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IIT Bombay: Cutoff 2026, Fees, Courses, Placement, Admission and Ranking
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Indian Instiitute of Technology Bombay (IITB) admissions 2026 are open for certain courses. A few more updates are given below:
- The GATE 2027 Registration closing date without late fee for admission to the ME/MTech and Phd courses is Sep 27, 2026.
- The IIT JAM 2027 registration process for admission to the MSc course will commence on Sep 5, 2026.
IIT Bombay Highlights 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), is an engineering institute ranked among the top 3 engineering institutes of the country for more than 10 years by NIRF. IITB is approved by the UGC and AICTE. Some of the key highlights are as follows:
- Status: IITB is an autonomous institute, conferred with the status of 'Deemed University' by UGC.
- Flagship Course: IIT Bombay flagship course is BTech, where its BTech in Computer Science and Engineering is the most popular specialisation.
- Admission Rules: IIT Bombay offers admission based on performance in entrance examination ranks, followed by centralised counselling and seat aloocation rounds.
- Accepted Exams: IIT Bombay accepts national-level entrance exams including JEE Main, JEE Advanced, UCEED, GATE, IIT JAM, CEED, and CAT.
- Cutoff: BTech in CSE turned out to be the most competitive specialisation. As per the IIT Bombay cutoff 2026 (JEE Advanced Round 5), the closing rank for BTech CSE stood at 67 for General- All India category.
- Placements: MBA batch recorded an average package of INR 28.16 LPA, as per IIT Bombay placement report 2026.
- Rankings: In the NIRF 2025, IITB ranked #3 in the 'Engineering', and 'Business & Management studies' categories.
- Scholarships: IIT Bombay offers various merit-based and need-based scholarships in the form of free messing, remission of fees, assistantships, etc.
- Notable Alumni: IITB has some acclaimed alumni including Twitter CEO - Parag Agrawal, ISRO Chairman - Kailasavadivoo Sivan, etc.
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
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.
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.
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.
IIT Bombay Cutoff 2026
IIT Bombay cutoffs for its BTech admissions are based on JEE Advanced ranks and released through JoSAA counselling rounds. The cutoff varies by specialization and category:
- Overall BTech Cutoff Range: In Round 5 of JEE Advanced 2026, the closing ranks for General AI category candidates ranged from 67 to 5,473 across all BTech branches.
- Most Competitive Branch: BTech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) recorded the toughest cutoff, closing at rank 67 in Round 5 for General category candidates. BTech in Environmental Science and Engineering was the least competitive specialization, with the highest closing rank of 5,473.
MBA/PGDM CAT Cut Off 2025: Year-Wise percentile
| Section | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 90 |
| Quants | 50 |
| VA-RC | 50 |
| DI-LR | 50 |
Cut-off data is indicative and not official.
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GATE Last Round score (General-All India)
| Course | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 750 | – / – | – / – |
| M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research | 650 | 650 | 650 |
| M.S. by Research in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 650 | – / – | – / – |
| M.Tech. + Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research | – / – | 650 | 650 |
| MS by Research in Healthcare Informatics | 630 | – / – | – / – |
JEE Advanced Round 5 Closing Rank (General-All India)
| Course | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 68 | 66 | 67 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 496 | 433 | 411 |
| Integrated B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Microelectronics | 973 | – / – | – / – |
| B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | – / – | 841 | 844 |
| B.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research | 1726 | 1133 | 834 |
Commonly asked questions On Cutoffs
For the General AI female category, the last round cutoff ranged from 395 (BTech CSE) to 16204 (BS in Chemistry). Among all the BTech courses, BTech CSE was the most sought-after course for admission, with the cutoff rank of 395. In the case of BS courses, BS in Mathematics was the most competitive course, with the closing rank of 3727.
