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IIT Bombay - Indian Institute of Technology

Mumbai, MaharashtraPublic / GovernmentEngineering

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PGHumanities & social sciencesFull time

M.A. by Research

at IIT Bombay - Indian Institute of Technology · M.A.

Duration
2 yrs
Seats
21
Total fee
₹4.63 L
Entrance exam
GATE
Regulator
UGC

Eligibility at a glance

Key conditions

  • Bachelors in BA, BSc, BCom or others 10+2+3 or 4 year Bachelors in BA, BS, BTech 10+2+4 with mentioned marks, 60% for EWS, 55% for PWD from recognized institute/university are eligible
  • Graduation: 60%

Entrance exams accepted

Fees

Fee breakdown for M.A. by Research
Tuition₹2,71,000
Hostel₹1,71,800
One-time₹20,500
Total₹4,63,300

The total includes hostel and one-time charges.

Fee notes

Mentioned fee is for the (Non-concessional Tuition fees Group which includes Sponsored (SW) category (including IITB-Monash Indian & International Students, Project Staff (PS) category, DRDO Sponsored, Sponsored Fellowship Awardees (SFA)- (e.g. CGS Infosys, TCS, Forbes Marshall, etc.), Self-Finance (SF) Category (including College Teacher (CT) and SF with Study Leave, External (EX) category. For Teaching Assistantship, Research Assistantship, Govt./ Semi Govt. Fellowship Awardees (AERB /AICTE / ARCI / CPHEEO / CSIR / DAE / DST /DBT / HBNI / ICAR / ICMR / ICPR / ICSSR /MERC / MNES / NBHM / PMRF / QIP / UGC /ENDOWMENT), IITB-Monash-CSIR/UGC/DST-Inspire, fees is INR 103000

As published by the institute; confirm with its admissions office. All fees at IIT Bombay

What you’ll study

Typical outline for MA; the institute’s own syllabus may differ.

Advanced disciplinary theory, research methods, seminars, electives, dissertation, and independent reading.

Skills4

  • Advanced writing
  • Research
  • Analysis
  • Teaching preparation

Career paths5

  • Education
  • Research
  • Media
  • Policy
  • Civil services

Higher education3

  • Ph.D.
  • B.Ed.
  • M.Phil where applicable

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