Admission

PhD Admissions, Spring semester 2026-27 link

To gain admission into the Department of Earth Sciences at IIT Bombay, candidates must go through a rigorous selection process based on national-level entrance examinations. The department offers diverse academic pathways, ranging from undergraduate degrees to doctoral research, each with specific entry requirements and standardized tests.

1. Undergraduate Program (B.S Applied Geophysics)

The flagship undergraduate entry is the 4-Year B.S Degree in Applied Geophysics. This program is designed for students who wish to gain an integrated understanding of geological sciences and engineering right from the start.

Entrance Exam: Admission is strictly through the JEE Advanced (Joint Entrance Examination - Advanced).

2. Postgraduate Program (M.Sc. in Applied Geology / Geophysics)

The department offers premier two-year Master of Science programs for those looking to specialize in Applied Geology or Applied Geophysics.

Entrance Exam: Admission is based on the IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test for Masters).

3. Masters in Technology (M.Tech. in Geoexploration & Petroleum Geosciences)

The M.Tech. program focuses on advanced technical training in resource exploration.

Entrance Exam: Primarily through the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score.

4. Doctoral Program (Ph.D.)

The Ph.D. program is aimed at producing world-class researchers in specialized fields of earth sciences.

Entrance Exam: Candidates must have a high rank in GATE, CSIR-UGC NET (JRF), or equivalent national fellowships.

For more details visit https://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/toadmission.jsp