Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
(IITB)
About
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is a public research university and technical institute in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The institute has 17 academic departments, 35 additional academic centres, and three schools. Established in 1958, IIT Bombay was designated as an Institution of Eminence in 2018.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 53 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 4,800
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 19 : 81
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
30 subjectsARWU
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Resources | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Remote Sensing | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
US News
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 169 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 176 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 184 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =227 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =240 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 263 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =287 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =316 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =389 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =494 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =499 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =555 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =569 | 47.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay?
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =134, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =681.
When was Indian Institute of Technology Bombay founded?
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay was founded in 1958.
What are the top subjects at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay?
Top subjects at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay include: Mineral & Mining Engineering, Engineering & Technology, Civil & Structural Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
Where is Indian Institute of Technology Bombay located?
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is located in Mumbai, India.