Students can check the table below to know the Round 1 and Last Round closing ranks for other courses.
| Course | Round 1 Cutoff 2026 | Last Round Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering | 6885 | 6885 |
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 6336 | 6336 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 8730 | 8730 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 395 | 395 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 1600 | 1600 |
| B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science | 8335 | 8335 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 4903 | 4903 |
| B.Tech. in Engineering Physics | 4090 | 4541 |
| B.S. in Chemistry | 16204 | 16204 |
| B.S. in Economics | 5998 | 5998 |
| B.S. in Mathematics | 3727 | 3727 |
| B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 2693 | 2693 |
| B.Tech. in Energy Engineering | 6945 | 6945 |
| B.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering | 9532 | 9532 |
| B.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research | 3189 | 3189 |
| B.S. in Applied Geophysics | 14289 | 14289 |
Note: Other categories, rounds, etc., will have different cutoffs.
The JEE Main cutoff 2026 for admission to BTech CSE at IIT Bombay stood at 67 in the first round for the General AI category. For OBC, the first round closing rank was 60.
There has been a drop in the closing rank this year when compared to the last years. Below is the CSE cutoff at IIT Bombay in the last 3 years:
| Course | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 68 | 66 | 67 |
No, you cannot get IIT Bombay with a rank of 20 no matter which category you belong to. As per the cutoff data, the highest rank admissable was 16 for the General AI category.
Howeever, with a rank of 20, you can get into IIT Delhi, if you belong to the General or OBC AI category. For both these categories, the highest admissable rank was 28 and 32, respectively. Please know that other categories will have different cutoffs.
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.
| Course | Last Round Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Energy Science and Engineering | 593 |
| M.Sc.+ Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering | 839 |
Note: Other categories, rounds, courses, etc, will have different cutoffs.
IIT Bombay Courses & Fees 2026
IIT Bombay offers many courses at different levels, including UG, PG and Doctorate. Programme fee structure generally includes tuition fees, hostel charges (if applicable), and some other one-time charges. IIT Bombay flaghships courses are BTech, MTech and MBA, candidates can check IIT Bombay courses fee structure in the below table:
| Course | Total Tuition Fees | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| BTech | INR 8 Lakh | INR 11.6 Lakh - INR 11.98 Lakh |
| MTech | INR 2.7 Lakh | INR 4.63 Lakh |
| MBA/PGDM | INR 14.95 Lakh | INR 16.87 Lakh |
Hostel & Mess Fees
- For UG students, IIT Bombay charges INR 19,950 as Hostel fee and INR 22,500 as mess fees.
- For PG and PhD students, the hostel fee is INR 20,250 with a mess fee of INR 27,000.
Payment Deadline: Candidates must pay their total semester fee within 7 working days after course registration.
IIT Bombay Fee Refund Policy:
- If candidates withdraw their admission before the fee payment deadline then their semester fee will be refunded after the deduction of seat acceptence fee and processing fee (INR 5000).
- If candidates cancel their admisson after the last date of fee payment, only Security Deposits like Institute, Library, and Hostel Caution Money refund. The semester fee will not be refunded.
Commonly asked questions On Popular Programs
Students who get the hostel facility have to pay for the hostel charges, which include various one-time and semester-wise payable components such as Mess Fee, Medical Fee, Hostel Amenities Fund, etc. Find below the bifurcation of IIT Bombay hostel charges for undergraduate courses:
IIT Bombay Hostel Fee Component | Charges (in INR) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Charges | 8300 (Hostel Rent of INR 2,500/- is included) |
| Electricity and Water charges | 4000 |
| Hostel Amenities Fund | 1600 |
| Hostel-Mess Security Deposit (one time) | 3000 |
| Total Hostel Fee (A) | 16,900/- |
| Per Semester Mess Advance (B) | 22,500/ |
| Total Fees Payable (A+B) | 39,400/- |
Note: The above amount are the autumn semester charges for UG courses. The final amount may differ as per the semester and course preference.
