Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) is a public technical and research university located in Powai, Mumbai, India. It was established in 1958 and is one of the oldest and most prestigious IITs in India.
IIT Bombay offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of engineering, technology, science, humanities, and social sciences. Some of the popular courses offered by the institute include Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Materials Science.
The institute has a strong emphasis on research and innovation and has established several research centers and institutes, such as the National Centre for Aerospace Innovation and Research (NCAIR), the Tata Center for Technology and Design, and the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management. It also hosts several national and international conferences and symposiums and has collaborations with several universities and research institutions worldwide.
IIT Bombay has a highly qualified faculty, and state-of-the-art infrastructure, and offers various facilities such as hostels, libraries, sports facilities, and a student activity center. The institute has consistently been ranked among the top engineering colleges in India and has also been ranked among the top 200 universities in the world by QS World University Rankings.
IIT Bombay Admission
Admission to undergraduate programs at IIT Bombay is done through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced. Candidates who clear the JEE Main are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced, which is conducted by one of the IITs on a rotational basis. The admission process consists of two rounds of online counseling followed by document verification and seat allocation.
For postgraduate programs, IIT Bombay conducts its entrance exam called the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). Candidates who have a valid GATE score are eligible to apply for admission to various postgraduate programs offered by the institute.
The institute also offers Ph.D. programs in various disciplines, and admission is based on performance in an entrance test and interview conducted by the respective departments.
IIT Bombay Courses
IIT Bombay offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of engineering, technology, science, humanities, and social sciences. Some of the popular courses offered by the institute include:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science
- Energy Science and Engineering
- Environmental Science and Engineering
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Management Studies
- Design
- Biosciences and Bioengineering
- Earth Sciences
- Industrial Design Centre
IIT Bombay Fees
The fee structure for undergraduate programs at IIT Bombay varies depending on the category of the student (General, OBC, SC, ST, PwD) and the program of study. As of 2023, the fees for the B.Tech program for Indian students are as follows:
General/OBC category: INR 2,20,000 per year
SC/ST/PwD category: INR 1,20,000 per year
The fees for the M.Tech program for Indian students are as follows:
General/OBC category: IIINR 1,13,900 per year
SC/ST/PwD category: INR 63,900 per year
For international students, the fees are higher and vary depending on the program of study. As of 2023, the fees for the B.Tech program for international students are as follows:
SAARC countries: USD 8,500 per year
Non-SAARC countries: USD 11,000 per year
The fees for the M.Tech program for international students are as follows:
SAARC countries: USD 4,500 per year
Non-SAARC countries: USD 7,000 per year
It’s important to note that these fees are subject to change and students are advised to check the official website for the latest fee structure.