FAQs (MA. RES)

1. What are the required fees for filling out the application form?

The fee must be paid via SBI Internet Banking/Online Payment System. Hard copies are not required. Applications without online payment details will not be considered. The fee is non-refundable.

2. What should I fill in the aggregate % field if my last semester results are not declared yet?
Select 'Result Awaited' and enter your aggregate percentage up to the current semester. Admission will be provisional, subject to achieving the required percentage after final exams.

3. How many departments can I apply to with one application fee?
You can apply to up to 3 departments with one application fee.

4. Whom should I contact for information about shortlisting criteria, interview dates, or results?
Check this link for updates. Selected candidates will receive offer letters via email/sms and can check their status online. If not selected, the status will show 'NOT Offered.'

5. I made a mistake while filling out the application form. What should I do?
Click "UnFreeze Application" to correct any mistakes before the application deadline. After unfreezing, the application will be in draft status, allowing you to make changes. Ensure you finalize and submit the application for processing.

6. I am unable to submit the form finally. What should I do?
Review the instructions carefully. Ensure all documents are uploaded in the correct format (jpeg, jpg, png, PDF) and that file names are unique. If problems persist, use the "REPORT PROBLEM" button on the application portal. If unresolved within 2 working days, email phd_unit5@iitb.ac.in with your Application ID and issue details. If still unresolved, contact dracad@iitb.ac.in.

7. I am an OBC-NC candidate but do not have the latest OBC-NC certificate. What should I do?
Apply with the old certificate but provide the new one at the time of admission if selected. Failure to produce the latest certificate will result in the cancellation of your admission offer.

8. I am an EWS candidate but do not have the latest EWS certificate. What should I do?
Submit the EWS certificate in the prescribed format. If unavailable, you may apply with an old certificate or notarized undertaking on ₹100 stamp paper but must submit the new certificate at admission. Failure to do so will cancel your admission offer.

9. What documents should I upload—consolidated mark sheet, final semester mark sheet, 7th & 8th-semester marks, degree certificate, or convocation certificate?
Upload any available documents. If selected, you must submit attested copies of the qualifying degree certificate, provisional degree certificate, and final transcripts/mark sheets by the deadline. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of your admission.

10. I have a degree from a foreign university. Will it be considered for admission at IIT Bombay?
Submit an "Equivalence Certificate" from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, and proof of at least First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in the qualifying examination.

11. I applied for admission to MA by Research but was not shortlisted for the written test or interview. What should I do?
Shortlisting for the written test/interview considers factors such as eligibility and minimum marks. Merely applying or receiving a call letter does not guarantee admission.

12. What happens if I cannot submit all required documents before paying the admission fee?
Your admission will be canceled if the required documents are not submitted by the deadline.

13. Can the MA by Research admission interview dates be rescheduled?
Admission interview dates cannot be rescheduled. Check the IIT Bombay webpage for updates.

14. I paid the application/admission fee, but the status shows 'Pending.' What should I do?
If the amount has been deducted, wait 2/3 days for reconciliation. Do not make a duplicate payment.

15. I paid the application/admission fee twice. How can I get a refund?
Email phd_unit5@iitb.ac.in with transaction details, your name, and Applicant ID to request a refund of the additional payment.

16. Can I change the details in the application form after the deadline?
No changes are allowed after the application deadline. Once submitted, the application is final.