How can I join PhD in IIT Bombay?
Applicants must first complete the application. Applicants may apply for a PhD programme if they have earned a bachelor's, master's, or comparable degree in engineering, technology, or a master's or equivalent degree in science, arts, or commerce with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for ST

To embark on a Ph.D. journey at IIT Bombay, candidates are required to navigate through a series of steps, beginning with understanding the eligibility criteria. Aspirants should possess a Master's degree with at least 60% marks (or 55% for SC/ST candidates) in relevant disciplines such as Engineeri
Candidates first need to fill out the application form. Aspirants who have completed Bachelor or Masters or equivalent degree in Engineering/ Technology or master's or equivalent degree in Science or Arts/ Commerce with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD category) are eligible
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Yes, students from all the streams can apply for B.Des programme at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad and IIT Indore. They can fill the Joint seat allocation form if they have cleared the UCEED 2026 Entrance Exam.
UCEED 2026 counselling will be conducted by IIT Bombay. The counselling process will have five rounds.
UCEED 2026 Joint Admission Process will not have any spot rounds. If there are any spot counselling rounds, it will be notified.
No, IIT Bombay will not send the hard copies of CEED 2026 Scorecard. The scorecard of CEED will be issued only in online mode. The candidate has to download it from the CEED admission portal - ceed.iitb.ac.in. To download the scorecard, log in by entering your email id and password.
UCEED 2026 Result will be announced on March 06, 2026. It will be announced the website of UCEED.
Specialization (General Category)
Approx. GATE Score
Computer Science & Engineering
~750
Civil Engineering (Structures)
~675
Mechanical / Thermal & Fluids
~600
Electrical Engineering (various)
~510
Biomedical Engineering
~400
Earth Sciences
~325
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