Academic Programs
Undergraduate
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| BTech | UG | 4 years |
| BTech + MTech Dual Degree | UG | 5 years |
| BS (4-year) | UG | 4 years |
Postgraduate
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MTech | PG | 2 years |
| MSc (2-year) | PG | 2 years |
| MDes | PG | 2 years |
| MBA | PG | 2 years |
| PhD | PHD | 4-6 years |
What IIT Bombay is
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) is a public Institute of National Importance established in 1958 on a 550-acre campus in Powai, Mumbai. It is consistently ranked among the top three institutions in India across overall and engineering categories by NIRF, holding 3rd position in both Overall and Engineering in 2024. Globally, it ranked 149th in the QS World University Rankings 2024, first among all Indian institutions.
IIT Bombay awarded 3,303 degrees in 2023-24 across UG, PG, and PhD programmes, including 499 PhD degrees. The Institute received Rs. 428 crores in R&D funding in FY 2023-24, an increase of 15% over the previous year. A total of 335 R&D projects were initiated with a sanctioned outlay of Rs. 389 crores.
Who it’s for
IIT Bombay is the most competitive destination for JEE Advanced qualifiers: 47 of the top 50 and 72 of the top 100 JEE 2024 rankers enrolled here. Students come primarily for BTech in CS, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering, though the institute also runs strong programmes in Aerospace, Metallurgy, and Mathematics.
The campus suits students who want access to research infrastructure alongside engineering education, IIT Bombay runs 543 companies in its placement process, and a significant portion of non-participating students opt for higher studies abroad (MS, PhD) or civil services. Students interested in design have a dedicated Industrial Design Centre (IDC). An entrepreneurship ecosystem (SINE, Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship) supports startups on campus.
Programs offered
Undergraduate (via JEE Advanced):
- BTech AI and Data Science and 20+ other BTech programmes across departments
- BTech in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR), introduced 2024
- BS (4-year) programmes in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Economics
- 5-year BTech + MTech Dual Degree programmes
- BDes and BDes + MDes Dual Degree (via UCEED)
Postgraduate:
- MTech (2-year) via GATE
- MSc (2-year) via IIT JAM
- MDes via CEED
- MBA (Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management)
- PhD across all departments
Campus and infrastructure
The 550-acre campus in Powai sits adjacent to the Vihar and Powai lakes. All undergraduate students are housed on campus, and the institute operates 17 departments, multiple interdisciplinary schools, and the IDC School of Design. Key facilities include a central library, computer centre, and research laboratories funded by both government and industry.
IIT Bombay maintains 78+ international partnerships, and 78 international placement offers were accepted in 2023-24 from firms in Japan, Taiwan, USA, Singapore, UAE, Europe, and the Netherlands.
Things to verify before applying
- Tuition fee waivers: SC/ST and PwD students receive 100% tuition waiver. Students from families with annual income below Rs. 1 lakh also receive full tuition waivers. Students in the Rs. 1–5 lakh bracket receive 2/3rd waiver. Confirm current thresholds directly with the institute.
- Seat allocation: BTech seats are allotted through JoSAA counselling. Candidates must monitor opening and closing ranks by branch on the JoSAA portal each year, as they shift annually.
- GATE cutoffs for MTech: GATE scores required for MTech admission vary by department. Check the department-specific cutoffs on the official admissions portal.
- Placement vs. higher studies: A significant fraction of IIT Bombay graduates opt for MS/PhD abroad or civil services rather than campus placements. Placement statistics reflect only those who participated, out of 2,414 registered students in 2023-24, 1,979 actively participated and 1,475 accepted offers.
Where to go next on this site
- JEE Advanced exam guide
- JEE Main exam guide
- GATE exam guide
- IIT JAM exam guide
- BTech AI and Data Science programme
- BSc Mathematics programme
- BSc Physics programme
- MSc Mathematics programme
Sources Used
- IIT Bombay Official Website
- IIT Bombay Annual Report 2023-24 (official publication, sourced from /home/user/workspace/brochures/iit-bombay-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)
- IIT Bombay NIRF 2024 Rankings
- NIRF 2024 Engineering Rankings
- QS World University Rankings 2024
Fees — 2025-26
Program Fees
| Program | Level | Annual Fee | Total Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTech (General/OBC/EWS - family income above Rs. 5 lakh) | UG | INR 2,39,500 | — | official-website |
| BTech (family income Rs. 1–5 lakh - 2/3 tuition waiver) | UG | INR 1,06,400 | — | official-website |
| BTech (SC/ST/PwD or family income < Rs. 1 lakh - full tuition waiver) | UG | INR 39,500 | — | official-website |
| MTech (Regular, General/OBC/EWS) | PG | INR 1,00,000 | — | official-website |
| MSc (2-year) | PG | INR 60,000 | — | unverified |
| PhD | PHD | INR 30,000 | — | unverified |
Scholarships
Amount: 100% tuition fee waiver
Amount: 100% tuition fee waiver
Amount: 66.7% of tuition fee waived
Amount: Variable - stipend support for deserving students
Amount: Rs. 12,400 per month stipend
Fee figures are indicative. Verify the complete fee structure on the institution's official website.
Admissions — 2025-26
Entrance Exams
Eligibility
Valid JEE Advanced rank; seat allotted through JoSAA counselling
Valid GATE score in relevant discipline; department-specific cutoffs apply
Valid IIT JAM score in relevant subject
GATE/NET/UGC-CSIR or equivalent; written test and interview at IIT Bombay
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Session 1 | January–February 2026 |
| JEE Advanced | May 2026 (approximate) |
| JoSAA Counselling | June–July 2026 (approximate) |
| GATE Application | September–October 2025 (for 2026 session) |
Selection Process
- Qualify JEE Main (for JEE Advanced eligibility) - top 2.5 lakh candidates nationally
- Appear in JEE Advanced and obtain a rank
- Participate in JoSAA counselling - enter preferences for institute and branch
- Seat allotted based on JEE Advanced rank and category
- Report to IIT Bombay for document verification and fee payment
Placements — 2023-24
Top Recruiters
Placement data is sourced from institutional records. Verify current data on the institution's official website.
Official sources checked
- IIT Bombay Official Website
- IIT Bombay Annual Report 2023-24 (official publication, sourced from /home/user/workspace/brochures/iit-bombay-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)
- IIT Bombay NIRF 2024 Rankings
- NIRF 2024 Engineering Rankings
- QS World University Rankings 2024