IIT Bombay admissions are entrance-based. Candidates must also fulfil the requirements specified by the institute. The eligibility criteria varies course-wise at IIT Bombay. Check below the eligibility of top IIT Bombay courses:
| Course Name | Common Eligibility |
|---|---|
| BTech | Class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate in PCM |
| BS | Class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate in PCM |
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree with at least 60% marks (55% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category) |
| MTech | Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD category) |
| PhD | Bachelor or Masters or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD category) |
IIT Bombay Placements 2026
IIT Bombay final placement report 2026 has not released yet. However, the institute has released 2026 placement drive's provisional figures. Complete IIT Bombay placement data is available below:
Placement Highlights (2026)
- Day 1 Offers: On the first day of the 2026 placement drive, 42 companies visited the campus. Top 75 percentile students received median package of INR 30.95 LPA. Whereas the top 50 percentile students got median salary of 32 LPA.
- Highest International Package: The highest international package on the Day 1 stood at INR 1.50 Crore per annum.
Course-Specific Placement Statistics
1. MBA (SJMSOM)
The MBA programme recorded a 100% placement rate for the batch. Where the highest, median and average package was INR 53.80 LPA, INR 28.16 LPA and INR 26.64 LPA
2. BTech Programme
The placement performance for the flagship BTech programme can be reviewed in the table:
| Particulars | Statistics (2023) | Statistics (2024) | Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students Placed | 598 | 683 | 678 |
| Placement Percentage | 88% | 83.39% | 81.79% |
| Students Participated | 679 | 819 | 829 |
| Students Registered | 791 | 930 | – / – |
Recruiters: Top recruiters participating in the IIT Bombay placement drives 2026 was Deloitte, Flipkart, Accenture, Amazon, Asian Paints and EY.
| Course | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech | ₹17.92 - ₹25.25 LPA |
| M.E./M.Tech | ₹15 - ₹18.5 LPA |
| M.Sc. | ₹15 - ₹17.92 LPA |
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Higher studies preferences
Majority opted in outside India
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Commonly asked questions On Placements
The placement percentage recorded during MBA placements 2026 and previous two years has been 100%.
The complete placement report for 2026 is not yet released. The course-wise number of students placed over the past three years are presented below:
Course | Students Placed (2024) | Students Placed (2025) |
|---|---|---|
BTech | 683 | 678 |
Dual Degree BTech | 152 | 357 |
MTech | 415 | 390 |
IITB placements 2026 complete report is not released yet. In the meantime, the department-wise offers accepted / students placed during IIT Bombay placements 2025 is presented below:
Departments | Students Placed (2025) |
|---|---|
Chemical Engineering | 98 |
Electrical Engineering | 244 |
Mechanical Engineering | 213 |
Civil Engineering | 133 |
Computer Science Engineering | 258 |
The course-wise students placed during IIT Bombay placements 2024 is presented below:
Course | Registered Students (2024) | Participated Students (2024) | Placed Students (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
930 | 819 | 683 | |
564 | 497 | 415 | |
MS Research | 23 | 15 | 14 |
Dual Degree (BTech+MTech) | 216 | 192 | 152 |
228 | 158 | 87 | |
69 | 60 | 39 | |
26 | 17 | 9 | |
Dual Degree (BDes. + MDes) | 10 | 10 | 4 |
69 | 63 | 36 | |
MS Research (Exit Degree) | 10 | 7 | 1 |
MPP | 11 | 6 | 0 |
Others * | 28 | 18 | 3 |
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% |
IIT Bombay Admission & Application Process 2026
IIT Bombay grants admission to its programmes based on national-level entrance test ranks followed by centralised counselling or direct departmental evaluations. Candidates must meet the eligibility rules specific to their chosen course.
Selection Criteria
- BTech / BS / Dual Degree: Selection is based on rank in JEE Advanced, followed by JoSAA / CSAB centralised counselling.
- BDes: Admission is given via ranks in the UCEED exam.
- MTech: Selection depends on GATE marks via the COAP portal. Some departments may also conduct a written test or personal interview.
- MBA: Selection is based on valid CAT marks, followed by a personal interview round held by SJMSOM, IIT Bombay.
- MSc: Admission is based on marks in the IIT JAM examination, followed by CCMN or JAM counselling.
- MDes: Candidates must clear CEED and shortlisting rounds (written test and interview) held by the institute.
