Yes, you can definitely do a part time PhD in IIT Bombay. All you need to do is apply as an external category candidate.
Major highlights of part-time PhD in external category
- A supervisor from IIT B is assigned
- A supervisor from outside is selected
- Coursework depends on the qualifying degree (B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, etc.) and the criteria varies accordingly.
- For SJMSOM, IIT Bombay- A minimum of 52 credits is required if the candidate is not having an MBA (Not PGDM) and 40 credit is required if the candidate is having an MBA.
- You can go and attend classes and don’t have to necessarily leave the job
- Once the course period is completed, you get admission as a PhD Candidate and you can meet your guide as per your need.
Applications for part time PhD are accepted twice a year for Autumn and Spring Semester.