IIT Bombay - Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai Answered Questions

Yes, the M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering eligibility criteria differ for the reserved category candidates at IIT Bombay. The eligibility criteria for M.Tech. admission to different disciplines, including Biomedical Engineering, is as follows:
Degree/Qualifying Discipline: B.E./B.Tech. /AMIE or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering (BM), Biotechnology (BT)
First class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PwD) as specified in the clause A.5.1.
GATE Requirement: As per below Table - A.3a
The cut-off GATE scores for the reserved categories are:
- GN/EWS: 400
- OBC-NC: 360
- SC/ST/PwD: 267
PwD reservations will be horizontal (i.e., PwD candidates will consume seats from their birth category quota).

A c&idate should pursue a stream in Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering (AE), Automobile Engineering (AU), or Mechanical Engineering (ME) to be eligible for admission to the M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Design Engineering) at IIT Bombay.

To seek direct admission for the M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) course at IIT Bombay, the eligibility criteria are as follows:
Qualifying Degree: BE/BTech or equivalent in Civil Engineering (CE).
GATE Requirement: A valid GATE score in CE is required for admission.
Marks/CGPA/CPI: First class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD) in the qualifying degree.
Additionally, c&idates having two years of relevant work experience are exempted from the requirement of a GATE score, provided their c&idature is sponsored by a reputed organization. However, they are not eligible for the award of Teaching/Research Assistantship.
It is also mentioned that out of seven specialisation choices in Civil Engineering, c&idates have to choose only two in the order of their preference.
Please note that mere fulfillment of eligibility criteria does not entitle a c&idate to be called for the test &/or interview. Admission is based on GATE/Written test/Interview performance & additional eligibility criteria for different admission categories & specializations.

SJMSOM applications are closed for this year. Candidates can now apply for the next year as and when the applications are released. The institute releases the applications in January after the CAT results are announced for the MBA programme. Aspirants have to fill out the application form on the institute's website. 

Yes, the eligibility criteria for the Integrated BTech in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Microelectronics programme at IIT Bombay differ for reserved category c&idates. According to the institute's website, reserved category c&idates are eligible for relaxation in the eligibility criteria, which includes a 5% relaxation in the minimum percentage of marks required in the qualifying examination.

The hostel charges at IIT Bombay for Integrated B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Microelectronics course are as follows:
| Category | Hostel Rent (per semester) |
| - | - |
| B.Tech. | ₹ 15,500 |
| Dual Degree (B.Tech. + M.Tech.) | ₹ 15,500 |
Please note that these charges are subject to change and may not include additional fees such as mess charges, electricity charges, etc. It's always best to check with the institute for the most up-to-date information.

The placement statistics for M.Sc. in Operations Research at IIT Bombay are as follows:
| Program | Registered | Participated | Placed | Placement Percentage |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| M.Sc. (2 years) | 228 | 158 | 87 | 55.06 |
Note: The data is based on the placement report for the academic year 2023-2024.