Candidates who have applied for IIT Bombay should also know about its admission process. In this article, candidates get to know how to apply for different courses for IIT Bombay Admission.
Students who are interested in applying can register for JEE Main 2024 Session 1 until November 30, 2023. Furthermore, the JEE Main 2024 for session 1 will be held between January 24 and February 1, 2024. The JEE Main Session 2 examination will be administered between April 1 and 15, 2024.
Some of the most recent IIT Bombay updates are as follows:
IIT Bombay Admission 2024 is based on national-level admission examinations for its various UG, PG, and PhD programs. Among all the courses available, the institute's flagship course is a four-year BTech program. Admission to this program is based on JEE Advanced scores, which are then followed by JoSAA counseling. After passing the JEE Mains Exam, candidates can sit for the JEE Advanced Exam. The JEE Mains registration 2024 is now open, and aspirants can apply through the official website. Undergraduate programs at IIT Bombay include BDes, BSc, and BS. Admission to these programs is available through UCEED and JEE Advanced scores.
MTech, MSc, and MBA Programs are also available at IIT Bombay. Admission to these courses is done by the GATE, IIT JAM, and CAT Exams, in that order. The overall cutoff for IIT Bombay GATE in 2023 is between 325 and 750 marks. Furthermore, the institute admits students to other postgraduate programs such as MDes, EMBA, MDP, MUDE, and MPP. IIT Bombay also offers students integrated courses such as MA+PhD, MTech+PhD, and MSc+PhD. The institute also provides doctoral programs, i.e., a Ph.D. based on a written test and a personal interview conducted by the institute itself.
Below is the table given about the important dates of IIT Bombay Admission.
Courses | Application form fee | Application Window |
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MSc | (Female/SC/ST/PWD): INR 900 and INR 1,250 (for one or two test papers)(All others): INR 1,800 and INR 2,500 (for one and two test papers, respectively) | NA |
BTech | (General/EWS/OBC): INR 1000 for male applicants and INR 800 for female applicants (SC/ST/PwD/Transgender): INR 500 | November 01 – November 30, 2023 |
MTech | Female candidates (General/OBC): INR 1,400All other candidates, including overseas nationals, would be charged INR 2,300. | NA |
IIT Bombay Admission to courses in 2024 is based on both merit and entrance examination. For admission to specialized degrees, IITB accepts national-level entrance tests such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, and others. The institute offers approximately 86 courses at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels in Engineering, Technology, Science, and Management. In addition, IIT Bombay offers short-term certificate online courses such as Object-oriented Programming, Programming Fundamentals, and so on. The IIT Bombay cutoff will be used in the final selection of candidates. According to the NIRF 2023 Rankings, IIT Bombay is placed '7' in the 'Innovation' Category. This is NIRF's newly created Engineering category. Check out the following crucial points about IIT Bombay admission:
Particular | IIT Bombay Admission Highlights |
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Study Mode | Full-time/Offline |
Courses Offered | 86+(specializations) |
How to apply? | https://www.iitb.ac.in/ |
Admission status 2024 | Ongoing: Ph.D. |
Level of courses offered | UG, PG & Doctoral |
Popular courses | BTech| MBA| |
Admission to most UG, PG, and PhD programs at IIT Bombay is dependent on national-level entrance tests.
Check out the following IIT Mumbai course eligibility and selection criteria:
Courses Name | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
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MBA | Bachelor's or Master's degree with at least 60% marks (55% for those from the SC/ST/PWD categories) | CAT plus Class 12/Graduation performance, postgraduate/professionals plus work experience + PI |
B.Tech | Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 75% in PCM | JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Guidance |
M.Tech | Bachelor's degree with at least 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD categories) | Counseling for the GATE and the COAP |
BS | Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 75% in PCM | JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Guidance |
MSc | Bachelor of Science | IIT JAM + CCMN guidance |
MDes | Individual streams require graduation with at least 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD) or equivalent grades in the qualifying degree. | CEED + IDC Written Examination + Interview |
BDes | 12th grade or equivalent | UCEED |
PhD | Bachelor's, master's, or equivalent degree with at least 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD categories) | GATE/CSIR NET/CEED/UGC NET/Entry Exam + PI |
The IIT Bombay application process differs for each course offered. For all courses, the procedure is the same:
Step 1: Go to IIT Bombay's official website and click on 'Apply Now' when applications are available.
Step 2: After registering, fill out the application form with all of your personal and educational information.
Step 3: Upload the necessary documents.
Step 4: Pay the application fee (shown in the table below).
Category | MBA Application Fees |
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General | INR 1,600 |
Category | PhD Application Fees |
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General | INR 300 |
SC/ ST/ PWD/ Women candidates | INR 150 |
Step 5: Submit the application form by clicking the 'Submit' button.
