Want to turn business ideas into startups? IIT Bombay launches new entrepreneurship diploma

IIT Bombay has introduced a new e-Postgraduate Diploma (ePGD) in Innovation and Entrepreneurship for graduates, aspiring entrepreneurs and working professionals seeking to develop business management and venture-building skills.

The 36-credit program will combine academic instruction with practical exposure to help participants turn innovative ideas into sustainable business ventures.

Offered through the institute's Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship (DSSE), the program will begin its inaugural batch on Nov 16, 2026. Jaro Education has partnered with IIT Bombay as the program's EdTech partner.

Applications are open to graduates from recognized universities, including fresh graduates and experienced professionals. Interested candidates can apply until Nov 12, 2026, through the official IIT Bombay program application portal.

The diploma is designed to equip participants with knowledge and practical capabilities required to establish new ventures, develop technology-based businesses and lead innovation initiatives within organizations.

IIT Bombay ePGD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Courses and curriculum

The 36-credit curriculum covers multiple aspects of entrepreneurship, business development and strategic management. Participants will study subjects related to venture creation, design thinking, entrepreneurial finance, technology-based startups, marketing, sales and strategic leadership.

The course structure aims to help learners understand the different stages involved in building and managing a business. It will cover identifying potential business opportunities, developing innovative concepts, evaluating their commercial viability and converting ideas into sustainable ventures.

The academic component will be supported by experiential learning activities. These will include case studies, practical projects, business simulations and startup pitch presentations.

Through these exercises, participants will get opportunities to apply their classroom learning to business situations. The activities will also help them understand the challenges associated with launching and managing ventures, developing business models and taking innovative products or services to the market.

Online classes and mandatory campus visits at IIT Bombay

The program will follow a blended learning format, combining live online sessions with mandatory campus visits at IIT Bombay.

This arrangement will allow participants to attend online classes while also experiencing in-person academic interactions at the institute. The campus sessions will form a compulsory part of the program.

Participants will have a flexible completion period ranging from 12 to 36 months. This will allow learners to pursue the diploma over different timelines, depending on their academic and professional commitments.

The program will also provide opportunities to engage with mentors, industry experts and professionals associated with the entrepreneurship ecosystem. These interactions are intended to expose participants to practical business experiences and different perspectives on innovation and venture development.

According to IIT Bombay, the program will focus on helping learners recognize business opportunities, develop innovative ideas and transform them into sustainable ventures.

IIT Bombay entrepreneurship diploma: Eligibility, fees and certification

Graduates from recognized universities can apply for the ePGD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The program is open to both recent graduates and professionals with prior work experience.

The total program fee is ₹4,50,000, excluding applicable Goods and Services Tax (GST) and other additional taxes.

Candidates who successfully complete the academic requirements 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.

Professor Trupti Mishra, Head of the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay, highlighted the importance of combining academic knowledge with practical entrepreneurial learning.

She noted that entrepreneurial capabilities are not limited to establishing businesses. They also involve recognizing opportunities, addressing problems and generating value through innovation.

IIT Bombay ePGD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Important details

How to apply for IIT Bombay's ePGD program?

Eligible candidates interested in the diploma can submit their applications through the program's admission portal.

The application process is open to fresh graduates and experienced professionals who hold degrees from recognized universities.

Application link: IIT Bombay ePGD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

The application deadline is Nov 12, 2026. The inaugural batch is scheduled to commence four days later, on Nov 16, 2026.