Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, established in 1958, is a premier public research university and technical institute in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with 17 academic departments, 35 additional academic centres, and three schools. The institute offers degree and dual degree courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD levels across Engineering, Science, and Management streams, with flagship courses including B.Tech, M.Tech, and MBA, offering more than 80 courses through its 17 academic departments, 30+ centres, and 3 schools. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is chiefly recognised for its highly competitive Bachelor of Technology programme and also offers Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Design programmes at the undergraduate level, while at the postgraduate level, it offers Master of Technology, Master of Science by Research, Master of Science, Master of Design, Master of Business Administration, doctoral programmes, and dual degrees.

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay offers various online courses and programmes through its Executive Education Office and online learning platforms. These courses cater to working professionals, students, and lifelong learners seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge. The institute provides online courses in collaboration with platforms like NPTEL, Swayam, and through its own e-learning initiatives. These courses cover diverse areas including engineering, management, data science, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.

The average package and median packages offered during IIT Bombay placements 2024 were INR 23.5 LPA and INR 17.92 LPA, respectively, with the overall placement rate recorded at 74.53%, and the overall placement rate for BTech and Dual Degree (BTech + MTech) placements 2024 at 83.39% and 79.16%, respectively. The highlight of IIT Bombay placement 2024 was – 22 offers of above INR 1 Crore per annum were accepted this year. According to media reports, the highest package offered during IIT Bombay placements 2025 was INR 2.2 Crore per annum, and more than 50 companies participated, with 258 PPOs offered on Day 1 of IIT Bombay placements 2025.

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has consistently maintained its position as one of India's premier technical institutions, earning recognition from national and international ranking bodies for its academic excellence, research output, and industry engagement. With a score of 81.62, IIT Bombay secured third position in the overall category of National Institutional Ranking Framework Rankings 2025.

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has established itself as a leading research institution, contributing significantly to scientific knowledge and technological innovation. The institute's research ecosystem encompasses cutting-edge laboratories, interdisciplinary centres of excellence, and strong industry collaborations. Research and Development (R&D) at IIT Bombay has evolved and flourished over the decades since the Institute's inception in 1958, with the synergy of academics and research catapulting the Institute into the illustrious circle of world-class institutions, pursuing basic research leading to knowledge generation that lays the foundation for empowering India as a nation to be technologically confident and self-reliant.

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay provides world-class infrastructure and facilities to support academic excellence, research activities, and holistic student development. The 545-acre campus is equipped with modern amenities designed to create an optimal learning and living environment. The infrastructure of the IIT Bombay is vital for the development of both institutions for education and research as well as students for overall development, with the campus having modern and upgraded facilities for students, including modern classrooms, library, sports arenas, hostels and many more, equipped with advanced laboratories and modern infrastructure so that the students can get hands-on experience with advancements in technology.