- PhD / MS (Research): Selection is based on GATE / UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / CEED marks, followed by a departmental written test and interview.
IIT Bombay Application Process 2026
- UG Candidates (BTech / BDes): Register via the JoSAA website (for JEE Advanced) or the UCEED website.
- PG and PhD: Visit the official IIT Bombay website and create an account.
- Share application form with personal, academic, and national exam details.
- Upload the documents and submit the form online.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee.
- Download and save the final application printout for document verification.
Application Fee Structure (Direct PG or PhD)
- General / OBC-NCL / EWS Male: INR 300 (Note: INR 1,600 for MBA)
- SC / ST / PwD / Female Candidates: INR 150 (Note: INR 800 for MBA)
Required Documents for Admission
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and pass certificates
- Graduation mark sheets and degree certificate (for PG or PhD courses)
- National Entrance Exam marksheet and Admit Card (JEE / GATE / CAT / JAM / CEED)
- Category or Reservation Certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS, if applicable)
- Certificate of Disability (PwD, if applicable)
- Government-issued Photo ID Proof and Passport-Size Photographs
- Migration or Transfer Certificate from the last institute
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026
Eligibility- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE, JEE Main, JEE Advanced
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
27 Sep '26 | GATE 2027 Registration Last Date without late fee |
5 Oct '26 | GATE 2027 Registration Last Date With Late Fee |
Jan '27 | GATE 2027 Admit CardTentative |
M.Sc. Admissions 2026
Eligibility- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, NEET PG
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
12 Sep '26 - 12 Oct '26 | IIT JAM 2027 Application Process |
Nov '26 | IIT JAM 2026 Form CorrectionTentative |
14 Feb '27 | IIT JAM 2027 Exam Day |
MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026
Eligibility- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: CAT, JEE Main
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
4 Aug '26 - 15 Sep '26 | CAT 2026 Registration WindowOngoing |
4 Nov '26 - 29 Nov '26 | CAT 2026 admit card download |
29 Nov '26 | CAT 2026 exam date |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
Admission to the institute after Class 12 is open for BTech, BS and BDes courses. After completing Class 12, candidates must qualify JEE Main, JEE Advanced followed by the JoSAA Counselling for BTech and BS courses. For BDes, UCEED score is required for admission.
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.
Admission to Design courses at IIT Bombay requires qualifying the UCEED for B.Des or CEED for MDes. Check below some prepration strategies for admission in design courses at IIT Bombay:
- Review the exact structure of the exam, the types of questions and the time constraints.
- Break the syllabus down into smaller actionable goals.
- Dedicate specific blocks to theory, practice, and the review of incorrect answers.
- Students must solve mock tests and previous year papers to build confidence so they don't run out of time on test day.
Candidates were able to make choices during JoSAA counselling till June 11.
IIT Bombay Rankings 2026
IIT Bombay has been ranked among the top 3 engineering institutes in India for more than 10 years by NIRF. Over the past few years, IITB rankings have grown under multiple streams, including Management, Engineering, etc.
- QS World University Rankings 2027 has been released. QS releases its rankings a year ahead. IIT Bombay ranked 134 in the World University category. The rank dropped 5 positions when compared with the 2026 rankings.
- In the Outlook ranking 2026, IIT Bombay secured #3 position in the 'Engineering catgory', same as last year.
- In the Week Ranking 2026, IIT Bombay ranked #1 in the 'BE/BTech' and 'Engineering category'.
- IIT Bombay secured the #3 position in the 'Overall' and 'Engineering' categories, respectively, by the NIRF Rankings 2025.
