IIT Bombay Sets Eight-Year PhD Limit, Awards Record 620 Doctorates in 2026 Convocation
IIT Bombay awarded a record 620 PhD degrees during its 64th Convocation, alongside 1,713 undergraduate and 1,430 postgraduate degrees. The institute set an eight-year limit for PhD completion for new registrations following an internal review that found some doctoral programs extended beyond a decade due to various delays. The convocation also highlighted the achievements of 791 women graduates, emphasizing the growing role of women in STEM fields and celebrating their contributions alongside their families.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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ndtv broke this story on 25 Aug, 01:36 pm. Other outlets followed.
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