At the undergraduate level, the college provides B.Tech, BS, B.Des, and B.Tech M.Tech Integrated courses. B.Tech, B.Des, and BE programs last four years. B.Tech M.Tech Integrated courses, on the other hand, last 5 years.
UG Courses, Seats, and Eligibility Criteria at IIT Bombay.
Courses Name | Seats | Eligibility |
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B.Tech | 59 - 176 | 12th grade from a recognized board + a valid JEE Advanced score |
BS | 21 - 40 | |
B.Tech M.Tech. | 13 - 90 | |
B.Des | 32 | 10+2 from a recognized board + a valid UCEED score |
IIT Bombay Undergraduate Admissions Procedure
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) programs are available at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in a variety of specializations. M.Tech. programs at IIT Bombay last two years. The institute also provides M.Sc. and M.Sc. Ph.D. programs. M.Sc. and M.Sc. Ph.D. programs last two and six years, respectively. For admission to M.Sc. and M.Sc. Ph.D. programs at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, candidates must earn a valid JAM score.
Courses Name | Seats | Eligibility |
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M.Tech. | 22 - 85 | A minimum of 60% in a B.E/B. Tech degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university, as well as a valid GATE score. |
M.Sc. | N/A | A bachelor's degree from a recognized university with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST students) and a valid JAM score |
M.Sc. Ph.D. | N/A |
IIT Bombay provides a four-year BTech degree with ten different specializations. BTech CSE is IIT Bombay's flagship course among all specializations. The following are the qualifying and selection criteria for the IIT Bombay BTech program:
Course | Eligibility and selection criteria |
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BTech | Candidates must have obtained at least 75% in PCM in their 10+2 examination from any recognized board. Candidates must first pass the JEE Advanced exam, followed by JoSAA counseling. |
The cutoff for IIT Bombay is determined by the candidates' JEE Advanced results. The JoSAA counseling has declared the cutoff date of 2023. For IIT Bombay BTech, JoSAA has notified 1-6 rounds of cutoff. The following is a study of the IIT Bombay cutoff for 2023 and the predicted cutoff for 2024:
Courses | 2023 (Rank Cutoff) | 2022 (Rank Cutoff) | 2021 (Rank Cutoff) | 2024 (Expected Rank Cutoff) |
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BTech Electrical Engineering | 463 | 369 | 320 | 384 |
BTech Computer Science and Engineering | 66 | 60 | 66 | 64 |
BTech Engineering Physics | 1125 | 1397 | 1210 | 1244 |
BTech Chemical Engineering | 2605 | 2081 | 2109 | 2265 |
BTech Mechanical Engineering | 1691 | 1382 | 1217 | 1430 |
IIT Bombay offers a four-year full-time BS program at the undergraduate level. This program is divided into three departments: chemistry, mathematics, humanities, and social sciences. JEE Advanced scores are used to determine admission to this program, which is followed by JoSAA counseling.
The following are the qualifying and selection criteria for IIT Bombay BS admission:
Course | Eligibility and selection criteria |
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BS | Candidates must have finished 10+2 with PCM as a core subject to be eligible. JEE Advanced is used for selection, followed by JoSAA counseling. |
The JoSAA counseling has issued the IIT Bombay BS cutoff 2023. The following is the IIT Bombay BS cutoff for the last three years, as well as the predicted cutoff in 2024:
Courses | 2023 (Rank Cutoff) | 2022 (Rank Cutoff) | 2021 (Rank Cutoff) | 2024 (Expected Rank Cutoff) |
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BS Chemistry | 8101 | 5336 | 5788 | 6405 |
BS Economics | 2102 | 2107 | 1910 | 2039 |
For four years, IIT Bombay provides a BDes program in the design discipline. The eligibility and selection criteria for the IIT Bombay BDes program are as follows:
Course | Eligibility and Selection Criteria |
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BDes | Candidates must have passed the 10+2 exam from a recognized board to be eligible. Admission to this program is based on a verified UCEED score. |
The IIT Bombay BDes cutoff is the minimum mark required to be admitted to the institute's BDes program. The following table shows the round 3 closing cutoffs over the last three years, as well as the predicted cutoff in 2024 for the IIT Bombay BDes program:
Courses | 2023 (Rank Cutoff) | 2022 (Rank Cutoff) | 2021 (Rank Cutoff) | 2024 (Expected Rank Cutoff) |
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BDes | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Under the Science Branch, IIT Bombay provides a BSc curriculum at the undergraduate level. Admission to this program is based on JEE Mains + JEE Advanced scores, which are then followed by JoSAA counseling.