Tabulated below are the important IIT Bombay rankings:
|
IIT Bombay International Rankings |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Ranking Body |
Category |
Rank |
|
QS World Rankings 2027 |
World University |
134 |
|
QS World Rankings 2026 |
World University |
129 |
|
QS World Rankings 2026 |
Asia |
71 |
|
QS World Rankings 2026 |
Southern Asia |
5 |
|
QS World Rankings 2025 |
World University |
118 |
|
QS World Rankings 2024 |
World University |
149 |
|
IIT Bombay National Rankings |
||
|
Ranking Body |
Category |
Rank |
|
NIRF 2025 |
Engineering |
3 |
|
NIRF 2025 |
Overall |
3 |
|
NIRF 2025 |
Research Institutions |
4 |
|
NIRF 2025 |
Management |
14 |
|
NIRF 2025 |
Innovation |
2 |
| Publisher | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| The Week | – / – | 1 |
| India Today | 1 | – / – |
| Outlook | 3 | 3 |
| Publisher | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 3 | 3 | – / – |
| The Week | – / – | 2 | 1 |
| India Today | 2 | 1 | – / – |
| QS World University Rankings | – / – | 28 | 42 |
Commonly asked questions On Rankings
IIT Bombay Management course is ranked by various agencies. In NIRF 2025, the institute was ranked at 3rd position in the Business & Management Studies category. Other than MBA, as per The Week Ranking 2026, IIT Bombay ranked at #1 in the 'BE/ BTech' and 'Engineering' category.
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is one of the top Engineering institutes in India. It ranks 118 in QS World University Rankings 2025. However, this ranking is not specifically for the Engineering category. The institute is also ranked by several national ranking bodies such as NIRF and India Today. In the NIRF 2024 rankings under Engineering category, IITB was ranked 3 for three consecutive years.
IIT Bombay is one of the top Engineering institutes in the country. It has also successfully grabbed international recogniton as it has been ranked #134 in the QS World Rankings 2027. Apart from this, many ranking bodies in India have ranked it for its BTech course. In the NIRF 2025 rankings under the Engineering category, IITB has been ranked #3, which institute has successfully maintained its position from the last three years'.
IIT BombayStudents Ratings & Reviews
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IIT Bombay Scholarships 2026
IIT Bombay offers various scholarships in the form of free messing, remission of fees, assistantships, etc. It also accepts nearly all national scholarships offered by the Government of India. Check out some of the top IIT Bombay scholarships offered to UG, PG and PhD students in the table below:
|
Scholarship |
Details |
|---|---|
|
Free messing (SC/ ST) |
The facilities of free messing will be granted to eligible SC/ST students |
|
Institute merit-cum-means |
Academic merit, as well as means, will be taken into account to determine eligibility |
|
Named scholarships |
Office of the Dean Alumni & Corporate Relations manages the Named scholarship endowed by the alumni of IIT Bombay and other well-wishers |
|
Remission of fees |
The students whose gross income of parents for the previous financial year is not more than INR 5 LPA are eligible to apply for Remission of fees |
|
Free messing (SC/ ST) - MSc |
All SC/ ST students are exempted from the payment of tuition fees |
|
Named scholarships - MSc |
Office of the Dean Alumni & Corporate Relations manages the named scholarship endowed by the alumni of the IIT Bombay and other well-wishers |
|
Institute merit-cum-means - MSc |
The scholarship is given to students with income up to INR 1 lakh - 5 lakh per annum |
|
PG assistantship |
The amount of fellowship granted to students |
|
Research assistantship - PhD |
The amount of fellowship granted to students |
|
Teaching assistantship - PhD |
The amount of fellowship granted to students |
|
National Scholarships Portal (NSP) Schemes |
Central/State government scholarships (e.g., Top Class Education for SC/ST, CSSS, PM-USP) verified and forwarded via the IITB Academic Office / SC-ST Cell |
Commonly asked questions On Scholarships
The institute offers Merit-cum-Means Scholarship to a maximum of 25% of the sanctioned intake of UG and MSc students. Facilities of Free Messing is also available to SC/ ST students under which they get an exemption from paying the tuition fees. In addition, the Office of the Dean Alumni & Corporate Relations manages the Named scholarship endowed by the alumni of the Institute and other wellwishers. In order to avail of any of the offered scholarships, candidates must meet the eligibility conditions set for the respective scholarships. For more information about the offered scholarships, click here.
Yes, IIT Bombay offers Merit-cum-Means Scholarship to UG students. It is awarded to a maximum of 25% of sanctioned intake. For Dual degree, it is available only up to fourth year.
