IIT Bombay – Indian Institute of Technology Overview

IIT Bombay – Latest News & Admission Updates

• PG Admissions 2025 at IIT Bombay are currently open. The application window for various postgraduate courses runs from April 11 to May 20, 2025. Shortlisted applicants will need to attend an Interview Round, scheduled between April 18 and June 5, 2025.

• Ph.D. Admissions 2025 (Autumn Semester - July Session) are underway. Candidates can apply online at iitb.ac.in from March 25 to April 11, 2025 (without a late fee) and until April 14, 2025 (5 PM) with a late fee. The list of shortlisted candidates for the written test/interview will be published on April 21, 2025.

• Ph.D. Admissions 2025 (Spring Semester) will open on September 10, 2025. Applications will be accepted until October 17, 2025, and the shortlist for interviews/written test will be released on October 27, 2025.

• M.Des Admissions 2025 are ongoing. The shortlist of candidates will be announced on April 21, 2025. The written test will take place on May 9, 2025, followed by interviews from May 10 to May 12, 2025. Results will be declared on May 2, 2025.

• GATE COAP 2025 registration is now open for admissions to M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Plan programs. Round 1 offers will be available from May 17, 2025. Candidates with valid GATE scores from 2023, 2024, or 2025 can register at gate.iisc.ac.in/coap2025. Note: Applicants must also apply individually to each participating institute.

• JEE Advanced 2025 registration will be open from April 23 to May 2, 2025, as announced on the official site jeeadv.ac.in. The exam is scheduled for May 18, 2025. Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates from JEE Main 2025 will be eligible to appear.

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), also known as IIT Mumbai, is an autonomous institution founded in 1958. It is consistently a top choice among JEE (Advanced) toppers—all top 10 rankers in 2024 chose IIT Bombay. In fact, nearly 70% of top JEE Advanced performers prefer IITB, primarily due to its excellent career prospects and its location in India’s financial capital, Mumbai.

As per the NIRF Rankings 2024, IIT Bombay holds the 3rd position in both the Engineering (B.Tech) and Overall categories. On the global stage, the institute is ranked 118th in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

IIT Bombay’s flagship course is the B.Tech program, but the institute also offers a wide range of degrees including B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree), BS, B.Des, M.Tech, M.Tech + PhD, M.Des, M.Des by Research, MBA, MA + PhD, MA by Research, MS by Research, M.Sc, M.Sc + PhD, and PhD. The first-year fee for B.Tech is INR 2,30,700, while for M.Tech it is INR 66,700.

Admissions to IIT Bombay are entrance-based. Key exams include JEE Advanced for B.Tech, GATE for M.Tech, IIT JAM, CEED, and CAT for other programs. B.Tech admissions are processed through JoSAA Counselling based on JEE Advanced scores. M.Tech candidates are selected via GATE followed by COAP Counselling. In 2024, the Round 1 cutoff for JEE Advanced ranged from 68 to 4716 (General category), while for GATE, the cutoff was 325 to 750.

The IIT Bombay Placement Report for 2025 is yet to be released, but in 2024, the average package was INR 23.5 LPA. Impressively, 22 students received offers exceeding INR 1 crore per annum. Over 388 companies, including several Fortune 500 firms, participated in the placement drive. Top recruiters included Airbus, Apple, Google, Intel, Godrej, Shell, Halliburton, Accenture, Barclays, Michelin, Cipla, Abbott, Pfizer, Amazon, Honeywell, Hitachi, Boeing, Reliance, Sony, Qualcomm, Nvidia, Microsoft, Hero, Bosch, PwC, Texas Instruments, Mastercard, Oracle, Walmart, Adobe, and Atlassian.

IIT Bombay Highlights

IIT Bombay Course & Fees

IIT Bombay Courses & Fee Structure 2025

IIT Bombay offers a wide range of programs, with B.Tech being the flagship course. Below is the updated fee structure and selection process for each major course:

IIT Bombay is widely renowned in India, particularly for its BTech program, making it the aspirational choice for every JEE Advanced candidate. Alongside BTech, the institute offers various other popular courses, including MTech, MBA, MSc, MDes, BDes, MS, and PhD. The MBA program, conducted through SJMSOM, admits students based on their CAT Score, followed by a Personal Interview (PI).

IIT Bombay Placements 2025

The official IIT Bombay Placement Report for 2025 is yet to be released. However, based on the 2024 placement data, the average package stood at INR 23.50 LPA, while the median package was INR 17.92 LPA.

A total of 1,475 job offers were accepted, with top recruiters including: Apple, Google, Intel, Godrej, Halliburton, Accenture, Barclays, Michelin, Pfizer, Amazon, Honeywell, Hitachi, Boeing, Reliance, Sony, Qualcomm, Nvidia, Bosch, Texas Instruments, Adobe, and Atlassian.

Placement Comparison: 2024 vs 2023

IIT Bombay MBA Placements 2025

The MBA Placement Report for 2025 has not been released yet. However, the 2024 placement highlights are available, along with a comparison to 2023 data:

MBA Placement Comparison: 2024 vs 2023

IIT Bombay Ranking 2025

IIT Bombay Admission 2025

IIT Bombay Admission 2025 Overview

IIT Bombay offers a wide range of programs including B.Tech, B.Tech + M.Tech, BS, B.Des, M.Tech, M.Tech + PhD, M.Des, M.Des by Research, MBA, MA + PhD, MA by Research, MS by Research, M.Sc, M.Sc + PhD, and PhD. Admissions to these courses are primarily based on national-level entrance examinations, followed by counselling rounds or interviews, depending on the program.