Course | Eligibility and Selection Criteria |
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BSc | Candidates must have passed the 10+2 exam from a recognized board to be eligible. Admission to this program is based on a valid JEE Mains + JEE Advanced score. |
IIT Bombay provides a two-year MTech program with 49 specializations. The following are the eligibility and selection criteria for the IIT Bombay MTech program:
Course | Eligibility and Selection Criteria |
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MTech | Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline, with a minimum of 60% in aggregate (Gen/EWS/OBC) and 55% (SC/ST/PwD). Selection is based on a valid GATE score, followed by COAP counseling. |
COAP counseling has issued the IIT Bombay cutoffs for 2023. The institute has been through 11 rounds of COAP counseling. The IIT Bombay MTech cutoff for the last three years is shown below, along with the predicted cutoff for 2024:
Courses | 2023 (Rank Cutoff) | 2022 (Rank Cutoff) | 2021 (Rank Cutoff) | 2024 (Expected Rank Cutoff) |
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MTech Transportation Engineering | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
MTech Structural Engineering | 675 | 675 | 675 | 675 |
MTech Computer Science and Engineering | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
MTech Systems & Control Engineering | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
MTech Manufacturing Engineering | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 |
Biotechnology, Applied Geology, Chemistry, Applied Statistics and Informatics, Mathematics, Physics, and Applied Geophysics are among the MSc programs offered at IIT Bombay. The following are the qualifying and selection criteria for the IIT Bombay MSc program:
Course | Eligibility and Selection Criteria |
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MSc | Candidates must hold a BSc degree from a recognized university/institute with 55% (Gen/EWS/OBC) and 45% (SC/ST/PwD) marks. Admission to the MSc program is based on a verified IIT JAM score. |
The IIT JAM score is the primary criterion for admission to the MSc program at IIT Bombay. For the year 2023, IIT JAM has issued four rounds of cutoffs. The IIT Bombay MSc cutoff for the last three years is shown below, along with the predicted cutoff for 2024:
Courses | 2023 (Rank Cutoff) | 2022 (Rank Cutoff) | 2021 (Rank Cutoff) | 2024 (Expected Rank Cutoff) |
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MSc Applied Geology | 17 | 15 | 578 | 203 |
MSc Biotechnology | 14 | 17 | 22 | 17 |
MSc Chemistry | 25 | 28 | 31 | 28 |
MSc Applied Geophysics | 301 | 369 | 372 | 347 |
MSc Mathematics | 32 | 30 | 25 | 29 |
MSc Applied Statistics and Informatics | 26 | 22 | 124 | 57 |
MSc Physics | 41 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
IIT Bombay provides a three-year master's degree program in computer science and engineering. Based on GATE scores, this course is available to Full-time/Part-time/Sponsored candidates. The following are the eligibility and selection criteria for IIT Bombay MS admission:
Course | Eligibility and Selection Criteria |
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MS by research | Eligibility: Candidates must have at least 60% (55% for SC/ST) in one of the following degrees: BE/BTech, MSc, or MCA. Selection is based on GATE scores, followed by COAP counseling. |
IIT Bombay's Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management offers a two-year full-time MDP (Management Development Program). Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations, Project Management, Information Systems, Technology Management, and Corporate Strategy are among the topics covered in the curriculum. The following are the eligibility and selection criteria for IIT Bombay MDP admission:
Course | Eligibility and Selection Criteria |
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MDP | Eligibility: A four-year Bachelor's or Master's degree with a grade point average of 60% (55% for SC/ST) OR CA/ICWA with a first-class Bachelor's degree with a grade point average of 60% (55% for SC/ST). Selection is based on the CAT Score, followed by a GD/PI round. |
In addition, IIT Bombay provides a two-year MDes degree. The following are the IIT Bombay MDes eligibility and selection criteria:
Course | Eligibility and Selection Criteria |
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MDes | Bachelor's Degree in Design/Engineering/Architecture/Interior Design: 10+2+4 years OR BFA (4-year professional program with entrance after 10+2) Selection is based on CEED scores, followed by a written exam administered by the institute. |
Full-Time/Part-Time/Sponsored Candidates can pursue a 2-year MUDE (Master's in Urban Design and Engineering) program at IIT Bombay. The following are the eligibility and selection criteria for IIT Bombay MUDE admission:
Course | Eligibility and Selection Criteria |
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MUDE | Bachelor's degree in architecture, urban planning, or similar disciplines with 60% (55% for SC/ST) OR B.E/B. Tech or equivalent degree in any branch of engineering with 60% (55% for SC/ST). GATE cores, followed by a written test and an interview conducted by the institute, are used for selection. |