Merit Criterion: For new entrants of BDes their UCEED Rank, will be the criterion. In subsequent years, the criterion will be their academic performance during the preceding academic year.
Means Criterion: The parental income is the basis for the ‘means' criterion of the scholarship. At present, students with parents annual gross income from all sources for the previous Financial year does not exceed INR 5 Lacs are eligible to apply for Merit cum Means Scholarship.
IIT Bombay offers merit-based scholarships. The scholarship is offered based on the performance of the students in the semester exam. Approximately 20% of the students are beneficiaries of the various scholarships are from various endowment funds. Additionally, a few other scholarships are available centrally from IIT-B. Besides, SC and ST candidates are exempted from paying the tuition fees.
IIT Bombay offers merit-based scholarships to BDes students. Applications for the scholarships are forwarded through IIT. The available scholarships are further as follows:
- Institute Merit-cum-Means
- Free Mess Facilities (SC/ST)
- Remission of Fees
- Named Scholarships
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IIT Bombay campus are is spreads across 545 acres (220 hectares), featuring a fully residential green area. The institute operates as a self-contained academic township offering modern academic, residential, civic, and sports infrastructure. Check below for more information about IIT Bombay campus:
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Connectivity: The institute is about an hour away from central Mumbai and is easily reached by local buses and trains.
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Living on Campus: Most students live in hostels, and teachers live in staff quarters on campus.
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Daily Facilities: The campus acts like a small town. It has a hospital, two banks, a shopping center, and two schools for children.
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Sports Facilities: Students can use a swimming pool, tennis, badminton, and squash courts, along with large grounds for outdoor sports.
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Student Activities: There are clubs for music, drama, films, debating, and outdoor activities like trekking.
Insights on Infrastructure
Based on 291 Student ResponsesSports facilities
Multiple sports grounds & coaching present
College events
Busy calendar with more than 3-5 weekly events
Mess food
Quality and taste of food is acceptable
Attendance policy
Incomplete attendance invites penalty
Dress code
Students can wear whatever they want
Additional expenses
Requirement to eat out despite mess fees
Consequence of rules violation
Rule breakers are let off with a warning
Outside movement of girl students
Not at all restricted
Commonly asked questions On Infrastructure
The extensive campus of IIT Bombay houses many advanced facilities for its students such as banks, a shopping centre, two excellent schools for children, a well-equipped hospital, hostels, modern libraries and more. Inside the hostel premises, there is a separate complex for various sports. Also, the libraries are decked with Lacs of books, journals, thesis and digital books. Other than that, various canteens and cafeteria are also available inside the hostel premises.
No, it’s not compulsory for regular scholars to stay in the hostel for studying at IIT Bombay. Also, not every student gets a hostel facility. However, students who get enrolled in summer and winter internships have to stay in a hostel during the tenure of their internship. Interns who get the hostel are required to complete the formalities such as registration, payment of internship fees, etc., with the academic office of the institute.
IIT Bombay is popular for its cheerful hostel life. The institute’s hostel has modern amenities that makes it most viable among students. It has several cafeterias and canteens with affordable food options. Cultural, sports and technical championships are conducted inside the campus. Students can spend their free time playing indoor and outdoor sports such as pool, basketball court and table tennis. IIT Bombay has encouraging atmosphere.
Yes, IIT Bombay provides accommodation to students. The college has a vast campus, where a total of 18 hostels are available, which includes (hostels no-1 to16, hostel no -18 and Tansa). Based on the availability of the hostel, the rooms are randomly allocated to students. All the first-year students of UG & PG courses share the same hostel. The hostel management and guidelines are regulated by the Hostel Co-ordinating Unit (HCU) of IIT Bombay.
