IITs are renowned engineering institutes in India that offer their students some of the best engineering courses. Out of them, IIT Madras and IIT Bombay are very prominent due to their academic performance, research, and alumni connections. These two institutions always feature well in national and even international comparability surveys, and they have over the years built a reputation for offering quality education, especially in engineering and technology. To achieve this, elements including the curriculum offered, infrastructure, research, and students’ lifestyles, as well as the employment prospects of the two institutions, are compared to gain a better understanding of what each has to offer and what sets them apart. This paper aims to assess the strengths and distinguishing characteristics of two institutions, specifically IIT Madras and IIT Bombay so that if you are a student interested in joining any of these institutions or a scholar interested in the academia in these institutions, you will gain useful knowledge on what makes these institutions among the best in the provision of engineering education.
 IIT Madras vs IIT Bombay
Below is a detailed comparison of these two institutions:
Attribute
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IIT Madras
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IIT Bombay
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Establishment Year
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1959
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1958
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Ownership
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Public (Government of India)
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Public (Government of India)
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Campus Area
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620 acres
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550 acres
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Recognition
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Institute of National Importance
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Institute of National Importance
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NIRF Rankings 2023
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1st (Overall, Engineering)
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3rd (Overall, Engineering)
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Flagship Course of Study
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B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
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B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
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Number of Courses
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100+ undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs
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100+ undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs
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College Rankings Comparison:
Attribute
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IIT Madras
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IIT Bombay
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NIRF Engineering 2023
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1st
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3rd
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NIRF Research 2023
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2nd
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1st
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World Ranking (QS 2023)
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250-300
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150-200
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Overall Ranking 2023
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1st (NIRF)
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3rd (NIRF)
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Explanation
- NIRF Engineering 2023: It prepares a ranking that determines the performance of engineering colleges in India based on their areas of teaching, learning, and resources. IIT Madras stands first, whereas IIT Bombay stands third.
- NIRF Research 2023: This ranking is based on research carried out by the institutions and the impact that they create. IIT Bombay is highly ranked first, and it is evident that it has a very dedicated and competent research department, followed by IIT Madras, which is ranked second.
- World Ranking (QS 2023): The QS world university ranking is among the most popular rankings of universities all around the globe. There is, of course, the world ranking where IIT Bombay does much better, normally falling in the 150–200 bracket compared to IIT Madras, which would be in the 250–300 bracket.
- Overall Ranking 2023: The NIRF ranking composite is the summation of all parameters assessed by the NIRF; IIT Madras has scored the best rank of 1, and IIT Bombay occupies the third rank.
College Cutoff Comparison:
Branch
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IIT Madras (JEE Advanced 2023 Rank)
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IIT Bombay (JEE Advanced 2023 Rank)
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Computer Science
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1 – 150
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1 – 67
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Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
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100 – 400
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35 – 200
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Electrical Engineering
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150 – 550
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67 – 300
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Civil Engineering
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2000 – 4000
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800 – 2500
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Mechanical Engineering
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500 – 1500
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200 – 900
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Chemical Engineering
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1500 – 3000
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500 – 1500
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Total Number of Seats for Different Courses:
Branch
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IIT Madras
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IIT Bombay
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Computer Science
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54
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93
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Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
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50
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60
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Electrical Engineering
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70
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60
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Civil Engineering
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90
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60
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Mechanical Engineering
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90
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80
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Chemical Engineering
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78
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77
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Courses Offered in both colleges:
Here are some of the common undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by both IIT Madras and IIT Bombay:
Undergraduate Programs:
Course
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IIT Madras
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IIT Bombay
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B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
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✓
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✓
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B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
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✓
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✓
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B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
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✓
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✓
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B.Tech in Civil Engineering
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✓
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✓
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B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
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✓
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✓
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B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering
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✓
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✓
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B.Tech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
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✓
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✓
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B.Tech in Engineering Physics
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✓
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✓
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B.Tech in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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✓
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–
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Postgraduate Programs:
Course
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IIT Madras
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IIT Bombay
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M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
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✓
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✓
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M.Tech in Electrical Engineering
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✓
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✓
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M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
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✓
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✓
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M.Tech in Civil Engineering
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✓
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✓
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M.Tech in Chemical Engineering
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✓
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✓
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M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering
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✓
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✓
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M.Tech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
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✓
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✓
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M.Tech in Energy Systems Engineering
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✓
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✓
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M.Tech in Environmental Engineering and Management
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✓
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✓
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M.Tech in Urban Planning
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–
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✓
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M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering
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–
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✓
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M.Tech in Integrated Design and Manufacturing
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✓
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–
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Other Postgraduate Programs:
Course
|
IIT Madras
|
IIT Bombay
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M.Sc in Chemistry
|
✓
|
✓
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M.Sc in Mathematics
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✓
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✓
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M.Sc in Physics
|
✓
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✓
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M.Sc in Applied Geology
|
✓
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✓
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MBA (Tech-logy Management)
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–
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✓
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M.Des (Industrial Design)
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–
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✓
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Doctoral Programs:
Course
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IIT Madras
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IIT Bombay
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Ph.D. in Engineering (various disciplines)
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✓
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✓
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Ph.D. in Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc.)
