IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay Highlights 2025

Established in 1958, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (also known as IIT Bombay or IIT Mumbai) is the first public college to have laid its foundation stone with assistance from UNESCO. In 1961, it was declared as an Institute of National Importance by the Parliament of India. It has also been declared a 'Deemed University' and is autonomous in nature. IIT Bombay has been ranked 3 under the 'Overall' and 'Engineering' categories by the NIRF Ranking 2024.

Internationally, IIT Bombay is ranked 118 by the QS World University Rankings 2025 under the 'World University' category. IIT Bombay offers degree and dual degree programmes at the UG, PG and doctorate levels. The institute offers 80+ courses under 16 departments in the stream of Engineering, Technology, Science and Management. The applicants are chosen through national-level tests conducted by various authorities, such as JEE Advanced, GATE, etc.