Part-time Research Scholar (usually employed with some organization and work part time towards the Ph.D. degree). Part-time scholars typically complete Ph.D. in 4-6 years in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research department in IITB or Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. A written test is conducted to evaluate the quantitative ability of the candidates. There will be an interview for short listed candidates.

The part-time Ph.D. programme is open to:

(1) College teachers in and around Mumbai,
(2) IIT-B faculty/ staff,
(3) IIT Project staff,
(4) IIT Research Assistants and
(5) External sponsored candidates from other organizations in and around Mumbai.

All others have to apply for Full-time Ph.D. programme.

Eligibility
One must have first class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in:

• Master degree in any branch of Engineering with adequate exposure to Industrial Engineering and Operations Research.

• M.Sc. in Mathematics, Statistics or Operations Research.

• Bachelor degree in any branch of Engineering with an excellent academic record.

Documents Required on the Day of Test and Interview

• One must bring the following documents:
1. Curriculum vitae,
2. Statement of Purpose,
3. M.Tech./ M.Sc. thesis report (if any),
4. Published papers (if any), and
5. All other relevant certificates/ documents.

• One in the FA category must bring a valid, confirmed FA (CSIR /UGC / etc) fellowship, and required to bring the necessary documents during interview.

• One in the External (EX) category are required to bring original sponsorship letter from their employer and bio-data of supervisor from their parent organization where they will be doing their research work.

• One (TA/RA) under category of ST/SC & OBC(Non Creamy Layer) are also required to bring original caste certificates at the time of interview.