Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay JAM cutoff 2024 for Round 2 has been released across multiple specialsiations. Based on Round 2 cutoff, MSc in Applied Geology turned out to be the most competitive specialsiation with a closing rank of 16 for the General AII India category. IIT Bombay MSc in Applied Geology cutoff 2024 for Round 1 was also stood at 16. So, considering both the rounds, candidates securing a rank of 50 in IIT JAM will not be elible for admission to Applied Geology course at IIT Bombay. 

However, candidates can get IIT Roorkee for admission to MSc in Applied Geology course with Round 2 closing rank of 52 for the General AII India category students. 

Yes, the parents can contact the IIT Bombay admission office and they might get to stay at the guest house. The institute has guest romms in every hostel. To book a room, parents can visit the gymkhana website. If the guest room has been booked in the same hostel as that of the candidate, then keys can be collected directly from the hall manager on payment of respective charges. 

In case, where room is booked in another hostel, then it is advisable to go to the HCU (Hostel Coordinationg unit ) for booking receipt (signed) and then to the hall manager of respective hostel. For the parents, the per day charge is INR 50 (without mattress) and INR 90 (with mattress).

It must be taken into account that the details mentioned here are taken from multiple unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.

Getting into Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is indeed challenging due to its rigorous admission process and high academic standards. Admission to IIT Bombay is primarily based on performance in the JEE Advanced, which is highly competitive. However, candidates can follow the steps below to score well in the exam:

1. Solve as many Numerical Problems as possible, as JEE Advanced exam focuses on testing the candidates comprehension, reasoning and analytical ability.
2. Keep track of strengths and weaknesses for scoring perfect marks, candidates must be prepared perfectly as well.
3. Set Daily Targets as it will help you prepare entire syllabus and also the focus will remains unwavering until the long-term goal is achieved.
4. Develop a Subject-wise Study Plan
5. Keep a Positive Outlook as JEE Advanced is not the end of the world, but that does not mean it should be taken lightly.
6. Refer to Previous Years Question Papers
7. Attempt Mock Tests.

IIT Bombay doesn't release any exam analysis for the UCEED exam. It simpy conducts the exam, and releases the draft and final answer keys. Consequently, no official analysis will be available for the UCEED 2026 exam.

So, the candidate has to rely on exam analysis brought to them by shiksha.com and a other unofficial sources. Shiksha.com correspondents visited the exam centre on exam-day and brings you student reactions and detailed exam analysis.

You can go through the analysis and get inputs like question paper difficulty level, types of and specific question asked, expected cut-off, etc.

Note that IIT Bombay will release the question paper for the UCEED 2026 exam soon after the exam is over.

Both IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur are highly esteemed universities, although IIT Bombay is usually ranked higher when it comes to MBA programs. IIT Bombay, ranked 3rd in the NIRF Engineering rating for 2022, overtakes IIT Kharagpur, ranked 5th. IIT Bombay, the 2nd oldest IIT in India, draws top JEE toppers with its wide range of engineering and Science degrees. IIT Kharagpur, the country's first IIT, continues to hold a top 5 ranking in the meantime. IIT Kharagpur has placed more students than IIT Bombay in term sog placements; in 2023, the top package totalled Rs 2.40 crore annually. Nevertheless, IIT Bombay generally maintains a marginally better standing and reputation than IIT Kharagpur. 

To gain admission to IIT Bombay for BTech, you must follow a specified protocol. First, after completing Class 12, you must pass the JEE Main and JEE Advanced tests. Then, fill out all personal and educational information in the application form, upload any relevant papers, pay the application fee, and submit the form. The admissions procedure involves shortlisting individuals based on exam scores and course-specific factors. BTech admission is dependent on JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores, with seats allocated via JoSAA Counselling. Candidates must also complete the JoSAA registration and counselling process in order to be admitted to the BTech curriculum. The qualifying requirements include passing 10+2 with PCM as a main subject and scoring at least 75% on the 12th board test.