IIT Bombay Announces Tentative Schedule for Spring 2026-27 PhD Admissions

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has officially released the tentative admission timeline for its PhD and Dual Degree Doctoral Programme (DDDP) for the upcoming Spring Semester of the 2026-27 academic year. Prospective students looking to pursue doctoral research at the institute are advised to review the key dates and requirements specific to their chosen academic units before initiating the application process.

According to the notification, the formal advertisement for these programmes is scheduled for release on September 4, 2026. This will be followed by the opening of the online application portal, which is set to go live on September 16, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to prepare their documentation in advance to ensure a smooth submission process during the designated window.

Key Dates and Application Deadlines

The institute has established a structured timeline to manage the intake process efficiently. The regular application window, which allows candidates to submit their forms without incurring additional charges, will remain open until October 17, 2026. For those who may miss this initial deadline, IIT Bombay has provided an extended submission period ending on October 21, 2026, though this will be subject to the payment of a late fee.

Following the conclusion of the application phase, the respective academic departments will finalise the list of shortlisted candidates. The display of candidates selected for the entrance examination or interview process is scheduled for October 30, 2026. The specific dates for these entrance tests and interviews will be determined by the individual academic units, and candidates should monitor official communications from their respective departments.

Selection and Registration Process

Once the interview and testing phase is complete, the recommendations from the departments are expected to reach the Academic Office by December 11, 2026. The final results are slated for declaration between December 18 and December 23, 2026, a period which also covers the fee payment window for successful applicants.

Looking ahead to the start of the semester, the tentative dates for registration are set for December 31, 2026, through January 1, 2027. The reporting and orientation sessions for new doctoral students are expected to take place from January 1 to January 2, 2027. Applicants are strongly encouraged to verify the specific eligibility criteria and research requirements for their desired academic unit on the official IIT Bombay admissions portal to ensure their applications align with departmental standards.