IIT Bombay introduces online ePGD in Innovation, Entrepreneurship for graduates, working professionals

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, in partnership with Jaro Education, has announced the first batch of its e-Postgraduate Diploma (ePGD) in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Offered through the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship (DSSE), the programme will start on November 16, 2026.

Commenting on the 36-credit diploma launch, Trupti Mishra, Head, Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship, IIT Bombay, said, "Entrepreneurship today extends beyond starting a business. It is about identifying opportunities, solving problems and creating value through innovation."

The IIT Bombay online programme will include case studies, simulations, practical projects and business pitch presentations. These activities will allow participants to apply their learning to business challenges and understand different stages of starting and managing a venture.

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IIT Bombay ePGD in Entrepreneurship: Eligibility, duration, fees

The programme is open to both graduates and working professionals. The curriculum includes venture creation, design thinking, entrepreneurial finance, technology venture formation, marketing, sales and strategic leadership.

The course will be delivered in live online mode, along with mandatory campus immersion sessions at IIT Bombay. Depending on their pace of learning, participants can complete the diploma within 12 to 36 months, 

Students will get opportunities to interact with mentors, industry professionals and members of the entrepreneurship ecosystem. On successful completion, participants will get an e-Postgraduate Diploma awarded by IIT Bombay. They will also be eligible for alumni status, depending on the applicable policies.

The total programme fee is Rs 4.5 lakh plus taxes, including the application fee. The application fee is Rs 2,500 plus taxes. Interested candidates can submit their applications by November 12.