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IIT Bombay MTech Eligibility & Highlights 2026
IIT Bombay MTech programme is offered for two years in 39 specialisations under 18 departments. Admission to the course is entrance-based. The technology institute accepts scores of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). Some of the specialisations offered under the MTech course are Computer Science & Engineering, Electronic Systems, Biomedical Engineering, etc. The institute offers dual degree courses as well, such as BTech + MTech and MTech + PhD.
IIT Bombay MTech admission is granted based on scores in the GATE exam, followed by COAP counselling. Moreover, there is no upper age limit and no restrictions on the number of attempts for the GATE exam. Aspirants of the PG course must fulfil the following entry requirements:
Eligibility Criteria: BE/ BTech or other valid UG degree from a recognised university, passed with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ ST/ PwD category).
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Commonly asked questions On Highlights
The average and median packages offered during IIT Bombay placements 2024 stood at INR 23.5 LPA and INR 17.92 LPA, respectively. The overall placement rate recorded during IIT Bombay placements 2024 was 74.53% with 1,475 students participating in the process out of 1,979 students. A total of 930 students registered, 819 students participated and 683 students were placed durinng BTech placements 2024. The placement percentage went this low because of minimal or no participation in the placement process from over 400 students. Most of them went for higher studies, such as MS / MTech / PhD and MBA courses, while many opted for entrepreneurship or civil services.
More than 22 students received offers above INR 1 CPA during IIT Bombay placements 2024. Earlier, The highest international and domestic package offered during IIT Bombay placements 2023 stood at INR 3.67 crore per annum and INR 1.68 crore per annum, respectively. Further, an improving trend was witnessed in the highest international package offered over the past three years during IIT Bombay placements. The highest international and domestic salary trends witnessed during IIT Bombay placements over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|---|
Highest international package | INR 2.1 crore per annum | INR 3.67 crore per annum |
Highest domestic package | INR 1.8 crore per annum | INR 1.68 crore per annum |
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 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.
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Commonly asked questions On All Courses
IIT JAM is the entrance exam for MSc admission at IIT Bombay. To get a call from IIT Bombay, the students must secure a rank of up to 712 for MSc admission. This required rank is valid for the General AI category students. For other categories, the cutoff rank will be different. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the course and specialisation-wise first and last round closing ranks for the General AI quota.
Course | R1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
M.Sc. in Applied Geology | 17 | 17 |
M.Sc. in Biotechnology | 13 | 25 |
M.Sc. in Mathematics | 30 | 31 |
M.Sc. in Applied Statistics and Informatics | 33 | 33 |
M.Sc. in Chemistry | 34 | 34 |
M.Sc. in Physics | 37 | 44 |
M.Sc. in Operations Research | 56 | 56 |
M.Sc.+ Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering | 584 | 584 |
M.Sc. in Applied Geophysics | 616 | 674 |
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Energy Science and Engineering | 533 | 712 |
IIT Bombay cutoff 2024 got released across multiple M.Tech specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, to get into IIT Bombay, students must score between 325 and, 750 for the General AII India category. In addition to that, For getting into M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, you must have a rank upto 750. Also, M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research and M.S. by Research in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence were some other most competitive M.Tech specialisations at IIT Bombay. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, if you are seeking admission to Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, you must secure a minimum score of 325.
Yes, IIT Bombay accept GATE scores for the admission to M.S/ M.Tech courses for various All India categories. Further, as per the IIT Bombay cutoff 2024, the last-round ranged between 325 and 725 for the General AI category candidates. Among all the categories, the most difficult course to get into IIT Bombay was M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering having a last-round cutoff 750.
IIT Bombay offers admission to various PG courses on the various exams. MSc course is offered through IIT JAM. For the General All India category students, the last round closing ranks were between 17 and 40.
IIT Bombay GATE COAP cutoff 2024 were between scores 325 and 650, for the General AI category candidates.
For admission to MBA, candidate must have a valid score in CAT. For the General AI category, the overall cutoff sores for the same was 90.
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IIT Bombay MTech Admission Dates 2025
IIT Bombay MTech admission starts with the released of the GATE application form. Candidates preparing for admission can refer to the table below to view some of the important GATE 2026 dates to be eligible for MTech admission.
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
19 Mar '26 | GATE 2026 results |
May '26 | COAP 2026Tentative |
May '26 | CCMT 2026Tentative |
27 Mar '26 - 31 May '26 | GATE 2026 Scorecard (free download) |
1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26 | GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
15 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (EC) |
15 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam - Afternoon (AR and DA) |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
IIT Bombay is one of the top Engineering institute in the country. It is ranked by various bodies. National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 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.
