicing engineers as well as for teachers from engineering
colleges; and also conducts seminar and conferences on current scientific and technological
developments. Further, teachers from various engineering colleges also join Institute for the
postgraduate and doctoral programmes. under Quality Improvement Programme (QIP).
A.2) RESEARCH FACILITIES
All the Academic Units of the Institute have well equipped research laboratories and workshop
facilities. In addition, there are a number of central facilities such as Central Workshop, Central
Library and Computer Centre. The Central Library has more than 3 lakhs books, a large collection of
back volumes of periodicals, standard specifications and other literature. It subscribes to over 1500
current journals in Science, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences. The Computer Centre
provides highend networked computing facilities.
The Institute has many research collaborations with leading universities in USA, Europe, Japan, and
other East Asian countries. As part of these collaborations, the postgraduate students get opportunities
to carry out joint research projects with faculty and students from them.
The location of IIT Bombay, in close proximity to several leading R&D Centers and major industrial
establishments, offers excellent opportunities to interact with them and plan research programmes in
collaboration with them. The Industrial Research and Consultancy Centre (IRCC) coordinates
collaborative projects with industry and other research organizations such as BARC, TIFR and CSIR
labs. The Institute is actively collaborating with several organizations of other countries on a bilateral
basis.
A.3) STUDENTS AMENITIES
The Institute is fully residential and has 16 hostels for students. Each hostel is an independent entity
with its own mess facilities, recreation areas, etc. However students may be permitted to have their
own arrangements for accommodation outside campus. Some flatlets are available for married
research scholars.
Extracurricular activities are provided by the Students’ Gymkhana. These activities include Sports,
Cultural programmes and Social Service. Various clubs of the Gymkhana encourage individual talents
of students in hobbies such as painting, modeling, music, photography, aeromodelling and fabrication
of electronic devices. A swimming pool is an additional facility. A wellplanned Student Activities
Centre (SAC) routinely organizes several vibrant extra curricular events.
A.4) Ph.D. PROGRAMME
With extensive infrastructural facilities and a sound research base, the Institute offers Ph.D.
programme in a wide range of areas in Engineering, Sciences and Humanities & Social Sciences. The
broad objectives of the Ph.D. programme are to contribute to expanding the frontiers of knowledge
and to provide research training.
The academic programme leading to the Ph.D. degree is broadbased and involves a course credit
requirement and a research project leading to thesis submission. The Institute also encourages
research in interdisciplinary areas through a system of joint supervision and interdepartmental group
activities. The Institute undertakes sponsored research and development projects from industrial and
other organizations in public as well as private sector.
Facilities for research work leading to the Ph.D. degree are available in the departments of Aerospace
Engineering, Biosciences and Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering,
Computer Science and Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Energy Science &
Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical
Engineering and Materials Science, Physics, Industrial Design Centre, Environmental Science and
Engineering Department, Centre of Studies in Resources Engineering, Centre for Research in
Nanotechnology & Science and Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas , Centre for Urban
Science and Engineering, Interdisciplinary Groups in Climate Studies, Educational Technology,
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research and Systems & Control Engineering and in Shailesh J.
Mehta School of Management.
A.5) ELIGIBILITY CRITERION FOR PH.D. ADMISSION
A.5.1) General eligibility criterion for Admission in all academic units : Departments, Centres, Schools
and Interdisciplinary Groups:
Qualifying Degree:
1. Master’s or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology
2. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology
3. Master’s or equivalent degree in science
4. Master's or equivalent degree in Arts/Commerce (or allied subjects)
For qualifying degree listed under (2), (3) & (4), candidates must also fulfil ONE of the following
additional requirements:
a) Valid GATE/CEED/ score
b) Selected through National Eligibility Test – UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant
Professorship)
c) Selected through a National level examination conducted by MHRD or its agencies /Institutions
such as UGC/ IIT/ IISc./ IISER/ IIIT etc.
(d) Selected provisionally for the DSTINSPIRE Fellowship (provisional award letter to be produced)
e) Minimum of TWO years of professional experience (acquired after obtaining the qualifying degree
and completed before the starting of the semester in which admission is sought)
Marks / CGPA / CPI requirement in Qualifying Degrees (listed above):
For GN/EWS/OBC (NC) category
(a) a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate, OR
(b) a First Class as specified by the University, OR
(c) a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) / Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.0
on the scale of 010, OR
(d) an equivalent to 6.0 on other corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are other
than 010.
(e) For master's or equivalent degree in Arts/Commerce (or allied subjects, a minimum of 55% marks
will be considered for admission to the Ph.D. programmes offered ONLY by Industrial Design Centre
and Department of Humanities & Social Sciences.
For SC/ST/PwD category
(f) a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate, OR
(g) a First Class as specified by the University, OR
(h) a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) / Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of
5.5 on the scale of 010, OR
(i) an equivalent to 5.5 on other corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are
other than 010.
(j) For master's or equivalent degree in Arts/Commerce (or allied \subjects, a minimum of 50%
marks will be considered for admission to the Ph.D. programmes offered ONLY by Industrial
Design Centre and Department of Humanities & Social Sciences.
A.5.2) B.Tech / B.S. degree / BE (or equivalent) holders having a CGPA/CPI score of 8.00 (on 010
scale) and above from an Indian Institute of Technology or any of the CFTIs is exempted from the
requirement of a valid GATE score for the consideration of General Eligibility Requirement for
admission.
In addition to general eligibility criterion, the applicants must also satisfy the eligibility criteria
specified for the respective Departments / Centres / Schools / Interdisciplinary Groups.
Over and above the general eligibility criteria for admission, candidates need to satisfy additional
criteria for financial support / fellowship, as specified under specific admission categories [Please refer
section 6.0].
The final selection process to Ph.D. programme to any Departments / Centres / Schools /
Interdisciplinary Groups at IIT Bombay will be through written test and/or interview as specified by
individual Department / Centre / Schools / Interdisciplinary Groups.
A.6) APPLICATION CATEGORIES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
A.6.1) Teaching Assistantship (TA) [Financial support as per MHRD norm]
A candidate, selected for the Ph.D. Programme, at IIT Bombay will be eligible for the financial support
under the TA category subject to the fulfilment of any one of the following three criteria.
(I) M.Tech./M.E. or an equivalent degree as the qualifying degree,
(ii) M.B.A (with B.Tech./ B.E. or equivalent an degree) as the qualifying degree,
(iii) B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.A./M.Com. or an equivalent degree as the qualifying degree
AND
a valid GATE/JEST (for Physics) score or a valid Junior Research fellowship (JRF) award letter
from UGC/CSIR/NBHM/DBT/ or a national eligibility test /UGC NET including lectureship
(assistant professorship)
A B.Tech./B.S./B.E. (or equivalent) degree from any Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) with a
CGPA/ CPI score of 8.00 (on 010 scale) and above is exempted from the mandatory requirement
of a valid GATE score.
The assistantship is payable for a maximum duration of 5 years or up to the thesis submission,
whichever is earlier. The monthly rate of assistantship is Rs. 31,000/ for the first 2 years and
enhanced rate of Rs. 35,000/ for the remaining period.
The continuation of assistantship under TA category will be subject to serving as a teaching assistant
in a course / laboratory for 8 hours per week as assigned by the concerned academic unit as well as
satisfactory academic performance. The assistantship will be paid on the basis of monthly attendance.
As per MHRD directives, the employees on the rolls (with or without pay) of any organization are not
eligible for admission under this category.
A.6.2) Research Assistantship (RA)
A candidate, selected for the Ph.D. Programme, at IIT Bombay will be eligible for the financial
support under the RA category subject to the fulfilment of any one of the following three criteria.
AND
from UGC/ CSIR/NBHM/DBT/ or a national eligibility test / UGC NET including lectureship
A B.Tech./B.S./B.E. (or equivalent) degree from any Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) with a
CGPA/ CPI score of 8.00 (on 010 scale) and above is exempted from the mandatory requirement
of a valid GATE score.
whichever is earlier. The monthly rate of assistantship is Rs. 35,000/ for the first 2 years and
enhanced rate of Rs. 39,000/ for the remaining period.
The information of availability of RA seats will be available with / published by individual academic
units.
Students admitted under RA category will have to look after the laboratories and also assist in
teaching or research or other related academic work for about 20 hours per week as assigned by the
concerned academic unit. Continuation of assistantship will remain subject to the satisfactory
performance in assigned duties as well as satisfactory academic performance. The assistantship will be
paid on the basis of monthly attendance.
The employees on the rolls (with or without pay) of any organization are not eligible for admission
A.6.3) Teaching / Research Assistantship Through Project (TAP/RAP)

The financial support under this category is provided from sponsored projects as per the norms
approved by the sponsoring agency and IITB. In case a specified norm is not available, the same
approved by MHRD/DST will apply.

AND
from UGC/ CSIR/NBHM/DBT/ or a national eligibility test / UGC NET including lectureship
A B.Tech./B.S./B.E. (or equivalent) degree from any Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) as well
as from any of the CFTIs with a CGPA/CPI score of 8.00 (on 010 scale) and above is exempted
from the mandatory requirement of a valid GATE score.
whichever is earlier.
The information of availability of TAP/RAP seats will be available with / published by individual
academic units.
The continuation of assistantship under TAP / RAP category will be subject to serving for the project
as assigned by the concerned project investigator(s) as well as satisfactory academic performance.
The assistantship is paid from the office of Dean,IRCC. As per MHRD directives, the employees on the
rolls (with or without pay) of any organization are not eligible for admission under this category.
A.6.4) Fellowship Award (FA)
The financial support under this category is provided by various Govt. / Semi Govt. schemes (CSIR,
UGC, DAE,DST, DBT, NBHM, etc.) and some other organizations.
A valid Junior Research fellowship (JRF) award letter from the Govt. / Semi Govt. agencies (e.g.
CSIR/UGC /DAE /DST/ DBT NBHM etc.) is required for the execution of this fellowship.
The amount and duration of the fellowship will be as specified by the awarding agency. The
disbursement and continuation of the fellowship will be subject to as per the norms specified by the
awarding agency or specified by IIT Bombay for TA category, as deemed fit.
A.6.5) Sponsored Candidate (SW)
The students admitted under this category are not eligible for any financial support from the Institute
(IIT Bombay) and are sponsored by their employers. They are expected to be released for fulltime
course work and research at the Institute for a minimum period of three years.
An appropriate sponsorship letter (Appendix C.1/C.2) should be submitted at the time of written test
and/or interview. Students admitted under this category are not generally entitled for hostel
accommodation on campus.
A.6.6) Selffinanced Indian Nationals, including those on Study Leave (SF)
The students admitted under this category are not eligible for any financial support from the Institute
(IIT Bombay). Students admitted under this category are not entitled for hostel accommodation
on campus.
Candidate with the provisional DSTINSPIRE fellowship award letter may apply under SelfFinance
(SF) category. After successful admission, if the candidate subsequently clears the final round of
selection of DSTINSPIRE, s/he would be allowed to convert from the SelfFinance (SF) to Fellowship
Award (FA) category.
Candidates who are released from the Governmental or educational Institutions on study leave for a
period not less than three years for doing research work at IITB, can seek for admission under this
category. Employer’s Letter for Study Leave (Appendix C.3) should be produced at the time of joining,
if selected.
A.6.7) SelfFinanced Foreign Nationals (FRNSF)
Foreign Nationals applying under Selffinanced (FRNSF) category should visit the following link for
Foreign Students on the website of the IIT Bombay International Relations Office:
https://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/toadmission.jsp
A.6.8) Foreign Nationals with Indian Council for Cultural Relations Award (ICCR)
These students are sponsored by their Governments and awarded scholarship by them. They should
apply for admission through Indian Embassy in their country.
A.6.8) Institute Staff of IIT Bombay (IS)
This category is only for the ‘permanent’ persons employed as Institute Staff at IIT Bombay.
(i) The candidate should have been employed as Institute Staff for at least 2years (before the starting
of the semester in which admission is sought). The candidate must produce a letter of work
experience at the time of application.
(ii) The concerned academic unit will shortlist the eligible candidates. Admission will be on the basis
of written test and interview as applicable to the concerned programme. The candidates need to
submit NOC, from the Head/OfficeInCharge, at the time of application.
(iii) If an employee admitted under this category is not serving as an Institute Staff while pursuing
the degree, then he/she cannot continue under the IS category but may seek for changing his/her
category to selffinanced (SF) category through proper channel.
A.6.9) Project Staff (PS)
Candidate who are employed at IIT Bombay (IITB) in a sponsored project undertaken by the
Institution (IITB) can seek for admission under this category provided the duration of the project, in
which the candidate is employed, is 3 years or more at the time of admission. In addition, the
candidates should have completed six months of service (before the starting of the semester in which
admission is sought) in a sponsored project at the Institute (IITB).
In case the candidate has B.Tech./B.S./B.E./M.Sc. or equivalent degree as the qualifying degree and is
without a valid GATE score, the six months project experience may be counted as part of the two year
mandatory professional work experience (as per the requisite general eligibility criteria).
The shortlisted candidates should produce a letter of recommendation from the Principal Investigator
of the sponsored project at the time of interview.
A.6.10) External (EX)
The candidates employed in recognized R&D organizations, wellequipped scientific institutions,

laboratories, and industrial organizations engaged in research based activities, and desirous of
pursuing Ph.D. programme while in employment may apply for admission as external candidates.
These candidates must have a Supervisor (internal) from the Institute (IITB) and an external
supervisor from their parent organization where they will be doing the research work. The admissions
are based on the following norms:
The competence of these candidates will be assessed along with the regular candidates. After joining,
the rules and regulations as specified by the Institution (IITB) for regular candidates with regard to
academic performance will remain applicable for candidates under EX category also.
The candidate should submit, a Sponsorship Certificate (AppendixC.4) from the organization, in
which s/he is employed, at the time of application giving an undertaking that s/he would be released
from the normal duties to fulfil the coursework requirement (and qualifier examination, if
applicable). The certificate should also provide details of facilities relevant to the research programme
and available to the candidate.
The candidate has to complete the coursework (and qualifier examination, if applicable) immediately
after joining the programme within a period of one to two semesters. Depending on the student's
background and the programme requirements, an additional semester may be needed to complete the
coursework/qualifier examination. After fulfilling the coursework (and qualifier examination, if
applicable) at the Institute, these candidates will be allowed to register for Ph.D.
To promote interaction between the internal and external supervisors, regular meetings between them
should be arranged at least once in a year in the Institute or in the sponsoring organization.
Persons working in colleges/universities are not eligible under this category and rather apply under
college teacher (CT) category.
At the time of joining the programme, the selected candidate will have to produce a the “ Relieving
Certificate” from his / her employer that s/he has been fully relieved from the normal duties to
complete the course(and qualifier examination, if applicable) at IITBombay.

