IIT Bombay - Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai Answered Questions

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.

Completing an M.S. by Research in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence from IIT Bombay can open up numerous high-quality placement opportunities, given the institute's excellent reputation and strong industry connections. Graduates from this programme often receive offers from top-tier tech companies, research organizations, startups, and consulting firms.Potential career paths include:Data Scientist/Engineer: Working in industries like finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and tech, analyzing complex data sets to provide actionable insights.Machine Learning Engineer: Developing AI models, algorithms, and systems for various applications such as natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics.Artificial Intelligence Researcher: Contributing to cutting-edge research in AI and ML, often in academic institutions, private R&D labs, or big tech companies.Business Intelligence Analyst: Helping organizations in data-driven decision-making processes, focusing on trends and predictive modeling.Consulting: Data Science and AI consultants are in high demand to help businesses adopt AI solutions and improve processes. 

Some of the top recruiters for M.Des. at the industrial Design Centre (IDC) of IIT Bombay include: It includes companies like Google, Microsoft, Tata, Apple, etc.The placement season has included firms from sectors such as : Engineering, IT, Software programming, Finance Banking, and Services.In 2023, The placement statistics for M.Des. at IIT Bombay were:the highest international package : INR 3.6 CORE PER ANNUM.the highest domestic package : INR 1.68 CORE per annum.Average package : INR 21.82 LPA. 

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.

The placement trend recorded during IIT Bombay BDes placements over the past three years is presented below:ParticularsBDes Placement Statistics (2022)BDes Placement Statistics (2023)BDes Placement Statistics (2024)Registered students192326Participated students171217Students placed1279Placement percentage71%58%52.94%

The average package offered during IITB placements 2024 was higher as compared with 2023. A fluctuating trend was witnessed in the overall average package offered over the past three years. The overall average package offered during IIT Bombay placements 2024 stood at INR 23.5 LPA. Earlier, the average package offered during placements 2023 and 2022 stood at INR 21.82 LPA and INR 21.5 LPA, respectively.

Yes, you may undertake BTech from IIT Bombay through JEE Advanced after 12th (PCB), but only if you have studied Mathematics as an additional subject. IITs require Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as their basic eligibility requirements. Without Mathematics, one is ineligible for JEE Advanced or to pursue BTech programs in IITs. So, if you are keen on pursuing engineering, consider adding Mathematics on your scorecard. 

The placement rate recorded during IIT Bombay MSc placements over the past three years is presented below:ParticularsMSc Placement Statistics (2022)MSc Placement Statistics (2023)MSc Placement Statistics (2024)Registered students151214228Participated students77159158Students placed6111087Placement percentage79%69%55.06%