Established in 1958, IIT Bombay is a public technical and research university located in Powai, Mumbai. It is recognized as an Institute of National Importance and is renowned for its engineering, science, and technology programs.
Address: Main Gate Road, IIT Area, Powai, 400076 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Engineering, Computer Science, Management
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Engineering, Materials, Nanotechnologies, Robotics, Software Engineering
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Extensive collaborations with international universities for research and exchange programs (e.g., with MIT, Stanford). Strong industry partnerships (e.g., Tata Steel, Siemens, Samsung) for sponsored research and consultancy.
Research:
Leading research in areas such as nanotechnology, renewable energy, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, and materials science. Significant contributions to national technology development.
Famous Alumnis:
Nandan Nilekani, Sundar Pichai (attended briefly, then IIT KGP for B.Tech), Jairam Ramesh, Manohar Parrikar, Raghuram Rajan
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1200
Current students***:
12000
Foreign students***:
1%
Cumulative former students***:
80000
Pros
Premier engineering and technology institute in India, strong research focus, excellent faculty and infrastructure, vibrant campus life, high graduate employability.
Cons
Highly competitive admissions, demanding academic rigor, urban campus with space constraints, high cost of living in Mumbai for off-campus students.
Best For
Students seeking a world-class education in engineering, technology, or design, with strong research opportunities and excellent career prospects in India and globally.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Engineering, Materials, Renewable Energy, Robotics, Sustainability Metrics
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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