A.6.13) College Teacher (CT)
Candidates employed as faculty members in Colleges and Universities and desirous of pursuing Ph.D.
Programme, while in employment and without availing study leave may apply for admission under
this category.
These candidates must have a Supervisor (internal) from the Institute (IITB) and an external
supervisor from their parent organization where they will be doing the research work. The
appointment of external supervisor is optional based on recommendations of the supervisor and the
respective DPGC. The admissions are based on the following norms:
The competence of these candidates will be assessed along with the regular candidates. After joining,
the rules and regulations as specified by the Institution (IITB) for regular candidates with regard to
academic performance will remain applicable for candidates under CT category also.
The candidate should submit, a NoObjection Certificate (AppendixC.5) from the College / University,
in which s/he is employed, at the time of application giving an undertaking that s/he would be
released from the normal duties to fulfil the coursework requirement (and qualifier examination, if
applicable). The certificate should also provide details of facilities relevant to the research programme
and available to the candidate.
The candidate has to complete the coursework (and qualifier examination, if applicable) immediately
after joining the programme within a period of one to two semesters. Depending on the student's
background and the programme requirements, an additional semester may be needed to complete the
coursework/qualifier examination. After fulfilling the coursework (and qualifier examination, if
applicable) at the Institute, these candidates will be allowed to register for Ph.D.
Candidates admitted under CT category is treated on par with SF category as far as payment of fees
and deposits are concerned.
Place for research will be treated as IIT Bombay even though candidate may be carrying out part of
the work at their Institute. These candidates are required to be available with the supervisor (internal)
for interaction during weekends, holidays and vacations, as applicable.
A.7) ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Admission is offered on the basis of an interview held usually a month before the commencement of
the semester for which admission is sought. The interview may be supplemented by a written test, if
necessary. Merely satisfying the general eligibility criterion as well as criterion set for each admission
category is no guarantee for being called for test/interview. Depending on the number of applications
received and considering the constraints of time and other resources for conducting Written Test and
Interview, the Academic Units may put additional academic performance based shortlisting criterion.
Candidates called for the written Test/Interview under Teaching Assistantship (TA) category, only
candidates belonging to SC/ST and PwD categories will be paid single second class return railway fare
by the shortest route (as per rules) from their place of residence to the Institute. They have to produce
evidence (Original/Photocopy of Railway Ticket) in support of their claim. A candidate called for more
than one discipline, can submit only one claim.
A.8) PAYMENT OF FEES AND DEPOSITS
Various fees and deposits for the programme are given in Appendix C.1.
A.9) REGISTRATION FOR THE PH.D. DEGREE
After a candidate has been admitted to the Institute, he/she has to make an application on a
prescribed form for registration for the Ph.D. degree. This application will be considered by the
Departmental Postgraduate Committee (DPGC) which will make appropriate recommendations to the
Senate regarding (a) the course work prescribed for the candidate and (b) the date of registration.
The period of validity of Ph.D. registration for all candidates is FIVE/SIX years from the date of
confirmation of registration (Registration is confirmed as per rules, after successfully completion of
course credit requirements).
A.10) CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION
All Ph.D. Admissions are provisional until the “Confirmation of Registration” is completed. This
confirmation takes place after six months to a year after admission, and only if academic performance
criterion set by the department is met. Some academic units (departments / interdisciplinary groups /
centres / schools) prescribe a qualifier examination for the Ph.D. Programme. These must be
completed successfully prior to to confirmation of registration. Failure to meet satisfactory
performance criterion may lead to termination of studentship.
Ref.: Rules & Regulations for Ph.D. Programme, http://www.iitb.ac.in/academichome/rules.jsp
A.11) SUBMISSION OF THESIS AND AWARD OF DEGREE
Subject to fulfilling the course credit requirements and other conditions as may be laid down from
time to time, the candidate may submit the Ph.D. thesis after two years from the date of registration
(3 years for external candidates). The thesis is examined by two/three referees from outside the
Institute. The Senate examines the reports of the referees and on acceptance of the thesis, appoints a
Board of Examiners to conduct a vivavoce examination at which a candidate is required to defend the
thesis. On the basis of the report of the Board of Examiners, the Senate decides the student's eligibility
for award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
B) INFORMATION ON DEPARTMENTS, CENTRES, SCHOOLS AND
INTERDISCIPLINARY GROUPS
In addition to the eligibility requirements as given in A.5, the candidate should also fulfill the
requirements for admission in the disciplines and specialisations of their choice.

B.1) AEROSPACE ENGINEERING (AE)
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. or equivalent degree in Aerospace Engineering OR in other branches of engineering
relevant to the research areas in the department.
(ii) B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in Aerospace Engineering OR in other branches of engineering
relevant to the research areas in the department,
OR
M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Mathematics OR Physics OR in other specializations relevant to the
research areas in the department.
Candidates are advised to follow the web page https://www.aero.iitb.ac.in/home/admission
announcement for most admissionsrelated updates, instructions, and information about the
faculties considering guiding new students. Candidates are free to reach out to the listed
faculty members if they need to learn more about the available research topics and the
corresponding background expected.
RESEARCH AREAS
I. Aerodynamics (AE1): Experimental Aerodynamics, Experimental Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics,
Shock Waves and their applications, Computational Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics, Computational
Fluid Dynamics, Computational Electromagnetics, Computation of incompressible multiphase flow,
Vortex and particle methods, Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics, Vortex flows, Aeroacoustics, Aircraft
Design, Air Transportation, Evolutionary Optimization Techniques, Turbulence modeling and
applications, Computational studies of scramjet intakes, Supersonic mixing, Computation of high
enthalpy flows, plasmaassisted flow control, Thermoacoustics, Morphing Aircraft, Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles, and LighterThan Air Systems, Helicopter aerodynamics.
II. Dynamics and Control: Flight mechanics, guidance, trajectory optimization, navigation, state and
parameter estimation, tracking and control of launch vehicle , missiles, aircraft, manned and
unmanned aerial vehicles, mini aerial vehicles(MAVs), satellites, multiagent systems, nonlinear
adaptive and robust flight control, integrated navigation systems, airbreathing and gas turbine engine
control, swarm, path planning and formation flying of aerial vehicles, hardware–inloopsimulation,
cooperative missions for MAVs.
III. Aerospace Propulsion: Aircraft and spacecraft Propulsion, Experimental and numerical studies on
detonations, Combustion instabilities , Development of new techniques for emission reduction from
combustion systems, Heat Transfer, Infrared Signatures of Aerospace Vehicles, MicroChannel cooling
of Gas Turbine Blades.CFD of propulsive systems, Aerodynamic design and performance analysis of
axial flow turbomachines, Flow control of turbomachines and internal duct flows, Computational
Hypersonic aerothermodynamics, Turbulence modeling and applications, Computational studies of
scramjet engines, Supersonic mixing and combustion, Computational studies of high enthalpy flows,
Plasma assisted combustion and flow control, Thermoacoustics, Non Equilibrium , Thermodynamic of
Dissipative Structures, Entropy Generation Studies in MicroFlows, Fuel atomization and sprays,
Optical diagnostics of combustion systems.
IV. Aerospace Structures: Structural Health Monitoring, Machine Learning Assisted Uncertainty
Quantification, Defects and Damages in Composites, Additive Manufacturing, Wave Propagation in
Structures, Aeroelasticity, Aerothermoelasticity, Aeroservoelasticity, Reducedorder Modeling,
Structural Dynamics & Stability, Multidisciplinary Optimization, Mechanics of Materials,
Computational Materials Science, Experimental Mechanics, Continuum and Computational Mechanics,
Electromagnetic Interactions with Solids, Biomechanics, Multiscale modeling of materials, Fracture
and Fatigue in Materials.

B.2) BIOSCIENCES AND BIOENGINEERING (BB)
The Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering comprises of Biosciences (BS) and Biomedical
Engineering (BME) as core academic groups. Eligibility criterion and research areas for the two groups
are mentioned below. Under the item No. 10(b) of Application Form, the candidate should enter the
groups (BS, BME) they wish to join in the order of priority.
B.2.1. Biosciences (BS)
the qualifying degree:
i. M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Biotechnology, or Biorelated engineering subjects
ii. MD/MS in Health Sciences including AYUSH
iii. M.Sc. or equivalent degree in subjects related to Life Sciences/Physics/ Chemistry/Mathematics
iv. B.Tech. in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Computer science and Engineering, Electrical
Engineering/ Electronics and Telecommunications, Mechanical engineering, Engineering Physics.
Candidates with qualifying degrees in [ iii and iv] must fulfill one of the following:

a) a valid GATE score (for TA/TAP/RA/RAP)
b) 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.
c) Experience as specified earlier in A.5 and A.6 (for CT, EX, IS, PS, SF,SW category)
RESEARCH AREAS
(A) Biophysics and Computational Biology: Bioinformatics, Glycobiology, Computational Biology,
Protein crystallography, NMR based Structural Biology, Physics of Biological system and
Computational Modeling of biomolecules, Dynamics of cytoskeletal filaments and
Chromatin remodelling, physical properties of the extracellular matrix, protein folding/misfolding,
aggregation and neurodegeneration, Single particle cryoEM, Time resolved techniques, Single
molecule biology and Motor Proteins.
(B) Biochemistry: Enzyme kinetics and enzyme secretion, microbial metabolism and regulation,
aromatic hydrocarbon metabolism and genetic engineering, enzyme inhibitor design,
molecular mechanisms of DNA replication, repair and packaging in double stranded DNA viruses,
Molecular Enzymology.
(C) Microbial Biology: Fungi, Viral assemblies, Bacterial Pathogenesis, Host Pathogen Interactions,

molecular parasitology.
(D) Cell Biology: Cellular Biophysics, microtubule dynamics, bacterial cell division, Chromosomal and
extra chromosomal segregation in fungi, Neurobiology, Lipid droplet Biology, Membrane remodeling.
(E) Immunology: Molecular immunology and cell signaling, Cellular Immunity, Tumor Immunology,
Cancer biomarker.
(F) Genetics and Molecular Biology: Functional Genomics, Epigenetic Regulation, Fungal Molecular
Genetics.
(G) Proteomics, System Biology and Biomarkers of infectious diseases.
(H) Fungal Pathobiology, Interspecies interactions, PlantPathogen Interactions.
(I) Developmental Biology: Vertebrate embryo development, cell biology of early zebrafish
development, maternal to zygotic control of embryonic development, gastrulation, cell migration, cell
fate specification, cerebellum development, emergence of 3D shape of organs and embryos.
B.2.2Biomedical Engineering (BME)
First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST), as specified in theGeneral Eligibility Criterion, in the
qualifying degree:
i. M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer

Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering,
Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Physics.
ii. M.Pharm. OR MBBS with MD/MS, MVSc, MDS, MPTh, MOTh, MS/MD Health sciences AYUSH.
iii. B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer
Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics /Telecommunications Engineering,
Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Physics.
iv. M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Ceramics, Chemistry,

Electronics, Ergonomics, Material Science, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Physics and Physiology.
v. Health Sciences such as MBBS (Medicine) / BDS (Dental). Must qualify All India level post graduate
entrance examination for corresponding disciplines such as AIIMS/ MCI/ /JIPMER/ PGI Chandigarh/
AFMCPune/ for MBBS/BDS.
vi. B.V.Sc., B.P.Th. ,B.O.Th.) (Duration 4 years or more). Must qualify All India level post graduate
entrance examination for M.V.Sc., M.P.Th., and M.O.Th. GATE examination for all such health science
background.
vii. B.Pharm. (with GPAT entrance examination)
Candidates with qualifying degrees in [ iii and iv] must fulfill one of the following:
a valid GATE score (for TA/TAP/RA/RAP)
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.
Experience as specified earlier in A.5 and A.6 (for CT, EX, IS, PS, SF, SW category)
RESEARCH AREAS
Sensors and Devices: Bioinstrumentation for diagnostics and therapeutics, early detection of
carcinoma and tropical diseases, bioMEMS devices, Fluorescent Biosensors, Nanoengineered Sensors,
Layer byLayer SelfAssembly, Microfluidics for biomedical applications.
Biomaterials, Drug delivery and tissue engineering, Nanobiotechnology, Design of scaffolds for tissue
engineering, Controlled Release technologies, Neuroprosthetic devices including aids for the
handicapped, Signal processing, Telemedicine and knowledge based systems. Microfibrication for
immunotherapy, Computational physiology, Cardiac electrophysiology and muscle mechanics,
Computational Neurophysiology, Movement Neuroscience, Rehabilitation technology.
Medical Optics – Optical tomography, Blood flow measurements, Computational Imaging.

