The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is a premier public technical and research university in Powai, Mumbai, India. Established in 1958 with assistance from UNESCO, it was declared an “Institute of National Importance” by the Indian Parliament in 1961. The institute is consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in India.
Rankings and reputation
- National: According to the NIRF 2025 rankings, IIT Bombay was the top-ranked engineering college in India.
- Global: The QS World University Rankings 2026 listed IIT Bombay as the second-highest-ranked engineering institution in India and 129th globally.
Academics
The institute offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines.
- Departments: It has 17 academic departments, 35 additional academic centers, and three schools.
- Schools: These include the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management and the Industrial Design Centre.
- Courses: Some of the most popular and highly-sought-after programs include Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
- Admission: Admission to undergraduate programs, such as the flagship B.Tech, is based on a high score in the JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams. Entrance exams like GATE, CAT, and UCEED are used for admission to M.Tech, MBA, and design programs, respectively.
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