• B.Tech admissions are done through JEE Advanced, followed by JoSAA Counselling.

• M.Tech admissions require a valid GATE score and participation in COAP Counselling.

• For JoSAA registration, candidates must visit josaa.nic.in.

• For COAP counselling, registration should be done at gate.iisc.ac.in/coap2025.

The table below outlines the eligibility and selection criteria for the major programs:

IIT Bombay Scholarships

IIT Bombay offers numerous scholarships, providing financial assistance to eligible students. These scholarships include Postgraduate Assistantships, MS Scholarships, Teaching Assistantships for Dual Degree Programs, and Undergraduate Scholarships. Under the UG Scholarships section, notable IIT Bombay Scholarships include the Institute cum Merit Scholarships, Remission of Fees, Names Scholarships/Private Scholarships, National Scholarships, and National Talent Search Scholarships.

To support students financially, IIT Bombay offers various scholarship schemes, including Institute Scholarships, Government Scholarships, Private Scholarships, and Fellowships for Ph.D. students. Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria for qualification. Here are some of the popular scholarship schemes offered by IIT Bombay and private entities:

IIT Bombay Scholarships

For Undergraduate (B.Tech, Dual Degree) Students

For Postgraduate (M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, PhD) Students

Important Notes

• All scholarships (except external ones like Aditya Birla/OPJEMS) require application through the institute’s portal after admission.

• Students must maintain minimum academic performance (usually CPI ≥ 6.0 to 7.0) to continue receiving the scholarship.

• Family income proof (such as Form 16/ITR) is required for need-based scholarships.

IIT Bombay Campus Facilities

Located in Powai, Mumbai, the IIT Bombay campus spans across 545 acres nestled amidst scenic hills and flanked by the Powai and Vihar lakes. It holds the distinction of being the first public institution in India to be established with UNESCO’s support, and it has been recognised as an Institute of National Importance by the Indian Parliament.

Key Campus Facilities at IIT Bombay:

• Library:
  The Central Library at IIT Bombay is a four-story facility covering over 63,000 sq. ft., located on the northern side of the Main Building. It houses a rich collection of 4.4 lakh+ items, including:

  • 2,53,504 books, theses, CDs & videos

  • 21,403 e-books

  • 12,203 Book Bank (TLL & BC) items

  • 1,19,576 bound journal volumes

  • 67,931 reports, pamphlets, and standards

  • 4,417 photocopies

  • 36,247 IITB repositories

  • Access to over 3.7 million journals (print and online)
    The library operates from 9 AM to 11 PM on weekdays and 10 AM to 5 PM on weekends and holidays. It is equipped with 12 servers, 45 PCs, and 6 dedicated systems for OPAC and e-resource access. The reading zones are Wi-Fi enabled.

• Sports Facilities:
  IIT Bombay offers a wide range of sports options including badminton, basketball, football, volleyball, table tennis, hockey, yoga, and chess. These facilities are largely student-managed but are also available to faculty and staff members for recreational use.

• Event Venues:
  The campus houses multiple venues for seminars, conferences, lectures, and events, such as the Victor Menezes Convention Center (VMCC), auditoriums, lecture halls, and spaces for personal or official gatherings.

• Hostels:
  IIT Bombay has 17 hostels, each with its own dining hall, recreational areas, and other amenities. The current hostel fee is INR 17,250. Each hostel operates as an independent unit.

• Day Care Facility:
  A dedicated day-care center is available on campus for children aged 2 to 12 years, providing support for student and staff families.

Faculty at IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay boasts top-notch faculty members, including renowned academicians and distinguished scientists. However, the faculty-to-student ratio at the institute presents challenges. According to the recently published IIT Bombay QS World University Ranking 2024, the college received a score of 4.8 out of 100 for its faculty-student ratio. The following are the statistics for the awards received:

• 2 Padma Shri
• 20 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
• 17 Swarnajayanti Fellowship
• Infosys Award: 2 Fellows Fellow, Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi: 23
• Fellow, Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS), Bangalore: 35
• Fellow, Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), New Delhi: 54 The National Academy of Sciences (NASI), India (Allahabad): 47

IIT Bombay Cutoff 2025

IIT Bombay admits students to its various programs based on scores from national-level entrance exams. Below are the accepted exams for different courses:

• JEE Advanced – For B.Tech, B.Tech + M.Tech, and BS programs

• UCEED – For B.Des

• GATE – For M.Tech and MS by Research

• CAT – For MBA

• IIT JAM – For M.Sc

• CEED – For M.Des and M.Des by Research

Cutoff Overview (General Category)

• JEE Advanced 2024 (Round 1): Closing ranks ranged from 68 to 4716

• GATE 2024 (Round 1): Scores ranged between 325 and 750

IIT Bombay JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 (Expected)

The official JEE Advanced 2025 cutoff is yet to be released. Meanwhile, here's a comparison of the closing ranks for Rounds 1 and 5 from 2024 and 2023 for the General Category:

IIT Bombay GATE Cutoff 2025

The official GATE 2025 cutoff is yet to be announced. Meanwhile, candidates can refer to the GATE 2024 Round 1 cutoff marks for the General Category as an indicator. A comparison with the 2023 cutoff is also provided below:

IIT Bombay Notable Alumni

Several distinguished IIT Bombay alumni have made their mark in leading organisations across various fields. A few prominent names are listed below:

IIT Bombay Frequently Asked Questions