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✓
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✓
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Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences
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✓
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✓
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Ph.D. in Management
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✓
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✓
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Ph.D. in Design
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–
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✓
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Fees Structure of various courses:
The fee structure for various courses at IIT Madras and IIT Bombay can vary slightly each year:
Fee Structure (Approximate, per annum)
IIT Madras:
Fee Component
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B.Tech
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M.Tech
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MBA
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M.Des
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M.Sc
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Ph.D.
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Admission Fee
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INR 2,200
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INR 2,200
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INR 2,200
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INR 2,200
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INR 2,200
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INR 2,200
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Semester Tuition Fee
|
INR 1,00,000
|
INR 25,000
|
INR 1,00,000
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INR 50,000
|
INR 25,000
|
INR 2,500
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Semester Hostel Fee
|
INR 8,000
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INR 8,000
|
INR 8,000
|
INR 8,000
|
INR 8,000
|
INR 8,000
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Mess & Electricity Advance
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INR 16,000
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INR 16,000
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INR 16,000
|
INR 16,000
|
INR 16,000
|
INR 16,000
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Other Fees (Library, Gymkhana, etc.)
|
INR 7,000
|
INR 7,000
|
INR 7,000
|
INR 7,000
|
INR 7,000
|
INR 7,000
|
Total First Year Fees
|
INR 1,33,200
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INR 58,200
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INR 1,33,200
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INR 83,200
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INR 58,200
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INR 35,700
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IIT Bombay:
Fee Component
|
B.Tech
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M.Tech
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MBA
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M.Des
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M.Sc
|
Ph.D.
|
Admission Fee
|
INR 2,200
|
INR 2,200
|
INR 2,200
|
INR 2,200
|
INR 2,200
|
INR 2,200
|
Semester Tuition Fee
|
INR 1,00,000
|
INR 25,000
|
INR 2,50,000
|
INR 25,000
|
INR 25,000
|
INR 25,000
|
Semester Hostel Fee
|
INR 8,000
|
INR 8,000
|
INR 8,000
|
INR 8,000
|
INR 8,000
|
INR 8,000
|
Mess & Electricity Advance
|
INR 16,000
|
INR 16,000
|
INR 16,000
|
INR 16,000
|
INR 16,000
|
INR 16,000
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Other Fees (Library, Gymkhana, etc.)
|
INR 7,000
|
INR 7,000
|
INR 7,000
|
INR 7,000
|
INR 7,000
|
INR 7,000
|
Total First Year Fees
|
INR 1,33,200
|
INR 58,200
|
INR 2,83,200
|
INR 58,200
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INR 58,200
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INR 35,700
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Placement Statistics:
IIT Madras:
Placement Statistics
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B.Tech
|
M.Tech
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MBA
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M.Des
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M.Sc
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Ph.D.
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Total Number of Jobs Offered
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1,000+
|
400+
|
100+
|
50+
|
80+
|
20+
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Total Number of International Offers
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20+
|
10+
|
5+
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2+
|
3+
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Information not specified
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Total Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs)
|
120+
|
30+
|
10+
|
5+
|
10+
|
Information not specified
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Total Number of Recruiters
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300+
|
150+
|
50+
|
30+
|
40+
|
10+
|
Highest CTC Offered
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INR 1.39 Cr
|
INR 70 LPA
|
INR 35 LPA
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INR 25 LPA
|
INR 18 LPA
|
INR 12 LPA
|
Average CTC Offered
|
INR 16 LPA
|
INR 14 LPA
|
INR 16 LPA
|
INR 12 LPA
|
INR 10 LPA
|
INR 9 LPA
|
Top Recruiters
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Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Intel, Goldman Sachs
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TCS, L&T, GE, Intel, Microsoft
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McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs
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Tata Elxsi, Samsung, Godrej
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ISRO, DRDO, CSIR
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IITs, IISc, TIFR, ISRO
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IIT Bombay:
Placement Statistics
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B.Tech
|
M.Tech
|
MBA
|
M.Des
|
M.Sc
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Ph.D.