B.3) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (CH)
i. M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering OR in other branches of engineering
with an academic background relevant with the research areas in the department.
ii. B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering OR in other branches of engineering
with an academic background relevant with the research areas in the department.
OR
M.Sc. or equivalent degree in disciplines consistent with the research areas of the department.
Candidates applying to the Department of Chemical Engineering, please visit the following link for
information : http://www.che.iitb.ac.in/online/education/phd/phdadmissioninformation.
RESEARCH AREAS
Process Systems Engineering: Process Simulation, Optimization, Process Integration and Scheduling,
Energy Conservation and Optimal Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical
Modelling, Multiscale Modelling, Systems Identification and Process Safety Analysis, Nonlinear
control, fault diagnosis.
Biotechnology & BioSystems Engineering: Biosystems Engineering, Metabolic & Genetic

Engineering, Bioseparations, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Drug Discovery, Enzymology,
Bioprocess Development, and Food Engineering.
Materials Engineering: Polymer materials, Polymer Reaction Engineering, Polymer Processing,

Polymer Physics, Polyurethane, Rubber, Polymer Rheoloyg, Ceramics, Polymers, Biomaterials, Drug
Delivery, Microscopy, Nanocomposites, Statistical Thermodynamics, and Supercritical Fluids.
Catalysis & Reaction Engineering: Catalysis, Multiphase Reactions, Bioreaction Engineering and
Reactor Modelling, Process intensification & reactive distillation.
Transport, Colloids & Interface Science: Fluidization, Granular flows, Powder Mixing, Membrane
Separations, Rheology of Complex Fluids, Colloids, Solgels, Emulsions & Foams, Paints and Coatings,
Microstructural Engineering, Aerosols, Electrohydrodynamics, Fluid Mechanics & Stability,
Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat & Mass transfer, Flow through porous media, and Microfluidics.
Energy and Environment: Climate change, Coal Gasification, Energy Integration, Green Engineering,
Renewable Resources, Waste Management, Pollution Control, Air Pollution Prediction & Control and
Vermiculture.

B.4) CHEMISTRY (CH)
[Department of Chemistry]
M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemistry / Physics / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics.
RESEARCH AREAS
 Biophysical Chemistry
 Coordination Chemistry
 Bioinorganic Chemistry
 Organometallic Chemistry
 Bioorganic Chemistry
 Chemistry of Natural Products
 Synthetic Organic Chemistry
 Photochemistry and Spectroscopy
 Polymer Chemistry
 Thermodynamics
 Electrochemistry
 Solid state Chemistry and Physics
 Catalysis
 Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
Please visit the following web page regularly for all relevant information and announcements,
https://www.chem.iitb.ac.in/phdadmissions_202122_autumn/

B.5) CIVIL ENGINEERING (CE)
i. M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in Civil Engineering OR in disciplines consistent with the
research areas of the department
ii. B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in Civil Engineering OR in disciplines consistent with the
research areas of the department
OR
M.Sc. or equivalent degree in disciplines consistent with the research areas of the department.
RESEARCH AREAS
1. Transportation Systems Engineering (CE1)
Transportation Planning: Sustainable urban transportation planning, Travel survey design and
analysis, Travel demand modelling, Travel behaviour and choice modelling, Transport system analysis
and economic evaluation, Land use and transport planning models, Air travel demand modelling,
Freight transport modelling, public transport planning and design, and Transport network modelling.
Traffic Engineering: Traffic flow theory and capacity analysis, Traffic management, operations and
control, Pedestrian flow modelling, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and traffic impact assessment
and externalities. Highway Planning and Design: Optimal alignment design, Performance based
geometric design, Road safety. Pavement Engineering: Characterization and performance tests of
pavement materials, Recycled and warm mix asphalt mixes, Asphalt rheology, Constitutive modelling
of pavement materials, Pavement maintenance, rehabilitation and management systems, and design
and performance evaluation of concrete pavements.
2. Geotechnical Engineering (CE2)
Geotechnical earthquake engineering; Geoenvironmental engineering; Energy geotechnics;
Computational geomechanics; Foundation engineering; Seismic hazard study; Liquefaction;
Constitutive modelling of soil; Soilstructure interaction; Offshore geotechnical engineering; Pipeline
geotechnics; Soil Characterization, Foundation for offshore structures, Biogeo interface study; Earth
dam problems; Rock Mechanics and tunnelling; Soil dynamics; Soil stabilization; Expansive soils;
Earth retention structures; Slope stabilization; Ground improvement; Reinforced soil structures and
geosynthetics; Physical modelling in geotechnics; Centrifuge modelling of geotechnical problems;
Optimization techniques and environmental geotechnics; Landslides; GIS applications for geotechnical
problems; Earthquake resistant design of geotechnical structures; Reliability analysis; Dynamic soil
characterization; Landfills and waste containment engineering; Sea walls.
3.Water Resources Engineering (CE3)
a) Experimental Fluid Mechanics and Computational Fluid Dynamics Fluid flow investigation by
experimental and numerical studies, Turbulent flows, Sedimentation and erosion problems, Fluid
transients in closed conduits, Pipe network analysis; b) Groundwater Flow, Transport Process and
RemediationGroundwater movement and recharge, Seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers, Transport
of pollutant in aquifers and aquifer remediation; c) Surface water Hydrology: River and lake
hydrodynamics, Contaminant transport process, River basin and watershed scale modelling of
hydrologic processes, Hydraulic structures; d) Floods and Droughts studies; e) Water Resource System
and Optimization Reservoir operation and management; f) Urban water management Urban water
supply, Storm water and wastewater management, Water quality modelling; g) Hydroinformatics GIS
and remote sensing applications in water resources, Use of Artificial Intelligence Techniques; h)
Simulation optimization for water resources environmental engineering problems; i) Climate change
and Impact Studies Detection and attribution of hydrologic change; Modelling of hydroclimatic
extremes, Hydrologic statistics
4. Structural Engineering (CE4)
Computational Mechanics; Finite element techniques; Composite materials and mechanics; Reinforced
and prestressed concrete structures; Steel structures; Strength, stability and dynamics of thin
membranes; Plates and shells; Structural optimization; Structural resilience, Structural response to
blast, impact and shock loading; Pressure vessels; Reliability analysis; Seismic vulnerability and
fragility assessment of structures; Bridge engineering; Machine learning; Probabilistic design methods;
Curved grid; Cable networks; Plastic analysis techniques; Structural dynamics; Earthquake
engineering; Earthquake disaster management; Vibration control of structures; Wind effects on
structures; Inverse problems and artificial intelligence applications; Offshore structures; Shell
foundation; Structural health monitoring;
5. Ocean Engineering (CE5)
(a) Physical modelling wavetructure interactions, floating body dynamics, offshore and maritime
infrastructures design, nearshore dynamics, nonlinear waves and sediment transport;
(b) Numerical modelling coastal processes, tidal hydrodynamics, pollutant dispersion in coastal
waters, wavecurrent interactions, tsunami, storms, surges and extreme events, sea level rise, climate
change impacts on metocean parameters, oil spill dispersions, coastal erosion, shoreline changes;
(c) Soft computing techniques Application of statistical, stochastic and neural networks analysis on
ocean parameters;
(d) Remote Sensing and GIS Application of RS and GIS for assessment of coastal vulnerability and
nearshore processes.
6. Remote Sensing (CE6)
Development of methods and algorithms for digital analysis of Remotely Sensed Data (RSD); Remote
Sensing and GIS Applications for Hydrology Water Resources; Decision Support Systems in
Watershed Development; Remote sensing for snow and glacier Studies, Ocean Sensing, Remote
Sensing of Vegetation (Agriculture & Forests); Thermal Remote Sensing; Microwave remote sensing;
Remote sensing data assimilation; Uncertainty modelling; in Geospatial datasets and Unmanned
Aerial Systems (UAS) based applications in Civil Engineering
7. Construction Technology and Management (CE7)
Building materials, Concrete technology; Construction management; Infrastructure project
management.

B.6) CLIMATE STUDIES (CM)
The interdisciplinary programme (IDP) in Climate Studies was initiated at the Indian Institute of
Technology Bombay, in January, 2012, at the doctoral level. The mission of the IDP in Climate Studies
is to foster a fundamental understanding and problem centered analysis of climate change science and
solutions, from local to global scales. The IDP in Climate Studies has over 30 faculty participants
drawn from 10 departments, across IIT Bombay, with expertise in climate science, vulnerability
assessment and adaptation and mitigation and policy. The doctoral curriculum in the IDP in Climate
Studies includes an introductory course and advanced courses in two broad tracks of climate science
and climate policy, on a broad range of theoretical and practical topics.
i. M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in Aerospace Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Chemical

Engineering, Civil/ Construction Engineering, Computer Science Engineering/ Information
Technology, Electrical/ Instrumentation Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering,
Environmental Science /Engineering/ Management, Mechanical Engineering, Resource
Engineering, Geoinformatics, Agricultural Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering,
or any other related Engineering discipline.
OR
M.Des./M.Arch./M.Planning or equivalent degree.
OR
M.Phil.(2year) or equivalent degree in Social Sciences (Economics, Geography, Sociology etc.)
OR
M.Mgt./MBA or equivalent degree.
ii. M.Sc/MA or equivalent degree in Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, Energy Science,
Environmental Science, Geophysics, Physics, Social sciences (Economics, Geography, Sociology,
Planning etc.) or any other related discipline with
valid GATE score
or CSIR/UGC JRF
or DST INSPIRE Fellowship
or Minimum of 2 years of professional experience (acquired after obtaining the qualifying
degree and completed before the starting of the semester in which admission is sought).
iii. B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Aerospace Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Chemical

Engineering, Civil/ Construction Engineering, Computer Science Engineering/ Information
Technology, Electrical/ Instrumentation Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering,
Environmental Science/ Engineering/ Management, Mechanical Engineering, Resource
Engineering, Geoinformatics, Agricultural Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering,
or any other related Engineering discipline with valid GATE score or Minimum of 2 years of
professional experience (acquired after obtaining the qualifying degree and completed before the
starting of the semester in which admission is sought).
WRITTEN TEST
Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and interview. The syllabus for the written test
and sample question papers can be found on the website of the IDP at www.iitb.ac.in/climate
.
RESEARCH AREAS
i. Climate Science: Detection, attribution and prediction of climate extremes,, factors affecting the
Indian monsoon, aerosol radiative processes, LES of cloud processes, causality analysis and data
assimilation, impact on hydrology and water resources, climate change impact on ocean processes,
ocean mixing dynamics.
ii. Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation: Climate change impacts on cities, drivers and costs of
adaptation; vulnerability analysis at national, subnational and community levels; social & economic
implications of climate change.
iii. Mitigation and Policy: Climate mitigation, strategies for lowcarbon development, assessment of
climate change policies and mechanisms, enhanced carbon capture systems, multicriteria mitigation
assessment.

B.7) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (CS)
i. M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology
ii. B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology
OR
M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Science or MCA
Such candidates have to fulfill one of the following additional requirements:
 Valid GATE score
 CSIR / UGC / NBHM / DBT award
 Minimum of 2 years of professional work experience
WRITTEN TEST
Shortlisted candidates will be called for written test and interview. The syllabus for written test can be
found on the website of the department at https://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/Ph.D.Brochure2020.pdf
WAIVER FOR WRITTEN TEST
Eligible candidates meeting one of the following criteria may apply for a waiver of the written test:
 B.Tech. from the IITs who have graduated with a degree in Computer Science and
Engineering/ Information Technology within the last five years and with a CPI/CGPA of 8/10
and above.
 Masters from the IITs/IISc who have graduated with a degree in Computer Science and
Engineering/ Information Technology within the last five years and with a CPI/CGPA of 9/10
(7.2/8) and above.
Candidates seeking a waiver should email to pgadm@cse.iitb.ac.in expressing their interest in the
waiver before the last date for submission of completed application forms. Further, their application
material must contain documents providing proof of the criteria mentioned above.
Candidates for whom the waiver has been approved will be notified by email.
INDUSTRY SPONSORED FELLOWSHIPS
Industry sponsored fellowships covering tuition fees, generous contingencies, and providing monthly
stipends of approximately Rs.25,000/ per month are available to meritorious Ph.D. Students.
RESEARCH AREAS
i. Theoretical Computer Science: Algorithms, Combinatorial Optimization, Combinatorics, Complexity
Theory, Cryptography and Graph Theory.
ii. Natural Language Processing: Natural language understanding; Machine translation, Semantics
Extraction; Document understanding; Cross lingual information Retrieval; Intelligent interfaces.
iii. Visual Computing: Computer graphics, Geometry processing, Image and signal processing,
Computer vision and medical image computingRendering (photorealistic, nonphotorealistic, real
time, immersive); animation (character, physicsbased); sketchbased systems; augmented and virtual
reality; camera and imaging systems. Image and geometry reconstruction; restoration; compressed
sensing; compression; pattern recognition; localization; segmentation; tracking; registration;
quantization; shape analysis; group analysis; retrieval; affective computing. Machine learning
methods; deep learning; matrix analysis; statistical methods.
iv. Computer Security and Applied Cryptography: Information flowbased security modeling,
language and OS security, web and browser security, security analytics, secure multiparty
communication, verification of cryptographic protocols, side channel attacks and hardware security,
computation on encrypted data.
v. Computer Networks: Performance modeling, analysis and design of wired and wireless networks,
Implementation and verification of network security protocols. Deployment, data management,
communication and energyefficiency issues in Sensor Networks, Design of content distribution
networks for data dissemination, Architectures and protocols for metro optical networks, Network
algorithms, Utility and Pricing models, Quality of service protocols, Mobile Computing, Voice Routing,
Voice over IP, RFID networks, Enterprise networks, Access and Broadband networks.
vi. Database and Information Systems: Query Optimization, with a focus on parallel and distributed
databases (aka Big Data systems), Holistic optimization of database applications, data generation for
testing and grading SQL queries, Real time databases, Database support for Embedded and IoT
systems, Spatial databases.
vii. Machine Learning and Information Retrieval: Data integration models and algorithms, Graphical
models, Information extraction and retrieval, Forecasting and smart ebusiness, Text and Web data
mining. Integrated mining with relational DBMS, Temporal mining, Integrating mining with OLAP
viii. Distributed Systems: Performance Evaluation, fault tolerance and scalability issues in distributed
systems; Distributed objectbased systems, Programming models and runtimes for generic agents,
Parallel Computing, High performance cluster computing, Distributed operating systems, Self
configuration using abstract performance and capacity models of distributed component based
applications, Topology based problem detection and root cause isolation in enterprise environments.
ix. Formal Methods: Formal specification, design and verification of hardware and software systems
including distributed systems; Logic, automata theory and their applications in reasoning about
systems; Automated theorem proving; Model checking; Reachability analysis of large and infinite state
spaces: exact and approximate techniques.
x. Programming languages and Compilers: Theory of code optimization; Optimizing and parallelizing
compilers; Analysis and implementation of functional and logic programming languages; Theory of
programming languages.
xi. RealTime, Embedded, Cyber Physical Systems: Functional Programming Applications,

