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IIT Bombay: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Frequently Asked Questions

  • Bombay, Maharastra
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  • NIRF Ranking 3


Saurav Anand
20/03/2023

Q. What is the required rank for IIT Bombay?

Ans. Candidates should have a JEE Advanced rank of around 2,000 based on the previous year's cutoff trends. To get admitted to IIT Bombay's premium branches such as computer science and engineering, you must have a JEE rank of fewer than 100.

Q. What is IIT Bombay famous for?

Ans. The IITs were classified as 'Institutes of National Importance' by Parliament in 1961. Since then, IITB has grown steadily to become one of the world's top technology colleges. The institute is widely regarded as a worldwide leader in engineering education and research.

Q. Which IIT has the highest package?

Ans. The following are the top 5 IITs that will have the most average compensation packages in 2023:

Q. Can we join IIT without JEE?

Ans. Admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) is only possible through other means than the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). While the JEE is the most common method, exceptional applicants might pursue other options to earn admission to an IIT.

Q. Is IIT degree valid in USA?

Ans. IITians are highly respected and of the highest standard in all developed countries. Because the top five IITs are regularly ranked among the top 500 engineering schools in the world, international word of mouth is excellent. In actuality, both students and teachers outside of India hold IITians in high respect.

Q. Why is IIT so famous?

Ans. IITs have an internationally significant and active alumni network; IIT education provides students with a critical thinking-led scientific approach to addressing global concerns. IIT faculty and alumni have made significant contributions to society in India and beyond the world.

Q. Does IIT have 100 placements?

Ans. It is not true that all Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) place 100% of their students. While the IITs are known for their high-quality education and excellent placement records, actual placement rates may vary yearly and amongst IITs.

Q. Which IIT has biggest campus?

Ans. IIT Kharagpur has the biggest campus with 2100 acres among all IITs.

Q. Which IIT girls are more?

Ans. IIT Hyderabad had more than 16 percent female students in most years, and it also had the highest percentage of female students among all new IITs till 2021.

Q. How can I get admission in IIT Mumbai?

Ans. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is available for postgraduate programs, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for undergraduate programs, the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED), the MET for M. Phil, the JAM for M.Sc. and M.Sc., and the M.Sc. and M.Sc.

Q. What is IIT Bombay acceptance rate?

Ans. All IITs have acceptance rates well below 5%, with IIT Bombay accepting only 880 students (or 0.2%) of the total applicants. The IIT-JEE is widely considered as one of the world's most difficult tests, both in terms of the difficulty of the issues to be answered and acceptance rates.

Q. What rank is required to get admission in IIT Bombay?

Ans. You should have a JEE Advanced rank of around 2,000 based on past year's cutoff trends. To get admitted to IIT Bombay's premium branches such as computer science and engineering, you must have a JEE rank of fewer than 100.

Q. Can Anyone Get direct Admission To IIT Bombay?

Ans. IIT Bombay alumni with a CGPA of 8.0 or higher are eligible for direct admission to the MTech program. GATE scores are not required for admission to the MTech program.

Q. Is IIT better or Harvard?

Ans. Both Harvard University and IIT are well-known universities with distinct advantages and disadvantages. In the QS World University Rankings 2024, Harvard University is rated 4, while IIT(Bombay) is ranked 149. In terms of global operations, Harvard University has the upper hand.

Q. Is it 100% placement in IIT Bombay?

Ans. Notably, 25 students were paid more than INR 1 crore every year. For the 2023 cohort, the average annual income at IIT Bombay was INR 23.26 lakh. MBA placements at IIT Bombay are guaranteed to be 100% in 2023.

Q. What are the admissions requirements for IIT Bombay B.Tech for international students?

Ans. International students who want to study B.Tech., Dual Degree programs at IIT Bombay must sit the Joint Entrance Examination.

Q. Is IIT Bombay No 1?

Ans. According to QS, IIT Bombay is the greatest educational institute in India. However, according to the Ministry of Education's National Institutional Ranking Framework, it is only the fourth best in the country, trailing IIT Madras, IISc Bangalore, and IIT Delhi.

Q. Is it difficult to gain admission to IIT Bombay?

Ans. IIT Bombay has an admission rate of 0.02 percent, while Harvard has a 5% acceptance rate. Comparing just the raw numbers, though, might not be enough. If you get in, admission to IIT Bombay is simple. If your JEE score is higher than the minimum, you will get admitted.

