Ph.D. program at CTIKS, IITB has been introduced from Academic Year 2026–27.
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First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) in the qualifying degree, as specified in the General Eligibility Criterion. Specific qualifying degrees for each area of specialization are listed below.
Candidates who satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria will be shortlisted and they will be asked to appear for a written test and / or interview to be conducted by CTIKS. The final selection will be based on their performance in the test and interview.
As per the rules of IITB – Refer to the PhD Admission Brochure
As per the rules of IITB – Refer to the PhD Admission Brochure
Qualifying Degree (any one of the following):
Candidates with a B.Tech./B.E., B.S., or M.Sc. qualification must also fulfil one of the following:
Reasonable familiarity with Sanskrit is desirable.
Research Areas: Textual & Critical Studies of Primary Sources, Computational Techniques (including Vakya system), Pedagogy & Knowledge Transmission, Kerala School & Late Medieval Developments, Planetary Models & Observational Astronomy, Astronomical Instruments (including masonry) & Observational Practices, Cross-Cultural Studies on the History and Evolution of Astronomy.
Qualifying Degree: M.A. in Sanskrit / Prakrit / Pali / Sanskrit Linguistics
Candidates must be selected through UGC NET (including lectureship / Assistant Professorship).
Familiarity with Python programming language and competence in traditional knowledge explicitly displayed by clearance of relevant exams (e.g., Vedashastrottejaka Sabha, Pune) is desirable.
Research Areas: Mathematical modeling of Paninian grammar, Shabdabodha and indivisibility of the sentence, Discourse Analysis, Yogyata Relations and Automatic Script Generator, Accent generator, Wordnet of Indian Languages, and other relevant topics in Vyakarana.
Qualifying Degree: As specified in the General Eligibility Criteria.
Post Graduate Degree or equivalent in Psychology, Management, or Yoga is desirable.
Research Areas: Language and Wellness, Psychological aspects of Yoga-based practices at individual and organizational levels, Study of classical texts in Yoga, Cultural/Social/Historical Studies of Yoga, Application of Yoga in therapy, sports, and management.
Qualifying Degree: M.Tech. / M.E. or equivalent in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering / Irrigation Water Management / Architecture / Agricultural Engineering.
Background in Epigraphy, manuscriptology, and archaeology is desirable.
Research Areas: Sustainable Water Management drawing from inscriptional sources, Community-based sustainable large-scale rainwater harvesting, Temple tanks and their heritage, Management of Tank-Irrigation Systems (socio-hydrological approach), Stepwells and water management, Water management in the Forts of 12 UNESCO heritage sites in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
Qualifying Degree: M.Tech. / M.E. or equivalent in Geotechnical Engineering / Construction Technology / Structural Engineering / Construction Materials / Conservation.
Research Areas: Analysis of jointless structures in temples and temple tanks, Heritage Impact Assessment, Characterization of ancient construction materials and methods, Interventions to existing heritage structures.
Qualifying Degree: As specified in the General Eligibility Criteria.
Research Areas: Traditional Indian foundations of Business, Commerce, Finance and Economics; Arthashastra & Ancient Economic and Business Thought; Indigenous Financial, Banking and Business Systems; Accounting, Measurement & Wealth Reporting; Sustainable Business and Circular Economy; Behavioral Finance; Family Business, Intergenerational Capital; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Corporate Governance and Leadership; Ethics, Trust & Informal Governance; MSMEs & Informal Economy.
There are two broad types of applicants:
Criteria for awarding Teaching Assistantship and other application categories are as per the guidelines mentioned in the IIT Bombay Ph.D. Admissions Brochure.
