IIT Bombay, set up by an Act of Parliament, was established in 1958, at Powai, a northern suburb of Mumbai. The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB) is one of the seven higher Institutes of Technology in the country set up with the objective of making available facilities for higher education, research and training in various fields of Science and Technology.
Objectives of the Institute:
* To provide the best possible educational facilities for training bright students for the careers in technology and science.
* To provide a creative atmosphere in which higher studies and research thrive both amongst the students and the faculty.
* To organize quality improvement programmes for faculty members from various engineering colleges.
* To provide leadership in curriculum design and development. M.TECH. PROGRAMMES:
The Institute offers a postgraduate Master of Technology programme in various disciplines. The aim of the programme is to train the students in high level theoretical knowledge which enables them to tackle practical complex problems of design and development in the industrial fields as well as pursue further academic achievements through research. List of courses:
1. Aerospace Engineering (AE)
2. Chemical Engineering (CH)
3. Civil Engineering (CE)
4. Computer Science and Engineering (CS)
5. Earth Sciences (GS & PG) (ES)
6. Electrical Engineering (EE)
7. Energy Science & Engineering (EN)
8. Mechanical Engineering (ME)
9. Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science (MM)
(Corrosion Science & Engineering) (CO)
INTERDISCIPLINARY GROUPS:
10) Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IO)
11) Systems & Control Engineering (SC)
CENTRES:
12) Centre for Environmental Science & Engineering (CESE)
13) Centre for Studies in Resources Engineering (CSRE) (Natural Resources Engineering)
14) Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas (CTARA) (Technology and Development)
SCHOOLS:
15) School of Biosciences and Bioengineering (Biomedical Engineering) (BM)
Admissions to M.Tech:
Some of the departments and interdisciplinary groups offer direct admission to the limited number of candidates solely based on higher GATE percentile. However, such candidate will have option for not accepting the direct admission offer in given specialization, but to appear for written test / interview in discipline of his/her higher choice(s).
Seats remaining vacant after Direct Admissions then filled up through written test / interview.
SC / ST /PC Candidates:
Seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Physically challenged (PC) categories as per Government of India rules.
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates are offered direct admission solely based on their GATE Score and their choices.
PC Candidates (Physically Challenged):
Seats are reserved for PC (Physically Challenged) category, as per rules. The admission will be through Written Test / Interview along with General candidates.
Admission for IIT B.Tech. Degree holders
IIT B.Tech. Students getting a (CGPA/CPI) score of 8.00 and above (on a scale of 10) are exempted from requirement of GATE clearance. They are admitted to M.Tech. Programme through normal procedure for selection of candidates for admission with Teaching Assistantship.
APPLICATION CATEGORIES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
(Admissions to all categories are subject to availability of seats)
The continuation of the financial support and the registration for your selected programme will be subject to satisfactory performance of the duties assigned by the Department / Centre as well as satisfactory academic performance (i.e. maintain SPI / CPI of 6.00 and above at the end of each semester) and fulfillment of the other academic and nonacademic requirements, as per rules.
INSTITUTE TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP (TA)
(On roll employees of any organizations with or without pay are not eligible for admission under this category).
1. Candidates are selected through the following modes.
(i) Direct Admissions based on valid GATE score.
(ii) Valid GATE score and Performance in Test / Interview.
2. As per MHRD directives fellow holding TA ship shall not accept or hold any appointment paid or otherwise or receive any emoluments, salary, and stipend from any source during the tenure of the award (TA ship).
3. The students joining the programme under this category will be considered for Teaching Assistantships of Rs. 5,000/per month (likely to be revised), based on the following norms:
(a) Students getting assistantship will be required to assist / work for courses, laboratory, or any other related academic / administrative work to the extent of 8 hours per week.
(b) The assistantship will be available for a maximum period of 24 months and students with TA have to complete M.Tech. in two years.
(c) Assistantship will be paid on the basis of monthly attendance.
TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP THROUGH PROJECT (TAP)
(On roll employees of any organizations with or without pay are not eligible for admission under this category).
Candidate to this category will be admitted subject to:
(i) Valid GATE score.
(ii) Performance in Written Test / Interview.
The students joining the programme under this category will be considered for Assistantships based on the following norms:
a) The TAP holders are required to work in a sponsored R&D project being carried out at the institute.
b) They will also do their M. Tech. dissertation work under same faculty group in same area as the sponsored project.
c) They have to complete M.Tech. programme in 2 years.
Fellowships are also available from agencies such as Aeronautics Research & Development Board (ARDB), Dept. of Science and Technology (DST), Forbes Marshall, Pune, Textile Machinery Manufacturers' Association (TMMA), Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), International Energy Initiative, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Larsen & Toubro, etc.
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP
(On roll employees of any organizations with or without pay are not eligible for admission under this category).
5.4.1. Institute Research Assistantship (RA)
Candidate to this category will be admitted subject to:
(i) Valid GATE score.
(ii) Performance in Written Test / Interview.
The students joining the programme under this category will be considered for Research Assistantships of Rs. 6,000/per month (likely to be revised), based on the following norms:
a) Research Assistants have to look after the Undergraduate laboratories and also assist in Teaching or Research or other work assigned by the Head of the department.
b) They are required to work for about 20 hours a week. They have to complete the M.Tech. Programme in three years.
Project Research Assistantship (PA)
Candidate to this category will be admitted subject to:
(i) Valid GATE score and
(ii) Performance in Written Test / Interview.
The students joining the programme under this category will be considered for Assistantships supported under Sponsored Research Project being carried out at the Institute based on the following norms:
a) Research Assistants have to work in Sponsored R&D project. They will do their thesis / dissertation in same project area.
b) They are required to work for about 20 hours a week on the Sponsored Research Project. They have to complete M.Tech. programme in 3 years.
