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IIT Bombay PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2024

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Total Tuition Fees 21.3K - 1.5L
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    Q:   How is the placement facility at IIT Bombay?
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    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.

    Q:   What is the placement package at central IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    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:

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    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

     

    Q:   Is it compulsory to stay in hostel in IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   How can I get admission in IIT Mumbai?
    A: 

    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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    Q:   What are the various processes involved during the JoSAA Counselling?
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    The various processes involved in JoSAA 2026 counselling are registration, choice filling, seat allocation, and online reporting. JoSAA counselling is conducted for admission to BE/B.Tech courses are offered by the IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. JoSAA counselling 2026 will be conducted online in five rounds. Qualified candidates of JEE Main will be eligible for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, while students who qualify for JEE Advanced will be eligible for admission to IITs.

    Q:   What is the total seat intake for BTech at IIT Bombay?
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    The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay has over 1000 seats for BTech courses. There are a specific number of seats for each of the course specialisation. The seat intake for some of the IIT Bombay BTech courses are mentioned below:

    Courses

    Seats

    Integrated BTech in Mechanical Engineering + M.Tech in Computer Integrated Manufacturing

    25

    BTech in Environmental Science and Engineering

    46

    BTech in Energy Engineering

    48

    BTech in Engineering Physics

    58

    BTech in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science

    113

    NOTE: The mentioned seat count is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

    Q:   How can I get into IIT Bombay in just one year in CSE branch?
    A: 

    IIT Bombay offers CSE in both BTech and MTech programme. As the question does not mentions the course, the answer talks about both the course. Candidates who wish to get into BTech have to qualify JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced. JEE is one of the competitive exams conducted in India due to large number of applicants and limited number of seats. One must prepare well and one-year is a good time to score decent rank in the exam.

    Students must go through their Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT Books of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. NCERT books which students study in class 11 and 12 are the best books for JEE Main preparation. Solving previous-year question papers helps students know the type of questions asked.

    For MTech, aspirants need to pass GATE. Students must make preparation strategy to get a good rank in GATE. It is important to know the exam pattern and syllabus to cover all the important topics. Clear all your concepts and solve as many question papers as possible to get the hack of solving the paper in limited duration.

    Q:   What is the minimum GATE score for IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    For the General AI category students, the maximum required GATE score was 750 for MTech admission. However, the cutoff ranks vary for different rounds, specialisations, and categories. Below 750 was the minimum cutoff score. The lowest GATE score was 325 for admission to the M.Tech. in Earth Sciences (Geoexploration) course. 

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    IIT Bombay Ph.D.
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    ₹ 21.25 K - 1.5 L
    ₹ 1.39 L
    ₹ 11.6 K - 18.3 K
    ₹ 1.72 L - 3.08 L
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    Q:   Is there any scholarship for IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   What is the hostel fee for IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    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 Charges8300 (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.

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    IIT Bombay PhD Admission Dates 2024

    DatesPast Events
    27 Mar '25 - 21 Apr '25
    Ph.D. Application 2025 start and end date without late fee
    6 Jan '25
    Ph.D. (Spring Sem) Instruction begins (tentative)
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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) 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:   How can I join PhD in IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    Candidates first need to fill out the application form. Aspirants who have completed 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) are eligible to apply for PhD course.The application fee for PhD is:

    CategoryPhD Application Fee
    GeneralINR 300
    SC/ ST/ PwD/ Women candidatesINR 150

    After filling out the application form, students are shortlisted based on GATECSIR NETCEEDUGC NET/ Entrance Exam score. The shortlisted candidates are then further called for a personal interview round. 

    Q:   What is the eligibility for PhD through GATE at IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    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:   What is the cut off of IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    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:

    Course2025
    B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering2305
    B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering2405
    B.Tech. in Civil Engineering4095
    B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering66
    B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering418
    B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science4119
    B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering1766
    B.Tech. in Engineering Physics1483
    B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering830
    B.Tech. in Energy Engineering2452
    B.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering4696
    B.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research1133

    IIT Bombay PhD Admission Process 2024: How to Apply?

