Complete guide to IIT Bombay — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay or IITB) is one of India's most prestigious public technical universities, located in Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1958, it was the second IIT to be founded, with substantial technical assistance from UNESCO and the Soviet Union.
IIT Bombay offers undergraduate (B.Tech), postgraduate (M.Tech, MSc, MBA), and doctoral (PhD) programs across engineering, sciences, design, and management. It is consistently ranked among India's top 3 engineering colleges.
In 2018, the Ministry of Education designated IITB as an Institute of Eminence (IoE), granting it greater autonomy and ₹1,000 crore in additional funding over 5 years.
The institute's Techfest is Asia's largest Science & Technology festival, and Mood Indigo is Asia's largest college cultural festival — both held annually on campus.
IITB alumni have founded numerous unicorn startups and lead global Fortune 500 companies, reflecting the institute's extraordinary contribution to industry and innovation.
IIT Bombay holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | #3 |
| NIRF | Overall | #4 |
| NIRF | Research Institutions | #4 |
| NIRF | Management (SJMSOM) | #18 |
| Outlook India | Engineering | #3 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University | Overall | #118 |
| QS World | Engineering & Technology | #38 |
| QS Asia | Overall | #27 |
| Times Higher Education | World Ranking | 601–800 |
| ARWU | World | 401–500 |
IIT Bombay offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 17+ academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Aerospace Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Chemical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Engineering Physics | YES | — | YES |
| Mathematics | — | YES | YES |
| Physics | — | YES | YES |
| Chemistry | — | YES | YES |
| Metallurgical Engg. & Materials Sci. | YES | YES | YES |
| Biosciences & Bioengineering | — | YES | YES |
| Industrial Engg. & Operations Research | YES | YES | YES |
| Energy Science & Engineering | — | YES | YES |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | — | — | YES |
The fee structure at IIT Bombay is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹1,10,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester, approx.) | ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 |
| Gymkhana / Institute Activity Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Medical Insurance (annual) | ₹2,500 |
| One-Time Admission / Security Deposit | ~₹15,000 |
| Total Estimated Per Year | ~₹3.20 – ₹3.50 Lakh |
| Total Estimated for B.Tech (4 years) | ~₹12 – ₹14 Lakh |
SC/ST Students: Full tuition fee waiver. All SC/ST students are exempt from paying tuition fees.
EWS / OBC-NCL with family income < ₹5 LPA: Full tuition fee waiver under GoI norms.
Family income ₹5–9 LPA: Two-thirds tuition fee reimbursement via MCM scholarship.
MCM Scholarship: For students with family income < ₹4.5 LPA, covering tuition + hostel.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for IIT Bombay B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech) | 66 | 29 | 20 | 12 |
| Electrical Engineering (B.Tech) | 433 | 178 | 95 | 48 |
| Engineering Physics (B.Tech) | 611 | 248 | 132 | 74 |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 1,834 | 720 | 385 | 186 |
| Aerospace Engineering (B.Tech) | 2,361 | 894 | 461 | 222 |
| Chemical Engineering (B.Tech) | 2,464 | 941 | 484 | 234 |
| Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 3,102 | 1,102 | 558 | 293 |
| Engineering Design (B.Tech) | 1,256 | 495 | 264 | 119 |
| Metallurgical Engg. & Mat. Sci. (B.Tech) | 3,412 | 1,211 | 615 | 308 |
| Industrial Engg. & Operations Research (B.Tech) | 1,912 | 745 | 381 | 191 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
Most competitive engineering seat in India. Requires top 0.03% of JEE Advanced.
Second-most sought-after branch with strong VLSI and software placements.
Core engineering branch with diverse careers in PSU, auto, and aerospace.
