IIT-Bombay announces two new courses set to begin from July 2025
The announcement was made by IIT Bombay's Director, Prof. Shireesh Kedare, during the interim session of its 63rd Convocation on Saturday
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The fee of the programme is Rs 3,60,000. (Archives)The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has announced two new courses set to begin in July 2025: a four-year Bachelor of Science program in Applied Geophysics and a Master of Technology (M.Tech) program in Climate and Sustainability. The announcement was made by IIT Bombay’s Director, Prof. Shireesh Kedare, during the interim session of its 63rd Convocation on Saturday.
In his address, Prof. Kedare emphasised IIT Bombay’s continued growth as one of the most sought-after destinations for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. “As in the past several years, IIT Bombay continues to make forays into newer territories pertinent to education in today’s rapidly-evolving world,” he said.
The interim session of the 63rd convocation, held at the institute’s convocation hall, also saw the conferring of degrees to students who completed their academic requirements between August 2024 and January 2025. A total of 354 degrees were awarded, including 219 PhD degrees. The chief guest for the event was Abhishek Singh, IAS, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.
In addition, 135 degrees were awarded across various other programs, including 36 Executive MBA (E-MBA) degrees and 6 Master in Development Practice (MDP) degrees in CTARA. The MDP degree was awarded for the first time, following the launch of IIT Bombay’s unique online Master’s in Development Practice program. “The first batch of students graduating from this program will receive their degrees during this convocation,” Prof. Kedare shared.
Reflecting on IIT Bombay’s 66-year journey, Prof. Kedare highlighted the Institute’s growth from 2,500 students in 1965 to nearly 14,000 today. He also noted IIT Bombay’s expansion from core engineering disciplines to interdisciplinary fields like AI, quantum computing, and sustainable energy. With over 4,000 Ph.D. scholars, the Institute has firmly established itself as a global leader in education, research, and innovation, he added.
The interim convocation allows students to receive their degrees earlier than the formal ceremony, enabling them to pursue career opportunities or further academic endeavours without delay.
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