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Q:   Which course is best in IIT Bombay?
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IIT Bombay is one of the top Engineering institute in the country. It is ranked by various bodies. National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2026 has ranked IIT Bombay, #3 in the "Engineering" category. BTech is the flagship programme of the institute. Moreover, the institute also offers MBA programme. IIT Bombay is also well-known for its Management course. It has secured #10 position in the NIRF 2024 rankings in the Management category.

Q:   What is the IIT Bombay GATE cutoff 2026?
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IIT Bombay GATE cutoff 2026 was released till round 1 for admission to the M.Tech course for various All India categories.

For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 325 to 650. Hence,  a score of at least 325 is required to be eligible for admission in the first round. Students can refer to the list of pointers below to see the cutoff range of other categories. 

  • OBC: 585 - 293
  • SC: 433 - 217
  • ST: 433 - 217
  • EWS: 650 - 325
Q:   How is the MA in Research at IIT Bombay?
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The HSS department at IITBombay is introducing the Master of Arts by Research (MA. Res) with precisely this emphasis. The faculty members in the department represent diverse areas of expertise and have considerable experience teaching with an emphasis on research skills while accommodating disciplinary crossovers with ease. This is especially important since many of the concerns of the Humanities and Social Sciences requireamulti-disciplinary approach. Our students have been successful both in working at the interfaces of different areas and in transcending traditional disciplinary boundaries in their work. The programme combines course work to build student competence in specific areas, research training, and researchmodules for independent work. Students are expected to carry out a successful programme of research within the duration of the programme. The internal structure of the programme is designed to be quite different from course intensive postgraduate programmes and allows for relative flexibility interms of student backgrounds and prior training
Q:   What is the placement package at central IIT Bombay?
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During the IIT Bombay 2026 placements, 42 companies visited and made 98 offers on the first day. The highest international package offered was around INR 1.5 Crore per Annum. 

Further, accroding to the SJMSOM final placement report 2026 for MBA program, 100% placement was recorded in 2026. The highest and average package recorded during IIT Bombay MBA placements 2026 was INR 53.8 LPA and 28.16 LPA.

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IIT Bombay FAQs

Q:   What is the JEE Advanced cut off for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering in IIT Bombay - Indian Institute of Technology?
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For 2026, cut off was 67 for General category candidates in All India quota for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering in IIT Bombay - Indian Institute of Technology. Which was the most competitive specialisations amongs others.

Q:   What is the salary of MBA in IIT Bombay SJMSOM?
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The placement rate recorded during SJMSOM IIT Bombay MBA placements 2023 was 100%. Students get a good salary package after completing MBA from a reputed institute like SJMSOM. The highest package and average package offered during SJMSOM IIT Bombay MBA placements 2023 stood at INR 54 LPA and INR 28.88 LPA, respectively. The top recruiters of SJMSOM IIT Bombay in 2023 included leading companies such as GEP, HUL, Google, Accenture, Cargill, etc. 

Q:   Which is better for pursuing a BDes - IIT Bombay or NIFT Mumbai?
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Both IIT Bombay and NIFT Mumbai are recognised for their BDes course. For better comparison, below are some parameters to compare BDes programme of both the institutes:

ParameterIIT BombayNIFT Mumbai
Total tuition fee*INR 8 LINR 9.32 Lacs - INR 12.96 L
Overall NIRF Ranking 20253NA
Selection criteriaUCEEDNIFT Entrance Exam

 

Q:   What is the Electrical and Aerospace Engineering Cutoff at IIT Bombay?
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IIT Bombay cutoff 2026 for the Electrical and Aerospace Engineering courses for the General AI category in the last round was 411 and 2638, respectively. To know the last round closing ranks for other categories, see the table below.

CategoryElectrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering
General 4112638
OBC2811546
SC130731
ST90458
EWS110589
PWD7103
Q:   Can I get MTech in IIT Bombay with GATE?
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Yes, GATE score is required to get admission to IIT Bombay course. However, aspirants who have not qualified GATE can also get admission based on written test conducted by the institute. The shortlisted candidates are further called for a personal interview round. In order to be eligible to apply for the course, an aspirant must have a BE/ BTech/ BSc/ Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning/ MSc/ MCA/ MBBS/ MPharm/ BPharm/ BDS/ degree recognised equivalent to BE/ BTech with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD category) earned through Associate Membership Examinations conducted by recognised professional bodies to apply for MTech course.

Q:   How can I get MTech admission in IIT Bombay?
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IIT Bombay offers two-year MTech courses in 39 specialisations under 18 departments. Admission to the course is based on scores in GATE followed by COAP counselling. In addition, to be eligible to take the entrance test, candidates must also meet the minimum eligibility criteria. Further, aspirants can apply for GATE online by visiting the official website. Aspirants who have not qualified GATE can get admission through written test conducted by the institute. The shortlisted candidates are further called for a personal interview round. 

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria of MA by Research offered by IIT Bombay?
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Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree (BA/ BCom or other degrees) or a four-year BA, BS, BTech or an earlier postgraduate degrees such as MA, MSc, etc. with a minimum of 60% aggregate for GN/ EWS/ OBC (NC) and 55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD can apply for MA by Research. Aspirants shall keep the documents for verification ready at the time of admission as well.

Q:   How can I get admission to the MA by Research course at IIT Bombay?
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Students holding Bachelor's degree with 60 percent marks (55 percent for reserved category) are eligible to apply. Eligible students should visit the IIT Bombay website to fill the application form. The selection is through GATE or MAAT exam followed by an interview round.

Q:   Is JEE Main required for admission in IIT Bombay?
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Yes, JEE Main is required for admission to IIT Bombay's BTech programmes. It is an eligibility requirement for JEE Advanced. Students cannot get admission to IIT Bombay using only the JEE Main score. Aspirants must appear for JEE Advanced and participate in JoSAA counselling for final seat allotment in BTech course.

Q:   What is the fees of MDes in IIT Bombay?
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The total tuition fee for IIT Bombay MDes is INR 2.7 Lacs as per an unofficial source. Students belonging to SC/ ST/ PwD category or a child of institution staff are exempted from paying the tuition fee. There is a concessional and a non-concessional fee for candidates belonging to General/ EWS/ OBC-NCL category. The concessional is offered on tuition fee. Candidates apart from the tuition fee are required to pay examination fee, medical fee, etc. Students not staying in hostel are exempted from the payment of hostel fee. 

Apart from the course fee, candidates also have to pay a registration fee of INR 300 for General/ OBC Male and INR 150 for SC/ ST/ PwD and female candidates.

Q:   What is the eligibility for PhD through GATE at IIT Bombay?
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GATE is one of the entrance exams for PhD admission. However, aspirants can also get admission in PhD based on CSIR NETCEEDUGC NET or written test conducted by the institute. The shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview round for final selection. Along with GATE score, candidates also need to fulfil the eligibiltiy requirements. Aspirants must complete Bachelor or Masters or equivalent degree in Engineering/ Technology or master's or equivalent degree in Science or Arts/ Commerce with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD category) for PhD admission.

Q:   Can I get IIT Bombay at 500 rank in IIT JAM?
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Yes, you might get into IIT Bombay with a rank of 500 depending on the course and category. For the General AI category, the highest rank acceptable was 839. While the more sought-after courses, like M.Sc. in Chemistry or Mathematics, Physics, etc., might not be available, other courses might still be up for grabs.  To know the same, see below.

CourseLast Round Cutoff 2026
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Energy Science and Engineering593
M.Sc.+ Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering839

Note: Other categories, rounds, courses, etc, will have different cutoffs.

Q:   What is the official website to apply for JEE Main 2026?
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The official website to apply for JEE Main 2026 is jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA has released the JEE Main application form 2026 session 1. Candidates can fill the form online from the website. Details regarding JEE Main application fee, documents required to fill the form, how to apply and other important details related to application process is available on this page. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 application form will be available in January last week, 2026.