Reconfigurable computing, Automobile Telematics, Embedded control units, Design and development
of robots and sensor platforms, temporal constraints, time critical applications
xii. Software Engineering and Paradigms: Software Architecture, Program Synthesis and Analysis,
Design, Evolution and Reengineering of Programs, Conceptual Models of Programs, Abstractions and
Paradigms, Design Quality of Program Structure.
xiii Computer Architecture :Data and instruction cache optimizations for emerging (server, desktop,

mobile, domainspecific) workloads, microarchitecture optimizations for address translation in
virtualized environments, memory hierarchy for persistent memory systems, Energyefficient memory
hierarchy for mobiles and servers, transient execution and timing attacks, secure processor and
memory hierarchy, trusted execution environments like Intel SGX and ARM TrustZone, attack
detectors, securityperformance tradeoffs.
Refer to the department web page (www.cse.iitb.ac.in) for more information about various RESEARCH
AREAS. Candidates are also encouraged to visit individual faculty member’s home page to learn about
his/her research interest.

B.8) DESIGN (ID)
[Industrial Design Centre (IDC)]
IDC School of Design currently offers PhD programmes in the following domains
1. Industrial Design
2. Communication Design
3. Interaction Design
4. Mobility and Vehicle Design
5. Human Factors and Ergonomics
6. Animation and Film
Besides the core domains as above, the PhD programme fosters an open interdisciplinary approach
involving the disciplines such as engineering, social sciences, media and education.
Students are admitted for PhD programme at IDC once a year,. in Autumn Semester.
Qualifying degree and eligibility:
i. M.Des. / M.Arch. / M.Tech. / M.Phil. (2year degree) / MFA / Postgraduate Diploma in Design
of NID, Ahmedabad and equivalent degree with First Class or 60% marks (55% marks of
SC/ST) as specified in the General Eligibility Criterion.
ii. B.Des. / B.Arch. / BFA / MA / M.Sc. / Undergraduate Diploma in Design of NID, Ahmedabad or
equivalent degree with First Class or 60% marks (55% marks of SC/ST) as specified in the
General Eligibility Criterion and with exceptionally outstanding design related work.
OR
MA or equivalent degree with 55% marks (50% marks of SC/ST) and with exceptionally
outstanding design related work.
Such candidates should have valid CEED score. Candidates with a minimum three years of
relevant professional experience without CEED score can also be considered, but will not be
eligible for TA/TAP/RA/RAP.
RESEARCH AREAS
1. Biomimetics
2. Cinema
3. Cognitive & Physical Ergonomics
4. Collaborative Innovation
5. Comics Studies
6. Design for Craft
7. Design for Development / Design for Social Change
8. Design for X (children, elderly, people with special needs...)
9. Design Forecasting / Design for Future
10. Design Management
11. Design Theory
12. Design Tools
13. Future Mobility
14. Game Design
15. Human Computer Interaction
16. Human Factors and Sociotechnical systems
17. Human Powered Mobility
18. Immersive Media Design (VR/AR/MR)
19. Information Design
20. Innovation by Design
21. Instruction Design
22. Interaction Design
23. Mobility Design
24. Mobility Devices for Disabled
25. Product Semantics
26. Public Transportation Design\
27. Sustainable Design
28. Systems Thinking and Design
29. Typography, Script, Calligraphy, Type Design
30. Vehicle Form and Aesthetics
31. Visual Language & Storytelling
Candidates are advised to refer to the IDC School of Design web page for updates to these areas.
Candidates are encouraged to visit/discuss their research interests with individual faculty members of
IDC before applying to gain a better understanding of current research focus.
For more details : http://www.idc.iitb.ac.in/academic/phd-program

B.9) EARTH SCIENCES (ES)
i. M.Tech./M.Phil. (2year degree) or equivalent degree in Geology, Geophysics or in any other
related Geosciences field.
ii. M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Geology, Geophysics, or in any other related Geosciences field.
OR
M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Oceanography, Life Sciences,
Marine Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences or equivalent and having Geology / Physics
/Mathematics/Chemistry at the Bachelors level as principal subjects, and with relevance to the
research areas advertised online for a particular round of admission.
OR
B.Tech./B.E. or M.Tech./M.E. in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Electrical Engineering or
Computer Science and Engineering with relevance to the research areas advertised online for a
particular round of admission.
RESEARCH FACILITIES
Ar–Ar mass spectrometer, fissiontrack dating facility, electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA),
quadrupole inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS), Xray fluorescence
spectrometer (XRF), Xray diffractometer (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), heating
freezing stages for fluid inclusion studies, microlaser Raman spectrometer, gas chromatograph mass
spectrometer (GCMS), rockeval pyrolyser, ASD spectroradiometer, airborne spectrometer and
radiometric thermal camera, high precision GPS, geomechanical and engineering geological testing
equipments, broadband seismographs, gravimeter, magnetometers, magnetotelluric instrument, multi
electrode resistivity imaging system.
RESEARCH AREAS
Active Tectonics and Tectonics
Electromagnetism
Economic Geology
Earthquake Seismology
Engineering Geology
Exploration Seismology
Geochemistry
Geostatistics
Geomagnetism
GPS and Geodesy
Gravity and Magnetic
Hydrogeology
Ichnology
Isotope Geology
Igneous Petrology
Mineralogy
Micropalaeontology
Metamorphic Petrology
Ore Petrology and Ore deposit modeling
Organic Geochemistry
Petroleum Geology
Petrophysics
Sedimentology
Structural Geology
Stratigraphy
Volcanology
Numerical modeling in Geophysics
Geophysical Signal Processing
Geochronology and Thermochronology
Geomechanics
Faculty members of the Department pursue research in the above broad areas. However, for admission
to the Ph.D. programme, research areas/topics only on a subset from the above will be offered for
each round of admission and this information will be displayed in the Department's web site
(www.geos.iitb.ac.in) as and when online application form is available in the Institute's web page.
Candidates should check this information before applying.

B.10) EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (ET)
The Interdisciplinary Programme in Educational Technology (IDPET) at IIT Bombay is actively

involved in research and education in the area of technologies to improve the teachinglearning
process. IDPET focuses on designing learning environments leveraging effective pedagogy and
innovative technology scaffolds for supporting individual and collaborative learning in formal and
informal contexts. IDPET is composed of core faculty members with additional associate members
from various disciplines across IIT Bombay covering engineering, sciences, humanities and social
sciences, design, and management.
the qualifying degree:
(i) M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in any branch of Engineering
OR
M.Des.
OR
M.Phil. (2year degree) in Social Sciences
OR
MBA
(ii) M.A./M.Sc./M.Phil. (1 year)
OR
M.Ed. (with technology adoption and assessment studies)
For applicants with degrees in (ii) above, one of the following will be required in addition :
. a valid GATE score (eligible for Institute TA/RA) OR
. a valid CSIR/UGC JRF (eligible for Institute TA/ RA) OR
. a valid UGC/CSIR Lectureship (eligible only for project positions) OR
. Two or more years of research experience in fields related to educational technology (eligible
only for project positions)
For other admissionrelated details, please visit the Admissions page of the IDP in Educational
Technology: http://www.et.iitb.ac.in/Admissions.html

A ONE page (~500 words) document containing the Statement of Purpose (SoP) must accompany the
application. The Statement of Purpose should contain (a) your interests and motivation for applying to ET
(max. 50 words), (b) relevance of your recent and current activities (max. 200 words), (c) details about
your academic interests including (but not limited to) your areas of interest, a problem that interests you,
and what you plan on doing after completing your Ph.D. (max. 250 words)
RESEARCH AREAS
The thrust areas of research of the IDP in Educational Technology are:
i. Technologyenhanced learning of disciplinary practices such as estimation skills, decision
making, design thinking, computational thinking, troubleshooting, and so on
ii. Frameworks for teacheruse of educational technology tools and strategies
iii. Development of AI & ICT based tools for above teachinglearning goals
iv.. Educational data analytics using technologies such as GSR, EEG and eye tracking to understand
teachinglearning processes
Please visit http://www.et.iitb.ac.in for details regarding the research group and recent activities.

B.11) ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (EE)

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
1. Communication Engineering EE1
2. Control and Computing EE2
3. Power Electronics and Power Systems EE3
4. Microelectronics EE4
5. Electronic Systems EE5
6. Integrated Circuits & Systems EE 6
7. Solid State Devices EE 7
i. M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Science
and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics/ Telecommunications Engineering,
Instrumentation Engineering, Engineering Physics, Materials Science and Engineering.
ii. B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Science
and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering,
Instrumentation Engineering, Engineering Physics, Materials Science and Engineering.
OR
M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Mathematics, Physics, Electronics / Electronic Sciences.
RESEARCH AREAS
Communication Systems
• Communication Networks and Internet
• Computational Electromagnetics
• Image Processing and Computer Vision
• Microwaves, RF and Antennas
• Multimedia Systems
• Optical Communication and Photonics
• Signal Processing
• Speech Processing
• Wireless and Mobile Communication
• Information Theory and Coding
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Machine Learning and Data Science
Control and Computing (EE2)
• Linear Systems Theory
• Optimal Control and Optimization
• Modeling and Identification of Dynamical Systems
• Control of Distributed Parameter Systems
• Nonlinear Systems
• Modern Filter and Network Theory
• Behavioral Systems Theory
• Computational Methods in Electrical Engineering
• Software and System Reliability
• Cryptography and Security
• GPU based Computing
Power Electronics and Power Systems (EE3)
FACTS, HVDC and Power Quality
• Distributed Generation
• Power System Restructuring
• Wide Area Measurements and System Protection
• EMI / EMC
• Coupled Field Computations
• Electrical Machines: Modeling, Analysis, Design and Control
• Special Machines
• Power Electronic Converters, Electric Drives
• Power Electronics for Nonconventional Energy Sources
• Reliability in Power Systems and Power Electronic Systems
• Smart Grids for Energy Harvesting
Power System Planning, Operations and Control
Power System Economics
Use of wide band gap devices in Power Electronic converters
Electric Vehicles
Electronic Systems (EE5)
Electronic Instrumentation
Signal Processing Applications
Speech and Audio Processing
Biomedical Electronics
Embedded System Design
Integrated Circuits & Systms (EE6)
Secured microprocessors, GNSS receivers, Software defined networking and radio, high performance
computing
Integrated Circuits (ICs) & Systems for AI/ML, IoT sensor networks, sensing and control for quantum
systems
Algorithmic digital design and synthesis tools, algorithm to RTL and algorithm to layout
Analog/MixedSignal ICs and Systems for Wireless and Wireline communications
RF/Microwave ICs and Silicon Photonics for 5G and Beyond
HighSpeed ICs for Optical Data Centre Interconnects
ICs for Power management and Energy Harvesting
Solid State Devices (EE7)
Nonvolatile memory technologies (Flash, RRAM, FERAM, MRAM, etc.)
Device Fabrication (CMOS, Solar cells, Detectors, etc.)
Theory, modeling, and simulation of Electronic devices
Novel materials and devices (IIIV, Graphene, 2D, etc.)
Spintronics, Quantum Computing, Quantum sensing, and related technologies
Photonics, MEMS, Neuromorphic Engineering
Photovoltaics cSi, Organics, Perovskite, quantum dots, etc.
Reliability of semiconductor devices and systems (e.g., Solar panels, PV systems)
Nanoscale energy conversion
Flexible devices and sensors (bio, chemical, and quantum)
Light emitting diodes (IIINitride UV) and photodetectors (quantum dot, etc)
Wide Bandgap Power Devices