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 178+ | ₹25–45 LPA |
| Engineering & Manufacturing | 159+ | ₹15–22 LPA |
| Finance & BFSI | 80+ | ₹20–60 LPA |
| Management Consulting | 65+ | ₹28–50 LPA |
| Analytics / Data Science | 55+ | ₹22–40 LPA |
| Product Management | 30+ | ₹30–50 LPA |
| Research & Development | 45+ | ₹18–30 LPA |
| PSU / Government | 25+ | ₹10–18 LPA |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹52+ LPA | 97%+ |
| EE | ₹38+ LPA | 93%+ |
| Engineering Physics | ₹35+ LPA | 88% |
| IEOR | ₹33+ LPA | 90% |
| Mechanical | ₹22+ LPA | 82% |
| Aerospace | ₹20+ LPA | 80% |
| Chemical Engg. | ₹18+ LPA | 79% |
| Civil Engg. | ₹16+ LPA | 75% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹23.50 LPA | ₹1.68 Cr | 450+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹21.82 LPA | ₹1.55 Cr | 420+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹19.75 LPA | ₹1.42 Cr | 400+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹17.30 LPA | ₹1.20 Cr | 380+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹15.40 LPA | ₹1.05 Cr | 360+ |
The IIT Bombay campus is a self-contained township nestled between Powai Lake and Vihar Lake in northeastern Mumbai, spanning 550 acres with world-class academic infrastructure and vibrant student life.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIT Bombay has 17+ hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hostel 1 (Padmavati) | Boys | 300+ |
| 02 | Hostel 2 (Saraswati) | Boys | 290+ |
| 03 | Hostel 3 (Alaknanda) | Boys | 280+ |
| 04 | Hostel 4 (Tapti) | Boys | 305+ |
| 05 | Hostel 5 (Godavari) | Boys | 290+ |
| 06 | Hostel 6 (Kaveri) | Boys | 270+ |
| 07 | Hostel 7 (Tansa) | Boys | 285+ |
| 08 | Hostel 8 (Beas) | Boys | 295+ |
| 09 | Hostel 10 (Narmada) | Boys | 270+ |
| 10 | Hostel 11 (Chenab) | Boys | 300+ |
| 11 | Hostel 12 (Ravi) | Boys | 285+ |
| 12 | Hostel 13 (Sutlej) | Boys | 310+ |
| 13 | Hostel 15 (Ganga) | Girls | 260+ |
| 14 | Hostel 16 (Yamuna) | Girls | 270+ |
| 15 | New Girls Hostel | Girls | 320+ |
| 16 | Hostel 17/18 (PG) | PG / PhD | 500+ |
IIT Bombay is one of India's most prolific research universities with annual research expenditure exceeding ₹700 crore and consistently filing more patents than any other Indian university.
IIT Bombay's Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) is one of India's premier technology incubators, having nurtured 300+ startups since 2004.
In 2024, SINE-incubated companies raised combined funding of over ₹1,200 crore, making IITB one of India's top startup-generating universities.
IIT Bombay provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM (Merit-Cum-Means) Scholarship | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA + Merit criteria | ₹30,000/yr + partial fee waiver |
| Free Messing (SC/ST) | All SC/ST B.Tech students | Free hostel mess + tuition waiver |
| GoI Post-Matric SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST students from qualifying states | ₹1,200/month + maintenance |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% JEE/Board performers, Science stream | ₹80,000/yr + ₹20,000 mentor grant |
| Aditya Birla Scholarship | Top 20 JEE Adv., EE/CSE at IITs & BITS | ₹65,000/year |
| Reliance Foundation Scholarship | Merit & means-based undergraduate | Up to ₹2 Lakh/year |
| Institute Technical Summer Research Award | Undergraduate research projects on-campus | ₹5,000–₹10,000 for the project |
| HTRA Fellowship (M.Tech, GATE) | All GATE-qualified M.Tech students | ₹12,400/month assistantship |
| JRF / SRF Fellowship (PhD) | PhD students via CSIR / UGC / IITB | ₹31,000–₹58,000/month |
| Institute Assistantship (PhD) | PhD students without external fellowship | ₹31,000/month + HRA |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400076
India
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