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    Q:   What is the eligibility to join in IIT Bombay?
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    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 NameCommon 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)

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    Q:   What is the female-only category cutoff at IIT Bombay?
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    For the female candidate, the last round cutoff ranks for IIT Bombay varied between 369 and 13761 for BTech admission among the General category under the All India quota. The cutoff ranks vary for different rounds, courses, specialisations, categories, and genders. For IIT Bombay, the category-wise cutoff ranges for the last round are tabulated below under the AI quota for female-only candidates. 

    CategoryLast Round Cutoff 2025 (Closing range)
    General369 - 13761
    OBC54 - 4014
    SC31 - 2370
    ST19 - 1140
    EWS20 - 1353
    PWD4 - 202

     

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    Q:   Can I join IIT Bombay after Class 12?
    A: 

    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.

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    Q:   How can I get admission in IIT Bombay for BTech?
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    IIT Bombay BTech admission is a multi-step process. Check below the steps students need to follow for getting admission to BTech course:

    Step 1: IIT Bombay BTech Application Process 2025

    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). 

    Step 2: 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.

    Step 3: JoSAA Counselling & Seat Allotment

    Shortlisted candidates after registering for JoSAA Counselling are offered seat. The seat allotment is conducted after the release of cutoff. 

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    Students can work with faculty on research projects

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    Internships and industry projects

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    Many students started their own start-ups

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    Majority opted in outside India

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    Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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    Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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    Love being in college

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    Q:   Which top companies come during IIT Bombay placements?
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    The number of companies visited over the past three years during IIT Bombay placements is presented below:

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    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Total recruiters

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    324

    364

    Q:   What is the median package offered during IIT Bombay placements?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   Which is the top recruiting sector during IIT Bombay MTech placements?
    A: 

    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:   How are the overall placements at IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    IIT Bombay placements highlights 2024 compared with previous two year data is presented here:

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    Placement Statistics (2022)

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Highest domestic package

    INR 180 LPA

    INR 168 LPA

    NA

    Highest international package

    INR 210 LPA

    INR 367 LPA

    NA

    Average package

    INR 21.5 LPA

    INR 21.82 LPA

    INR 23.5 LPA

    Median package

    NA

    INR 16.66 LPA

    INR 17.92 LPA

    Placement rate

    89%

    82%

    74.53%

    Registered students

    2055

    2174

    2414

    Participated students

    1612

    1845

    1979

    Students placed

    1441

    1516

    1475

    Offers accepted

    1441

    1516

    1475

    Offers made

    1878

    1788

    1650

    Total recruiters

    332

    324

    364

    Offers above 1 CPA

    NA

    16

    22

    PPOs accepted

    201

    194

    258

    International offers accepted

    66

    65

    78

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    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Batch of 2019
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    This college is very good, and many opportunities are waiting for students.
    Placements: Placements were good in our college, and professors were also helpful. The highest salary package offered was 30 LPA, and the average salary package offered ranges from 22 LPA to 27 LPA. It depends on students and they will get easily internships anywhere in the world.
    Infrastructure: In this college, Wi-Fi was average. The speed was fine because most student use college Wi-Fi at the same time but laboratories, classroom, and library were very good. The facilities were good but students can get problem with food as some time there were many high spices in the food and oily also. The medical was very good, and my friends were in sports and they were on a national level but I was not interested in sports.
    Faculty: Professors were very knowledgeable but they will not understand the pain of students. They make the paper very hard. The course was related to the industry but if students applied for internships it will be more beneficial for students.
    Other: In this college, events were not held.
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    The college teaches good things for students.
    Placements: I am from 2018. In our batch, there are 16 students. Top Recruiting companies like Microsoft, Google, TCS, Infosys, Apple, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, Manhattan Associates, Snapdeal, Flipkart, Amazon, Myntra, and Paytm visit our campus for our course placements. The highest salary package offered in our college is 1.2 crores, and the lowest salary package offered is 15 LPA. Roles offered to students are software developer, software engineer, etc. Our batchmates are not yet placed because there PhD is still continuing. All the students get an internship in companies like TCS, Infosys, etc.
    Infrastructure: In our department, all the facilities are available for the students. Good Wi-Fi facility is available for the students. Wi-Fi facility is also available in the classrooms and in the library. In our hostel, all the facilities are provided for students. The food served in the hostel is very good. Hostel rooms are also very good. They provide proper furniture in each room.
    Faculty: Teachers in our college are very helpful. All the teachers in our college are well qualified. All the teachers have degrees like PhD, M.Tech and post-doctorate. They are from IITs or foreign colleges. The course curriculum is very relevant. It makes the students Industry-ready because it provides good practical knowledge. So our course is very good for the students.
    Other: I have chosen this course because I like mechanical engineering course. I like practical knowledge, so I have chosen this course. In our college, they provide good practical knowledge. In our course, practical knowledge should be increased like the colleges of foreign countries, so that we can compete with international students. Fest is organised every year at our college and singers like Shankar, and Eshann loy comes to perform at our college.
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    IIT Bombay PhD Scholarships