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.
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.
IIT Bombay B.Tech admission is based on JEE Advanced Cutoff ranks. The IIT Bombay JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 has been out for Round 1 seat allotment results, for admission to various B.Tech courses. The toughest course to get into the college for the General AI category candidates was Computer Science and Engineering, with the closing Cutoff rank of 66. The easiest course for the General AI category was Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, with the closing cutoff rank of 4119.
Candidates can check the table provided below to check the IIT Bombay B.Tech Cutoff for the General AI category candidates:
| Course | 2025 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering | 2305 |
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 2405 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 4095 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 66 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 418 |
| B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science | 4119 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 1766 |
| B.Tech. in Engineering Physics | 1483 |
| B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 830 |
| B.Tech. in Energy Engineering | 2452 |
| B.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering | 4696 |
| B.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research | 1133 |
IIT Bombay M.E./M.TechAdmission cutoff 2026
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IIT Bombay MTech Placements
A total of 683 students were placed during the IIT Bombay MTech placements in 2024. Further, the IIT Bombay MTech placement rate recorded in 2024 was 83.39%. The branch-wise BTech placement percentage recorded in IIT Bombay placements is presented below:
|
BTech Branch |
Placement Percentage (2024) |
|---|---|
|
Aerospace Engineering |
66.67% |
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Chemical Engineering |
82.03% |
|
Civil Engineering |
82.47% |
|
Computer Science and Engineering |
90.74% |
|
Electrical Engineering |
90.80% |
|
Engineering Physics |
71.05% |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
90.90% |
|
Metallurgical Engineering and Materials |
70.37% |
Insights on Placements
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Students can work with faculty on research projects
Internships and industry projects
Offered every semester
Employment opportunities
Many students started their own start-ups
Employment opportunities
Higher in core jobs
Higher studies preferences
Majority opted in outside India
Placement support
Organized & proactive placement process
Alumni network
Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities
Entrepreneurship cell
Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved
Overall feeling of students
Love being in college
Commonly asked questions On Placements
IIT Bombay MTech batch placed percentage recorded over the previous three years is presented here:
Particulars | MTech Placement Statistics 2022 | MTech Placement Statistics 2023 | MTech Placement Statistics 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
Students Registered | 670 | 583 | 564 |
Students Participated | 582 | 532 | 497 |
Students Placed | 523 | 479 | 415 |
Placement percentage | 90% | 90% | 83.5% |
The number of companies visited over the past three years during IIT Bombay placements is presented below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Total recruiters | 332 | 324 | 364 |
The median package offered during IIT Bombay placements 2024 was Rs 17.92 LPA. Earlier, during placements 2023, the median package was Rs 16.66 LPA.
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 |
IIT Bombay MTech Rankings 2025
IIT Bombay has been ranked by various ranking bodies under the 'Engineering' category. Internationally, IIT Bombay has been ranked #118 in the QS World Rankings 2025. The NIRF Ranking 2024 has been released recently. IIT Bombay has been ranked at #3 under the "Engineering" category. The institute has maintained the same NIRF ranking for four consecutive years.
Commonly asked questions On Rankings
IIT Bombay is one of the top Engineering institutes in the country. It has also successfully grabbed international recogniton as it has been ranked #118 in the QS World Rankings 2025. Apart from this, many ranking bodies in India have ranked it for its BTech course. In the NIRF 2024 rankings under the Engineering category, IITB has been ranked #3. The institute has successfully maintained its position from the last three years'.
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Yes, students from all the streams can apply for B.Des programme at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad and IIT Indore. They can fill the Joint seat allocation form if they have cleared the UCEED 2026 Entrance Exam.
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UCEED 2026 counselling will be conducted by IIT Bombay. The counselling process will have five rounds.
UCEED 2026 Joint Admission Process will not have any spot rounds. If there are any spot counselling rounds, it will be notified.
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No, IIT Bombay will not send the hard copies of CEED 2026 Scorecard. The scorecard of CEED will be issued only in online mode. The candidate has to download it from the CEED admission portal - ceed.iitb.ac.in. To download the scorecard, log in by entering your email id and password.
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UCEED 2026 Result will be announced on March 06, 2026. It will be announced the website of UCEED.
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Specialization (General Category)
Approx. GATE Score
Computer Science & Engineering
~750
Civil Engineering (Structures)
~675
Mechanical / Thermal & Fluids
~600
Electrical Engineering (various)
~510
Biomedical Engineering
~400
Earth Sciences
~325
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