IDC School of Design admits students to the PhD programme twice a year — in Spring and Autumn semesters.
PhD Admission - Autumn 2023
The applications for PhD admissions for Autumn Semester 2023 are now closed.
The results will be announced on 25 May 2023.
Research Areas & Topics
Before applying, candidates are strongly suggested to check the research areas of the faculty members at IDC School of Design and the research topics that are suggested for this intake by visiting this link: PhD Research Areas.
Eligibility Criteria
For information on the Eligibility Criteria and Qualifying Degrees for PhD admission, please visit this link: PhD Eligibility Criteria
Important Dates (for Autumn Semester 2023 Admission):
Mar 24, 2023 | Online application portal opens |
April 17, 2023 | Last date for submission of applications |
April 28, 2023 | List of shortlisted candidates available on the IITB website |
May 11-12, 2023 | PhD Presentation & Interview (in-person) |
May 25, 2023 | Declaration of results on the IITB website |
July 19, 2023 | Orientation & Registration |
July 26, 2023 | Instruction begins |
The detailed schedule is available on the IITB Website, here:
IITB PhD Admission - Important Dates / Schedule 2023-24
Here's an overview of the admission process:
Important Links for the PhD Applicants:
Information available on the IITB Website:
Information available on the IDC Website:
For Students Applying through IITB-Monash PhD Program:
For International Students Applying for PhD:
For Information on PMRF (Prime Ministers Research Fellowship):