|
Total Number of Jobs Offered
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1,200+
|
500+
|
120+
|
60+
|
90+
|
90+
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Total Number of International Offers
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25+
|
15+
|
7+
|
3+
|
4+
|
Information not specified
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Total Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs)
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150+
|
40+
|
15+
|
8+
|
15+
|
Information not specified
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Total Number of Recruiters
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350+
|
180+
|
60+
|
40+
|
50+
|
15+
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Highest CTC Offered
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INR 1.47 Cr
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INR 80 LPA
|
INR 32 LPA
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INR 28 LPA
|
INR 20 LPA
|
INR 15 LPA
|
Average CTC Offered
|
INR 17 LPA
|
INR 15 LPA
|
INR 17 LPA
|
INR 13 LPA
|
INR 11 LPA
|
INR 10 LPA
|
Top Recruiters
|
Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Intel, Goldman Sachs
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TCS, L&T, GE, Intel, Microsoft
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McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs
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Tata Elxsi, Samsung, Godrej
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ISRO, DRDO, CSIR
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IITs, IISc, TIFR, ISRO
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Courses-Wise Placement Details:
Course-Wise Placement Statistics (Approximate)
IIT Madras:
Course
|
Total Jobs Offered
|
International Offers
|
PPOs
|
Highest CTC (INR)
|
Average CTC (INR)
|
Top Recruiters
|
B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
|
150
|
5
|
30
|
1.39 Cr
|
25 LPA
|
Microsoft, Google, Amazon
|
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
|
120
|
3
|
20
|
70 LPA
|
20 LPA
|
Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, McKinsey
|
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
|
100
|
2
|
15
|
60 LPA
|
18 LPA
|
Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, McKinsey
|
B.Tech in Civil Engineering
|
80
|
1
|
10
|
45 LPA
|
15 LPA
|
L&T, Shapoorji Pallonji, Atkins
|
B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
|
90
|
2
|
12
|
50 LPA
|
17 LPA
|
Shell, ExxonMobil, Hindustan Unilever
|
M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
|
60
|
3
|
10
|
70 LPA
|
22 LPA
|
Microsoft, Adobe, IBM Research
|
M.Tech in Electrical Engineering
|
50
|
2
|
8
|
65 LPA
|
21 LPA
|
ABB, Siemens, Ericsson
|
M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
|
40
|
1
|
6
|
55 LPA
|
19 LPA
|
General Motors, Bosch, DRDO
|
M.Tech in Civil Engineering
|
35
|
1
|
5
|
50 LPA
|
18 LPA
|
Jacobs, Atkins, Larsen & Toubro
|
MBA
|
100
|
5
|
10
|
35 LPA
|
16 LPA
|
McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte
|
M.Des
|
50
|
2
|
5
|
25 LPA
|
12 LPA
|
Tata Elxsi, Samsung, Godrej
|
M.Sc in Physics
|
30
|
1
|
4
|
18 LPA
|
10 LPA
|
ISRO, DRDO, CSIR
|
M.Sc in Chemistry
|
25
|
1
|
3
|
17 LPA
|
10 LPA
|
DRDO, CSIR, RIL
|
M.Sc in Mathematics
|
25
|
1
|
3
|
18 LPA
|
10 LPA
|
ISRO, DRDO, CSIR
|
IIT Bombay:
Course
|
Total Jobs Offered
|
International Offers
|
PPOs
|
Highest CTC (INR)
|
Average CTC (INR)
|
Top Recruiters
|
B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
|
180
|
7
|
35
|
1.47 Cr
|
26 LPA
|
Microsoft, Google, Amazon
|
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
|
140
|
4
|
25
|
75 LPA
|
22 LPA
|
Intel, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments
|
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
|
110
|
3
|
18
|
65 LPA
|
19 LPA
|
ata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, McKinsey
|
B.Tech in Civil Engineering
|
85
|
1
|
12
|
50 LPA
|
16 LPA
|
L&T, Shapoorji Pallonji, Atkins
|
B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
|
100
|
3
|
15
|
55 LPA
|
18 LPA
|
Shell, ExxonMobil, Hindustan Unilever
|
M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
|
70
|
4
|
12
|
80 LPA
|
24 LPA
|
Microsoft, Adobe, IBM Research
|
M.Tech in Electrical Engineering
|
60
|
3
|
10
|
70 LPA
|
23 LPA
|
ABB, Siemens, Ericsson
|
M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
|
50
|
2
|
8
|
60 LPA
|
20 LPA
|
General Motors, Bosch, DRDO
|
M.Tech in Civil Engineering
|
40
|
1
|
6
|
55 LPA
|
19 LPA
|
Jacobs, Atkins, Larsen & Toubro
|
MBA
|
120
|
7
|
15
|
32 LPA
|
17 LPA
|
McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte
|
M.Des
|
60
|
3
|
8
|
28 LPA
|
13 LPA
|
Tata Elxsi, Samsung, Godrej
|
M.Sc in Physics
|
35
|
1
|
5
|
20 LPA
|
11 LPA
|
ISRO, DRDO, CSIR
|
M.Sc in Chemistry
|
30
|
1
|
4
|
19 LPA
|
11 LPA
|
ISRO, DRDO, RIL
|
M.Sc in Mathematics
|
30
|
1
|
4
|
20 LPA
|
11 LPA
|
ISRO, DRDO, CSIR
|
Facilities Offered:
Here’s an overview of the facilities offered at IIT Madras and IIT Bombay, including some unique features that distinguish each institute:
Facilities Offered
Common Facilities:
- Academic Buildings: modern-day classrooms, lecture theaters, and laboratories that are fitted with technology tools.
