FAQs (MS By Research)

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

The fee must be paid via SBI Internet Banking/Online Payment System. No hard copy submission is needed. 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 the aggregate percentage up to the current semester. Admission will be provisional, subject to meeting the required percentage after the final examination.

3. How many departments can I apply to with one application fee?
Each stream requires a separate application fee. You need to fill out and pay for each application individually.

4. Whom should I contact for information about shortlisting criteria, interview dates, or results?
Check this link for updates on shortlisting criteria, results, and important announcements. Selected candidates will receive an offer letter via email/SMS and can check their status on the online portal. 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 mistakes before the application deadline. After unfreezing, the application will be in draft status, allowing changes. Ensure you finalize and submit the application for processing.

6. I am unable to submit the form finally. What should I do?
Carefully review the instructions. Ensure documents are uploaded in the correct format (jpeg, jpg, png, PDF) and that file names are unique. If issues persist, use the "REPORT PROBLEM" button on the application portal. If unresolved within 2 working days, email pgadm@iitb.ac.in with your Application ID and issue details. If you still do not receive a reply, contact dracad@iitb.ac.in/pgadm@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 admission if selected. Failure to provide the latest certificate will result in the cancellation of the 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, apply with an old certificate or notarized undertaking on ₹100 stamp paper. You must submit the new certificate at admission. Failure to do so will cancel your admission offer.

9. I am in the PwD category and have completed all formalities but have not received communication for the next round. What should I do?
PwD reservations are for candidates with at least 40% permanent physical disability. Selected candidates will receive an offer letter via email/SMS and can check their status online. If not selected, the status will show ‘NOT Offered’. PwD reservations are horizontal, meaning they will fill seats from their birth category quota if no PwD candidates are selected.

10. 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 submit these will result in the cancellation of your admission.

11. 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 having at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD) or equivalent in the qualifying examination.

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. I have 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.

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

15. 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.