IIT BombayColleges/Departments
| College/Departments | Rating |
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| SJMSOM | 4.6 (69 Reviews) |
| IDC School of Design | 3.2 (1 Reviews) |
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IIT Bombay Notable Alumni
The alumni of IIT Bombay are placed in different sectors such as Engineering, Business Development, Marketing, Human Resources, Programme & Product Management, among others. Apart from this, IIT Bombay's alumni have also been active participants in our society and represent the country nationally and internationally as social workers and entrepreneurs. Some of the notable alumni who have added value to the system of IIT Bombay are enlisted below:
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Twitter CEO - Parag Agrawal: The former CEO of Twitter has pursued BTech in Computer Science Engineering from IIT Bombay. He joined Twitter in 2011 as a Software Engineer and was later appointed the Chief Technology Officer in October 2017. |
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ISRO Chairman - Kailasavadivoo Sivan: Dr. K. Sivan completed his PhD in Aerospace engineering from IIT Bombay in 2006. He was the former Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Center in Thiruvananthapuram. |
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Non-Executive Chairman, Infosys - Nandan Nilekani: Nandan Nilekani pursued a BTech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Bombay and is one of the founders of Infosys. |
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Co-founder of Ola Cabs - Bhavish Aggarwal: Bhavish Aggarwal studied for a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering from IIT-Bombay in 2008. In January, he co-founded Ola cabs with Ankit Bhati in Bengaluru. |
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Indian Comedian - Vipul Goyal: Vipul is one of the best entertainers and stand-up comedians in India. He was also featured in the web series named ‘Humourly Yours’. He studied Electrical Engineering from IIT Bombay. |
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How to Reach IIT Bombay?
IIT Bombay has various means to travel to the Institute. IITBvis well connected to the roadways. For candidates coming in from various parts of India, airways and railways is an affordable option. The Institute can be reached through public transports as well within the city. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and Kanjurmarg Station (Central Line) are the some of the options in Mumbai to ease out the candidates for airway and railway means. Mumbai also has one of the most efficient and reliable public transport networks. One can travel by Auto rickshaws / Taxis to reach the nearest stations to IIT Bombay. You can also use the BEST Bus Network for local transport quite conveniently.
IIT Bombay FAQs
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.
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:
| Parameter | IIT Bombay | NIFT Mumbai |
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| Total tuition fee* | INR 8 L | INR 9.32 Lacs - INR 12.96 L |
| Overall NIRF Ranking 2025 | 3 | NA |
| Selection criteria | UCEED | NIFT Entrance Exam |
GATE results will be accepted by IIT Bombay for admission to the M.Tech programme. Candidates must secure at least 60% of the total marks (55% of the total marks for SC/ST/PwD category) in any of the following degrees: BE, B.Tech, B.Sc., Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning, M.Sc., MCA, MBBS, M.Pharm, B.Pharma, BDS or a recognised qualification equivalent to BE or B.Tech.
Candidates need to qualify CAT to get admission in MBA. Find below the minimum percentile cutoff score to be considered for selecting candidates for IIT Bombay admission for MBA:
| Category | Quant | VARC | DILR | Overall |
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| General / EWS | 75 | 75 | 75 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 67.5 | 67.5 | 67.5 | 81 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
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.
IIT Bombay BTech admission is a multi-step process. Check below the steps students need to follow for getting admission to BTech course:
IIT Bombay BTech Application Process 2026
BTech and BTech (Dual Degree) aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE (Main) through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) (nta.ac.in).
Entrance Exams
Candidates need to first qualify JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced. Aspirants qualifying both the entrance-exams are required to register for Counselling.
JoSAA Counselling & Seat Allotment
Shortlisted candidates after registering for JoSAA Counselling are offered seat. The seat allotment is conducted after the release of cutoff.
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.
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
The application fee for M.Tech at IIT Bombay differs for each category. Below is the M.Tech application fee at IITB:
| Category | MTech Application fee for Regular Period | MTech Application fee for Extended period |
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| Women candidates | INR 150 | INR 650 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD category candidates | INR 150 | INR 650 |
| All other candidates | INR 300 | INR 800 |
Yes, IIT Bombay offers a four-year BTech in eight specialisations. Admission to these programmes is based on merit in JEE Advanced. Only the students who pass JEE main can take the advanced exam. The aspirants who furher meet the cutoff criteria can participate in JoSAA counselling.
