IIT Bombay opens online ePGD in entrepreneurship, apply by November 12

By TUF News Desk · Published 11 November 2026 · 3 min read

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Graduates and working professionals have two days left to apply for IIT Bombay’s new online diploma in entrepreneurship. Applications for the first batch of the e-Postgraduate Diploma (ePGD) in Innovation and Entrepreneurship close on November 12, and classes begin on November 16, 2026.

The programme comes from the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship (DSSE) at IIT Bombay, run with Jaro Education. It is a 36-credit diploma that learners can finish in 12 to 36 months, across three terms a year.

What the diploma covers

The course list follows a new venture from idea to scale. Subjects include venture creation, design thinking, entrepreneurial finance, technology venture formation, and marketing and sales, with strategic leadership among the electives. Teaching runs on case studies, simulations, practical projects and pitch presentations, so participants work on business problems as they learn.

“Entrepreneurship today extends beyond starting a business. It is about identifying opportunities, solving problems and creating value through innovation,” said Prof Trupti Mishra, head of DSSE, at the launch.

How the classes work

Classes are live online, and each term ends with a mandatory campus immersion at IIT Bombay in Powai, Mumbai, where learners sit in-person examinations and present projects. Travel, stay and other immersion costs are charged separately from the course fee.

Admission is through screening of academic background and a statement of purpose. Applicants should keep their degree certificates and other documents ready before they start the form. Our admission documents checklist covers the photo, signature and certificate specifications exam and admission portals commonly ask for.

Fees and who can apply

The total fee is Rs 4.5 lakh plus taxes, including the application fee of Rs 2,500 plus taxes. Anyone with an undergraduate degree from a recognised university can apply, and no prior work experience is needed. The programme is aimed at aspiring founders, startup owners, corporate intrapreneurs and R&D professionals.

Those who complete it receive the ePGD from IIT Bombay and become eligible for alumni status under the institute’s rules.

Who the format suits

The diploma is built for people who want to start something of their own but cannot leave a job for a full-time course. Classes are live online, so learners study from where they are and travel to Powai only for the end-of-term immersion. That makes it an option for working professionals who want a structured entrepreneurship credential without a career break.

Applicants can read the full programme details and apply on the official programme page. The DSSE website also links to it.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last date to apply for the IIT Bombay ePGD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship?

November 12, 2026. Classes for the first batch begin on November 16, 2026.

What is the fee for the IIT Bombay ePGD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship?

Rs 4.5 lakh plus taxes, including the application fee of Rs 2,500 plus taxes.

Is the IIT Bombay ePGD programme fully online?

No. Classes are live online, but each term ends with a mandatory campus immersion at IIT Bombay in Powai, Mumbai.

Who can apply for the IIT Bombay ePGD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship?

Anyone with an undergraduate degree from a recognised university. No prior work experience is required.

Frequently asked questions

Sources: Careers360, Elets digitalLEARNING, Jaro Education