IIT Bombay MTech & PhD Admission 2026 Schedule Out @iitb.ac.in; Apply from March 25

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Content Writer | Updated On - Mar 22, 2026

The institute will release shortlisted candidates in April, followed by written tests and interviews in May, while the academic session is scheduled to commence from July 27, 2026.

The IIT Bombay will commence the application process for MTech and PhD admissions for the academic session 2026–27 from March 25, 2026. Candidates seeking admission through GATE 2026 scores can apply online via the institute’s official portal.

According to the official schedule, the last date to submit applications is April 10, 2026, and candidates can apply with a late fee until April 16, 2026. The institute will release the shortlist for written tests and interviews in April, with selection rounds scheduled in May. The new academic session is expected to commence on July 27, 2026.

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IIT Bombay Admission 2026 – Important Dates

Event	Date
Application form release	March 25, 2026
Last date to apply (without late fee)	April 10, 2026
Last date with late fee	April 14–16, 2026
Shortlisting / Test–Interview	21 April – 23 April 2026
Academic session begins	July 27, 2026 (tentative)

Admission to MTech programmes will be based on GATE scores, followed by COAP counselling; some departments may also conduct written tests or interviews.

PhD admissions will involve shortlisting, written tests, and personal interviews, depending on the department and specialisation.

Candidates are advised to check the official website of IIT Bombay (iitb.ac.in) and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.

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