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    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 96,000. Note that the mentioned fee is as per unofficial sources, hence, is subject to revision.

    Q:   Does IIT Bombay offer any merit scholarship?
    A: 

    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. 

    Q:   Is there a student exchange programme with international universities at IIT Bombay?
    A: 
    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:   How has your life changed after joining IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    IIT Bombay life is a remarkable and essential time in a person’s life, and everyone should enjoy it. College life teaches us many things and builds our confidence to face the challenges and struggles in our future. It is entirely different from school life. College life exposes us to new experiences and things that we were not familiar with earlier. For some people, college life means enjoying life to the fullest and partying hard. For others, it means studying hard to achieve their goals and dreams. Life at IIT Bombay is vibrant, energetic and thrilling all in one. The college is well known for providing students with the best campus life and several provisions to fulfill most requirements any student can face during their time at IIT.

    IIT Bombay PhD FAQs

    Q:   How are IIT Bombay PhD placements?
    A: 

    The placement data regarding PhD placementsat IIT Bombay are currently unavailable. The overall IIT Bombay placement data shows that in 2024, around 683 students were placed. The data claimedthat majority of the students placed were placed in the IT/Software sector. However, which course had the most amount of placements as well as howmany PhD students got placed isstill unknown.

    Q:   How can I get admission to PhD of IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    To get admission in PhD course at IIT Bombay, candidates first need to fill out the application form. Aspirants who have completed a 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) are eligible to apply for PhD course. The application fee for PhD is:

    CategoryPhD Application Fee
    GeneralINR 300
    SC/ ST/ PWD/ Women candidatesINR 150

    After filling out the application form, students are shortlisted based on GATE/ CSIR NET/ CEED/ UGC NET/ Entrance Exam scores. The shortlisted candidates are then further called for a personal interview round. 

    Q:   How many offers were made during IIT Bombay placements?
    A: 

    The department-wise offers accepted / students placed during IIT Bombay placements 2024 is presented below:

    Departments

    Students Registered (2024)

    Students Placed (2024)

    Students Placed (2024)

    Aerospace Engineering

    140

    119

    76

    Applied Statistics and Informatics

    34

    30

    24

    Earth Science

    61

    34

    14

    Biomedical Engineering

    21

    15

    12

    Biosciences and Bioengineering

    34

    21

    11

    Centre for Policy Studies

    11

    6

    0

    Centre for Research in Nanotechnology & Science

    8

    4

    2

    Centre of Studies in Resources Engineering (CSRE)

    2

    2

    2

    Technology and Development (C-TARA)

    37

    30

    25

    Centre for Urban Science and Engineering

    10

    9

    5

    Chemical Engineering

    190

    160

    119

    Chemistry

    80

    59

    22

    Civil Engineering

    177

    146

    113

    Computer Science Engineering

    275

    254

    220

    Economics

    32

    30

    21

    Educational Technology

    5

    3

    2

    Electrical Engineering

    319

    281

    232

    Engineering Physics

    61

    41

    28

    Energy Science and Engineering

    81

    59

    39

    Environmental Science & Engineering

    50

    42

    34

    Geo-informatics and Natural Resources Engineering

    26

    23

    17

    Humanities & Social Science

    9

    5

    0

    Industrial Design Centre (IDC)

    105

    90

    49

    Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

    38

    36

    29

    Mathematics

    49

    37

    20

    Mechanical Engineering

    308

    260

    229

    Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science

    185

    152

    106

    Physics

    48

    22

    7

    System & Control Engineering

    18

    9

    7

    Q:   Who are the top recruiters during IIT Bombay placements?
    A: 

    The list of top recruiters that visited IIT Bombay campus in 2024 is presented here:

    IIT Bombay Top Recruiters 

    Google

    Qualcomm

    Intel

    Tata Group

    Samsung

    Texas Instruments

    Reliance

    Wells Fargo

    Morgan Stanley

    Godrej

    Q:   Does IIT Bombay witnessed growth in median package offered over the years?
    A: 

    Yes, IITB witnessed a growth of nearly 8% in the median package offered over the past two years. the overall median package grabbed by IIT Bombay students during placements 2024 and 2023 stood at INR 17.92 LPA and INR 16.66 LPA, respectively.