IIT Bombay provides a two-year full-time MPP (Master of Public Policy) program. In addition, the program includes two master's level projects and a policy seminar. The following are the qualifying and selection criteria for IIT Bombay MPP:
Course | Eligibility and Selection Criteria |
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MPP | Eligibility: Candidates must have a Master's degree or a 4-year bachelor's degree (after 10+2) in Arts, Commerce, or equivalent, with a minimum of 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwD). M.Sc. or a four-year B.Sc./B.S. degree (after 10+2) or equivalent; B.Tech./B. Arch degree or equivalent Selection is based on the results of the All India PET exam, followed by a personal interview. |
Doctoral programs are available at IIT Bombay. The following are the eligibility and selection criteria for IIT Bombay PhD:
Course | Eligibility and Selection Criteria |
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PhD | Candidates must have a minimum of 60% in the following degrees: Bachelor's degree in Technology/Engineering; Master's degree in Science or equivalent; Master's degree in Arts/Commerce or a comparable qualification Selection: Valid GATE/CEED scores are required, followed by a written test and an in-person interview. |
IIT Bombay provides a seven-year MSc+PhD Dual Degree program with five specialties. Students who successfully complete this dual-degree program will get both an M.Sc. and a Ph.D. The following are the eligibility and selection criteria for IIT Bombay MSc+PhD:
Course | Eligibility and Selection Criteria |
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MSc+PhD | Eligibility: The candidate must have completed a bachelor's degree (BSc, BS, BTech, BE) in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks. Selection is based on IIT JAM scores, followed by CCMN counseling. |
IIT Bombay provides a 5-year dual degree (MTech+PhD) program in which students will receive a degree in both M.Tech and Ph.D. after successfully completing the program. The following are the eligibility and selection criteria for IIT Bombay MTech+PhD:
Course | Eligibility and Selection Criteria |
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MTech+PhD | Eligibility: Candidates must have a B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Sc. (Engineering) / B.Arch/ M.Sc. / M.C.A. /MBBS / M.Pharm. / B.Pharm. / BDS with at least 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA from a recognized institution or institute. Selection is based on GATE scores, followed by COAP counseling. |
IIT Bombay provides a six-year M.A.+Ph.D. (Dual Degree) program in Philosophy (2-year M.A. program with the opportunity to pursue a 4-year Ph.D. program). Students who complete the program will receive M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. The following is a table of IIT Bombay MA+PhD eligibility and selection criteria:
Course | Eligibility and Selection Criteria |
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MA+PhD | A bachelor's degree in any field (10+2+3/4) with 60% for GN/EWS/OBC(NC) and 55% for SC/ST/PwD) is required for eligibility. Selection is based on DEEP scores, a written test, and a personal interview. |
Ans. The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for undergraduate programs, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) for postgraduate programs, the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED), MET for M. Phil, JAM for M.Sc and M.
Ans. Acceptance rates at all IITs are substantially below 5%, with IIT Bombay accepting only 880 students (or 0.2%) of total applicants. The IIT-JEE is widely regarded as one of the most difficult tests in the world, both in terms of the difficulty of the issues to be answered and acceptance rates.
Ans. According to the previous year's cutoff trends, you should have a JEE Advanced rank of roughly 2,000. To get into elite branches such as computer science and engineering at IIT Bombay, you must have a JEE rank of less than 100.
Ans. Yes, admission to IIT without taking the JEE is feasible, but only for degrees other than B. Tech.
Ans. Direct admission to the MTech program is available to IIT Bombay alumni with a CGPA of 8.0 or better. Admission to the MTech program does not require GATE results.
Ans. Harvard University and IIT are both well-known institutions with distinct strengths and drawbacks. Harvard University is ranked #4 in the QS World University Rankings 2024, while IIT(Bombay) is ranked #149. Harvard University has the upper hand in terms of global operations.
Ans. Notably, 25 students received annual salaries in excess of INR 1 crore. The average annual salary at IIT Bombay for the 2023 batch was INR 23.26 lakh. MBA placements at IIT Bombay earned a 100% placement rate in 2023.
Ans. International students interested in pursuing B.Tech., Dual Degree programs at IIT Bombay must take the institute's Joint Entrance Examination.
Ans. According to QS, IIT Bombay is India's best educational institute. However, it is only the fourth best in the country, according to the Ministry of Education's National Institutional Ranking Framework, after IIT Madras, IISc Bangalore, and IIT Delhi.
Ans. IIT Bombay has a 0.02 percent entrance rate, while Harvard has a 5% acceptance rate. Comparing merely the raw figures, however, may be insufficient. Admission to IIT Bombay is simple if you get in. You will be admitted if your JEE score is greater than the minimal.
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