

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, commonly referred to as IIT Bombay or IIT Mumbai, was established in 1958. In 2024, it was the top choice for all top 10 JEE Advanced rankers, and a notable 70% of the top rankers chose this institute, largely due to the excellent career prospects and its strategic location in India's financial capital. In 2024, IIT Bombay was ranked 3rd in the NIRF rankings for both B.Tech and overall categories. Meanwhile, Collegedunia placed its B.Tech program at the top in 2025. On a global scale, the QS World University Rankings 2025 positioned IIT Bombay at 118th among top universities worldwide. The B.Tech program is IIT Bombay's cornerstone offering, with admissions based on JEE Advanced scores processed through JoSAA counselling. The cutoff for the General Category in 2025 ranged from 66 to 7722. Although IIT Bombay's Placement Report for 2026 is not yet available, current data indicates an average package of INR 23.5 lakh per annum. Impressively, 22 students received offers exceeding INR 1 crore annually. A total of 388 companies participated in the recruitment drive, including prominent Fortune 500 companies. Major recruiters included Airbus, Apple, Google, Intel, Godrej, and many more such as Shell, Halliburton, and Accenture. Further companies involved encompass Barclays, Pfizer, Amazon, Honeywell, NVidia, Microsoft, and others like Hero, Bosch, PwC, and Mastercard. IIT Bombay continues to uphold its prestigious status, bolstered by its comprehensive placement opportunities and high rankings both nationally and globally.