Explore PGAC
Built to serve the PG community.
How we're structured, who does what, and the programmes that support every postgraduate student at IIT Bombay.
What We Do
How PGAC serves you
1. REPRESENTATION
Academic Representation
1. REPRESENTATION
Academic Representation
PGAC represents postgraduate students in the PGPC and Institute Senate, ensuring student voices are included in academic and policy discussions.
2. ACADEMICS
Curriculum Advocacy
2. ACADEMICS
Curriculum Advocacy
Collects feedback on courses, grading practices, academic regulations, and programme structures, then works with departments to resolve concerns.
Raise Concerns3. RESEARCH
Research Support
3. RESEARCH
Research Support
Supports research scholars by addressing TA/RA responsibilities, research infrastructure issues, thesis timelines, and PhD-related concerns.
4. COMMUNITY
Peer Mentorship
4. COMMUNITY
Peer Mentorship
Through ISCP and IRSCP, every incoming Masters and PhD student is paired with experienced companions for guidance and support.
Meet Mentors5. INCLUSION
International Student Support
5. INCLUSION
International Student Support
ISIR helps international postgraduate students transition smoothly into campus life through outreach, mentoring, and community building.
Discover ISIR6. ENGAGEMENT
Events & Knowledge Sessions
6. ENGAGEMENT
Events & Knowledge Sessions
Organises orientations, seminars, department interactions, and academic sessions that help students connect, learn, and grow.
View ActivitiesStructure
The PGAC family
Academic Council
Companion · Masters
Companion · PhD
Nominees
Roles
What each member does
General Secretary of Academic Affairs (PG)
Represents all PG students in the PGPC, Institute Senate, and Library Committee, and oversees the council.
Institute Doctoral Representative
Assists the GSAA-PG and represents PhD students on academic issues at the institute level.
Institute Master's Representative
Assists the GSAA-PG and represents Masters students on academic issues at the institute level.
Institute Secretary for International Relations
Coordinates outreach to international students and oversees their mentoring within PG programmes.
Executive Members
Raises academic awareness across the institute and organises department-level sessions on curriculum and programme issues.
Academic Unit Representative for Academic Affairs
Acts as the department-level node connecting PG students to the council and surfaces local academic concerns upward.
Academic Council Coordinator
Supports council operations alongside EMs and coordinates academic activities across departments.
Web, Media & Design Nominees
Handle the council's digital presence, communications, and visual branding for all PGAC.
Resources
Rulebooks & guidelines
PhD Rules & Regulations
Course registration, grade requirements, thesis submission, and programme policies for PhD students.
Open PDFMTech / M.Des / MPP / MBA Rules
Credit requirements, project guidelines, and academic policies for Masters programme students.
Open PDFM.Sc. Rules & Regulations
Programme structure, grading, and course policies for M.Sc. students.
Open PDFAcademic Rules
Complete index of all rules and regulations published by the IIT Bombay Academic Office.
View pageGymkhana Constitution
Official constitution governing all student bodies including PG-CAMP, PGAC, ISCP and IRSCP.
Open PDFMaster's to Dual degree Conversion
Official rules for Master's(M.Tech./MPP/M.Sc.) to become research scholars
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