IIT Bombay ePGD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Applications close tomorrow, check eligibility and direct link here

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The 36-credit programme is designed to cover venture creation, technology commercialisation, entrepreneurial finance and business leadership. The inaugural batch is scheduled to begin on November 16, 2026.The programme will be offered through IIT Bombay's Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship (DSSE), with Jaro Education as its EdTech partner.

According to the institute, applications will remain open until November 12, 2026. The diploma is intended for recent graduates, aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to develop innovation-related capabilities within established organisations.IIT Bombay entrepreneurship diploma: Course structure and subjectsThe 36-credit curriculum will cover several areas related to entrepreneurship and business development.

These include venture creation, design thinking, entrepreneurial finance, technology venture formation, marketing, sales and strategic leadership. The academic structure combines theoretical instruction with practical learning.

Participants will work on case studies, simulations and practical projects, alongside entrepreneurial pitch presentations. These activities will focus on evaluating business ideas, developing ventures and understanding the process of converting innovations into commercial opportunities.Online classes and mandatory campus sessionsThe programme will combine live online classes with mandatory campus immersion sessions at IIT Bombay.

Participants will have the flexibility to complete the diploma within 12 to 36 months.The learning structure will also provide opportunities to interact with mentors, industry professionals and members of the entrepreneurship ecosystem.Commenting on the programme, Professor Trupti Mishra, Head of the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay, said the initiative aims to combine academic knowledge with practical learning.

She noted that entrepreneurial capabilities extend beyond starting businesses and include identifying opportunities, solving problems and creating value through innovation.Eligibility, programme fee and certificationGraduates from recognised universities are eligible to apply for the ePGD programme.

Both recent graduates and experienced professionals can submit applications.Candidates who successfully complete the programme will receive an e-Postgraduate Diploma awarded by IIT Bombay. They will also be eligible for alumni status, subject to the institute's applicable policies.The programme fee is Rs 4,50,000, excluding Goods and Services Tax (GST).Programme detail Get the latest Education News and Live updates.

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