Q. What is the cutoff rank for IIT Bombay?

Ans. JEE-Advanced Cutoff 2023, IIT Bombay

CourseR1 (Closing Position)Last Round (Final Rank)
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering25682694
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering26052824
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering41344371
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering6667
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering463481
B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science44284649
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering16911736
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics11251749
B.S. in Chemistry72539064
B.S. in Economics21022102
Integrated B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering + M.Tech. in Microelectronics966981
B.S. in Mathematics15671704
B.Tech. in Energy Engineering26942855
B.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering52215401

Q. What is the minimum marks to get into IIT Bombay?

Ans. Candidates must have a minimum of 75% or be in the top 20% of their respective boards' 12th class tests. This criterion will be relaxed by 5% for SC/ST students.

Q. Can I get IIT Bombay with 600 rank?

Ans. To be considered for admission to an IIT, a student must have a GATE rank of 200 or lower or a rank between 600 and 800. Furthermore, the student must have a score between 400 and 800.

Q. Can I get IIT with 15000 rank?

Ans. Students having a JEE Advanced rank of fewer than 15,000 are normally admitted to any IIT in the country.

Q. What is the CSE cutoff for IIT Bombay 2023?

Ans. Computer Science and Engineering is the most popular course at IIT Bombay. As a result, the IIT Bombay BTech CSE general category cutoff remained at 1-67.

Q. How many rounds of counselling have been released for the IIT Bombay BTech program?

Ans. Admission to IIT Bombay BTech is determined by the JEE Advanced score along with JOSAA counseling. JoSAA has announced 1-6 rounds of cutoff and seat allotment for IIT Bombay for the academic year 2023, independent of category.

Q. What was the IIT Bombay MTech cutoff in 2023?

Ans.  IIT Bombay has made 11 COAP offers for its MTech program. The Round 1 MTech cutoff for 2023 is 325-750 for the general category, 293-675 for the EWS, and 217-500 for SC and ST candidates.

Q. What are the factors determining the IIT Bombay cutoff 2023 for BDes?

Ans.  Several factors influence the IIT Bombay UCEED cutoff 2023 for BDes admission. The difficulty of the exam, the previous year's cutoff, and the number of competitors and seats available are all factors to consider. 

Q. What is the IIT Bombay MSc cutoff 2023 for the general category?

Ans.  The MSc cutoff for IIT Bombay 2023 is available in four phases. The broad category cutoff 2023 varies erratically. IIT Bombay's Round 1 MSc cutoff is 14-598, while the Round 4 cutoff is 18-662.

Q. Which branch is best in IIT Bombay?

Ans. The best departments at IIT Bombay are computer science and electrical engineering. A typical 5-year integrated study is Electrical Engineering with MTech in Microelectronics, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Physics are two additional excellent degrees to consider here.

Q. What is the average package of IIT Bombay CSE?

Ans. According to sources, IIT Bombay's average package in 2023 will be INR 23.26 LPA, up from INR 22.7 LPA in 2022.

Q. Who got 3.67 crore package?

Ans. According to the institute, an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Bombay alumnus from the 2022-23 class obtained the highest worldwide job offer with a salary of Rs 3.67 crore per annum in the annual placements.

Q. Does IIT have 100% placement?

Ans.  Yes, all IITs provide their students with 100% placement. Only those who wish to continue their study are excluded from the placement push.

Q. Who earns more IIT or IIM?

Ans. In certain cases, IIM graduates earn much more than IIT graduates. It is difficult for an IIM graduate to leave a secure and attractive salaried position to pursue an entrepreneurial career. As a result, the number of businesses launched by IIT graduates outnumbers those founded by IIM graduates.

Q. What is the placement package of IIT Bombay?

Ans. At IIT Bombay Placements 2023, the highest international package was INR 3.67 CPA, while the highest domestic package was INR 1.68 CPA. INR 21.82 LPA was the average package at IIT Bombay. 

Q. Which is better, MIT or IIT Bombay?

Ans.  IIT Bombay got 82.16% placements, whereas MIT Placements 2023 has 92.9%. The highest package at MIT was INR 54.75 LPA, with an average package of INR 12.59 LPA, while the highest package at IIT Bombay was INR 3.67 CPA, with an average package of INR 21.82 LPA.

Q. How is IIT Bombay M.Tech placements?

Ans. IT Bombay M.Tech Placements 2023 had 479 placements, with a 90% placement rate.

Q. What is the average package in bits Pilani?

Ans. The average package at BITS Pilani Placement has increased over time. In 2021, 2022, and 2023, it was INR 26.29 LPA, INR 28.99 LPA, and INR 30.37 LPA.

Q. What is the highest placement in IIT ever?

Ans. An IIT Bombay graduate has earned the highest-paying international offer of Rs 3.7 crore per year.

Q. What percentage is top 5 IIT?

Ans. Admission to any of the major IITs generally requires a score of at least 90%. JEE Mains scores can range from 230 to 250. In addition, to be admitted to the top IIT, the student must achieve a rank between 15,000 and 20,000.

