The IITs have highly qualified faculty members, many of whom are experts in their fields and have studied or worked at top universities around the world. The campuses are equipped with advanced laboratories, libraries, research centers, computer facilities, and hostels. The environment encourages creativity, innovation, and teamwork.
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), also known as IIT Mumbai, is an autonomous public institute established in 1958. It is one of the most preferred IITs among top JEE (Advanced) rank holders, largely due to its excellent career opportunities and its strategic location in Mumbai, India’s financial hub. According to NIRF 2025, IIT Bombay is ranked 3rd in the B.Tech category, while Collegedunia Rankings have placed it 1st for B.Tech programs.
B.Tech is among the most popular programs offered at IIT Bombay. Admission to the program is based on JEE Advanced scores, followed by JoSAA counselling. For the General Category, the Round 1 JEE Advanced cutoff ranks for 2025 ranged between 66 and 4696.
As per the latest IIT Bombay placement statistics, the average package stood at INR 23.5 LPA. Notably, 22 students received offers exceeding INR 1 crore per annum. A total of 388 companies participated in the placement drive, including several Fortune 500 companies. Leading recruiters included Airbus, Apple, Google, Intel, Godrej, Shell, Halliburton, Accenture, Barclays, Michelin, Cipla, Abbott, Pfizer, Amazon, Honeywell, Hitachi, Boeing, and Reliance.
JEE Main 2026 Schedule
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Event |
Date |
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Registration Deadline – Session 1 |
November 27, 2025 (up to 9:00 PM) |
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JEE Main Exam – Session 1 |
January 21 to 30, 2026 |
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JEE Main Result – Session 1 |
February 12, 2026 (Tentative) |
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Registration Deadline – Session 2 |
February 1, 2026 (Tentative) |
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JEE Main Exam – Session 2 |
April 01 to 10, 2026 (Tentative) |
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JEE Main Result – Session 2 |
April 19, 2026 (Tentative) |
IITs offer a wide range of programs in engineering, technology, science, and management. The main degrees include:
B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) – Undergraduate program (4 years)
M.Tech (Master of Technology) – Postgraduate program (2 years)
Ph.D (Doctor of Philosophy) – Research-based program
Dual Degree Programs – Combination of B.Tech and M.Tech in 5 years
MBA and MSc Programs in selected IITs
The academic curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in theory along with practical exposure. Students work on projects, internships, and research to gain hands-on experience in solving real-world problems.
Admission to IITs is one of the most competitive in the world. Students have to clear the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) conducted in two stages – JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Only the top-ranking students from JEE Main are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced. Those who qualify in JEE Advanced can get admission to different IITs based on their rank and preference.