Project Staff (PS)
Project staff students will be required to assist as assigned by the principal investigator of the concerned project.
1. Candidate selected under this category should have either valid GATE score or 2 years of relevant work experience.
2. They are required to work for up to 10 hours a week.
3. The maximum duration of this M.Tech academic programme is 3 years.
Self Finance
The Institute also admits a limited number of students under self financed category on the basis of their GATE percentile and performance in written test/interview. These students have to support themselves fully.
SPONSORED CANDIDATES (SW):
With a view to encourage persons working in Industries, the Institute admits a limited number of sponsored candidates to the M.Tech. Programme.The admission procedure for sponsored candidates will be as follows:
a) They must be from recognized Industrial Organization/Academic Institutions.
b) Valid GATE score OR 2 years of relevant professional experience after obtaining FIRST class in qualifying degree. However, candidates applying to M.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering Department must have valid GATE score in CS / IT.
c) Performance in Written Test/Interview. The written test will be conducted to examine their knowledge in the discipline of their qualifying degree, which forms the prerequisite for admission to the corresponding specialization of the M.Tech. Programme.
All Sponsored candidates (SW, PS, IS, etc) should have obtained 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination.
Sponsored candidates who are admitted to the programme should have full financial support from the concerned sponsoring agency for the entire duration of the programme. They can complete the programme on fulltime (duration 2year) or part time (duration 3year) basis, depending on the nature of sponsorship.
Sponsored candidates are not eligible for any financial assistance from the Institute.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY FOR M.TECH PROGRAMMES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS / CENTRES / SCHOOLS
Candidates with FIRST class or 60% marks in B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engg.) / M.Sc.or equivalent in appropriate branches (55% for SC / ST) and a high GATE score are eligible to apply for various M.Tech. programmes.The FIRST class (60%) in qualifying degrees (55% for SC / ST) is essential general eligibility criteria.
Candidates with Associate Membership Examinations (A.M.I.E)
Candidates who have passed the Associate Membership Examinations conducted by recognized professional bodies (like Institution of Engrs. (India), Institute of Chemical Engrs., Aeronautical Society of India, Institute of Electronics & Telecommunication Engrs., etc.) are also eligible to apply for the appropriate M.Tech programmes, provided they fulfill the following requirements:
a) The above examinations are recognized as equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech Degree.
b) Candidates MUST have obtained a FIRST CLASS or 60% marks (55% for SC / ST candidates) in the above examinations.
c) The candidates have a minimum of two years professional experience after passing the final examinations of his qualifying degree.
d) Candidates have a valid GATE score.
NOTE:
GATE qualification needs to be different for different branches or departments with required exam for that particular course such as eligibility criteria for M.Tech Chemical Engineering is same as for others but gets differentiated with GATE scores as GATE score in Chemical Engineering (CH) is must to make one eligible to the M.Tech. programme in Chemical Engineering.
Ph.D Courses:
Departments offering Ph.D courses are:
* Aerospace Engineering
* School of Biosciences Bioengineering
* Centre of Studies in Resources Engineering(CSRE)
* Chemical Engineering
* Chemistry
* Civil Engineering
* Computer Science & Engineering Department
* Corrosion Science & Engineering
* Earth Sciences
* Electrical Engineering
* Energy Science & Engineering
* Environmental Science & Engineering
* Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
* Mathematics
* Mechanical Engineering
* Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science
* Physics
* Systems & Control Engineering
Eligibility required for the above mentioned courses:
One of the following in appropriate areas:
1) First class or equivalent Master's Degree in Engineering / Technology (55% for SC/ST)
2) A First class Master's degree in Science (55% for SC/ST) or a first class in Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology (55% for SC/ST) and a valid GATE score or an award of a CSIR / UGC / NBHM / DBT Research fellowship.
Candidates not having a valid GATE score or CSIR / UGC / NBHM / DBT award can be considered for admission to the Ph.D. programme if they have minimum of 2 years of professional work experience in lieu of GATE score, however, they will not be considered for Teaching/ Research Assistantship.
Ph.D in Nanoscience & Technology:
Eligibility:
* Nanoscience & Technology First Class M.Tech. in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Metallurgical, Materials, Chemical, Biomedical Engineering, Energy Science and Engineering and Environmental Science and Engineering
* First Class M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry Biological and Environmental Sciences or Bachelors degree in above mentioned Engineering disciplines with valid GATE score or an award of CSIR/UGC/DBT Research Fellowship.
Categories of Ph.D Candidates
Full-time Research Scholar:
1. Institute Research Scholars (Teaching Assistant-TA)
5. Candidates from Colleges/Educational Institutes carrying out Research Work during week-ends holidays and vacation, at IIT, Bombay (CT)
Admissions to Foreign students for post graduate courses:
Foreign Nationals can seek admission to various Postgraduate and Research Programmes under the following categories:-
* Self-financing Students (Full programme)
* Cultural Exchange Fellowship Programmes (Govt. Of India)
For postgraduate programmes (M.Tech.) under Self-financed category:
* The Foreign Students, who wish to join under Self-financed Category, are required to submit their application to the Academic Office. These applications are scrutinized by the respective department of IIT Bombay. The respective student / Embassy (with a copy to the student concerned) will be informed about the Institute decision. However, in case of students from restricted countries i.e. Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, the application must be forwarded through your respective Embassy.
* Foreign Students with ICCR Scholarship (Government of India)
Candidates desirous of admission under this Fellowship Programme are required to apply through the Indian High Commission/Embassy as the case may be, in their respective Countries. They will send the application to ICCR Government of India and then ICCR will forward the application/s to various University / Institute in India as the case may be for consideration. In case the applicant is found suitable for admission, admission offer letter will be sent to him/her through Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi.