B.12) ENERGY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (EN)
Energy is critical for the development of society and the economy. There are numerous issues in
conventional and sustainable/renewable energy that need to be addressed to enable largescale
development and sustainable/renewable energy deployment. In the short run, India has to pursue
energy efficiency and demandside management aggressively. This will improve the efficiency of
supply and utilization devices and systems. The development of new energy technologies offers
several technological challenges as well as significant business opportunities. In order to help meet
these challenges, the Department of Energy Science and Engineering (DESE) was established with a
mission to develop sustainable energy systems and solutions for the future. There is a substantial
unfulfilled requirement for high quality trained manpower in the energy sector. There is also room
for engineering innovators/entrepreneurs. The department has various experimental laboratories and
computational facilities to cater to teaching and research requirements in various research areas in
conventional and nonconventional energy. In addition to this, DESE students are actively involved in
varied research and development activities. DESE faculty have been organizing a biennial
international conference on research advances in energy as well as several continuing education
programmes on renewable energy, energy management, process integration, passive solar
architecture, etc. DESE has established links with industries like Thermax, Forbes Marshall, BSES,
Mahindra & Mahindra, BHEL, and organizations such as Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Ministry of
Newand Renewable Energy, International Energy Initiative, and The Energy and Resource Institute
which have sponsored MTech/PhD projects. This has ensured sustained relevance of the department’s
research output.
i. M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent disciplines relevant to energy.
ii. B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent disciplines relevant to energy.
OR
M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent disciplines relevant to energy.
RESEARCH AREAS
Renewable / Sustainable Energy: industrial solar thermal concentrators, Stirling engine systems,
testing of solar collectors and systems, passive solar architecture, development of photovoltaic (PV)
cells, thin film solar cells, perovskite solar cells, flexible PV devices, reliability and performance of PV,
characterization, modelling, and simulation of defects and degradation in solar cells and modules,
thermal nondestructive evaluation by infrared thermography, grid integration of distributed and
decentralized energy resources,smartgrids / microgrids, converter topologies and control, hybrid
systems for rural electrification, wind energy, low cost solar driers, fuel cells, solar photovoltaic
concentrators, development of engines for vegetable oil, biodiesel, dual fueling, etc., biodiesel
manufacturing processes, biomass gasifiers: design, development and testing, liquid fuels from
biomass, complex fluid dynamics for granular materials and multiphase flows, molecular dynamic
simulation of particulate flows
Energy Efficiency/Improving Conventional Energy Systems: heat pumps, energy integration,
process integration for resource optimization, population balance modeling, pinch analysis
development of techniques for optimization of utility systems, demand side management/load
management in the power sector, variable speed drives, power generation and systems planning,
energy management and auditing, efficient motor drive systems, electronic ballasts, static var
compensators, illumination control, power electronics in energy efficient systems, electric vehicles,
boilers and fluidised bed combustion, exhaust heat recovery, cogeneration, building energy
management, efficient air conditioning systems, IC engines, combustion, exhaust aftertreatment
systems, coal gasification, thermal management of living spaces
Energy Storage Devices and Systems: Liion and Naion batteries: electrode materials, electrolyte,
fabrication, metal sulfur batteries for electric vehicles and stationary applications, commercial scale
battery prototyping research and analysis, thermal management of batteries, flow battery modelling
and design, supercapacitors, materials for hydrogen storage, hydrogen storage systems, thermal
management in metal hydride beds, applications of metal hydride based hydrogen storage systems,
carbon nanotubes for hydrogen storage
Oil and Gas: Oilwater separation, wax deposition in petroleum flow, pipeline shutin and restart
processes, bulk and interfacial rheology, mechanism of gas hydrates formation
Nuclear Energy: nuclear safety, nuclear waste management, thermal hydraulics research, computer
simulation models for analysis of transients in pressurized heavy water reactor, advanced numerical
methods for neutron diffusion and fluid flow, twophase flow modeling, nuclear thermal hydraulics
and safety, analytical solutions of multilayer heat conduction problems.

B.13) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (EV)
[Environmental Science and Engineering Department (ESED )]
In view of the interdisciplinary nature of the Environmental Science and Engineering subject, students
from diverse areas of sciences, engineering and medical sciences are permitted to apply for Ph.D.
However, students who do not have adequate background knowledge will have to take additional
courses to enable them to successfully pursue research in Environmental Science and Engineering
Department (ESED) For further details, visit www.esed.iitb.ac.in
i. M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural
Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy Science &
Engineering, Biotechnology, Environmental Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science, Mining Engineering.
ii. B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural

Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy Science &
Engineering, Biotechnology, Environmental Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science, Mining Engineering.
OR
M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Atmospheric Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry,
Earth Sciences, Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Science, Meteorology, Microbiology,
Physics, Public Health & Statistics. Mathematics at 10+2 level is a mandatory requirement.
As per the last degree obtained, the candidates must also fulfil the additional requirements
mentioned in "Eligibility criterion for Ph.D. admission" under Section A ('General').
Broad areas of research and subthemes (indicative only) in ESED are as follows:
• Air Quality Management and Pollution Control
Air quality assessment, source identification and mitigation; satellite remote sensing for air quality;
emission measurements and emission factor estimation; particulate matter characterization; air
pollution exposure modelling and health effects.
• Environmental & Water Resources Systems Modelling
Modelling of hydroclimatic extremes at a nationalscale; mapping vulnerability to natural and human
induced hazards using GIS; development of optimization models for surface water quality monitoring
and management; design and evaluation of water & wastewater conveyance systems.
• Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Municipal solid waste (MSW) treatment and recycling by biological and hydrothermal processes;
energy from waste through incineration and gasification processes; life cycle assessment for prediction
of environmental impacts; management of hazardous industrial waste.
• Water and Wastewater Treatment, Reuse and Management
Removal of geogenic contaminants from groundwater; biological processes in engineered and natural
treatment systems for removal of carbonaceous organics pollutants and nutrients from wastewater;
advanced oxidation processes for treatment of recalcitrant industrial effluents and micropollutants;
greywater recycling and reuse; treatment and reuse of sewage and industrial sludge.
For more details, please visit http://www.esed.iitb.ac.in/researchareas

B.14) GEOINFORMATICS & NATURAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING (GNR)
Geoinformatics & Natural Resources Engineering is an interdisciplinary area encompassing diverse
issues in exploration and management of natural resources such as land, water, mineral, forest, soil
and ocean resources; socioeconomic aspects of sustainable development with respect to environmental
impact of natural resources exploitation; renewable energy resources management; global warming
and climate change. Contemporary techniques of scientific assessment using satellite remote sensing ,
GIS and GPS are evolved and used in the study of natural resources. Researchers in this area come
from diverse backgrounds of science and engineering and work may be of applied or theoretical
nature as in the fields listed below.
i. M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental
Science & Engineering, Mining Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics/Telecommunication
Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Remote Sensing,
Geoinformatics, Geomatics, Architecture and Town Planning. Applicants who carried out
M.Tech./M.E. after M.Sc. Must have studied mathematics at 10+2 level, which is a mandatory
requirement.
ii. B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental
Science & Engineering, Mining Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics/Telecommunication
Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Remote Sensing,
Geoinformatics, Geomatics, Architecture and Town Planning.
OR
M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Geology, Geophysics, Marine
Sciences, Agriculture, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology
(Mathematics at 10+2 level is a mandatory requirement for all applicants with M.Sc. degree).
WRITTEN TEST
A preinterview written test will be conducted for screening. The written test will consist of questions
related to the selected PhD topic. Shortlisted candidates after the written test will be interviewed.
The interested applicants are advised to visit CSRE webpage www.csre.iitb.ac.in/PHDtopics.html, for
a detailed and updated list of topics/ RESEARCH AREAS.
RESEARCH AREAS
1. Water resources
2. Terrain evaluation,
3. Landuse planning and monitoring
4. Agroinformatics and precision agriculture
5. Geologic remote sensing and mineral exploration
6. Planetary remote sensing
7. Natural Hazards
8. Snow, Glaciers and cryospheric studies
9. Machine learning in image processing, computer vision.
10. Digital Photogrammetry and Cartography
Faculty members of CSRE pursue research within the above broad areas but for admission to the Ph.D.
programme purposes, topics only on a subset from the above will be offered for each round of
admissions. The list of actual topics offered by the faculty members may be found on the CSRE
website at https://www.csre.iitb.ac.in/phdTopics.php
Interested applicants must refer to this link
while applying for the Ph.D. programme offered by CSRE. A statement of purpose must be enclosed
along with the application in which the title of topic should be mentioned with detailed justification
how the student’s academic background is suitable to pursue research in that area. Applicants who
have M.Sc. Degree must clearly mention in the application the subjects they studied at 10+2 level
(Mathematics at 10+2 level is a mandatory requirement for applicants with M.Sc. Degree).

B.15) HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (HSS)
i. M.Phil. (awarded by IIT Bombay or equivalent 2year degree) in any of the disciplines pertaining to
the research areas in the Department, with First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) as
specified in the General Eligibility Criterion.
ii. M.A. or equivalent degree in Humanities & Social Sciences subjects, with 55% marks (50% for
SC/ST).
OR
Master’s degree in Commerce with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST).
OR
M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Science, with First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) as
specified in the General Eligibility Criterion.
OR
B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology, with First Class or 60% marks (55%
marks for SC/ST) as specified in the General Eligibility Criterion.
Candidates with degrees in Science, Commerce, Design, Architecture, Management and Engineering/
Technology or candidates with two years of PGDM from recognised Govt. Institution will be
considered for research areas consistent with their academic background.
Candidates having UGCNET Lectureship (LS)/ GATE are also eligible for Teaching Assistantship in
addition to other academic qualifications
RESEARCH AREAS
Economics: Openeconomy Macroeconomics; Environmental EconomicsSocioEconomic Impacts of

Climate Change; Energy Economics; Green Accounting; Development Policy; Natural resource and
environmental economics; Water resource Economics; Climate change; Environmental Policy;
Strategic TradeTheory and Policy; International Finance; Indian Economy; Analysis of Economic
Policies; ProductivityMeasurementComparisons and Determinants; Development Economics;
Industrial Economics; International Business; IndustryEnvironment Linkages; Financial Economics;
Monetary Economics and Macroeconomics; Industrial Economics; Corporate Investment; Health
Economics; Applied Econometrics; Corporate governance; Labour economics; MicroeconomicsGame
Theory; Behavioural Economics; Experimental Economics; Agricultural Economics; Nonlinear time
series analysis.
English: Narratology;Intertextuality;Victorian Novel; Indian Writing in English; Films and

Disnarration; Women's Studies; Autobiography Studies; "Crisis" in English Studies; African American
Writing; The Partition of 1947; the 'Turbulent40s' in Bengal;South AsianFictionin English; and in
Translation; Postcolonial Theory and Literature; Feminist Theory and Women's Writing; Cultural
Studies; Feminist Theory; Literary Theory; Film Studies; Regional Literatures; and Cultures in India;
Adaptation Studies; Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama;EuropeanLiterature;19th Century Bengali
Literature; Literature and Other Arts; Translation Studies; World Literature; Historical Musicology &
Ethnomusicology; Performance Studies, Theatre Historiography, Linguistics: Theoretical Linguistics,
Language Acquistion and Language Learning
Psychology: Psychological Perspectives and Theory; Organizational Behaviour; Personality Studies;
Qualified MBTI user; Organizational Culture and Values; Role of Psychology in Development; Health
and Contraceptive Use; Developmental Neuropsychology; Education and Child Development;
Eyewitness Testimony; Cognitive Ergonomics; EEG /Event Related Potential; Working Memory and
Prospective Memory and Developmental Dyslexia; HealthNeurocognitive Psychology; Subjective Well
Being; Ergonomics; Visual Perception; Memory; Attention; Cognitive / Perceptual Load; Response
Inhibition; ODD; DecisionMaking; Delay Aversion; Perception; Cognition and Emotion; Value
Learning; Reward and Punishment Processing; ConsciousnessUnconsciousness; Visual Awareness;
Dyslexia; Cognitive Neuroscience; Task Switching; Meditation; Child Development; Cognitive
Disorders; ADHD; Autism; Depression; Error Monitoring; Time Perception; Face Processing
Sociology: Urban Studies; Development Studies; Rural/Agrarian Sociology; Law and Governance;
Legal Pluralism; Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change; Gender and Development; Disaster
Studies; Ethnicity and Multiculturalism;; Sociological Theory; Anthropology of corruption;
Constitutional Law; Sociology of Higher Education; Sociology of Religion and Kinship; Conversion;
Christianity in India; Caste today; Religious Institutions; Hierarchy/Stratification; Sociology in/of
India; Contemporary Karnataka; Sociology of Development and Environment; Natural Resource
Conflicts; Issues of Livelihoods and Problems of Marginalized Class; Resource Rights; Subaltern
Resistance and Movements and Political Ecology; Sociology and political economy of Finance; Political
Economy of Development; Indian Political Economy; Theories of Money; Classical Political Economy;
New and Old Institutionalism and History of Economic Thought; Issues of Gender and Sexuality;
Medical Anthropology; Anthropology of the Body and Embodiment; PostColonial Studies; Post
Modern Feminist Studies and Southern Theories; Caste: Civility and Democracy; Civil Society,
Ethnography Studies; Inclusion and Exclusion; Environmental Sociology; Social and Environmental
Movements; Environmental Politics with a focus on Social inequality and Natural Resource Conflicts
especially in Rural India; Issues of Livelihood and Problems of Marginalized Class and Political
Ecology; Science and Technology Studies
Philosophy: Philosophy of Mind, Analytic Philosophy, Classical Indian Philosophy (Buddhism, Sankya
and Vedanta), Philosophy of Religion and Comparative Philosophy, Epistemology and Science,
Analytic Philosophy, Existentialism, Phenomenology, Continental Philosophy, Applied Ethics,
Philosophy of Language Contemporary Indian Philosophy, Existentialism, Phenomenology,
Continental Philosophy, Applied Ethics, Twentieth Century Continental Philosophy, Philosophy of
Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy of Mind, Cognitive Science, Wittgenstein, Alfred Korzybski,
Philosophy and Popular Culture, Ethics, Ethics and SocialPolitical Philosophy, Feminist Philosophies,
American philosophy, Continental philosophy, 20th Century Continental Philosophy: Heidegger,
Foucault, Husserl, Gadamer, Phenomenology and Hermeneutics, Epistemology: Implications of the
Historicity of Knowledge for its Universal Validity, Metaphysics: Implications of an Ontology of Events
for Political Philosophy, History of Western Philosophy, Classical Indian Philosophy, Philosophical
hermeneutics of Abhinavagupta, Indian Philosophy of Language, Indian Aesthetics and the Philosophy
of Art
Cell for Indian Science and Technology in Sanskrit
Indian Science and Technology;Indian Philosophy;Logic and Epistemology; Sanskrit language;Panini
and Grammar;Philosophy of Language.
History : Archeology, Ancient history, Medieval history & Modern History