- Library: a sizeable compilation of books, journals, and other materials for research and every academic activity.
- Sports Facilities: football fields, basketball courts, tennis and volleyball courts, indoor sports facilities, and club/swimming pool gymnasiums.
- Hostels: a home that includes eating places, a lounge, and computers with Internet connections for access to the virtual world.
- Healthcare: clinics, hospitals, and other health care centers in the institution to address the health issues of the students and other personnel in the institution.
Unique Facilities:
IIT Madras:
- Research Park: Building for industrial cooperation and joint research projects, as well as a coworking area for new businesses funded by the industry.
- Bio-Inspired Robotics Laboratory: an interdisciplinary research institute concerning intelligent systems and robotics.
- National Center for Combustion Research and Development (NCCRD): As of now, it is the largest combustion research facility in India to support research in energy and the environment.
- Ocean Engineering Centre: specializing in marine sciences as well as ocean technology innovation.
IIT Bombay:
- Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility (SAIF): They built houses equipped with sophisticated instrumentations for material science, nanotechnology, and biotechnology.
- Industrial Design Centre (IDC): a prominent school for design and its study, boasting of incubation centers and workshops.
- Nanotechnology Research Center: Department dedicated to research and development of nanotechnology and related fields.
- National Centre for Aerospace Innovation and Research (NCAIR): Encourage studies and development in aerospace engineering and technology.
Notes:
- To fuel their learning, research, and student experience, both IIT Madras and IIT Bombay make upgrades to their facilities.
- The special amenities that each institute offers, mentioned above, describe each institute’s focus area and dedication to research and development.
- Thus, for detailed information or changes in any of the facilities of the two institutes, it is advisable to visit the website of IIT Madras or IIT Bombay or use other contact details of the colleges.
IIT Madras vs IIT Bombay – FAQ’s
What are the entrance examinations that one is expected to complete before he or she is admitted to IIT Madras and IIT Bombay?
They both majorly follow a system of admission through the joint entrance examination (JEE) held by the IITs. Also, for postgraduate courses, GATE is for all the engineering disciplines, and for MBA, CAT is mostly compulsory.
Are IIT Madras and IIT Bombay very different in terms of the life one has to lead and the culture one has to imbibe?
IIT MTR is located in Chennai, while IIT B is in Bombay, so the latter is located in a much more crowded complex with a comparatively lesser green area. However, IIT Bombay in Mumbai is located in a cosmopolitan city and provides a vibrant environment because the large campus is in close proximity to industry and the bracing social cauldron of the metropolitan city.
What are the catalogs of placements for IIT Madras and IIT Bombay?
IIT Madras and IIT Bombay are both considered to be two of the institutes that have recorded impressive placement statistics. They are able to attract clients belonging to different fields of industry who tend to balance high base salaries. According to placement cells at both of these institutes, freshmen’s recruitment drives, internships, training, and counselor facilities are easily available.
What are the distinctive research centers existing at IIT Madras and IIT Bombay?
It is necessary to mention that both institutes are equipped with specialized research centers and laboratories for various fields of knowledge. For instance, IIT Madras has NCCRD, IIT Bombay has SAIF, and IDC, among others, has its own centers and laboratories.
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