Q:   Is there a student exchange programme with international universities at IIT Bombay?
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Several MoUs facilitate collaboration through faculty and student exchange programmes at IIT Bombay. These include The University Paris-Sud 11, France, Universities de Liege, Belgium, Universities Catholique de Louvaine, Belgium, The Technische Universitat Darmstadt, Germany and Friedrich-Alexander Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg, Germany among others.
Q:   What is the placement percentage record during IIT Bombay placements?
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The course-wise students placed during IIT Bombay placements 2024 is presented below:

Course

Registered Students (2024)

Participated Students (2024)

Placed Students (2024)

BTech

930

819

683

MTech

564

497

415

MS Research

23

15

14

Dual Degree (BTech+MTech)

216

192

152

MSc

228

158

87

BSc

69

60

39

BDes

26

17

9

Dual Degree (BDes. + MDes)

10

10

4

MDes

69

63

36

MS Research (Exit Degree)

10

7

1

MPP

11

6

0

Others *

28

18

3

PhD

230

117

32

Note: *Includes other programs such as 5 yr. Dual Degree (B.S. + M.S.), Dual Degree (B.S. + M.Tech.) Dual Degree (M.Tech. + Ph.D.), M.Sc. + Ph.D., MUDE, M.Sc. + Ph.D.

Further, the course-wise placement rate recorded over the past three years during IIT Bombay placements is presented below:

Course

Placement Rate (2022)

Placement Rate (2023)

Placement Rate (2024)

BTech

96%

88%

83.39%

MTech

90%

90%

83.5%

MS Research

NA

NA

93.33%

Dual Degree (BTech+MTech)

98%

95%

79.16%

MSc

79%

69%

55.06%

BSc

81%

90%

65%

BDes

71%

58%

52.94%

Dual Degree (BDes. + MDes)

100%

88%

40%

MDes

79%

61%

57.14%

MS Research (Exit Degree)

NA

NA

14.28%

MPP

45%

66%

0

Others 

50%

52%

22.22%

PhD

45%

31%

27.35%

Q:   What is the JEE Main application fee for BTech admission at IIT Bhilai?
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The application fees for JEE Main is written below

  • INR 1,000 for Male unreserved, OBC, EWS category candidates
  • INR 800 for Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category candidates
  • INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates
Q:   What is the PhD fee at SJMSOM IIT Bombay?
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The total tuition fee is inlcusive of admssion fee, examination fee, caution deposit, and charges for many other facilities provided by the institute during the programme. The total tuition fee for the PhD programme at SJMSOM is INR 1.5 lakh. Note that the mentioned fee is as per unofficial sources, hence, is subject to revision.

Q:   How can I get admission in IIT Mumbai?
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IIT Bombay admission to all the courses is entrance-based (Except for EMBA, where admission is merit-based and performance in the interview round). The IIT Bombay admission process includes the application process, selection round, cutoff, merit list or counselling and other steps. For BTech, candidates have to clear JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Further for other courses such as MTech, MBA, MSc, BDes, and MDes, aspirants need to clear GATE, CAT, IITJAM, UCEED, and CEED, respectively to qualify for further admission rounds. 

Q:   Which is the top recruiting domain during IIT Bombay MTech placements?
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Engineering & Technology sector made the most number of offers during IIT Bombay MTech placements 2024. The sector-wise number of offers made during IIT Bombay MTech placements 2024 is presented below:

Sectors

MTech Offers (2024)

Engineering & Technology

194

IT/Software

78

Finance

3

Consulting

23

Research & Development

39

Data Analytics

17

Data Science

9

Design

3

Education

2

Product Management

0

Software Development

4

AI/ML

7

Services

0

PSU

0

Operations

0

Others

36

Q:   What is the IIT Bombay cutoff for M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering?
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IIT Bombay M.Tech cutoff 2026 was 600 for the M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering course for the General AI category. Hence, students need to secure a score of at least 600 if they want admission at IIT Bombay. To know the minimum score required by other categories for the same course, check the lsit below.

  • General: 600
  • OBC: 540
  • SC: 400
  • ST: 400
  • EWS: 600

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