    Q:   What is the minimum rank required to get a call from IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    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

    Q:   Does IIT Bombay accept GATE Score?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   What is the cutoff mark for IIT Bombay through the IIT JAM, GATE and CAT for All India category students?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   How many students are placed during IIT Bombay placements?
    A: 

    The course-wise number of students placed over the past three years are presented below:

    Course

    Students Placed (2022)

    Students Placed (2023)

    Students Placed (2024)

    BTech

    544

    598

    683

    Dual Degree BTech

    184

    178

    152

    MTech

    523

    479

    415

    Others

    190

    261

    225

    Q:   Where are IIT Bombay alumni placed?
    A: 

    Engineering sector has placed most no. of IIT Bombay alumni. The sector-wise IIT Bombay alumni placement statistics are presented below:

    Note:  The “Others” category includes the sectors of Arts and Design, Consulting, Finance, Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Media and Communication, Entrepreneurship and Administrative. The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from online sources and hence may vary.

    Q:   How are IIT Bombay internships?
    A: 

    The key highlights of IIT Bombay internships 2024 as compared with 2023 are presented below:

    Particulars

    Internship Statistics (2023)

    Internship Statistics (2024)

    PPOs received

    300

    300

    PPOs accepted

    194

    258

    Total internship offers

    1,104

    1267

    Q:   Which is the top recruiting sector during IIT Bombay placements?
    A: 

    The sector-wise offers made for during IIT Bombay placements 2024 for BTech, Dual Degree and MTech programs is presented below:

    Sectors

    BTech Offers (2024)

    Dual Degree Offers (2024)

    MTech Offers (2024)

    Engineering & Technology

    159

    46

    194

    IT/Software

    178

    22

    78

    Finance

    80

    14

    3

    Consulting

    65

    15

    23

    Research & Development

    19

    15

    39

    Data Analytics

    27

    9

    17

    Data Science

    27

    9

    9

    Design

    0

    1

    3

    Education

    9

    0

    2

    Product Management

    15

    4

    0

    Software Development

    8

    2

    4

    AI/ML

    4

    1

    7

    Services

    4

    0

    0

    PSU

    5

    1

    0

    Operations

    4

    0

    0

    Others

    79

    21

    36

    Note: Dual Degree includes all dual degree programs

    Further, the sector-wise offers made for other programs during IIT Bombay placements 2024 is presented below:

    Sectors

    Other Degree Offers (2024)

    Engineering & Technology

    31

    IT/Software

    29

    Finance

    16

    Consulting

    14

    Research & Development

    24

    Data Analytics

    25

    Data Science

    3

    Design

    29

    Education

    19

    Product Management

    1

    Software Development

    2

    AI/ML

    3

    Services

    2

    PSU

    0

    Operations

    0

    Others

    19

    Note: Other programs include PhD, M.Sc. and all other degrees not to mention

    Q:   What is the selection criteria for BS programme offered by IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    Admission to the BS programme is based on JEE Main, JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA Counselling. Candidates are admitted to the course based on performance in the counselling. In addition, the seats are also allotted depending upon the seats available for the specialisation, category of the candidate, and cutoff.

    Q:   What are the BS specialisations offered by IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    The institute offers BS in three specialisations, including Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Admission to all the BS specialisations at IIT Bombay is entrance-based (JEE Main + JEE Advanced). The seat intake varies from one specialisation to another. Additionally, all the courses are of a four-year duration.

    Q:   How can I get admission in BS at IIT Bombay?
    A: 

    Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements, which is have passed Class 12 with 75% aggregate in PCM. The eligible students can fill out the application form for JEE Main on the NTA official website. Further, students who clear JEE Advanced need to take part in JoSAA counselling during which the seat allotment is carried out.

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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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