B.16) INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH (IO)
[Interdisciplinary Group in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research]
Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) at IIT Bombay conducts research in a unique
and insightful manner in today's economic context. The programme offers a blend of theory, modeling
and application, drawing from traditional as well as modern areas of operations research, together
with a systems view derived from longstanding principles of industrial engineering. The program has a
contemporary flavor, with specialized courses in Integer Programming, Game Theory, Markov
Decision Processes, Analysis and Control of Queues, Services Management, Supply Chain
Management, Financial Engineering, Neural Networks, Deep Learning, System Dynamics, Data
Analytics, Machine Learning and core courses like Optimization Techniques, Probability theory,
Stochastic Models, and Simulation. Broad areas of application are in manufacturing systems, health
care, supply chains, logistics, railway networks, finance, communication networks, services,
infrastructure and other industrial systems; application of quantitative methods in quality and
maintenance management systems; development and application of decision support, intelligent and
knowledgebased systems, computer vision, text and multi media analytics and robotics.
The website http://www.ieor.iitb.ac.in has details on the faculty, students, research, teaching,
academics, admissions, and other activities of the program.
i). M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in any branch of Engineering with adequate exposure to
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research.
ii) B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in any branch of Engineering
OR
M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research
RESEARCH AREAS
i. Optimization: Models, Theory and Algorithms: Largescale linear optimization; Mixedinteger and
conic programming; Combinatorial optimization; Polyhedral theory: Nonlinear optimization; Dynamic
programming; Theory, Algorithms and Computational methods for MixedInteger Linear and
Nonlinear Optimization, convex and nonconvex optimization, stochastic optimization, search
methods, metaheuristics
ii. Stochastic Models: Queuing Theory; Queuing models; Branching Processes; Resource sharing;
Parameter optimization; Performance Analysis; Polling systems; Applications in wireless
communications and social networks.
iii. Optimal Control: deterministic and stochastic control, Markov decision processes, Reinforcement
learning, Diffusion control; Stochastic Approximation, Sparse Control,
Model predictive control.
iv. Simulation Modeling and Analysis: Discreteevent simulation; Monte Carlo methods, System
dynamics methodology; Hybrid (discretecontinuous) modeling; Distributed and parallel simulations;
Statistical data analysis; Simulation optimization; Bayesian methods.
v. Game Theory: static and dynamic games, differential games, mechanism design, network games,
auctions and market design, learning, incomplete and partial information games, cooperative games,
resource allocation problems.
vi. Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence: Supervised, semisupervised and
unsupervised machine learning models, Optimization for emerging machine learning problems,
developing new and efficient machine learning models and algorithms for novel applications, transfer
and continuous learning, statistical learning theory, online learning, reinforcement learning, multi
armed bandit problems, longitudinal data analysis, time series modeling and analytics.
vii. Deep Learning: Theoretical aspects of deep learning models, new deep learning tools for modern
applications involving text, image, audio and video data, deep learning for industrial and business
applications, deep learning for operations research.
viii. Logistics, Inventory and Transportation: Transport operations planning (road, rail, air, and sea);
Network design; Capacity planning; Operations scheduling and routing; Fleet and crew planning and
rostering; Timetabling and rolling stock management in rail services.
ix. Supply Chain Analysis: Information sharing; Coordination; Contract analysis and design; Realtime
decision making; Performance and stability analysis; Reverse logistics and closed loop supply chains;
Decision making under uncertainties; Quality of service.
x. Financial Engineering: Mathematical finance; Modeling and pricing of derivatives; Insurance and
asset pricing; Portfolio management; Pricing; Revenue sharing and revenue management, systemic
risk analysis.
xi. Planning, Scheduling and Control in Manufacturing Systems: Operations management; Project
management; Quality management; Hierarchical production planning; Facilities planning;
Reconfigurable and flexible systems; Enterprise resource planning; Product variety management;
Dynamic, reactive and proactive scheduling.
xii. Social Networks: Recommendation systems, menu design, diffusion of information on networks,
online auctions.

B.17) MANAGEMENT (MG)
At least one of the following criteria must be met:
(i) B.E/B.Tech or equivalent degree with 60% marks/6.5 CPI (55% marks/6.0 CPI for
SC/ST) and at least two years of work experience and qualified in GATE/UGC
NET(Lectureship)/UGCJRF/CSIRNET (Lectureship/ CSIRJRF or having CAT/ GMAT/
GRE score within the last five years.
(ii) Master of Management /ME /M.Tech / M.Pharma/ M.Phil/2 years MBA or 2 year PG
Diploma in Management from any institute recognized by a Government body (AICTE /
UGC/AIU) with 60% marks/6.5 CPI (55% marks/ 6.0 CPI for SC/ST).
(iii) Executive MBA of at least one year duration from IITs/IIMs or any institute recognized
by a Government body (AICTE/ UGC / AIU) with 60% marks/6.5 CPI (55% marks/ 6.0
CPI for SC/ST)
(iv) M.Sc/M.A/ M.Com/LLM/MCA or equivalent degree with 60% marks/6.5 CPI (55%
marks/6.0 CPI for SC/ST) at post graduation level and qualified in GATE/UGCNET
(Lectureship)/UGCJRF/CSIRNET Lectureship/CSIRJRF or having CAT/ GMAT/ GRE
taken within the last five years
(v)CS/CA with 60% marks/6.5 CPI (55% marks/ 6.0 CPI for SC/ST) in the preceding degree.
Criteria for awarding Teaching Assistantship and other application categories are as per the
guidelines mentioned in section A.6 of this Brochure.
Note : You are required to submit a research proposal (1500 words) on a topic of your interest in
place of Statement of Purpose. The proposal should contain a) problem identification, b) brief review
of literature, and c) methodology. Applications without research proposal will not be considered.
RESEARCH AREAS
i. Accounting
ii. Corporate Competitiveness
iii. Decision Sciences
iv. Economics & Policy
v. Entrepreneurship
vi. Finance
vii. General Management
viii. Human Resource Management
ix. Information Systems
x. Intellectual Property Rights
xi. International Business
xii. Management of Information Technology
xiii. Marketing Management
xiv. Operations Management
Xv. Organization Behaviour
xvi. Project Management
xvii. Quality Management
xviii. Statistics and Operations Research
xix. Strategy and Business Policy
xx. Technology Management

B.18) MATHEMATICS (MA)
[Department of Mathematics]
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION : In addition to the General Eligibility Criterion prescribed by the
Institute as given in A.5, the candidate should also fulfill the following:
M.Sc. / M.A. or equivalent degree in Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Science
OR
M.Stat. or equivalent degree
OR
B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology
OR
M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology
Shortlisted candidates will be called for written test and interview. There will be separate written tests
and interviews for students in Mathematics and Statistics. For syllabi of written tests please check the
website of the Mathematics Department at http://www.math.iitb.ac.in/Academics/doctoral.php
RESEARCH AREAS
Algebra and Number Theory:
Commutative and Homological Algebra (Blowup algebras, Hilbert functions, local cohomology,
projective modules, complete intersections, Gorenstein rings), Algebras with involution, Galois
cohomology of classical groups, Representations of algebraic groups, Reductive groups and related
structures, Automorphic forms, Lfunctions, Diophantine equations, Fsingularities, HilbertKunz
multiplicity.
Analysis:
Functional Analysis (Operator Theory, Hilbert modules, Operator algebras), Several Complex
Variables (Function theory of holomorphic functions of several variables), Harmonic Analysis
(Harmonic analysis on Lie groups, Hypergeometric functions associated with root systems).
Combinatorics:
Combinatorial Optimization, Algebraic Combinatorics (representation theory, spectral graph theory),
Enumerative Combinatorics, Graph and Hypergraph Theory (colouring problems), Extremal and
Probabilistic Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science (Computational Complexity,
Derandomization).
Geometry & Topology:
Algebraic Topology (stable homotopy theory), Algebraic Geometry (Schubert varieties, determinantal
varieties, varieties over finite fields, Algebraic cycles, Moduli spaces of vector bundles), Lie groups
(discrete subgroups, congruence subgroups, homogeneous spaces, probability measures), Affine
Algebraic Geometry, Principal bundles and their stacks, Topological Combinatorics.
Partial Differential equations and Numerical Analysis:
Hyperbolic systems of quasilinear partial differential equations, nonlinear waves, homogenization,
Control theory, viscoelastic fluid flow problems, NavierStokes equations, Shock waves in hyperbolic
systems of conservation laws.
Geometric analysis, prescribingcurvature type problems and partial differential equations in
conformal geometry, blowup analysis and compactness issues, geometric and functional inequalities,
nodal geometry of high energy eigenfunctions, quantum ergodicity and mass concentration problems,
spectral theory. Finite element methods, finite volume methods, Invisibility cloaking and meta
materials, Mathematical statistical mechanics.
Statistics and Probability:
Statistical Inference, Statistical Modelling, Design of Experiments, Reliability Theory, Industrial
Statistics, Statistical Data Mining in Computational Biology, Spatial Methods in Statistics, Time Series
Analysis, Statistical Signal Processing, Nonparametric regression, Curve registration, Big data
inference, Compressed sensing, Stochastic Differential Game Theory, Stochastic Control Theory,
Mathematical Finance, Applied Probability, Random Matrices, Free Probability, Change point analysis
and Stochastic networks, Extreme value theory, Branching random walks, Robust estimation for
heavytailed random variables, Stable random fields, Point processes, Asymptotic properties of the
random walks, Branching processes, Random graphs, Bootstrap, High dimensional Statistics, Rates of
Convergence to CLT, Edgeworth Expansions.
Candidates are advised to visit the department webpage: http://www.math.iitb.ac.in
for additional
details on research topics.

B.19) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (ME)
i. M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial
Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering,Metallurgical Engineering, Mechatronics,
Instrumentation & Controls, Laser Technology, Engineering materials technology, Biomechanics.
OR
M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in other branches of Engineering / Technology with an
outstanding academic record for research areas consistent with the academic background of the
candidates.
ii. B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial
Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering,Metallurgical Engineering
OR
B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in other branches of Engineering / Technology with an outstanding
academic record for research areas consistent with the academic background of the candidates. .
iii. For Additional department criteria please visit : https://www.me.iitb.ac.in/?q=Ph.%20D.

%20Admissions
RESEARCH AREAS
ME1 Thermal and Fluids Engineering
ME2 – Design Engineering
ME3 – Manufacturing Engineering
(Please refer to the department website http://www.me.iitb.ac.in, under Research, for more
details)

B.20) METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING AND MATERIALS SCIENCE (MM)
The general eligibility criteria prescribed by IIT Bombay are bare minimum and mere possessions of
same will not entitle the applicants to be called for written test/interview, The Department may
restrict the number of applicants to be called for written test/interview to a reasonable limit, on the
basis of qualifications and experience higher than that of the minimum prescribed in the
advertisement. The candidate must satisfy the eligibility criteria in either one of the following
qualifying degree:
i. M.Tech./ M.E. or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology.
ii. B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in Engineering/ Technology.
iii. M.Sc. Or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics and related science
streams. Mathematics as a subject at the B.Sc. Level is mandatory.
See http://www.iitb.ac.in/mems/en/phdadmissions for additional details.
RESEARCH AREAS
i. Metals: Process analysis, instrumentation and control, Iron and Steel making, deformation behavior
and microstructure evolution during creep and superplasticity, mineral processing and extractive
metallurgy, metal forming, mechanical behavior, welding, physical metallurgy, phase transformation,
structure property relationship, thermomechanical processing and texture analysis.
ii. Ceramics: Electronic ceramics, bioceramics, glasses and glassceramics – electrical and optical
properties, magnetic materials, dielectric and piezoelectric ceramics and devices, ceramic foams,
industrial ceramics, high temperature ceramics, near net shape forming, gel casting, rheology of
suspensions.
iii. Semiconductors and magnetic materials: Devices of thin film elemental semiconductors and
alloy systems, surface treatment and surface engineering, chemical vapor deposition, structure
property correlation in nanocrystalline magnetic materials, magnetoresistor materials In addition,
research into materials for sensors and batteries, superconductors, thermoelectric materials, organic
semiconductors, solar cells, nanophotonics, synthesis and processing of ion conductors, materials for
energy generation and storage materials for quantum computing and ultrahigh vaccuum systems for
thin film systems is going on in the Dept.
iv. Polymers and Composites: Polymer blends, Polymercarbon nanotube composites, polymer thin

films, polymer nanocomposites, thermodynamic, mechanorheological, mechanical properties of
polymers, responsive, functional and conjugated polymers, metalmatrix composites, structure
property relations.
v. Wear and Corrosion: Fracture and failure, nondestructive evaluation, aqueous corrosion,
metallurgy of corrosion, oil and gas corrosion, and protective coatings (paints, high temperature
coatings etc.).
vi. Modeling and Simulations: Modeling of metallurgical processes, heat and mass transport,
modeling of metal forming, Optimization, Monte Carlo simulations, Dislocation dynamics simulations,
molecular dynamics simulations, phase field modelling, first principle calculations, crystal plasticity.
 Basic XRD with Xcelerator and thin film attachment
 1600 Degree Horizontal Single Sample Dilatometer with Accessories
 Image Intensifier System and ExRay Source
 High Temp. Attachment and Texture and Stress Attachment Unit
 Air Vacuum Induction Melting System
 Hitachi Scanning Electron Microscope
 Simultaneous Thermal Analysis System
 R/S SST Plus with Coaxial Cylinder Rheometer
 Atomic Absorption Unit AVANTAP
 Carbon Sulphur Analyser
 High Temp. Furnaces 1700 Deg.C.
 UV Visible Spectrophotometer
 Thin film processing units
 MTS machines
 Vibrating sample magnetometer
 National facility on OIM and stress determination by XRD
 Electrochemical Measurement Systems The State of the art Model PAR 338.
 Potentiostat model Wenking PSG 581
 Automated 10 Ton/SCC systems.
 Thermogravimetry analysers.
 Computer Facilities.
 Optical & Stereo microscopes
 Acoustic Emission Systems.
 Wear and Corrosion Machines.
 Facilities for testing Paint and Other Coatings.
 Dynamic loop system.
 High temperature high pressure autoclaves
 DSTFIST High Performance Computing facility, along with CALPHAD and standard open
Source scientific software.
 DSTFIST SNOM and FIBSEM facilities.