All the BTech specialisations offered by IIT Bombay are enlisted below:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science
- Engineering Physics
- Civil Engineering
If any candidate is unable to receive the OTP while filling the IIT Bombay application, they should try resending or reloading the sent OTP. Wait for atleast 15-20 minutes or change the current netword settings. If this does not fix the problem of OTP not getting loaded, try using a different Email Id or phone no.
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.
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
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.
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.
IIT Bombay JAM cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to the MSc and MSc+ PhD courses. The cutoff was announced for different categories under the All India quota.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 15 (MSc in Biotechnology) to 839 (MSc+ PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering). As per the last round closing ranks, MSc in Applied Geology (17), followed by MSc in Biotechnology (26) and MSc in Applied Statistics and Informatics (35) were the most preffered courses for admission. General AI category students can look at the table below to know the Round 1 and Last Round Closing Ranks for different courses.
| Course | Round 1 Cutoff 2026 | Last Round Cutoff 2026 |
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| M.Sc. in Physics | 39 | 64 |
| M.Sc. in Biotechnology | 15 | 26 |
| M.Sc. in Applied Geology | 16 | 17 |
| M.Sc. in Applied Geophysics | 390 | 451 |
| M.Sc.+ Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering | 710 | 839 |
| M.Sc. in Mathematics | 34 | 55 |
| M.Sc. in Applied Statistics and Informatics | 22 | 35 |
| M.Sc. in Chemistry | 33 | 36 |
| M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Energy Science and Engineering | 582 | 593 |
| M.Sc. in Operations Research | 26 | 90 |
Note: Other categories will have different cutoffs.
GATE is one of the entrance exams for PhD admission. However, aspirants can also get admission in PhD based on CSIR NET/ CEED/ UGC 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.
IIT Bombay JAM cutoff 2026 for the OBC category ranged from 65 in the first round to 1217 in the last round. As per this range, MSc in Applied Geology came out as the most preferred course for admission. Students who want admission to this course need to attain a rank of at least 65 to be qualified for admission. Candidates can check the table below to know the Round 1 and Last Round closing ranks for the OBC AI category.
| Course | Round 1 Cutoff 2026 | Last Round Cutoff 2026 |
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| M.Sc. in Physics | 118 | 203 |
| M.Sc. in Biotechnology | 71 | 97 |
| M.Sc. in Applied Geology | 65 | 65 |
| M.Sc. in Applied Geophysics | 658 | 688 |
| M.Sc.+ Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering | 1217 | 1217 |
| M.Sc. in Mathematics | 109 | 128 |
| M.Sc. in Applied Statistics and Informatics | 82 | 138 |
| M.Sc. in Chemistry | 142 | 169 |
| M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Energy Science and Engineering | 842 | 1030 |
| M.Sc. in Operations Research | 156 | 177 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
IIT Bombay will release the list of exam centres for UCEED . The name of the exam UCEED centre allocated to the candidate will be mentioned on the admit card. The candidate can check the list of exam cities in the information brochure. In the previous edition of UCEED the exam was administered in 27
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IIT JAM regulations generally allows provisional admission for final-year students, but you must submit proof of passing your qualifying degree by a strict deadline which is typically September 30 of the admi
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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.
| Category | Electrical Engineering | Aerospace Engineering |
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| General | 411 | 2638 |
| OBC | 281 | 1546 |
| SC | 130 | 731 |
| ST | 90 | 458 |
| EWS | 110 | 589 |
| PWD | 7 | 103 |
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SC AI students have to score at least 217 if they want admission at IIT Bombay. The higher the score, the better chances of admission. Those who want admission to more popular courses will have to score higher, ie, for M.Tech CSE course, a score of at least 400 is needed.
See below to know which cou
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IIT Bombay COAP cutoff 2026 for the General AI category ranged from 325 to 650 in the first round. As per this range, General AI category need to score at least 325 to be considered eligible for admission. Refer to the list below to know the round 1 cutoff range for other categories under the All In
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