IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay is India's second-oldest Indian Institute of Technology, established in 1958 with Soviet assistance and declared an Institute of National Importance in 1961. It was recognised as an Institute of Eminence in 2018 and operates from a 550-acre residential campus in Powai, Mumbai, with over 12,000 students. The institute is consistently regarded as one of the country's leading engineering institutions, and its Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management has emerged as a significant placement engine alongside its core B.Tech programmes.

What distinguishes IIT Bombay's financial and placement picture is the gap between headline figures and typical outcomes, along with the breadth of its scholarship support. For the 2026-27 Autumn Semester, new UG entrants in General, EWS, and OBC-NCL categories pay an academic fee of ₹1,34,150, while SC, ST, and PwD students pay ₹34,150 . Hostel fees are ₹19,950 with a separate mess advance of ₹22,500 . Placement data for the 2025-26 cycle shows an average package of ₹26.45 LPA and a median of ₹20 LPA, with a placement rate around 70-81% for B.Tech students; 417 companies participated, and CSE performed best with 258 placements out of 277 students . For the MBA batch (2024-26), the highest CTC was ₹53.80 LPA, average ₹28.16 LPA, and median ₹26 LPA, with the close average and median suggesting the peak figure is an outlier .

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Admission

Entrance Exams: JEE Advanced is the sole entrance for B.Tech and dual-degree programmes, routed through JoSAA counselling . The B.S. Mathematics programme also accepts INMO-qualified candidates through a separate department entrance exam and interview. MBA admission requires CAT/GMAT.

Application Process :

1.      Qualify JEE Advanced

2.      Register on the JoSAA portal (josaa.nic.in)

3.      Fill choices, selecting IIT Bombay and preferred branches

4.      Seat allotment based on rank, category, and preference

5.      Pay seat acceptance fee and complete document verification

6.      Report to IIT Bombay on the specified date

Important Dates (2026): Hostel check-in for new UG entrants is 20 July 2026; orientation runs 21-25 July; instruction begins 27 July 2026.

FAQs

1.      Is JEE Advanced the only way to get into IIT Bombay?

For B.Tech programmes, yes. JEE Advanced is the sole entrance, followed by JoSAA counselling. The B.S. Mathematics programme has an additional route for INMO-qualified students through a department entrance exam.

2.      What is the actual fee for B.Tech at IIT Bombay?

The academic fee for General/EWS/OBC-NCL new entrants in Autumn 2026-27 is ₹1,34,150 per semester, plus hostel fees of ₹19,950 and mess advance of ₹22,500. SC/ST/PwD students pay ₹34,150 in academic fees .

3.      How do IIT Bombay scholarships work?

Students apply through a common online portal (my.iitb.ac.in) and are awarded the most beneficial scholarship for which they qualify. Only one institute scholarship can be held at a time. Income-linked tuition remission and MCM awards are the primary routes for general category students, while SC/ST students have additional free messing and pocket allowance benefits .

4.      What is the actual placement scenario at IIT Bombay?

The 2025-26 B.Tech cycle recorded an average of ₹26.45 LPA and median of ₹20 LPA, with 81.79% of B.Tech students placed. The highest international offer reached ₹1.48 Crore, but the median is a more reliable indicator of typical outcomes .

5.      Is the IIT Bombay campus residential?

Yes. IIT Bombay is a fully residential institute, with all students accommodated in hostels that have in-house dining. The campus also provides sports, recreational, and medical facilities.