🏅 QS World Rank #134
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) — Full Profile & Ranking 2026
India’s original IIT and startup powerhouse — QS World Rankings 2027 #134
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) is a public technical university in Mumbai, founded in 1958 as the second IIT. In the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026) it is 134th in the world, down from 129th. This guide covers its structure, admission, advice for Pakistani applicants and the questions applicants ask most.
IIT Bombay Overview
IIT Bombay was founded in 1958 and was the second IIT to be established, after IIT Kharagpur in 1951. Its Powai campus covers about 545 acres, according to Wikipedia, beside Powai Lake. The campus is in Mumbai, India’s financial capital.
IIT Bombay is known for engineering and entrepreneurship. Its start-up incubator, the Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), and the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship support student and alumni ventures. Nandan Nilekani, a co-founder of Infosys, is an alumnus.
IIT Bombay Rankings — QS World University Rankings 2027
IIT Bombay is 134th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, down from 129th in the 2026 edition. IIT Delhi is the highest-ranked Indian institution in QS 2027, at 118th.
This is a QS-specific result, not one universal ranking. Times Higher Education, U.S. News and ARWU use different methods and can order universities differently.
The tagline calls IIT Bombay “India’s original IIT”. It was the second IIT, founded after IIT Kharagpur, so treat that wording as imprecise.
Source: QS TopUniversities (QS World University Rankings 2027, 18 June 2026).
Key Strengths & Programs
IIT Bombay is known for:
- Computer science and engineering
- Aerospace engineering
- Chemical and mechanical engineering
- Entrepreneurship and start-up incubation
- Management, through the Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management
- Data science and artificial intelligence
This page does not quote subject ranks. Check the current QS subject tables for exact positions.
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Admission Requirements
Admission routes differ for Indian and foreign applicants. Confirm every step on IIT Bombay’s official pages.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Indian undergraduates | Admission is through JEE Advanced, after qualifying JEE Main, with seats allotted through the joint counselling system. Rank decides entry |
| Foreign applicants | We could not confirm the current IIT Bombay route for foreign nationals. Check the IIT Bombay admissions pages and the official joint counselling site |
| Postgraduate | M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc. and PhD entry normally uses national tests such as GATE or CAT plus interviews, depending on the programme |
| English | Teaching is in English |
| Visa | A foreign national needs the Indian student visa; rules are set by the Government of India |
IIT Bombay Acceptance Rate
IIT Bombay does not publish one acceptance rate. Undergraduate entry is rank-based and extremely competitive. The old “about 2%” figure was not tied to a source.
The 2026 DASA undergraduate brochure lists participating institutes as NITs, IIITs, SPAs and other government-funded technical institutes. It does not list the IITs, so the earlier claim that foreign applicants reach IIT Bombay through DASA has been removed.
Practical Application Checklist
- Choose your programme and read its entry and language requirements
- Check the application deadline for your intake
- Book an English (or other required) language test
- Prepare transcripts, identification and any required documents
- Apply and accept your offer
- Meet the visa or residence-permit conditions for your destination
- Plan funding for tuition and living costs
- Verify every date, fee and requirement on IIT Bombay’s official website before submitting
Tuition & Costs
We could not read a current IIT Bombay fee table for international students, so this page does not quote a figure. The old figure of INR 200,000 to 250,000 a year applied to domestic students and was not tied to a source. Fee structures differ for Indian and foreign students and by programme. Check the official IIT Bombay fee pages for your category.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Merit-cum-means scholarships: IIT Bombay lists financial support for Indian students who need it. We could not confirm the current rules, so check the official pages.
- Postgraduate funding: research and teaching assistantships often support M.Tech and PhD students. Check your programme.
- For foreign nationals: check what aid is open to international students.
- More funding ideas: see our guide to fully funded scholarships for 2027.
IIT Bombay for Pakistani Students
Pakistani applicants should confirm eligibility first:
- Eligibility: the Government of India controls who may enter and study in India. Rules for citizens of Pakistan can be restrictive, so confirm with the institute and Indian authorities before spending money
- Route: DASA does not cover the IITs, so check the official IIT Bombay route for foreign nationals
- English: our IELTS preparation guides can help if English evidence is requested
- Alternatives: compare with other top universities on our hub if India is not feasible
Campus & Student Life
- The Powai campus is about 545 acres beside Powai Lake, according to Wikipedia
- Students live in hostels on campus, with academic, sports and research facilities
- Mumbai is India’s financial capital, with large finance and technology sectors
- Start-up facilities such as SINE support student ventures
Research & Career Opportunities
- IIT Bombay is research-intensive, with strong engineering and computing
- Graduates work in technology, finance, consulting, research and entrepreneurship
- Mumbai offers large finance, media and technology employers
- The institute does not guarantee employment, salary or visa outcomes
Notable Alumni
- Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys, is an IIT Bombay alumnus
- Many founders of Indian technology companies studied at IIT Bombay
- Check the official IIT Bombay pages for other notable graduates
Contact & Location
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Powai, Mumbai 400076, Maharashtra, India
Official website: iitb.ac.in
Use the contact details on the official site for admissions questions, as email addresses and phone numbers change.
Frequently Asked Questions
IIT Bombay is ranked 134th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, down from 129th in the previous edition.
No. IIT Bombay, founded in 1958, was the second IIT, after IIT Kharagpur, which was founded in 1951.
It has an incubator, the Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), and the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship, which support student ventures.
IIT Bombay is best known for engineering, computer science, aerospace engineering and entrepreneurship.
Indian undergraduates enter through JEE Advanced, after qualifying JEE Main, with seats allotted through joint counselling.
The 2026 DASA undergraduate brochure lists NITs, IIITs and similar institutes, not the IITs. Check IIT Bombay for the current route.
It is in Powai, Mumbai, India, beside Powai Lake.
Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys, is an IIT Bombay alumnus.
Eligibility depends on Indian government rules and the institute’s current policy. Confirm with the official sources before applying.
Check IIT Bombay’s official pages at iitb.ac.in. Fees, deadlines and rules can change.
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Disclaimer: This page is based on the QS World University Rankings 2027, IIT Bombay’s official pages, and other publicly available sources, last checked in October 2026. Fees, rankings, deadlines, and admission rules change, and no admission, funding, visa, or employment outcome is guaranteed. Always verify current details directly with the university before applying.