Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
(IIT Bombay)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
1958
Campus Size
550.00 Acres
Total Students
12,000
Faculty
680
Student-Faculty
18:1
IIT Bombay Rankings 2025: NIRF #3, QS World #118, India Today #1 Engineering
IIT Bombay is consistently ranked among India's top 3 engineering institutes and among the top 150 universities globally. In 2025, it holds NIRF #3 in Engineering (score: 83.65), NIRF #3 Overall (score: 81.62), QS World #118, and India Today #1 Engineering. The institute achieved #1 in NIRF Innovation rankings in 2024.
Rankings Summary
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | #3 (83.65) | #3 |
| NIRF | Overall | #3 (81.62) | #3 |
| NIRF | Innovation | - | #1 |
| QS World | Overall | #118 | #149 |
| QS Asia | Overall | #48 | - |
| QS Subject | Engineering & Technology | #28 | - |
| THE World | Overall | 401-500 | - |
| India Today | Engineering | #1 | #2 |
Accreditations
- NAAC A++ - highest possible grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council
- Institute of Eminence - designated by the Government of India in 2018, granting greater academic and administrative autonomy
- Institute of National Importance - established by an Act of Parliament (Institutes of Technology Act, 1961)
QS Subject Rankings 2025
| Subject | Global Rank |
|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | #28 |
| Data Science & AI | #30 |
| Minerals & Mining | #25 |
| Computer Science & IT | ~#64 |
IIT Bombay Rankings 2025
IIT Bombay is ranked by 5 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #1 in Engineering by India Today; #3 in Engineering and #3 in Overall by NIRF; #2 in Overall by QS India; #118 in Overall by QS World; #401 in Overall by THE. Compared to 2024, the institution has improved its position in 1 ranking category.
India Today
#1
Engineering · 2025
Score: 90.00
NIRF
#3
Engineering · 2025
Score: 83.65
QS India
#2
Overall · 2025
Score: 86.50
QS World
#118
Overall · 2025
THE
#401
Overall · 2025
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2025 | #1 |
90.00
|
1 |
| Engineering | 2024 | #2 |
89.20
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 category improved
NIRF Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2025 | #3 |
83.65
|
- |
| Overall | 2025 | #3 |
81.62
|
— |
| Engineering | 2024 | #3 |
87.67
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
QS India Rankings
Quacquarelli Symonds Indian University Rankings
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2025 | #2 |
86.50
|
- |
| Overall | 2024 | #2 |
85.70
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
QS World Rankings
Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2025 | #118 | - | — |
THE Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2025 | #401 | - | — |
How IIT Bombay Compares
India Today Engineering Rankings - Top 10 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IIT Bombay
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#1 | #2 | 90.00 | 1 |
| #3 | #4 | 89.50 | 1 | |
| #4 | #3 | 87.50 | 1 | |
| #5 | #6 | 86.80 | 1 | |
| #6 | #5 | 84.50 | 1 | |
| #7 | #8 | 82.30 | 1 | |
| #9 | #11 | 80.50 | 2 | |
| #10 | #12 | 79.50 | 2 | |
| #11 | #10 | 78.00 | 1 | |
| #12 | #13 | 77.50 | 1 |
Latest News about IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay Launches Centre for Quantum Computing and Advanced Materials Research
Apr 22, 2026
IIT Bombay Records 95% Placement Rate in 2025-26 Season with Highest Package of ₹3.67 Cr
Apr 22, 2026
IIT Bombay Retains Top Spot Among Engineering Institutes in NIRF Rankings 2025
Apr 22, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions - IIT Bombay Rankings
Q: What is the NIRF ranking of IIT Bombay 2025?
IIT Bombay is ranked #3 in NIRF 2025 Engineering (score: 83.65) and #3 in NIRF 2025 Overall (score: 81.62). It has maintained a consistent top-3 position in NIRF Engineering rankings for the past five years. IIT Bombay is also ranked #1 in NIRF Innovation (ARIIA) 2024.
Q: What is IIT Bombay's QS World University ranking?
IIT Bombay is ranked #118 in QS World University Rankings 2025, a significant jump from #149 in 2024. In QS Asia, it ranks #48. For subject rankings, IIT Bombay holds #28 globally in Engineering & Technology, #30 in Data Science & AI, and #25 in Minerals & Mining - all among the highest for any Indian university.
Q: How does IIT Bombay compare with IIT Delhi and IIT Madras in rankings?
In NIRF 2025 Engineering: IIT Madras is #1, IIT Delhi #2, and IIT Bombay #3. In QS World: IIT Bombay (#118) leads IIT Delhi (#150) and IIT Madras (#227). In India Today: IIT Bombay ranks #1 Engineering, ahead of both. Each institute leads in different parameters - IIT Madras in research output, IIT Delhi in faculty quality, and IIT Bombay in placement and global reputation.
Q: Is IIT Bombay an Institute of Eminence?
Yes, IIT Bombay was designated as an Institute of Eminence (IoE) by the Government of India in 2018. This status grants greater academic, administrative, and financial autonomy - including the ability to set fees, hire foreign faculty, offer joint degrees with international universities, and operate with a higher degree of independence from UGC regulations.
Q: What accreditations does IIT Bombay hold?
IIT Bombay holds NAAC A++ accreditation (the highest possible grade), is designated as an Institute of National Importance by Act of Parliament (Institutes of Technology Act, 1961), and is an Institute of Eminence. Individual B.Tech programmes are accredited by NBA (National Board of Accreditation). IIT Bombay is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Q: What is IIT Bombay's ranking in Engineering & Technology globally?
IIT Bombay is ranked #28 globally in Engineering & Technology by QS Subject Rankings 2025 - the highest among all Indian universities in this category. It also holds #30 in Data Science & AI and #64 in Computer Science & Information Systems. These rankings place IIT Bombay among the world's top 30 engineering institutions alongside MIT, Stanford, and Cambridge.
Q: Has IIT Bombay's NIRF ranking improved or declined?
IIT Bombay has maintained a remarkably stable #3 NIRF Engineering ranking for several consecutive years. In NIRF Overall, it has alternated between #3 and #4. The QS World ranking has improved significantly - from #177 (2022) to #118 (2025), a rise of 59 places in three years, reflecting growing international research impact and employer reputation.
Q: How does IIT Bombay rank among private engineering colleges?
IIT Bombay is a public, government-funded institution - not a private college. It is established by an Act of Parliament as an Institute of National Importance. Among all engineering institutes (public and private), IIT Bombay ranks #3 in NIRF 2025. The top private engineering institutes - BITS Pilani (#22) and VIT (#13) - rank significantly lower in NIRF compared to IIT Bombay.