Q. Can I get scholarship in IIT Bombay?

Ans. Students can now apply for the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship if their parent's annual gross income from all sources for the preceding fiscal year did not exceed Rs. 5,00,000/. SC/ST students do not need to pay tuition.

Q. Is there any Scholarship at IIT Bombay?

Ans.  Yes, IIT Bombay awards scholarships to students participating in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs depending on their academic performance and success in national-level examinations. 

Q. How can I get full scholarship in IIT?

Ans. The institute Merit-cum-Means scholarship is available to 20% of all current academic year students. To be eligible for scholarship renewal, students must maintain a CGPA of at least 5 out of 10.

Q. Does IIT Bombay offer any private scholarship?

Ans. IIT Bombay offers several private scholarships to its students, including outstanding scholarship grants that can be extended each year depending on a certain criterion.

Q. Is it required to appear for the interview to get a scholarship at IIT Bombay?

Ans.  Yes, a candidate must pass an interview to be considered for various private scholarships at IIT Bombay, including the Aditya Birla Scholarship and the OPJEMS Scholarship.

Q. Can I join IIT Bombay without JEE?

Ans. Admission to the famous Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) is only possible through other means than the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). While the JEE is the most common path, exceptional applicants can pursue other avenues as well.

Q. Does IIT give laptops?

Ans. The remaining semester two of 2019-20, as well as future semesters one and two of 2020-21, will be held online, according to the institute. As part of the effort, IIT-Delhi will provide a laptop, smartphone, tablet, and high-speed internet connection.

Q. Is IIT free of cost?

Ans. Tuition must be paid to get admitted to an IIT. Only JEE Mains graduates are eligible to take the IIT JEE Advanced exam, which is required for admission to the IITs. Tuition at IIT varies according to student, but a B. Tech should cost roughly Rs.

Q. Can I join IIT by paying money?

Ans. No, paying money does not guarantee admission to any of India's Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

Q. Can I go inside IIT Bombay?

Ans. You can only enter if a certain event is taking place at IIT. You'll need to know someone else if you don't. You could try requesting them in advance.

Q. What are the facilities provided by IIT Bombay?

Ans. IIT Bombay is a residential campus, with all students, academics, and staff living on campus. The Institute has 16 student houses, including one for female students alone. Each hostel has modern amenities like a computer lab and a gym.

Q. Do IIT Bombay hostels have AC?

Ans. All new hostels will be centrally air-conditioned, so IIT students can expect to reside in comfortable surroundings. Students at IIT can expect to stay cool because all new hostels will be centrally air-conditioned.

Q. For what IIT Bombay is famous for?

Ans. The IITB has grown steadily to become one of the world's top technology colleges. The institute is internationally acknowledged as a world leader in engineering education and research.

Q. Do IIT Bombay provide laptops?

Ans. 2.35 crores to IIT Bombay to meet the needs of students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be used to purchase 500 laptop computers and provide broadband support to 500 needy undergraduate students, according to Raj Mashruwala, chairman of the IIT Bombay Heritage Foundation.

Q. Can parents stay in IIT?

Ans. The students will be given rooms on the day they have to report to their respective hostels. They can start staying in their separate rooms the next day. Parents are permitted to stay on campus in various Guest Houses and hostel guest rooms. 

Q. Can boys visit girls hostel in IIT Bombay?

Ans. Male visitors to the boy's hostels and wings and female visitors to the girl's hostels and wings of Hostel 16 are permitted until 10 p.m., after entering details in a register kept by security at the hostel door and depositing the host's I-Card.

Q. Can I get single room in IIT?

Ans. Undergraduates in their first year are accommodated in double-occupancy hostel rooms. Depending on the hostel, you may be assigned single, double, or triple rooms after your third year. PG students are assigned single rooms. The rooms are large and equipped with LAN connections for internet access.

Q. Is IIT Bombay expensive?

Ans. The fees for the whole degree at IITs typically range between Rs 8-10 lakh for general category students. Annual expenses for general category students pursuing a BTech degree at IITs have skyrocketed in the last six years, ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 3 lakh.

Q. Why do toppers choose IIT Bombay?

Ans. Many IIT alumni (not from IIT Bombay) believe that the legacy of the coaching class is one of the main reasons why IIT Bombay has been a popular choice for JEE toppers. Many of the faculty members of Kota's well-known engineering coaching institutes were IIT Bombay alumni who helped propel it to the top of the IIT rankings.

Q. Is internet free in IIT Bombay?

Ans. Every faculty housing is equipped with a free campus phone (intercom) and high-speed internet access.

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