B.21) NANOTECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE (NT)
Nanotechnology research provides immense challenges and opportunities in the world of today. IIT
Bombay has identified Nanosciences and Nanotechnology as thrust areas that enable cutting edge
research traversing the boundaries of established disciplines. The Centre for Research in
Nanotechnology and Sciences (CRNTS) was established to coordinate and consolidate such research
happening in various academic and research units at IIT Bombay, as well as to foster the creation of
new research areas.
More than fifty faculty members from various departments of the IIT Bombay with active research
interest in the domain of nanotechnology and sciences are associated with the interdisciplinary
program at CRNTS.

Realizing the importance of cross disciplinary, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary interactions in
this domain, this program requires the association of two research supervisors, preferably from two
different academic entities (viz. departments or centres within IIT Bombay), to supervise the research
of each Ph. D. candidate enrolled in CRNTS. This unique approach is envisaged to generate the
specialized manpower required to contribute in this important area.
i. M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Metallurgical, Materials,

Chemical, Biomedical Engineering, Energy Science and Engineering and Environmental Science
and Engineering
ii. B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Metallurgical, Materials,

Chemical, Biomedical Engineering, Energy Science and Engineering and Environmental Science
and Engineering
OR
M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biological and Environmental Sciences
RESEARCH FACILITIES
Facilities for advanced characterization such as Field Emission Gun Transmission Electron Microscope
(FEGTEM – 200kV and 300 kV) with EELS, STEM, EDS, Field Emission Gun Scanning Electron
Microscope (FEGSEM) with EDS and WDS, Cryo SEM, Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope,
Time of Flight Secondary ion Mass Spectrometer (TOFSIMS), Laser ablation inductively coupled Mass
spectroscope (LAICPMS), Laser Raman spectrometer, FTIR microscope, FACS cell sorter, Small Angle
XRay Scattering, Atom Probe Tomography, CHN analyser, Thermal Gravimetry Analyzer, Gas
Chromatograph With High Resolution Mass Spectrometer (GCHRMS), Liquid Chromatography Mass
Spectrometer (LCMS), High Resolution Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (HRLCMS),
Orbitrap Liquid Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (HRLCMS Orbitrap), Electron Spin Resonance
Spectrometer, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer, Inductively Coupled PlasmaAtomic
Emission Spectroscopy, TwoDimensional Gas Chromatography with TimeofFlight Mass
Spectrometer (GCGCTOFMS) exist in CRNTS. These instruments are being used by about 2500
users from IIT Bombay, other academic institutions from the country, and industry. CRNTS Ph. D.
students get the opportunity to use these facilities first hand and to get a unique understanding of
application of these sophisticated instruments in a large variety of scientific and engineering fields.
In addition to this, IIT Bombay has excellent facilities for the fabrication and characterization of
various nanoelectronics devices, photovoltaic devices, and sensors.
RESEARCH AREAS
Nanomaterials, Nanosensors, Nanoelectronics, Nanobiotechnology, Nanomanufacturing, Nanofluidics
and Computational research in nanosystems.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Selection is by a 2stage interview and written test. First stage interview/written test will be in a
department specified by prospective guides. Second stage interview will be in CRNTS. Ph.D. topics
being offered are available at http://goo.gl/AgAcFu, along with names of supervisors, cosupervisors,
eligibility criteria and departments in which the first round of interview is to be conducted.
Candidates are required to apply directly to these departments. In case they are shortlisted, according
to the criteria of the departments, they should mention at the time of interview that they are
interested in Ph. D. Topics offered by CRNTS. Second round of interview of further shortlisted
candidates will be conducted in CRNTS as given in the schedule. Note that the candidates should
apply to the department(s) mentioned http://goo.gl/AgAcFu and NOT to CRNTS.

B.22) PHYSICS (PH)
[Department of Physics]
i. M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in Engineering Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical

Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical
Engineering, Computer Science.
ii. M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics
OR
B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in Engineering Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical
Engineering, Computer Science.
RESEARCH AREAS
1. Condensed Matter PhysicsTheory
Electron correlation in one and many component quantum fluids, Many body effects in
inhomogeneous electron systems and metal surfaces, Quantum magnetism, Algorithms for condensed
matter theory, Theoretical studies on magnetism and superconductivity, Electronic structure of
ordered and disordered alloys, insulators, conjugated polymers and clusters, Strongly correlated
electron systems, Novel magnetic systems, Development of wave function based abinitio methods for
electronic structure calculations, Study of control and thermodynamics of driven quantum systems
with quantum information theory tools, ultrafast electron dynamics in solids.
2. Condensed Matter PhysicsExperimental
Magnetic oxide thin films and metallic multilayers for various applications, Spintronic materials, Nano
and bio magnetism, Strongly correlated electron systems, Quantum magnetism, Lowdimensional
magnets, Metalinsulator transitions, Quasi 1d/2d magnetic systems and doping effects. Dilute
magnetic semiconductors, Semiconductor nanostructures. Electrical and optical properties of
semiconducting oxide and nitride thin films, Nanoparticles and nanostructured thin films, Langmiur
Blodgett organic multilayers, Conducting polymers. Bilayer GaAs quantum wells, Organic
semiconductors, Perovskite semiconductors, Optoelectronics, Photodetectors & photovoltaics, Solar
cells, 2D and other materials for energy applications
3. Optics/Photonics/spectroscopyTheory:
Theoretical plasmonics and photonic bandgap crystals, Topological Photonics, PT symmetry in optics,
Nonreciprocal optics, Theory of Metamaterials and metasurfaces, Computational optoelectronics of
twodimensional crystals and their heterostructures, Numerical Methods & Simulation Techniques for
Nanophotonics, Complex Nanophotonic Device Design, Study of control and thermodynamics of
driven quantum systems with quantum information theory tools, Quantum Optics Theory: Study of
quantum synchronization of optical and optomechanical systems, EIT and other effects in
unconventional systems using quantum information theory tools, Femto second and attosecond
electron dynamics in atoms, molecules and solids. Timeresolved xray processes in matter.
4.Optics/Photonics/Lightmatter interactions/Nanophotonics/Ultrafast phenomena/
Spectroscopy Experimental
Lightmatter interactions in various types of nanostructures and other materials like organic
molecules, Graphene, MoS2, Quantum wells, Quantum dots and their hybrid nanostructures,
Plasmonics, Sensing, Nanoscale light sources (lasers/LEDs), Solar cells, Alloptical switching,
Highly spatially and temporally resolved (ultrafast) spectroscopic investigations of optical response
using various techniques, Development of 2D materials based nanoscale light sources, Photodetectors
and data communications, Photovoltaic materials and devices for energy, Metamaterials,
Metasurfaces, Magnetooptics, Microspectroscopy
5. High Energy Physics – Theory
Properties and interactions of fundamental particles, Gauge field theories and applications to
cosmology, Neutrino physics and CP violation, String theory, Collider physics and QCD spin physics.
6. High Energy Physics and Nuclear PhysicsExperimental
Properties of heavy ion collisions at ultrarelativistic energies involved in ALIC and CMS experiments
at CERN. Experimental Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Medicine
7. Astronomy, Cosmology, Gravity – Theory
Cosmology and Gravity
8. Astronomy, Cosmology, Gravity – Experimental
Cosmology and Gravity, Gravitational Wave Physics, Multimessenger and observational astronomy,
Astronomical instrumentation
9. Statistical Physics/Bio Physics/Soft Matter Physics/ NonLinear Dynamics Theory
Biophysics, complex fluid polymers, Stochastic processes, Nonequilibrium dynamics, Slow glassy
dynamics, Granular inelastic gases
10. Bio Physics/Soft Matter Physics/ NonLinear Dynamics Experimental
Bulk/interfacial Rheology, Synchrotron Xray scattering, Particle tracking

B. 23) POLICY STUDIES [PS]
(Centre for Policy Studies)
The Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) at IIT Bombay was conceived as a centre for research, education,
training, and practice. In order to meet a growing need and demand for policy professionals in India,
it was thought necessary that CPS have a Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) programme as well as a PhD
programme. CPS launched its PhD in Public Policy (MPP) programme from the Autumn semester of
2017.
CPS envisions myriad ways in which its PhD and MPP programmes and graduates from these
programmes can contribute to IIT Bombay’s intellectual expansion as well as to India’s polity and
society. The aim is to produce professionals or academics who seek to serve or lead in the interest of
the public. These academic programmes will reflect the changing dynamics in today’s world and the
need for policy to keep up with technological advancements, globalization, nuanced and complex
public debates, and the growing trend of building rightsbased democracies. Policy can no longer be
contained within the realm of government and bureaucracy; it has percolated into civil society,
academic institutions, and the private sector. Through the programmes, CPS aims to give its students
tools which are applicable in diverse situations and teach students how to adapt to various fields,
contexts, or situations. Students of the programmes can then find themselves fitting into and
contributing to the public or private sectors, working within the government, or in the notforprofit/
NGO sector. They may choose to work for large corporations as analysts or lobbyists, or may do policy
research in IOs, think tanks, or universities. Finally, CPS in its academic programmes aims to
capitalize on IIT Bombay’s existing institutional strengths and build a department that can be a hub
for public policy research and expertise. CPS’s academic programmes integrates public policy, social
sciences, and technology.
At least one of the following criteria must be met:
1) B.E/B.Tech or equivalent degree with 60% marks/6.0 CPI (55% marks/5.5 CPI for SC/ST).
2) M.Sc/M.A/M.Com/LLM/MCA or equivalent degree with 60% marks/6.0 CPI (55% marks/5.5
CPI for SC/ST) at postgraduation level.
3) MBA/ME/M.Tech/M.Phil/ from any institute recognized by a Government body (AICTE/ UGC/
AIU) with 60% marks/6.0 CPI (55% marks/5.5 CPI for SC/ST).
Candidates must also fulfill ONE of the following additional requirements for items 1 and 2 above:
(a) VALID CAT/GMAT/GRE score.
(b) Qualified in GATE/UGCNET (Lectureship)/UGCJRF/CSIRNET (Lectureship)/CSIRJRF.
(c) At least two years of work experience (acquired after obtaining the qualifying degree and
completed before the starting of the semester in which admission is sought).
Criteria for awarding Teaching Assistant positions are as per IIT Bombay guidelines. [Please visit IIT
Bombay PhD TA position guidelines]
The prospective candidate will be required to submit a sample of recently published writing(s) if any,
on a relevant topic as well as a research proposal (1500 words) on a topic of his/her research interest
along with a Statement of Purpose. The proposal should contain (a) problem identification, (b) brief
review of literature and (c) proposed methodology.
A written examination will be conducted for all students who meet the above criteria. An interview
will be subsequently conducted by faculty members interested in the area and in the specific
candidate.
The programme structure is structured to keep half of the credit load in the Policy area, and the other
half is to be divided between (i) the courses in the sectoral area of interest e.g. water, energy, gender,
communication etc. and (ii) Institute electives which would complement the policy courses and the
domain courses, taking into account the student’s background.
Each student will have to indicate the RESEARCH area mentioned below, in which s/he wishes to
carry out doctoral research on policy related aspects. Ideally the student will have a guide and a co
guide – one having expertise in the policy arena and the other in the concerned domain.
RESEARCH AREAS
A candidate must identify one or two areas of Policy research of her/his interest (please visit
www.cps.iitb.ac.in for elaboration):
i. Digital Society
ii. Structural Inequalities
iii. Environment, Energy and Natural Resources
iv. Markets and Governance Processes
v. Technology and Society

B.24) SYSTEMS AND CONTROL ENGINEERING (SC)
i. M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in any branch of Engineering
ii. B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in any branch of Engineering
OR
M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Mathematics or Physics
RESEARCH AREAS
Large scale systems, system reduction, nuclear reactor control, sliding mode control (continuous &
discrete), power systems – stability & control, modeling, control & implementation of smart structures,
space launch vehicles – stability & control, flexible manipulators, stability & control of multirate
output feedback based control (POF/FOS). •
NMR spectroscopy, quantum information and control. •
Nonlinear system analysis and control, adaptive control, geometric mechanics, Lagrangian and
Hamiltonian mechanics. •
Optimal control, constrained and optimization based control, in particular, stochastic model
predictive/recedinghorizon control. •
Stochastic control, learning theory, information theory. •
Cooperative control of multiagent systems, resource allocation, team theory and its application,
decentralized control, cooperative and network control. •
Reconfigurable hardware, embedded control systems, robotic path planning algorithms,

hardware/software codesign. •
Switched and hybrid systems, control under communication and computation constraints. •
Game theory, optimization, economics, combinatorics and systems biology. •
Control of distributed parameter systems, parameter estimation for PDEs, motion planning for PDEs.
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science
All applicants are advised to look at the faculty webpage (www.sc.iitb.ac.in/coreFaculty.html) and the
corresponding research areas before applying.

