IIT Bombay Awards Record 620 PhDs in 2025-26 Academic Year
IIT Bombay set a record by awarding 620 PhD degrees during the 2025-26 academic year, the highest among all IITs. This increase followed a review of long-pending research cases and the introduction of a six-year PhD completion limit. The institute conferred a total of 3,763 degrees to 3,442 students, including 1,713 undergraduate and 1,430 postgraduate degrees, during its 64th convocation held in August 2026. Initiatives to attract more PhD candidates and support student wellness were also highlighted.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 38/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (72–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 22 Aug, 03:52 pm. Other outlets followed.
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