B.25) TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT (TD)
[Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas(CTARA)]
i. M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in any branch of Engineering
ii. B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in any branch of Engineering
OR
M.Sc. or equivalent degree.
Adequate exposure/experience in carrying out Field Work and/or Technology Transfer / Project
Management and to Contemporary International issues related to Technology and Development is
desirable. A clear Statement of Purpose (SoP) along with a research project proposal (~1000 words)
must accompany the application. Admission will be made through a writtentest followed by an
interview.
RESEARCH AREAS
Technology and Development
Rural/Agrobased Industries
Natural Resources ( Energy, water, Land use)
Environment, Climate Change and Development
Public Policy and Governance
Agriculture and Biodiversity
Rural and regional planning

B.26) Urban Science & Engineering (US)
The Centre for Urban Science and Engineering is an interdisciplinary centre for research, teaching and
skilled manpower development with the primary mandate of creating innovative and holistic solutions
to deliver urban services related to planning and design, policy and governance, built environment
and social and physical infrastructure while mitigating the effects of natural disasters and climate
change. The centre combines the latest advances in science and technology with sustainable, equitable
and humanfriendly design, to create new products and solutions that would ultimately lead to the
betterment of life for the rapidly increasing urban population in the developing world.
the qualifying degree with any one of the following:
i. M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in any branch of Engineering 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. or equivalent degree in any branch of Engineering consistent with the research areas
of the Centre
OR
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, or related disciplines
OR
M.Sc./MA 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:
* Valid GATE/CEED score
* Selected through National Eligibility Test – UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship)
* 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)
Criteria for awarding Teaching Assistantship is as per the guidelines mentioned in section A.6 of this
brochure.
RESEARCH AREAS
Ph.D. students will be engaged in interdisciplinary research that will focus on urban challenges in
India. They will work with Centre faculty in the following domains, including but not limited to:
Planning and Design
Policy and Governance
Social and Physical Infrastructure
Built Environment and Buildings
Informatics
All applicants are advised to visit the webpage of CUSE (https://www.cuse.iitb.ac.in) for more details
on research areas before applying.
Appendix C.1
Fees, Deposits & Hostel Rent for Ph.D. students
(subject to revision as per MHRD/BoG decision)
Sr. Particulars Fees payable (Rs.)

No. GN/EWS/OBCNC SC/ST/PD
Institute Staff
Group I Group II
(Concessional Fee) (Non Concessional Fee)
1. Admission fee 2200 2200 2200 2200
2. Thesis Fees 2500 2500 2500 2500
6. Modernisation & 2500 2500 2500 2500
Upgradation 500 500 500 00
7. Identity Card
Total (A) 9600 9600 9600 8700
B) Per Semester Fees
**1. Tuition Fee Statutory 2500 25000 00 00
fees 1000 1000 1000 1000
2. Examination Fee 750 750 750 750
3. Registration Fee 1750 1750 1750 00
4. Gymkhana Fee 500 500 500 500
5. Student Benevolent Fund 1500 1500 1500 00
6. Medical Fee 2000 2000 2000 00
* 7. Hostel Rent 3000 3000 3000 00
* 8. Elect. & Water Charges 3000 3000 3000 00
* 9. Hostel Establ. Charges 1550 1550 1550 00
$ * 10. Mess Establ. Charges 200 200 200 00
11. Student Accident
Insurance
Fund (SAIF)
Total (B) 17750 40250 15250 2250
C) Deposits (Refundable) to be paid at the time of Admission
1. Institute Security Deposit 1000 1000 1000 00
2. Library Security Deposit 1000 1000 1000 00
*3. Mess Security Deposit 1000 1000 1000 00
Total (C) 3000 3000 3000 00
Total Fees (A+B+C) 30350 52850 27850 10950

** Tuition Fee likely to be revised
* Students not staying in Hostel are exempted from the payment of Hostel fees.
$ To be increased 10% every year, rounded up in multiple of 50.
* External students who have completed the course work and joined the parent organisation are
required to pay Rs. 5,200/ (Rs.5,000/ (Continuation fee) + Rs.200 SAIF) for GN/OBC category
students and Rs. 2,250/ (Rs. 2,050/ (Continuation fee)+ Rs.200/ SAIF) for SC/ST/PD category
students.
* Students who have permitted temporarily withdrawal from the programme are required to pay
Rs.2,000/ as continuation fee per semester.
* Research Scholars who are staying in quarters such as Tansa, Tulsi, QIP etc. are required to pay
license fee, F.R., etc., as applicable to this quarters as per Estate Office rules.
Candidates opted for Hostel Accommodation have to submit the Mess Advance of Rs.27,000/ by
ONLINE payment/Net Banking as per the link provided in the online admission portal, at the time of
joining the Institute hostel.
Appendix C.2
Sponsorship Letter for Fulltime Ph.D. Candidates (SW)
(To be typed on letterhead of the sponsoring organization)

To
The Director,
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Mumbai – 400 076.
Sub: Sponsoring of an Employee for Ph.D. programme
Dear Sir,
We hereby sponsor the candidature of Shri./ Smt./ Kum_______________________________, employed
in our organization as ____________________ (designation) for joining his / her Ph.D. Programme in
______________________ at your Institute as a fulltime candidate.
He/ She is employee of our organization since_______. We shall bear the total expenses of his / her
studies. We shall fully relieve him/ her of his/ her duties in the organization during the entire period
of the Ph.D. programme, to enable him/ her to devote full time to his/ her studies in the Institute.
Signature and Seal of the Sponsoring Authority
===================================================

Appendix C.3
Employer’s Letter for Ph.D. candidates joining on Study Leave (SF)
(To be typed on letterhead of the Institution)
To
The Director,
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Mumbai – 400 076.
Sub: Relieving an employee on Study Leave
Dear Sir,
We hereby relieve Shri./ Smt./ Kum. ________________________________, employed in this Institute
as _____________________ (designation) on ______ (fullpay/ halfpay/ nopay) leave for joining
Ph.D. programme at IIT Bombay, for a period of ______ years (at least three years).
Signature of Head of the Institute and Seal of the Institution
===================================================
Appendix C.4
Sponsorship Certificate for Ph.D. External Registration (EX)
(To be typed on letterhead of the Sponsoring Organization)
Name of the sponsoring organization : ___________________________________________________
Address :_____________________________________________________________________________
Present Designation of the applicant :_____________________________________________________
Present status of the applicant: __________________________________________________________
(Permanent/Quasi Permanent/Temporary)
Division where research work is proposed to be done: ______________________________________
Name of supervisor from the sponsoring organization: ______________________________________
(Biodata of supervisor to be enclosed giving details of designation, qualification, research experience
etc.)
Details of facilities relevant to the research problem which will be made available to the candidate by
the organization.
Statement of proposed Cosupervisor (external)
If Shri / Kum. / Smt._____________________________________ is registered for the doctorate degree,
I agree to act as his/ her research Cosupervisor along with the research Supervisor from IIT Bombay.
Signature of proposed Cosupervisor (external)
If Shri./ Kum./ Smt. _________________________________________ is admitted to the Ph.D.

programme, we shall allow him/ her to undergo the programme of studies at IIT Bombay.
Further, if Shri./ Kum./ Smt. ___________________________________ is admitted to the Ph.D.

programme, we shall fully relieve him/her from normal duties to complete the course work
requirement (and qualifier examination, if applicable) at IIT Bombay.
During the period of Doctoral programme, the candidate will be permitted to carry out his / her
research work at our laboratories / organization and will be given the required facilities.
We also give our consent to ______________________________ of our organization to be the Co

supervisor (external) of the Ph.D. thesis, along with a faculty member of IIT Bombay as the
Supervisor.
Signature and Seal of the
Sponsoring Authority
===================================================
Appendix C.5
No Objection Certificate from College/University for Ph.D. Applicant
under College Teacher Category (CT)
(To be typed on letterhead of the College/University)
Dear Sir,
This is to certify that Shri./Smt./Kum. ____________________ is an employee of our

College/University since ______________ and is currently serving as
__________________________________ (designation).
Our College/University has no objection to his/her application in the ________________ (department)
to join the Ph.D. Programme at IIT Bombay, under College Teacher (CT) category.
Further, if selected, the College/University has 'NO OBJECTION” to allow Shri./Smt./Kum.

________________________________ to undergo the programme of studies and also to fulfill the
coursework requirements (and qualifier examination, if applicable) at IIT Bombay.
Signature & Seal of the Head of the College/University
[Biodata of proposed Cosupervisor (external), which is optional, to be enclosed giving details of
designation, qualification, research experience, etc.]
=====================================================
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE FOR ALL ACADEMIC UNITS
Statement of Purpose (SOP) is your opportunity to share with the admission committee your thoughts
and feelings about Postgraduate studies at IIT Bombay including your preparation for the same.
Briefly describe past project/ research work done by you. Restrict yourself to 500600 words. The
personal SOP will aid the admission committee in evaluating your application.
(i) If you are applying for more than one academic discipline, you may include separate SoP for each
discipline.
(ii) If you are applying to Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, Policy Studies, CTARA or
CSRE, you need to upload Statement of Purpose as well as research proposal. The Research Proposal
for applying to Policy Studies, Technology & Development (CTARA) should contain (a) problem
identification, (b) brief review of literature and (c) proposed methodology. The SOP for CSRE should
refer to one or more topics of interest FROM THE LIST of topics announced on CSRE webpage
http://www.csre.iitb.ac.in.
(iii) If you are applying to Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, you are required to submit a
research proposal (1500 words) on a topic of your interest in place of Statement of Purpose. The
proposal should contain a) problem identification, b) brief review of literature, and c) methodology.
(iv). Candidates applying to IDC are required to submit a SOP along with a 1500 word proposal that
should specify (a) research area (b) brief review of literature and (c) methodology. The candidates
have also to submit a recent work or paper related to their area of research.
(v). Candidates applying to Educational Technology are required to submit a Statement of Purpose
containing (a) your interests and motivation for applying to ET (max. 50 words), (b) relevance of your
recent and current activities (max. 200 words), (c) details about your academic interests including
(but not limited to) your areas of interest, a problem that interests you, and what you plan on doing
after completing your Ph.D. (max. 250 words).
1. Name:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. Ph.D. Programme in i)___________________________
ii) ___________________________
iii) ___________________________

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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BOMBAY

A.1 The Institute

A.2 Research facilities

A.3 Students Amenities

A.4 M.Tech. Programme

A.5 A.5) ELIGIBILITY FOR M.TECH./M.TECH.+PH.D. (DUAL DEGREE) PROGRAMMES

A.7 Application Categories and Financial Support

A.8 Guidelines for filling up the application form

A.9 M.Tech. + Ph.D. (Dual Degree) Programme

A.10 Termination of Studentship

B.1 Aerospace Engineering (AE)

D Sponsorship Certificate (With/Without Financial Support ) - Full Time - Appendix-I

APPLICATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

The OBC reservation update Information is available in the public domain

The EWS reservation update Information is available in the public domain

19 Contact Details for

Candidates need to apply ONLINE only.

Aerospace Engineering Direct admission -- May 21, 2021 (Only

Civil Engineering, July 15, 2021

A.5) ELIGIBILITY FOR M.TECH./M.TECH.+PH.D. (DUAL DEGREE) PROGRAMMES

Marks / CGPA / CPI in qualifying degree

(1) a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate,

For SC/ST/PwD category

A.6) FEES AND DEPOSITS

A.7) APPLICATION CATEGORIES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT

The Institute admits M.Tech. candidates under the following categories:

A.7.1) TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP (TA)

A.7.2) TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP THROUGH PROJECT (TAP)

A.7.3) FELLOWSHIP AWARD (FA)

(TMMA), International Energy Initiative, Larsen & Toubro, etc.

A.7.5) RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP THROUGH PROJECT (RAP)

A.7.6) PROJECT STAFF (PS)

A.7.7) INSTITUTE STAFF (IS)

A.8) GUIDELINES FOR FILLING UP THE APPLICATION FORM

A.9) M.Tech. + Ph.D. (Dual Degree) Programme

A.9.1) Admission to M.Tech.+ Ph.D.(Dual Degree) Programme with Teaching Assistantship

A.9.2) Conversion from M.Tech. Programme to M.Tech. + Ph.D. (Dual Degree)

Fees payable (Rs.)

Candidates opted for Hostel Accommodation by ONLINE

Group-I and Group-II Categories for PG students

18. Urban Systems Urban Systems US

Aerospace Engineering (AE) B.E./B.Tech./AeSI/AMIE or

Biomedical Engineering (BM) (i) B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE or Any discipline

The candidate should have

Chemical Engineering (CH) B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in CH

Civil Engineering (CE) B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in CE

Computer Science & (i). B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent CS

Earth Sciences (ES) M.Sc./ M.Sc. Tech in GG

Electrical Engineering (EE) (i). B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent CS, EC, EE

(ii). M.Sc. or equivalent in

(ii). M.Sc. or equivalent in

(ii). M.Sc. or equivalent in

(ii). M.Sc. or equivalent in

Energy Systems Engineering (EN) B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in Any discipline

Mechanical Engineering (ME) B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in Any discipline

Metallurgical Engineering and (i). B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent CH,CY, EE,ME, MT,PH, XE

Materials, Manufacturing and B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent in MT,PI,ME

Technology & Development (TD) (i). BE/B.Tech/B.Arch/AMIE or Any discipline

Urban Systems B.E./B.Tech./AMIE or equivalent Any discipline

Architecture, Urban Planning or

IV. Aerospace Structures (AE4)

Course work & Project

• Biomedical transducers and sensors including biosensors and bioMEMS devices

He/She is ___________________________________ an employee in our organization since _.